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Trump Meets With Honduran President Nasry Asfura in Florida
Honduran President Nasry ‘Tito’ Asfura was sworn into office on Jan. 27.
US Health Spending Explained in 5 Charts
Health care spending reached new heights in 2024 and continues to grow as a share of the U.S. economy, placing an increasing burden on consumers.
Trump Approves Millions in Aid to Tennessee, Mississippi After Devastating Winter Storm
About 12,000 people in Mississippi are still without power as of Saturday night, according to PowerOutage.us.
Blue Cities Dominate Affordable Housing Construction Surge
Affordable housing construction in the United States surged by 73 percent from 2020 to 2024 compared with the previous five years, according to RentCafe.
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Zelenskyy Says US Gave Ukraine and Russia a June Deadline to End War
Zelenskyy said Washington wants the war ended by early summer and is prepared to increase pressure on both Kyiv and Moscow if talks stall.
Governments Should Pull Funding If Schools Don’t Address Bullying: Civil Rights Board Vice Chair
Civil Rights commissioner is alarmed that no schools were deemed persistently dangerous in 2021–2022 despite 1.2 million violent offenses in K–12 nationwide.
Small Business Administration Suspends 111,620 California Borrowers Suspected of $8.6 Billion Fraud
The agency will pursue criminal referrals regarding the $8.6 billion fraud with the Department of Justice.
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Panamanian Drug Lord Convicted in US Federal Court
The case is part of the DOJ’s ‘Operation Take Back America,’ focused on illegal immigration, cartels, and transnational criminal organizations.
New Message Tied to Nancy Guthrie’s Disappearance: What to Know
The 84-year-old vanished in the early morning hours of Feb. 1 after eating dinner with her family.
Trump Lifts Biden-Era Restrictions on Commercial Fishing in Atlantic Marine Monument
President Donald Trump says restoring commercial fishing is in the public interest and cites existing federal laws as sufficient protections of the monument.
US State Department Announces New Sanctions on Iran Oil Network
The sanctions come as talks between Washington and Tehran were initiated in Oman.
Arizona Sheriff Says He Believes ‘Today’ Show Host Savannah Guthrie’s Mother Still Alive
The comment, which aired Friday morning, comes as the search for the missing woman entered its sixth day.
TSA Says It Has Successfully Rolled Out New Identity Verification System for American Flyers
Passengers can pay a $45 fee to get verified and pass security at airports.
Judge Blocks DHS From Using Taxpayer Data for Immigration Enforcement
The court held that a cooperation agreement between DHS and IRS likely violates federal law.
Trump Launches TrumpRx Website for Discounted Pharmaceutical Drugs
The president addressed the nation to unveil a new direct-from-manufacturer price savings option for Americans.
Trump Extends African Free-Trade Agreement Easing Tariff Fears Amid Tensions
The deal between the United States and 32 African nations has been renewed until the end of the year, despite strained relations with South Africa and Nigeria.
Republicans Demand Inclusion of SAVE Act in DHS Funding Bill—What to Know
With both parties digging in on their positions and no clear resolution in sight, the stage is set for a long week in Washington.
DHS Operation Metro Surge Makes More Than 4,000 Arrests in Minnesota
In its latest statement, the department said recent arrests include criminals convicted of sexual conduct with a minor and domestic assault.
More Fraud Prosecutors Needed in Minnesota, State Lawmaker Tells Senators
State Rep. Kristin Robbins was one of three witnesses who testified to the Senate Committee on the Judiciary.
CDC Reports Gastrointestinal Outbreak on Luxury Cruise Ship
The CDC says 21 passengers and six crew members were sickened in an outbreak.
