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FBI Names New York Field Office Chief as New Deputy Director
Christopher Raia will succeed Dan Bongino as deputy director of the FBI, the agency said.
DHS Launches Fraud Investigation Into Minnesota Refugee Program
The federal review will focus on post-admission vetting and background checks.
USDA Suspends Payment to Minnesota’s Food Programs Over Suspected Fraud
Minnesota and Minneapolis must provide documentation detailing expenditures before federal payments will resume.
Macy’s Announces Store Closures This Year Despite ‘Meaningful’ Progress
Over the past few years, Macy’s faced declining sales and intense competition from online retailers.
Stellantis Drops Jeep, Chrysler Plug-In Hybrids Amid EV Sales Slowdown
The auto giant plans to stop selling the models in Northern America starting this year.
Wall Street Review: Stocks Close Out Strong Week on Labor Market Clarity
Both the Dow and the S&P 500 closed at record highs.
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Amazon Customers Still Eligible for FTC Settlement Payments: 5 Things to Know
Some customers can receive a maximum payment of $51 in the settlement.
Behind the Group That Controls Chinese Students in America
‘Fight with all their might for the motherland.’ Chinese students are pressured into advancing Beijing’s interests in America.
California Gov. Newsom Highlights His Record in Final State of the State Address
The governor criticized Trump while highlighting economic recovery, educational projects, a drop in homelessness, and high-speed rail progress in California.
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Cervical Cancer Screening Guidelines Updated
A new test will be covered by insurance starting January 2027.
Argentina Repays $20 Billion US Swap Line, Bessent Says
Support for Argentina’s Javier Milei was an ‘America First homerun deal,’ says Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.
Minneapolis Neighbors Used Whistles, Car Horns to Warn of ICE Activity Weeks Before Shooting: Residents
Renee Nicole Good, 37, was shot and killed by an immigration officer as federal officials were performing an operation in the area.
Venezuela Frees Political Prisoners in Bid to ‘Seek Peace’
Among those released are two prominent Venezuelan opposition figures, according to local rights groups.
Judge Disqualifies DOJ Attorney Investigating New York AG Letitia James
New York Attorney General Letitia James had argued John Sarcone was illegally appointed to the post.
Atlanta Fed Nearly Doubles Q4 Growth Estimate to 5.4 Percent After Strong Data
Stronger economic data and delayed releases point to more robust U.S. growth momentum toward the end of the year.
US Nuclear Energy Industry Poised to Power Up, but Bottlenecks Loom
Experts told a House panel ‘first mover’ reactor projects need federal assurances as Democrats warned Trump administration moves undermine bipartisan support.
US Proposes Relaxing Penalties on Airlines for Consumer Protection Violations
The decision complies with an executive order that called for federal overreach to be curbed.
Guyana: The Little Caribbean Country With a Big Role to Play in Trump’s Regional Shift
With all eyes on Venezuela, its oil-rich neighbor could be pivotal in implementing Trump’s strategy for the region.
US to Withdraw From 66 International Bodies, Treaties
Among these targets outlined in a presidential memorandum, 31 entities are tied to the United Nations.
Minnesota Agency Staff Backdated Records as Auditors Found Failures: Report
A new report highlights concerns about an agency tasked with helping people with substance abuse and mental health.
Grocery Chain Wegmans Defends Collection of Biometric Data in Some Stores
The New York-based chain said facial recognition technology is deployed in only a small number of higher-risk stores and is not used to track ordinary shoppers.
