Jacob Burg
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Jacob Burg reports on national politics, aerospace, and aviation for The Epoch Times. He previously covered sports, regional politics, and breaking news for the Sarasota Herald Tribune.
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Trump Says US Starting to Talk With Cuba Following Cuts to Oil Deliveries
Cuban leader Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez had previously said that he would not negotiate with Trump.
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Democrat Wins Texas Special Election, Shrinking GOP’s Slim House Majority
The seat had been vacant since March 2025.
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Federal Judge Declines to Block Federal Immigration Enforcement Surge in Minnesota
The decision came after border czar Tom Homan signaled a drawdown of agents in the city if local authorities cooperate with federal authorities.
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Trump Orders New Tariffs on Any Nations Selling Oil to Cuba
The president’s order accuses the Cuban regime of aligning itself with Russia, China, Iran, Hamas, and Hezbollah.
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Federal Judge Cancels Contempt Hearing for ICE Chief After Agency Releases Detainee
However, top Republican lawmakers have called on acting ICE Director Todd Lyons to testify before Congress soon.
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NTSB Finds ‘Systematic Failures’ Led to DC Midair Collision: Key Takeaways
The failures included allowing helicopters to fly so close to commercial jets and ignoring NTSB recommendations for location tracking technology.
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Judge Weighs Minnesota’s Request to Block Federal Immigration Enforcement Surge
The judge ended the hearing in recess without ruling from the bench, citing the high importance of the case.
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What We Know About Trump’s Plan to Revitalize Washington’s Dulles Airport
The project may see entire new terminal buildings and concourses constructed at Dulles, in addition to a fifth runway.
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Judge Orders Federal Government to Retain Evidence Related to Minnesota Shooting
Minnesota’s attorney general is calling for a ‘full, impartial, and transparent investigation’ into the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti on Jan. 24.
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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.
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Trump Says US Starting to Talk With Cuba Following Cuts to Oil Deliveries
Cuban leader Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez had previously said that he would not negotiate with Trump.
|
Democrat Wins Texas Special Election, Shrinking GOP’s Slim House Majority
The seat had been vacant since March 2025.
|
Federal Judge Declines to Block Federal Immigration Enforcement Surge in Minnesota
The decision came after border czar Tom Homan signaled a drawdown of agents in the city if local authorities cooperate with federal authorities.
|
Trump Orders New Tariffs on Any Nations Selling Oil to Cuba
The president’s order accuses the Cuban regime of aligning itself with Russia, China, Iran, Hamas, and Hezbollah.
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Federal Judge Cancels Contempt Hearing for ICE Chief After Agency Releases Detainee
However, top Republican lawmakers have called on acting ICE Director Todd Lyons to testify before Congress soon.
|
NTSB Finds ‘Systematic Failures’ Led to DC Midair Collision: Key Takeaways
The failures included allowing helicopters to fly so close to commercial jets and ignoring NTSB recommendations for location tracking technology.
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Judge Weighs Minnesota’s Request to Block Federal Immigration Enforcement Surge
The judge ended the hearing in recess without ruling from the bench, citing the high importance of the case.
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What We Know About Trump’s Plan to Revitalize Washington’s Dulles Airport
The project may see entire new terminal buildings and concourses constructed at Dulles, in addition to a fifth runway.
|
Judge Orders Federal Government to Retain Evidence Related to Minnesota Shooting
Minnesota’s attorney general is calling for a ‘full, impartial, and transparent investigation’ into the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti on Jan. 24.
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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.
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