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Five States Sue Trump Admin Over $10 Billion Freeze in Child Care, Family Assistance Funds
The Department of Health and Human Services said it was halting the funding due to concerns about ‘widespread fraud’ in state-administered programs.
Crest Toothpaste Packaging Changed to Address Fluoride Concerns
The new packaging will clearly show the recommended amount of fluoride toothpaste for children, the attorney general of Texas said.
Jan. 6 Pipe Bomb Defendant Pleads Not Guilty at Arraignment in Washington
Brian Cole Jr. is accused of transporting explosives across state lines and attempting to use them at the DNC and RNC headquarters in Washington.
GM to Take $6 Billion EV Charge Amid Policy Shift, Weak Demand
The automaker said it is scaling back electric vehicle capacity while keeping current EV models on sale.
US Housing Inventory Rises for 26th Straight Month With Stark Regional Differences
Prices moved in step with regional inventory levels.
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NASA: Astronaut’s ‘Serious Medical Concern’ Triggers Crew-11’s Early Return Home
NASA officials clarified they were not launching an emergency evacuation.
Iowa Becomes First State to Receive Education Compliance Waiver
Returning education to states empowers state leaders, who know their students far better than Washington bureaucrats, the education secretary said.
Reality TV Star Spencer Pratt Announces Los Angeles Mayoral Bid, Vows to ‘Expose the System’
Pratt is demanding accountability from city and state leaders after he and his wife Heidi Montag lost their home in the Palisades wildfire last year.
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Hero Who Disarmed Bondi Beach Gunman Meets Schumer, Johnson and Receives Jewish Honour
Bondi hero Ahmed Al Ahmed was presented with an award by an emotional Bill Ackman and received a medal from the NYPD.
Used Car Values to Edge Higher in 2026 as Used EV Prices Fall: Report
Cox Automotive forecasts a 2 percent rise in used car values by year end, signaling a return to normal depreciation.
NRA Foundation Denies Allegations in Parent Organization’s Lawsuit
Officials from the charitable arm of the National Rifle Association vowed to put up a vigorous defense in court.
Trump Reveals Plan for Oversight of Venezuela: What to Know
The United States will extract oil from the country’s rich reserves for the foreseeable future, according to the administration.
House Passes 3-Bill Spending Package
The package was the result of negotiations among top appropriators in the House and the Senate, on both sides of the aisle.
Trump Seeks $6 Million Legal Fee Reimbursement for Dismissed Georgia Election Case
A 2025 state law allows criminal defendants to recover their legal costs when their prosecutor is disqualified for improper conduct.
Trump Hints at Years-Long US Oversight of Venezuela
The president said Washington expects to run the country’s oil sector and guide a transition with no fixed timeline following Maduro’s ouster.
Minneapolis Schools Cancel Classes Citing Protests Over Fatal ICE Shooting
Protests have broken out following the fatal shooting of a woman who allegedly tried to run over federal agents.
The Broader Strategy Behind Trump’s Removal of Venezuela’s Maduro
Trump led the most consequential action so far to restore US dominance in the Western Hemisphere and drive out the CCP.
US Has 3-Part Plan for Post-Maduro Venezuela: Rubio
The transition plan will entail U.S. access to Venezuelan oil and make room for opposition figures in civil society planning.
Florida Governor Calls April Special Session to Redraw Congressional Maps
The nationwide redistricting battle was kicked off by Texas in 2025, when the president called for redrawing state districts to net more GOP seats in Congress.
Texas AG Joins Multistate Coalition in Case Against US Groups With Alleged Ties to Hamas
The 25-state legal brief seeks to ensure that U.S. organizations supporting Hamas are ‘brought to justice,’ Ken Paxton’s office said.
US Expands List of Countries Subject to Visa Bonds of up to $15,000
The State Department said the visa bond policy is intended to deter visa overstays.
US Discusses Ways to Acquire Greenland; Military Use on Table
A joint statement by Nordic nations on Jan. 5 highlighted increased investments in deterrence, defense, and situational awareness.
