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Early Tax Refunds Are Showing a 14 Percent Increase, IRS Says
The average amount increased from $2,169 last year to $2,476 as of Feb. 13, 2026, the agency says, with more returns expected to increase the final figure.
Trump Honors Angel Families, Proclaims National Day of Remembrance
The president welcomed the families of individuals killed by illegal immigrants to a White House ceremony.
Chinese Defense Labs Exploit Nearly $1 Billion in US Research Funds, Report Says
If collaborating with Chinese defense laboratories is not considered ‘an unacceptable risk that should be restricted, then what is?’ the authors say.
US Treasury Yields Sink as Investors Shrug Off Tariff Fiscal Fears
‘With less tariff income, the Treasury may need to increase issuance modestly,’ says Jeff Buchbinder, LPL Financial’s chief equity strategist.
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More Than 10,000 Flights Canceled Across US Amid Massive Snowstorm
Blizzard conditions, hurricane-force wind gusts, and up to two feet of snow have forced flight cancellations, road bans, and school shutdowns.
Millions in Checks Go Out in Student Loan Servicer Settlement
Navient, which formerly handled student loan accounts, is paying $100 million to compensate eligible borrowers.
Utah Senate Passes Resolution Supporting Taiwan’s Participation in International Organizations
The resolution was introduced by state Sen. Scott Sandall and unanimously approved by senators in attendance.
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US Intelligence Helped Mexico in Raid That Killed ‘El Mencho,’ White House Confirms
The cartel leader was killed in a Mexican government operation on Sunday, leading to retaliatory attacks by cartel members around the nation.
What the FBI Is Investigating in Criminal Probe of 2020 Election
The agency is probing issues that plagued Fulton County’s election, including unsigned tabulator tapes, identical ballot images, and deleted digital records.
Beijing Uses Fake Western News Sites to Attack Falun Gong, Report Finds
The fake news sites were created between 2020 and 2025 by various Chinese PR and marketing companies, according to a report by Graphika.
DHS Suspends Global Entry Program as Government Shutdown Continues
The same day, the Transportation Security Administration announced that the PreCheck program would remain operational.
US Military Amasses Strike Capabilities Near Iran—What to Know
President Donald Trump began ordering additional U.S. forces to the Middle East in January after telling Iranian protesters ‘help is on its way.’
USTR Will Launch New Trade Probes Covering Major Trading Partners, Greer Says
The probes followed the Supreme Court’s ruling that invalidated tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump on trading partners.
DHS Seizes 660 Pounds of Meth From Commercial Truck at Border
Only days before the methamphetamine seizure, the agency took possession of $6.8 million worth of cocaine at the same port of entry.
NASA Targets March 6 for Moon Launch After Successful Dress Rehearsal
The official date is still pending a multi-day flight readiness review slated for next week.
Corporate Giants Race to Recover Billions in Tariff Payments
The refund process is expected to be a ’mess’ and have ‘consequences’ for the Treasury.
Indonesia Secures Trade Deal With US, Finalizing 19 Percent Tariff Rate
Trump had initially imposed a 32 percent reciprocal tariff on imports from Indonesia.
Blue State Leaders, Academics Push Back on Trump’s Request for Proof of Fair Student Admissions
Colleges and universities have until March 18 to provide comparative information on grades, test scores, and household incomes by race and gender.
Trump Credits Tariffs for Revitalizing Steel Industry
The president celebrated a Georgia steel company’s success during a rally in the Peach State.
