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Witkoff Announces Start of 2nd Phase of Gaza Peace Plan
The presidential special envoy said the next part of the peace plan will see the demilitarization of Hamas and the start of reconstruction efforts.
Trump Expresses Confidence China Can Open Markets to US Goods
‘We’ve been doing very well with China,’ Trump said.
President to Sign Bill Allowing Return of Whole Milk in Schools
The legislation complements the new ‘upside-down’ food pyramid unveiled by federal agencies last week.
US Senators Want to Ban Chinese Scientists From Government Labs
Underpinning the espionage concern is the fact that Beijing has passed laws to require all Chinese citizens to assist in the state’s intelligence efforts.
Senate Passes Bill Allowing Victims to Sue Over Deepfake Porn Videos
The bill now goes to the House, where its fate is uncertain.
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Constraining Mega-Landlords Would Help Some Buyers, Won’t Solve Housing Woes: Industry Insiders
Investors flocked to the market during the COVID-19 pandemic, resulting in prospective homebuyers complaining about boosted prices.
In Some Minnesota Schools, the Focus Is Reading, Writing, and Resistance
The recent ICE protests coincide with the state’s strong push for more left-leaning ideology in schools.
Drugs, Abortion, and Transgender Issues: Referenda on the Ballot in 2026
The proposed measures would update state laws or overturn them. Some referenda seek to change the threshold to pass such propositions themselves.
Key Primary Races to Watch in 2026
In races from California to Texas to Maine, high-profile candidates are vying for House, Senate, and gubernatorial nominations.
NASA Gears Up for Medical Departure From Space Station, Moon Rocket Rollout
Artemis II is slated to launch after Feb. 6 from Kennedy Space Center, Florida.
Trump: Federal Payments to Sanctuary Cities to Be Suspended Feb. 1
‘Starting February 1, we’re not making any payments to sanctuary cities,’ President Donald Trump said during a speech in Detroit.
House Panel to Initiate Contempt Proceedings Against Bill Clinton, Comer Says
The action will come months after subpoenas were issued to Clinton and his wife, Hillary, in the Epstein inquiry.
Trump Administration Ends Temporary Protection for Somalis in US
The protection had previously been extended through March 2026.
The Supreme Court Case That Could Determine the Future of Female Sports
The court is set to consider the legality of two state laws that ban males who identify as transgender from participating in girls’ sports.
Judge Says Trump Admin Illegally Cut Billions in Grants From Blue States’ Climate Projects
The grants were initially canceled after a review found the projects were not financially feasible and did not advance the country’s energy needs.
Minnesota, Illinois Sue Trump Admin Over ICE Deployments
The Minnesota lawsuit asks for an end to the surge in Minneapolis and St Paul and a block on similar actions in the future.
US Airstrikes Against Iran ‘On the Table,’ White House Confirms
‘Airstrikes would be one of the many, many options’ that the administration could use, Leavitt said.
Meta Taps Former Trump Adviser Dina Powell McCormick as President, Vice Chair
The appointment comes as Meta doubles down on its artificial intelligence ambitions.
Trump Signals He Will Likely Keep ExxonMobil Out of Venezuela
‘They had problems in the past because they didn’t have Trump as a president,’ Trump told reporters.
