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Trump Pardons Former Puerto Rico Gov. Wanda Vázquez Garced
The president also pardoned two co-defendants in the case, which involved an alleged bribe during Vazquez Garced’s reelection bid in 2020.
Judge Limits Ability of ICE to Detain or Use Tear Gas Against Protesters in Minneapolis
As long as protestors are not obstructing the agents from performing their duties, they cannot be detained or tear gassed, the ruling states.
NASA to Roll Out Artemis Moon Rocket Ahead of Historic Launch
The Space Launch System could carry its first astronaut crew into space as early as Feb. 6.
Orange County Shows New Details for Schunnemunk Rail Trail Project
Orange County residents voiced their suggestions and concerns for the trail from Chester to Cornwall.
Wall Street Review: Small Caps Shine as Large Caps Struggle in Volatile Week
Stock markets were choppy this week on White House–Federal Reserve tensions, Trump’s credit card rate cap proposal, and an upbeat TSMC outlook.
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DOJ Seeks Life Sentence for Trump’s Would-Be Assassin
The Justice Department said in its latest filing Friday that Ryan Routh’s crimes ‘undeniably warrant a life sentence.’
Trump Admin Probes Alleged Discrimination Against Female Athletes in California
Federal DOJ, DOE to investigate California Community College Athletic Association’s ‘Transgender Participation Policy’
Federal Judge Denies DOJ Bid to Access California Voter Registration Rolls
U.S. District Judge David O. Carter said the government cannot use civil rights legislation ‘as a tool to forsake the privacy rights’ of voters.
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Kazakhstan Arrests Human Rights Activists After Pressure From Beijing
Rights groups say 19 Kazakh activists face up to 10 years in prison over demonstrations against Beijing in Almaty.
Trump to Unveil Plan Allowing Homebuyers to Use 401(k) Funds for Down Payments
The president will announce the final plan in Davos next week, White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett said.
Porsche Posts Largest Annual Sales Decline Since 2009 as China Demand Slumps
The company posted record sales in the United States in 2025.
Treasury Department Imposes Sanctions on Supporters of Iran-Backed Houthis Terrorists
Those sanctioned have their property and interests in the United States blocked.
2026 Tax Season Brings ‘Meaningful Financial Relief’ to Older Americans: AARP
Seniors who may still be working can benefit from OBBB’s provisions on tips and overtime payments.
Kidney Transplants Drop Amid Increased Organ Donation Oversight
Several organizations expressed concern about the decline.
DHS Names New ICE Deputy Director
Former Deputy Director Madison Sheahan served in the role for a year before resigning this week.
Former College Basketball Players Indicted Over Alleged Scheme to Fix Games
The charges filed in the case include bribery in sporting contests, conspiracy to commit wire fraud, wire fraud, and aiding and abetting.
Moscow Says It Awaits US Reply on New START as Nuclear Arms Pact Nears Expiry
The last remaining U.S.–Russia nuclear treaty is set to lapse in early February.
Trump Questions Support for Exiled Crown Prince in Iran
The president described exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi as ‘very nice’ but said he wasn’t sure ‘how he’d play within his own country.’
House Passes Appropriations Bills for State, Treasury Departments
The two-bill measure passed in a 341–79 vote after lawmakers rejected two amendments offered by conservative members.
Trump Says Call With Venezuelan Interim Leader Rodriguez ‘Very Good’
Oil, minerals, and national security were some of the topics discussed during the phone call.
Planned State Executions of Iran Protestors Expected to Be Canceled: Trump
‘We’ve been told that the killing in Iran is stopping,’ President Donald Trump said at a press conference.
With Little Help on Horizon, Cuban Regime Increasingly Isolated
Havana is near collapse, with no relief offered by longtime ally Russia or biggest trading partner China. But the island nation has survived such crises before.
