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Trump Admin Sues Woman for $941,000 for Failing to Self-Deport
The federal government revived a policy that imposes fines on those ordered deported who fail to leave.
Trump Orders New Tariffs on Any Nations Selling Oil to Cuba
The president’s order accuses the Cuban regime of aligning itself with Russia, China, Iran, Hamas, and Hezbollah.
Trump Unveils Addiction Recovery Plan Focused on Prevention, Support
The president announced a government-wide effort to reorient addiction care to early intervention, partnering with local leaders and organizations.
Ethics Committee Alleges House Democrat Solicited Illegal Campaign Contributions
Florida Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick has denied wrongdoing. The accusations follow a November indictment charging her with misusing COVID relief funds.
LA Fraud Probe Centers on 42 Hospice Centers in a 4-Block Area: Dr. Oz
The agency head revealed more details about multibillion-dollar California health fraud, which could dwarf the Minnesota fraud scandals that has stoked outrage.
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Trump to Name New Federal Reserve Chair on Friday
BlackRock executive Rick Rieder has risen to the top of prediction markets.
California Public Schools Hid ‘Gender Support Plans’ From Parents, Education Department Says
The state Department of Education was issued a corrective action plan that required school leaders to share student records with parents.
DOJ Joins Lawsuit Claiming UCLA’s Medical School Uses Racial Discrimination in Admissions
The university previously said it collects race and ethnicity data on its applicants ‘for statistical purposes only and they are not used for admission.’
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Medicare Official Defends Slim Hike in Reimbursements, Says Program Must Be Cost-Effective
Health insurers’ stock prices fell the day after the federal government proposed changes to Medicare Advantage plans.
Trump Impeachment Witness Alexander Vindman Launches Bid for Florida US Senate Seat
Retired Army officer Vindman started a Democratic bid to unseat Sen. Ashley Moody, who is serving out Marco Rubio’s term.
Trump Orders Reopening of Venezuelan Airspace for Commercial Flights
Trump said U.S. citizens will soon be able to safely travel to Venezuela.
AG Paxton Announces Investigation Into H-1B Visa Abuse
Abuses in the visa program ‘strip jobs and opportunities away from Texans,’ Paxton said.
16 Protesters Accused of Assaulting Officers Arrested in Minneapolis
Attorney General Pam Bondi released the suspects’ names and photographs and said, ‘We expect more arrests to come.’
2 Border Patrol Agents in Alex Pretti Shooting Put on Leave
A CBP spokesperson says the action was taken on Jan. 24 after the incident and described it as ‘standard protocol.’
DOJ: More Epstein Files Expected to Be Made Public in ‘Near Term’
The agency was tasked with releasing files related to Epstein and his accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell after Congress passed the Epstein Files Transparency Act.
Trump Touts $1,000 Trump Accounts for Children
The program begins on July 4, 2026, the 250th anniversary of American independence.
As Shutdown Looms, Senate Republicans Want Democrats’ Homeland Security Reform Ideas
A funding package that passed the House last week is on shaky ground after the shooting of a Minneapolis protester. The deadline is Jan. 30.
Trump Says He Wants to De-escalate in Minnesota
Border Patrol chief Greg Bovino was replaced by White House border czar Tom Homan this week to lead the ongoing illegal immigration enforcement.
Trump Reshapes Davos as Globalism Takes a Back Seat
Trump attended this year’s gathering in the Swiss Alps with a large delegation, and his Cabinet members used the forum to promote his policies.
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.
Appeals Court Sides With Trump Admin to Lift Minnesota Protest Curbs on ICE Agents
The three-judge panel said they reviewed videos of the protests presented to the district court.
