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Lemon ‘On Notice’ as DOJ Weighs Action Against Minnesota Church Protesters, Dhillon Says
‘Come next Sunday, nobody should think in the United States that they’re going to be able to get away with this,’ the DOJ’s Harmeet Dhillon said.
Trump Says UK Handing Over Chagos Islands Sovereignty Is ‘Act of Total Weakness’
Under the terms of the deal, the UK–U.S. naval and bomber base on Diego Garcia would remain under UK control for at least 99 years.
Supreme Court to Consider Constitutionality of Hawaii’s Gun Law
The sweeping law forbids carrying handguns on private property unless the property owner consents.
April-October US Trade Deficit Shrinks 25 Percent—How Did This Happen?
While tariffs are restructuring global commerce, they are also impacting the trade deficit.
In Wake of Minnesota Fraud Scandal, Senator Introduces Bill to Broaden Denaturalization
Eric Schmitt said denaturalization was a punishment the United States has used historically, with Congress authorizing it more than a century ago.
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Judge Allows DHS Policy Requiring Lawmakers to Give Notice Before Visiting ICE Facilities
The judge said the plaintiffs used the ‘wrong procedural vehicle’ to challenge the Department of Homeland Security’s policy.
Trump Admin Pauses Tax Refund Seizures, Wage Garnishments for Defaulted Student Loans
Education officials said the suspension is meant to allow more time to implement student loan payment reforms.
California AG Sends Cease-and-Desist Letter to Musk’s xAI Over Nonconsensual Explicit Images
More than 10,000 images generated by xAI between Christmas and New Year’s show people wearing little clothing, with some appearing to be children, Bonta said.
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CBS Airs Updated ‘60 Minutes’ Report on US Deportations to Salvadoran Prison
The story was updated to include government statements, with no new on-camera interviews with administration officials.
What’s at Stake in the Supreme Court Battle Over Hawaii’s Gun Law
The so-called ‘Vampire Law’ puts private property open to the public off limits to those carrying firearms unless the property owner gives express permission.
Trump Says Denmark Failed to Deal With Russia Threat in Greenland
The U.S. president said the United States will handle Russia as his Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent accuses European nations of projecting ‘weakness.’
World Economic Forum Opens With Record Leader Turnout as Trump Set to Attend Davos
World leaders head to Switzerland for high-stakes talks, as AI investment fuels optimism but geopolitical tensions darken the mood.
Texans Report Surge in Mystery Seeds Mailed From China
State officials worry that seeds arriving in the mail could be invasive plant species or carry pests and diseases that threaten native crops or livestock.
The Era of ‘AI Washing’
Experts are raising concerns about accountability and what happens when AI products don’t deliver after sale.
Over Half of New Hires Land Jobs in a Month—With Tempered Expectations
A new survey shows U.S. jobseekers increasingly seek stability, even if it means lower pay or compromised roles.
Dr. Oz Explains How the Trump Admin Got Big Pharma to Voluntarily Lower Prices
Dr. Mehmet Oz revealed a key tactic in the president’s approach to governing: the power to convene.
White House Seeking Emergency Power Auction for Nation’s Largest Electric Grid
High-level discussions involved how to accelerate the construction of more than $15 billion in new power generation.
Trump Says No Reason ‘Right Now’ to Use Insurrection Act in Minnesota
The president said if he needed it, he would use it to send the military to Minneapolis.
Senators Want to Close Hong Kong Offices in US That Act as CCP Proxies
There are three Hong Kong Economic and Trade Offices in the United States, based in San Francisco, New York, and Washington.
US Accuses South Africa of ‘Cozying Up’ to Iran Amid Protest Clampdown
The U.S. Embassy said South Africa’s naval drills that included Iran undermine maritime security as Tehran faces global condemnation amid protests.
