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US Demands Concrete Results From Mexico on Border Security, Fentanyl
Mexican Foreign Minister Juan Ramón de la Fuente and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed security and fighting drug cartels in a phone call.
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US Lawmakers Head to Denmark as Trump Presses Bid to Take Over Greenland
Trump has been forthright in his position on taking over Greenland, arguing that NATO would be stronger if Washington relieved Copenhagen of the territory.
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Trump, Schumer Hold Rare Meeting at White House to Discuss Gateway Tunnel Project
The interstate tunnel project to connect New York and New Jersey, which has a $16 billion price tag, has been put on hold by the administration.
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Former South Korean President Sentenced to 5 Years in First Ruling Over Martial Law Decree
Yoon Suk Yeol faces eight trials for various criminal charges related to the martial law declaration and other alleged scandals during his time in office.
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US Accuses South Africa of ‘Cozying Up’ to Iran Amid Protest Clampdown
The U.S. Embassy said South Africa’s naval drills that included Iran undermine maritime security as Tehran faces global condemnation amid protests.
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Kidney Transplants Drop Amid Increased Organ Donation Oversight
Several organizations expressed concern about the decline.
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Exemptions to Vaccine Mandates Climbing in United States: Study
Exemptions for nonmedical reasons rose between 2010 and 2024, researchers found.
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Market Players React to Trump Ban on Institutional Investment in Homes
According to a recent report, institutional investment is concentrated in Sun Belt and Southwest metros.
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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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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.
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How Expanded Obamacare Made Premiums Spiral, Americans Dependent
A COVID-19 era stimulus package caused Obamacare enrollment to skyrocket but increased dependency and fraud, further destabilizing the health insurance market.
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Magnitude 6.0 Earthquake Strikes Off Oregon Coast; Tsunami Not Expected
Initial assessments indicate low risk of significant damage or aftershocks exceeding magnitude 7.
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Trump Says Gaza Board of Peace Formed, Backs Palestinian Technocratic Group
The board, to be chaired by the U.S. president, will oversee a Palestinian technocratic committee.
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Illegal Immigrant Weaponizes Vehicle Against ICE Officers in Texas: DHS
The incident happened on Jan. 13 when federal officers were conducting a targeted vehicle stop to arrest Robyn Argote Brooks, a Cuban.
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DHS Names New ICE Deputy Director
Former Deputy Director Madison Sheahan served in the role for a year before resigning this week.
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The Evidence of Harm: What the Data Really Show About Pediatric Transgender Procedures | Leor Sapir
Sapir is one of the co-authors of an over 400-page HHS review of the evidence around treatments for pediatric gender dysphoria.
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US, Taiwan Reach $500 Billion Chips Deal
The U.S. commerce secretary said he expects TSMC to double its presence in the U.S. and the industry to build out ‘giant semiconductor industrial parks.’
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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.
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US Says ‘All Options Are on the Table’ in Emergency UN Meeting on Iran
The ambassador’s stark message comes as Iranian dissidents testify to the regime’s clampdown on nationwide protests.
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Trump Admin Sues California to Block Oil Drilling Setback Rule
A 2022 state law bars oil and gas development activities within 3,200 feet of ’sensitive' locations, including homes, schools, and hospitals.
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US Demands Concrete Results From Mexico on Border Security, Fentanyl
Mexican Foreign Minister Juan Ramón de la Fuente and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed security and fighting drug cartels in a phone call.
|
US Lawmakers Head to Denmark as Trump Presses Bid to Take Over Greenland
Trump has been forthright in his position on taking over Greenland, arguing that NATO would be stronger if Washington relieved Copenhagen of the territory.
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Trump, Schumer Hold Rare Meeting at White House to Discuss Gateway Tunnel Project
The interstate tunnel project to connect New York and New Jersey, which has a $16 billion price tag, has been put on hold by the administration.
|
Former South Korean President Sentenced to 5 Years in First Ruling Over Martial Law Decree
Yoon Suk Yeol faces eight trials for various criminal charges related to the martial law declaration and other alleged scandals during his time in office.
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US Accuses South Africa of ‘Cozying Up’ to Iran Amid Protest Clampdown
The U.S. Embassy said South Africa’s naval drills that included Iran undermine maritime security as Tehran faces global condemnation amid protests.
|
Kidney Transplants Drop Amid Increased Organ Donation Oversight
Several organizations expressed concern about the decline.
|
Exemptions to Vaccine Mandates Climbing in United States: Study
Exemptions for nonmedical reasons rose between 2010 and 2024, researchers found.
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Market Players React to Trump Ban on Institutional Investment in Homes
According to a recent report, institutional investment is concentrated in Sun Belt and Southwest metros.
|
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.
|
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.
|
How Expanded Obamacare Made Premiums Spiral, Americans Dependent
A COVID-19 era stimulus package caused Obamacare enrollment to skyrocket but increased dependency and fraud, further destabilizing the health insurance market.
|
Magnitude 6.0 Earthquake Strikes Off Oregon Coast; Tsunami Not Expected
Initial assessments indicate low risk of significant damage or aftershocks exceeding magnitude 7.
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Trump Says Gaza Board of Peace Formed, Backs Palestinian Technocratic Group
The board, to be chaired by the U.S. president, will oversee a Palestinian technocratic committee.
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Illegal Immigrant Weaponizes Vehicle Against ICE Officers in Texas: DHS
The incident happened on Jan. 13 when federal officers were conducting a targeted vehicle stop to arrest Robyn Argote Brooks, a Cuban.
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DHS Names New ICE Deputy Director
Former Deputy Director Madison Sheahan served in the role for a year before resigning this week.
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The Evidence of Harm: What the Data Really Show About Pediatric Transgender Procedures | Leor Sapir
Sapir is one of the co-authors of an over 400-page HHS review of the evidence around treatments for pediatric gender dysphoria.
|
US, Taiwan Reach $500 Billion Chips Deal
The U.S. commerce secretary said he expects TSMC to double its presence in the U.S. and the industry to build out ‘giant semiconductor industrial parks.’
|
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.
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US Says ‘All Options Are on the Table’ in Emergency UN Meeting on Iran
The ambassador’s stark message comes as Iranian dissidents testify to the regime’s clampdown on nationwide protests.
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Trump Admin Sues California to Block Oil Drilling Setback Rule
A 2022 state law bars oil and gas development activities within 3,200 feet of ’sensitive' locations, including homes, schools, and hospitals.
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