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NASA to Roll Out Artemis Moon Rocket Ahead of Historic Launch
The Space Launch System could carry its first astronaut crew into space as early as Feb. 6.
Remove ‘Owner’s Control’: Mamdani Goes After Landlords for Violations
If health and safety violations are repeatedly not addressed, the city may attempt to take over the building.
DOJ Sues Virginia for Failing to Turn Over Voter Rolls
It’s the latest lawsuit in what’s been a flurry of actions the Trump administration has taken against states to ensure accurate voter rolls.
Orange County Shows New Details for Schunnemunk Rail Trail Project
Orange County residents voiced their suggestions and concerns for the trail from Chester to Cornwall.
Wall Street Review: Small Caps Shine as Large Caps Struggle in Volatile Week
Stock markets were choppy this week on White House–Federal Reserve tensions, Trump’s credit card rate cap proposal, and an upbeat TSMC outlook.
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Florida Supreme Court Ends ABA Monopoly on Law School Accreditation
The American Bar Association has come under fire from state and federal officials who accuse the organization of imposing a DEI agenda on law schools.
Trump Admin Probes Alleged Discrimination Against Female Athletes in California
Federal DOJ, DOE to investigate California Community College Athletic Association’s ‘Transgender Participation Policy’
Federal Judge Denies DOJ Bid to Access California Voter Registration Rolls
U.S. District Judge David O. Carter said the government cannot use civil rights legislation ‘as a tool to forsake the privacy rights’ of voters.
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Porsche Posts Largest Annual Sales Decline Since 2009 as China Demand Slumps
The company posted record sales in the United States in 2025.
Pentagon to Remove ‘Woke Distractions’ From Stars and Stripes Publication
Democratic senators expressed concern over the Pentagon’s decision to take control of the military newspaper.
Trump Says No Reason ‘Right Now’ to Use Insurrection Act in Minnesota
The president said if he needed it, he would use it to send the military to Minneapolis.
Iran Protest Movement Appears to Have Died Down for Now, Think Tank Says
The Institute for the Study of War says it ‘recorded zero protests’ for Jan. 15.
Federal Judge Blocks Trump Administration’s Move to Withhold Minnesota Food Stamp Funds
The ruling blocks the USDA from withholding $80 million in SNAP administrative funding while a legal challenge by Minnesota proceeds.
CIA Releases New Video to Encourage Chinese to Divulge ‘Truth About China’
The agency outlines nine operational security measures in its third Chinese-language video aimed at potential sources inside China.
Astronauts Return to Earth After Early Departure from Space Station
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman deemed the 167-day mission a success.
FCC Undertaking ‘Largest Deregulatory Effort in the Agency’s History,’ Chairman Says
The agency has so far removed or teed up for removal 1,108 rules and regulations under its initiative.
US Troops Seize Another Oil Tanker in Caribbean
The oil tanker, named Veronica, is the sixth that U.S. forces have boarded and seized since Dec. 10.
Democrats Say DOJ Investigating Them Over Video Calling on Troops to Resist ‘Illegal Orders’
President Donald Trump accused the lawmakers of sedition, which he said is punishable by death.
Senate Shelves Bill to Block Military Action in Venezuela
Vance cast the tie-breaking vote to table the War Powers resolution. Two Republicans who last week voted to back the measure flipped their votes.
Trump Announces 25 Percent Tariff on Chips Not Used Domestically
Chips that are transshipped through the United States to other countries will be subject to the tariff, according to the White House.
Witkoff Announces Start of 2nd Phase of Gaza Peace Plan
The presidential special envoy said the next part of the peace plan will include the demilitarization of Hamas and the start of reconstruction efforts.
