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Trump Signals Flexibility on South Korea Tariffs
The South Korean president’s office said ministers would travel to the United States to convey their commitment to implementing the trade deal.
As Shutdown Looms, Senate Republicans Want Democrats’ Homeland Security Reform Ideas
A funding package that passed the House last week is on shaky ground after the shooting of a Minneapolis protester. The deadline is Jan. 30.
Border Czar Homan Meets With Minnesota Gov. Walz, Minneapolis Mayor Frey
‘We all agree that we need to support our law enforcement officers and get criminals off the streets,’ Homan said.
DOJ Announces 31 New Indictments in Alleged Tren de Aragua ATM ‘Jackpotting’ Scheme
A total of 87 defendants have been charged in relation to the case, involving massive theft from ATMs across the United States.
Decline Rewritten: The Changing Face of American Shopping Malls
From 2021 through 2025, mall openings exceeded mall closures, a recent report shows.
EPA Cancels California’s Heavy-Duty Vehicle Regulation
California will not be allowed to impose ‘unnecessary regulations on the entire nation,’ the EPA administrator said.
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Trump Highlights Economic Policies in Midterm Push at Iowa Rally
The president thanked Iowans for their support in prior elections while asking them to turn out in large numbers this November.
Abbott Freezes H-1B Hiring at Texas Universities
The Texas governor’s letter to state agency heads also requires them to disclose information about existing H-1B status workers.
Trump Admin Invites Oil Industry Input on New California Offshore Leases
No new Pacific drilling rights have been auctioned since 1984, following the 1969 Santa Barbara spill that released more than 4 million gallons of oil.
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Woman Suing for Malpractice Says She Was Distressed When She Asked for Gender Surgery
She had ’top surgery' in 2019 but no longer identifies as male and is suing her surgeon and former psychologist.
Chinese Man Sentenced for Scamming $37 Million in Crime Ring
Jingliang Su, a resident of the United Arab Emirates, is one of eight co-conspirators indicted.
Trump Wants ‘Honorable and Honest’ Probe of 2nd Fatal Minnesota Shooting
The president remarked on the investigation amid intense public debate over immigration enforcement, officers’ tactics, and the sequence of events.
Japan–US Alliance ‘Would Collapse’ If Tokyo Turned a Blind Eye to Taiwan Crisis, PM Says
‘If something terrible were to happen there, we would have to go and rescue the Japanese and Americans in Taiwan,’ Takaichi said.
Trump to Discuss Economy, Energy During Iowa Visit: White House
The president is expected to tout his economic agenda and highlight achievements from his first year back in office.
Top Republicans Seek Testimony From DHS Officials
Sen. Rand Paul’s letters called on three agency heads to testify at a Feb. 12 hearing and requested a response by Jan. 28.
Patel Says FBI Discovered Groups Funding Protests in Minnesota
The FBI director says that ‘substantial progress’ has been made so far.
Bessent: Canada Can’t Become ‘Opening’ for ‘Cheap’ Chinese Goods
“We can’t let Canada become an opening [for] the Chinese to pour their cheap goods into the U.S.,” he said.
Minneapolis CEOs Urge De-escalation After Fatal Shooting by Border Patrol Agent
Officials said a Border Patrol agent fired during a struggle to disarm a suspect during an immigration enforcement operation.
America in Photos: Patrolling the Mexican Border, Trump’s First Year, and Swimming With Manatees
Notable moments from the past week in America.
Senate Democrats Threaten to Shut Down Government Over DHS Funding Following Minnesota Shooting
There is a looming midnight Jan. 30 deadline for senators to pass a spending measure to avoid a partial government shutdown.
Dr. Oz Flags Potential Fraud at Former Minnesota Factory Housing 400 Medicaid Businesses
The businesses collectively billed an estimated $380 million to Medicaid, according to Dr. Mehmet Oz.
California Becomes First State to Join WHO’s Global Outbreak Response Network After US Exit
Gov. Gavin Newsom, who is considering running for president in 2028, said the move keeps his state ‘at the forefront of public health preparedness.’
