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Japan–US Alliance ‘Would Collapse’ If Tokyo Turned a Blind Eye to Taiwan Crisis, PM Says
‘If something terrible were to happen there, we would have to go and rescue the Japanese and Americans in Taiwan,’ Takaichi said.
FBI Director Says Bureau Investigating Signal Chat Groups in Minneapolis
‘If that leads to a break in the federal statute or a violation of some law, then we are going to arrest people,’ the FBI director said.
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.
Malliotakis Appeals NY Court’s Order to Redraw Congressional District
The congresswoman has asked for a stay of the ruling by Feb. 10, else she will appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court.
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Federal Reserve Expected to Leave Interest Rates Unchanged This Week
Justice Department probe could add to further drama at the Federal Reserve, says one market analyst.
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Chinese Dissident Sues X, Alleging Wrongful Account Suspension and Possible Foreign Pressure
The suit claims the company violated its own policies and failed to explain the 2023 removal of a U.S.-based critic of the CCP.
DOJ Announces Denaturalization of Child Sex Offender
Revocation of naturalization can occur only in federal courts through a civil proceeding or as a result of a criminal conviction.
Texas Governor Bars State Employees From Using Shein, Temu on State-Owned Devices
The governor coordinated with Vice Adm. TJ White, chief of Texas Cyber Command, in updating the prohibited technologies list.
Supreme Court to Decide If Online Video-Watching History Protected by Privacy Law
Federal appeals courts are split on whether a 1988 privacy law applies to digital video streaming.
7 Killed, 1 Injured in Jet Crash at Takeoff in Maine: FAA
The jet was attempting to take off during a winter storm.
Judge Blocks Trump Admin’s Bid to Terminate Family Reunification Programs for Migrants
The judge said the Department of Homeland Security failed to consider the reliance interests of current parolees.
Energy Department Issues Emergency Power Grid Orders Amid Winter Storm
The agency on Sunday issued two separate orders for Texas and for PJM Interconnection to mitigate possible blackouts caused by the storm.
Judge Orders Federal Government to Retain Evidence Related to Minnesota Shooting
Minnesota’s attorney general is calling for a ‘full, impartial, and transparent investigation’ into the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti on Jan. 24.
Dr. Oz Flags Potential Fraud at Former Minnesota Factory Housing 400 Medicaid Businesses
The businesses collectively billed an estimated $380 million to Medicaid, according to Dr. Mehmet Oz.
California Becomes First State to Join WHO’s Global Outbreak Response Network After US Exit
Gov. Gavin Newsom, who is considering running for president in 2028, said the move keeps his state ‘at the forefront of public health preparedness.’
Faith Leaders Call Out Persecution in China: ‘Communism Is Not Compatible With Religious Freedom’
‘Silence is the oxygen for tyranny,’ a Uyghur activist said.
Insurance Company Halves Rates for Tesla FSD Mode Miles
The lower insurance offering is the result of Tesla granting the insurance company access to previously unavailable vehicle data.
US Airlines Issue Travel Waivers as Winter Storm Threatens Widespread Disruption
Airlines are braced for days of delays and cancellations as forecasters warn of heavy snow and ice.
