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NAACP asks judge to protect against ‘misuse’ of voter data seized by FBI in Georgia’s Fulton County
The motion asks the judge to “order reasonable limits on the government’s use of the...

San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan wants to be the optimistic candidate for California governor
Mahan, who recently visited L.A.'s Skid Row, has earned a reputation of bucking his party...

Trump’s border czar says ‘small’ security force will remain in Minnesota after enforcement drawdown
Border czar Tom Homan said over 1,000 immigration agents have left Minnesota's Twin Cities area.

Rubio plugs Orbán’s bid for another term after April elections during a visit to Budapest
Rubio praised Orbán’s close personal relationship with Donald Trump.

No clear path to ending the partial government shutdown as lawmakers dig in over DHS oversight
By AAMER MADHANI WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Lawmakers and the White House offered...

With electricity bills rising, some states consider new data center laws
Officials are now scrutinizing how power-hungry projects might affect the electric bills.

Rubio’s speech to European allies takes a softer tone but sticks to Trump’s firm stance
Rubio said the United States would remain forever tied to the continent even as it...

TSA agents are working without pay at US airports due to another shutdown
A shutdown of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security that took effect early Saturday impacts...

Immigration officials plan to spend $38.3 billion to boost detention capacity to 92,000 beds
ICE plans 16 regional processing centers with a population of 1,000 to 1,500 detainees.

Some US schools cancel class pictures after online claims surrounding Epstein
Photography giant Lifetouch called the claims “completely false.”

Memo says White House was ‘excellently preserved’ during East Wing demolition for Trump’s ballroom
The memo says the new ballroom includes a larger visitor screening center.

Trump’s Harvard move reflects one of his go-to tactics: Lawsuits
Trump files lawsuits against individuals, institutions, even the people who elected him.

Judge gives US 2 weeks to retrieve student deported to Honduras while traveling for Thanksgiving
The judge ordered the return of Any Lucia Lopez Belloza by the end of February.

A judge says she’ll rule that the US still cannot force states to provide data on SNAP recipients
SNAP helps about 42 million Americans, roughly 1 in 8, buy groceries.

Gifts and soup from ‘Uncle Jeffrey’: The Epstein ties that ended Kathy Ruemmler’s run at Goldman
The fallout raised questions inside Goldman about her judgment and conflicts.

Trump administration urges nations to call for the withdrawal of a UN climate proposal
It is the latest move by the Trump administration to distance the U.S. from climate...

US lawmakers limp to global security summit trailed by political crises at home
House Speaker Mike Johnson canceled an official delegation of roughly two dozen House members who...

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Doug LaMalfa’s cause of death released
The late Congressman Doug LaMalfa's cause of death was determined to be complications of aortic...

A US shipment of medicine to Venezuela signals a new era of cooperation
The shipment contained 6 metric tons of supply.

Virginia redistricting election will go forward while court considers appeal
The Virginia plan is part of a redistricting battle between some Republican and Democratic states.

State Department orders nonprofit libraries to stop processing passport applications
Members of Congress from several states pushed back in a letter to Marco Rubio.

As electricity costs rise, everyone wants data centers to pick up their tab. But how?
Data centers keep spreading fast, and some use as much electricity as a small city.

At Fort Bragg, Trump says Maduro raid showed ‘full military might’ of US and means ‘we are feared’
Trump used the Fort Bragg appearance to praise U.S. Special Forces for last month's raid.

Justice Department sues Harvard for data as it investigates how race factors into admissions
It's the latest salvo in Trump’s standoff with Harvard.

Public health workers are quitting over assignments to Guantánamo
“Public health officers are being asked to facilitate a man-made humanitarian crisis.”

Trump boasts of over $1.5B in political funds. How he chooses to spend it could rock the midterms
In the past, Trump has spent little to support political causes beyond his own.

Teachers describe immigration enforcement’s impact on classrooms in challenge of Trump policy
Educators around the country described rumors of immigration raids that scared away students.

