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Over 185,000 Americans in the South Remain Without Power After Ice Storm
As the National Guard clears debris and community members conduct outreach, the eastern U.S. braces for another major storm this weekend.
Supreme Court to Hear Argument on Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Order in April
The president’s executive order from January 2025 states that the Constitution does not extend citizenship ‘to everyone born within the United States.’
Maryland House Democrats Advance Mid-Decade Redistricting Bill as GOP Warns of Precedent
HB 488 moves closer to a final House of Delegates vote as Republicans call mid-decade redistricting improper.
The Secretary of Congress Who Created the Nation’s Archives
The little-known secretary who documented the Revolution, shaped the Great Seal, and preserved the records that became America’s first national archives.
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Cold Weather Delays NASA Moon Launch at Least Two Days
The extreme cold forecast to hit Florida on Jan. 31 will stop Artemis II’s launch dress rehearsal.
Education Department Proposes to Lower Higher Education Costs, Student Debt
A new student loan repayment plan seeks to ensure that loan balances of low-income borrowers do not increase despite them making payments.
California Assembly Advances Bill to Study Mileage-Based Road Fees
The bill extends research into funding as electric vehicles erode gas tax revenue, but critics warn of potential new burdens on drivers.
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Ex-Google Engineer Convicted of Stealing AI Infrastructure Secrets for Chinese Ventures
Ding Linwei’s conviction is one of several recent U.S. trade secret cases prosecutors have linked to China’s ‘talent program’ recruitment efforts.
Saks Global to Close Nearly 60 Off 5th Stores Amid Chapter 11
The company said it will focus on luxury retail and full-price sales across its portfolio.
US Says WTO Rules ‘Inadequate’ After Group Sides With China in Dispute
The U.S. Trade Representative says the WTO is unable to address the Chinese regime’s longstanding problem with overcapacity.
Trump Says Nothing to Change in Minnesota Immigration Enforcement Efforts
‘We have to get rid of the criminals,’ the president says.
These Companies Have Pledged to Boost Newborns’ $1,000 Trump Accounts
A single $1,000 deposit into a baby’s Trump Account could potentially grow to half a million dollars by the time the child reaches retirement age.
Trump Unveils Addiction Recovery Plan Focused on Prevention, Support
The president announced a government-wide effort to reorient addiction care to early intervention, partnering with local leaders and organizations.
Trump Orders Reopening of Venezuelan Airspace for Commercial Flights
Trump said U.S. citizens will soon be able to safely travel to Venezuela.
Sen. Amy Klobuchar Launches Minnesota Governor Bid
Klobuchar framed her campaign around the three principles of getting results, bringing people together, and cracking down on fraud and abuse in government.
Trump Nominates Colin McDonald as Head of New Fraud Division at Justice Department
The assistant AG will report directly to the president and vice president.
Europe, US Must Stick Together on Arctic Security, Danish Prime Minister Says
Mette Frederiksen made the comments alongside Greenland’s prime minister at a talk in Paris.
Federal Reserve Leaves Interest Rates Unchanged in First Policy Decision of 2026
Investors now eye the next policy meeting in March.
Vineyard Wind to Resume Work After Judge Stays Trump Admin’s Stop Work Order
Vineyard Wind said it will restart work on the project and continue engaging with the government.
Trump Says John Deere Will Invest $70 Million to Build Excavator Factory in North Carolina
The farm equipment maker will build two new factories in the United States, one in North Carolina and another in Indiana.
US Exits Paris Agreement, as Trump’s 2025 Pledge Becomes Official
The move follows the US exit from WHO and 66 other global climate and social justice clubs.
