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Musk Says X’s New Algorithm Will Be Open Source in 6 Days
The announcement follows probes by multiple regulatory authorities in Europe.
Treasury Secretary Says US Can Easily Cover Any Tariff Refunds
The Treasury currently has $774 billion, more than enough to cover refunds if the Supreme Court rules against the government, Scott Bessent says.
DHS Calls Out Anti-ICE Protesters for Sharing List of Hotels Allegedly Hosting Agents
Minneapolis police detained 30 anti-ICE protesters after a demonstration outside the Canopy Hotel on Jan. 9 was deemed an unlawful assembly.
North Korean Hackers Using QR Codes to Steal Sensitive Information: FBI
U.S. government entities, academic institutions, and think tanks are being targeted.
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Wave of Costly Copper Thefts Threatens Public Safety, Experts Say
Rising metals prices have fueled a surge in copper thefts, causing widespread damage and disruption.
Schools Should Consider Laptop Limitations, Policy Experts Say
The commodification of students’ attention extends to laptops and other digital tools, says Virginia Gentles of the Defense of Freedom Institute.
Member of Chinese Money Laundering Network Charged With Laundering Millions in Drug Proceeds
If convicted, Lin Yan, of California, faces up to 20 years in prison, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
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Loeffler Says Small Business Administration to Relocate Minneapolis Office Amid Anti-ICE Hostility
Minneapolis has seen continuing confrontations between law enforcement officers and demonstrators in the days since an ICE officer fatally shot a female driver.
Venezuela’s Machado Can’t Give Her Nobel Peace Prize to Trump, Institute Says
The Venezuelan opposition leader praised President Donald Trump and U.S. forces for the mission that extracted Maduro.
US Warns Americans to Leave Venezuela Immediately
The advisory comes a week after American military forces conducted a mission to capture Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro.
Readers Approve of Maduro’s Capture, See Possible Downside
Poll respondents affirmed the legality and strategic value of the operation but saw potential longer-term involvement and constitutional questions.
FBI Names New York Field Office Chief as New Deputy Director
Christopher Raia will succeed Dan Bongino as deputy director of the FBI, the agency said.
Greenland Should Talk to US Without Denmark, Opposition Leader Says
Pele Broberg, leader of Greenlandic opposition party Naleraq, strongly favors independence for the Danish territory, which could involve a deal with Washington.
Trump Says US Action in Venezuela Does Not Set Precedent for China to Move on Taiwan
Trump said the Venezuela operation reflected a unique security threat and should not be read as a green light for Chinese action on Taiwan.
Judge Blocks Health Department From Rejecting Head Start Grants With DEI Terms
The order also bars the department from firing more Office of Head Start employees.
GM Takes $7.1 Billion Hit in 4th Quarter After EV Pullback, China Reset
The Detroit automaker is the latest to reveal a substantial loss from producing electric vehicles.
Vance Says ‘Corporate Media’ Coverage of Minnesota Shooting Irresponsible
Reading from his cellphone, Vance cited a CNN headline that reads ‘Outrage after I.C.E. officer kills U.S. citizen in Minneapolis.’
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.
