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Trump Says White House Closing In on Deal With Democrats to Avert Shutdown
The Senate failed to advance a spending package after Democrats opposed funding for DHS.
New Jersey Governor to Create Statewide ICE Video Reporting Portal
The governor, Mikie Sherill, said Wednesday that she wants residents to record agents.
Trump to Name New Federal Reserve Chair Next Week
BlackRock executive Rick Rieder has risen to the top of prediction markets.
Democrats Seek ICE Reforms Before Backing Homeland Security Funding Bill
Democratic leaders in the House and Senate demand limits on ICE patrols, stricter oversight, and unmasked agents before backing Homeland Security spending bill.
Ex-Hochul Aide Accused of Being Chinese Agent Can’t Pay Her Defense, Lawyers Says
Prosecutors are planning to retry Linda Sun and her husband, Chris Hu, in early 2027.
Tesla to Wind Down Model X, S Production, Repurpose Facility for Optimus Robot
CEO Elon Musk said production of these two luxury models is expected to end in the second quarter.
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Coal Power Generation Rose to Meet Winter Storm Fern Demand: EIA
Natural gas generation also increased, while output from solar and wind declined.
California Public Schools Hid ‘Gender Support Plans’ From Parents, Education Department Says
The state Department of Education was issued a corrective action plan that required school leaders to share student records with parents.
DOJ Joins Lawsuit Claiming UCLA’s Medical School Uses Racial Discrimination in Admissions
The university previously said it collects race and ethnicity data on its applicants ‘for statistical purposes only and they are not used for admission.’
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Recurring Jobless Claims Shrink for 3rd Straight Week: Department of Labor
‘The labor market is easing gradually, and layoffs remain contained,’ says Ali Hassan, portfolio manager at Thornburg Investment Management.
Trump Puts EPA Chief Zeldin in Charge of Expediting California Wildfire Rebuilds
As of the one-year anniversary of the disaster, city and county data show that only 10 homes have been fully rebuilt.
Sen. Amy Klobuchar Launches Minnesota Governor Bid
Klobuchar framed her campaign around the three principles of getting results, bringing people together, and cracking down on fraud and abuse in government.
16 Protesters Accused of Assaulting Officers Arrested in Minneapolis
Attorney General Pam Bondi released the suspects’ names and photographs and said, ‘We expect more arrests to come.’
2 Border Patrol Agents in Alex Pretti Shooting Put on Leave
A CBP spokesperson says the action was taken on Jan. 24 after the incident and described it as ‘standard protocol.’
DOJ: More Epstein Files Expected to Be Made Public in ‘Near Term’
The agency was tasked with releasing files related to Epstein and his accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell after Congress passed the Epstein Files Transparency Act.
Trump Touts $1,000 Trump Accounts for Children
The program begins on July 4, 2026, the 250th anniversary of American independence.
As Shutdown Looms, Senate Republicans Want Democrats’ Homeland Security Reform Ideas
A funding package that passed the House last week is on shaky ground after the shooting of a Minneapolis protester. The deadline is Jan. 30.
Trump Says He Wants to De-escalate in Minnesota
Border Patrol chief Greg Bovino was replaced by White House border czar Tom Homan this week to lead the ongoing illegal immigration enforcement.
Trump Reshapes Davos as Globalism Takes a Back Seat
Trump attended this year’s gathering in the Swiss Alps with a large delegation, and his Cabinet members used the forum to promote his policies.
Another East Coast Storm Brewing After Widespread Power Outages
A ‘blast of arctic air’ is expected from the Plains states across the eastern half of the United States this weekend, the National Weather Service says.
Appeals Court Sides With Trump Admin to Lift Minnesota Protest Curbs on ICE Agents
The three-judge panel said they reviewed videos of the protests presented to the district court.
NASA Set to Launch 1st Manned Moon Rocket in 50 Years: What to Know
10 days, 4 astronauts, 700,000 gallons of fuel: Everything to know about the Artemis II mission.
