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US Reaches Nuclear Energy Pact With Armenia to Boost American Exports
Armenia’s prime minister considers the agreement, signed by U.S. Vice President JD Vance, as a new chapter in a ‘deepening energy partnership.’
2 Killed in Boat Strike by US Military in Eastern Pacific, With 1 Survivor
This marked the second strike in less than a week, following a Feb. 5 operation.
Federal Judge Temporarily Allows Transportation Department to Suspend Hudson Tunnel Project Funding
New York and New Jersey filed a suit to challenge funding cuts tied to federal scrutiny of diversity, equity, and inclusion contracting rules.
Eddie Bauer Files for Bankruptcy Protection, May Shutter US, Canada Stores
The company said its online and ecommerce business won’t be affected by the retail wind-down.
New York City Nurses Reach Agreement to End Strike
Nurses will return to work on Feb. 14 after voting to approve the contract by Feb. 11.
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Florida Enforces English Requirement for Driver’s Licenses
The change comes after the Trump administration reinforced federal guidelines that require commercial truckers be able to read road signs in English.
Texas Reports Record Surge of School Choice Program Applications
The $1 billion program funds school vouchers and other options.
California Sues Companies for Supporting Ghost Gun Manufacturing
An average of 11,000 ghost guns and auto sears were recovered per year in the state between 2021 and 2025, the lawsuit states.
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Trump Halts Approval for Ontario–Michigan Bridge, Calls for Renegotiation
The US president questions Canadian ownership, while taking issue with Ontario’s ban on US liquor and Ottawa’s new China agreements.
Fetterman Breaks With Democrats on Voter ID as GOP Pushes SAVE America Act
The Pennsylvania senator said showing ID to vote isn’t ‘unreasonable,’ putting him at odds with most Democrats, including Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer.
Ghislaine Maxwell Pleads the Fifth in Deposition With Lawmakers
The pre-trial interview of Jeffrey Epstein’s ex-associate took place as lawmakers continue to search for individuals who may have facilitated his sexual abuse.
Struggling AI Startups Kept Afloat Despite Never Becoming Profitable
As money keeps pouring into companies that will never be profitable, concerns grow about the wider impact on the economy.
Trump Meets With Honduran President Nasry Asfura in Florida
Honduran President Nasry ‘Tito’ Asfura was sworn into office on Jan. 27.
Federal Judge Orders Transportation Department to Restore Hudson Tunnel Project Funding
The two states were challenging funding cuts tied to federal scrutiny of diversity, equity, and inclusion contracting rules.
Trump Lifts Biden-Era Restrictions on Commercial Fishing in Atlantic Marine Monument
President Donald Trump says restoring commercial fishing is in the public interest and cites existing federal laws as sufficient protections of the monument.
US State Department Announces New Sanctions on Iran Oil Network
The sanctions come as talks between Washington and Tehran were initiated in Oman.
Arizona Sheriff Says He Believes ‘Today’ Show Host Savannah Guthrie’s Mother Still Alive
The comment, which aired Friday morning, comes as the search for the missing woman entered its sixth day.
TSA Says It Has Successfully Rolled Out New Identity Verification System for American Flyers
Passengers can pay a $45 fee to get verified and pass security at airports.
Judge Blocks DHS From Using Taxpayer Data for Immigration Enforcement
The court held that a cooperation agreement between DHS and IRS likely violates federal law.
Democrats Lay Out Demands for DHS Funding Package
Republicans rejected the Democrats’ proposal as ‘a ridiculous Christmas list’ of demands.
Why Greenland Is at the Center of a Shifting Global Order
The old order has been breaking since Russia invaded Ukraine, experts say, and the Arctic felt the change first. The new order will form in about half a decade.
