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Virginia Democrats Hold State Senate Seat, Keep Trifecta Ahead of Spanberger Inauguration
Mike Jones won a special election in a Richmond-area district, preserving Democrats’ Senate majority as they prepare to take full control of the state.
Dr. Oz Says Medicare Agency to Audit Funds in Minnesota Amid Fraud Scandal
‘What we have learned so far in Minnesota is just the tip of the iceberg,’ the CMS head says.
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.
Ramaswamy Picks McColley as Running Mate in Ohio Governor Race
McColley has earned a reputation as a principled statesman, proven leader, and effective problem-solver, according to Ramaswamy’s campaign.
Judge Asks Halligan to Explain Continued Use of US Attorney Title
A federal court ruling last November said Lindsey Halligan had been illegally appointed to the position in Virginia.
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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.
Teachers’ Union Challenges Texas Probes of Posts Related to Charlie Kirk
More than 350 public school teachers and staff faced probes over their posts related to Charlie Kirk’s death, according to the lawsuit.
Immigration Agents Surge Into Minneapolis in ‘Largest Operation Ever’
Thousands of federal agents and officers spread across the Minneapolis–St. Paul area Tuesday.
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France Working on Allied Response to Potential US Action in Greenland
Denmark and Greenland asked to meet the U.S. secretary of state as European nations respond to Trump’s ambitions for the territory.
Trump Admin Releases New Dietary Guidelines
The guidelines emphasize saturated fats and protein, in addition to fruits and vegetables.
US Private Sector Jobs Rise 41,000 in December as Small Business Payrolls Rebound
Pay growth for job changers climbed while wage gains for job stayers remained unchanged.
House Takes Up Extension of Obamacare Enhanced Subsidies
The procedural clears the way for consideration of passage of a three-year extension of the enhanced subsidies, which expired on Dec. 31.
US to Receive 30 to 50 Million Barrels of Sanctioned Oil From Venezuela: Trump
The U.S. president announced that the oil would be sold in the United States at market price.
Hilton Removes Hotel That Canceled DHS, ICE Reservations
The company’s decision comes after a video showing that the hotel still refused to take reservations from the agencies.
Ford Reports Best Annual US Vehicle Sales in 8 Years as Hybrids, Trucks Offset EV Slowdown
Strong hybrid demand and sales of lower-priced trucks helped the automaker post its best U.S. results since 2019, offsetting a sharp EV decline.
Energy Department Awards $2.7 Billion to Strengthen American Uranium Enrichment
The contracts are expected to help end U.S. dependence on foreign sources for uranium.
Appeals Court Rules Trump Admin Can’t Cap Overhead Reimbursement Rate for NIH Research Grants
The administration had argued that NIH followed existing laws and regulations.
Hilton Hotel in Minneapolis Cancels DHS and ICE Reservations
The Department of Homeland Security says the actions are ‘unacceptable.’
CDC Narrows Vaccine Recommendations in Response to Trump Order
The changes stem from reviewing practices in other nations, including consulting experts in Denmark, Germany, and Japan.
Novo Begins US Sales of Wegovy Weight-Loss Pill Following FDA Green Light
The debut of the Wegovy pill comes amid a broader Trump administration push to lower obesity drug prices via TrumpRx.
