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NASA Still Training Astronaut Candidates for International Space Station
The 24th class of astronaut candidates will graduate in 2027. The space station is set to be retired in 2030.
Trump Says Federal Authorities to End Protest Response, Protect Federal Property Instead
The president’s instruction comes after federal authorities shot and killed two protesters during recent immigration enforcement operations in Minnesota.
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Why Public Schools Have More Staff, Fewer Students
Only 17 percent of the 200,000 new staff positions added in the past 10 years were teachers.
FAA to Allow 44 SpaceX Starship Launches From Kennedy Space Center per Year
The FAA noted concerns from Brevard County residents about noise, especially sonic booms during late-night operations.
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ICE Arrests 650 Illegal Immigrants in West Virginia
The agency has signed 1,372 agreements for 287(g) partnership programs with local law enforcement across 40 states.
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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Service Dogs Provide Families With ‘Peace of Mind’
Based in southwest Ohio, 4 Paws for Ability raises service dogs to pair as partners for special needs children.
Winners of NTD’s 5th International Photography Competition Announced
The Gold Award winner said he wants to share a message through his photography, which is that the world needs truthfulness, compassion, and forbearance.
US Approves Over $15 Billion in Arms Sales to Israel and Saudi Arabia Amid Regional Tensions
The State Department said the sales wouldn’t affect the military balance in the region but would enhance Israel’s ability to protect itself.
Justice Department Opens Civil Rights Investigation Into Deadly Shooting of Alex Pretti
The 37-year-old protester was shot and killed by a Border Patrol agent and a customs officer on Jan. 24.
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.
Trump Says Nothing to Change in Minnesota Immigration Enforcement Efforts
‘We have to get rid of the criminals,’ the president says.
Trump Picks Kevin Warsh as New Federal Reserve Chair
Warsh was one of Trump’s top picks for Fed chair during his first term, before he chose Jerome Powell.
Trump and First Lady Attend Premiere of ‘Melania’ in Washington
The documentary film, ‘Melania,’ debuted at the Trump-Kennedy Center ahead of its global theatrical release on Jan. 30.
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.
Appeals Court Says DHS Order to End Protections for Venezuelans in US Was Illegal
The judges for the Ninth Circuit, in a 3–0 order, ruled that the program has ‘procedural safeguards’ in place.
HHS Responds to Criticism From Vaccine Companies
Executives from manufacturers have ramped up criticism of top Trump administration health officials.
Indian Christians Facing Rising Persecution Look to America for Help
Indian Christians bear witness to a climate of intimidation and violence. Their work continues, sometimes underground—and they hope America will respond.
Winter Storm Bomb Cyclone Could Hit East Coast After Arctic Blast
The National Weather Service stated, ‘This could be [the] longest duration of cold in several decades.’
Botox, 14 Other Drugs to Be Negotiated by Medicare This Year
Fifteen of the most expensive medications in the Medicare program are slated for price negotiations in this round, bringing the total to 40.
