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US Reaches Agreement Lowering Tariffs on El Salvador
The agreement will remove some reciprocal tariffs announced by President Donald Trump in April of last year.
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White House, Democrats Reach Funding Deal to Avert Partial Shutdown
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer’s office says Democrats will back short-term Department of Homeland Security funding as negotiations continue.
Man Accused of Spraying Apple Cider Vinegar on Ilhan Omar Charged With Assault
Anthony James Kamierczak was charged with forcibly assaulting, opposing, impeding, intimidating, and interfering with the representative.
Renting Still Dominates Interstate Moves, but Buyers Lead in Some Metros: NAR
In some metro areas, more than 70 percent of new movers buy a home instead of renting during their first year.
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Another Major Winter Storm to Hit Southeastern US This Week, Forecasters Warn
The effects will be felt in the Southern Appalachians, the Carolinas, and southern Mid-Atlantic starting on Jan. 30.
California Public Schools Hid ‘Gender Support Plans’ From Parents, Education Department Says
The state Department of Education was issued a corrective action plan that required school leaders to share student records with parents.
DOJ Joins Lawsuit Claiming UCLA’s Medical School Uses Racial Discrimination in Admissions
The university previously said it collects race and ethnicity data on its applicants ‘for statistical purposes only and they are not used for admission.’
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Trump Impeachment Witness Alexander Vindman Launches Bid for Florida US Senate Seat
Retired Army officer Vindman started a Democratic bid to unseat Sen. Ashley Moody, who is serving out Marco Rubio’s term.
Sen. Susan Collins Says ICE Has Ended Enhanced Activities in Maine
Collins said that ICE and other federal law enforcement agencies would resume ‘normal operations’ in the state.
Democrats Seek ICE Reforms Before Backing Homeland Security Funding Bill
Democratic leaders in the House and Senate demand limits on ICE patrols, stricter oversight, and unmasked agents before backing Homeland Security spending bill.
Senate Fails to Advance Funding Package Ahead of Shutdown Deadline
Democrats have demanded that DHS funding be separated from the package and that changes be made to immigration enforcement practices.
Rubio Announces Start of US-Denmark-Greenland Talks Amid Arctic Security Push
The Secretary of State says the working group aims to counter threats from Russia and China.
Families of 2 Men Killed in Caribbean Boat Strike File Wrongful Death Suit Against US
The families of two Trinidadian nationals said they were working as farmers and fishermen in Venezuela and were returning home when they were killed on Oct. 14.
Charlie Kirk Assassination Suspect’s Lawyers Don’t Want Video of Shooting Shown at Hearing
Tyler Robinson’s attorneys also made note of the media attention the shooting has generated.
Trump Says Minneapolis Mayor is ‘Playing With Fire’ in Rejecting Immigration Enforcement
Trump and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey remain in disagreement over immigration enforcement despite border czar Tom Homan’s mediation efforts.
Top Agents Optimistic About 2026 Housing Market, but Buyers Still Face Headwinds
Analysts believe 2026 will be a more active year for housing but say affordability for first-time buyers will remain a challenge.
Man Arrested After Spraying Substance on Rep. Ilhan Omar at Town Hall
Members of the audience tackled the attacker as Omar said she was unharmed.
Border Patrol-Involved Shooting in Arizona Leaves 1 Person Injured
The FBI said one person was taken into custody following an assault on a federal officer.
TikTok Settles High-Stakes Social Media Addiction Lawsuit on Verge of Trial
Meta’s Facebook and Instagram, ByteDance’s TikTok, and Google’s YouTube are accused of helping harm the mental health of young people.
White House Says Trump Stands By Strict Immigration Enforcement in Minnesota
Cooperation between Minnesota officials and federal authorities is crucial to easing tensions and restoring public safety, the White House press secretary said.
Natural Gas Settles at 3-Year High Amid Severe Winter Storm
An estimated 10 percent of U.S. production was disrupted, and about 500,000 customers are without power.