Trump’s push for Greenland reveals a political weak spot, new poll finds
A new poll finds Republicans aren’t thrilled about Trump's push to take over Greenland.

Puerto Rico governor signs law to recognize fetus as human being as critics warn of consequences
The amendment was approved Thursday without public hearings and amid concerns from opponents.

House renames press gallery after Frederick Douglass in bipartisan recognition of Black history
The event was attended by prominent Black conservative activists, faith leaders and White House officials.

Scientific studies calculate climate change as health danger, while Trump calls it a ‘scam’
Again and again, research has found increasing disease and deaths in a warming world.

Judge says US must help bring back a handful of Venezuelans deported to notorious prison
The case has been a legal flashpoint in the administration’s sweeping immigration crackdown.

Analilia Mejia, progressive ally of Bernie Sanders, wins special New Jersey House primary
Mejia overcame former Rep. Tom Malinowski and about a dozen other candidates.

Trump immigration officials shown video of Minneapolis protester’s death in tense Senate hearing
Sen. Rand Paul urged ICE and Border Patrol to admit mistakes.

Judge dismisses California deportation case for Mexican father of 3 U.S. Marines
The Department of Homeland Security said Thursday that it would appeal the judge's decision.

NY officials raise rainbow flag at Stonewall in rebuke of Trump administration
The National Park Service-run site is across the street from the Stonewall Inn.

Top Trump antitrust official leaves post following disputes over big mergers
Gail Slater is leaving after just a year in the role.

EPA ends credits for automatic start-stop vehicle ignition, a feature Zeldin says ‘everyone hates’
The technology automatically shuts down a vehicle’s engine when a driver comes to a complete...

Trump nominates a hospitality executive to lead the National Park Service
The nomination of Scott Socha follows widespread firings within the Park Service.

Judge reads death threats during hearing on Trump decision to end legal protections for Haitians
Roughly 350,000 Haitians are legally living and working in the U.S. under the country’s TPS...

Trump administration erases the government’s power to fight climate change
President Donald Trump on Thursday announced he was erasing the scientific finding that climate change...

Homeland Security shutdown seems certain as funding talks between White House and Democrats stall
Lawmakers in the House and Senate were set to leave Washington for a 10-day break.

Trump’s EPA revokes scientific finding that underpinned US fight against climate change
Environmental groups are certain to challenge the action in court.

Girl Scouts moving cookie sales online in Minnesota in response to ICE actions
Some Girl Scouts may continue to sell cookies door-to-door or at cookie booths, though the...

RFK Jr. pledged more transparency. Here’s what the public doesn’t know anymore
Health information has been delayed, deleted and in some cases stopped all together.

Judge blocks Pentagon from punishing Sen. Mark Kelly for call to resist unlawful orders
The judge ruled Pentagon officials have violated Kelly’s First Amendment free speech rights.

Democratic-led states sue to stop Trump from withholding $600M in health grants
Several of the largest cuts are to HIV programs.

RFK Jr. promised to restore trust in US health agencies. One year later, it’s eroding
Survey results show Americans' confidence keeps sliding, not rising.

Europe warily awaits Rubio at Munich Security Conference as Trump roils transatlantic ties
Secretary of State Marco Rubio is leading a U.S. delegation to the Munich Security Conference.

Grieving families press Congress on aviation safety reforms after midair collision near DC
It’s unclear if Congress will act on expert recommendations.

Speaker Johnson says he disapproves of Justice Department logging lawmaker searches of Epstein files
Rep. Jamie Raskin asked the DOJ's inspector general to investigate.

US allies at NATO focus on Europe as the Trump administration steps back
European allies are putting on a brave face as the U.S. steps back from leadership...

Trump’s defamation lawsuit against the BBC is set to go to trial in 2027, US judge says
Trump filed a lawsuit in December over editing of a speech he gave.

In blunt warning, the US says Peru could lose its sovereignty to China
The Chinese government on Thursday strongly rejected the U.S. comments.

What independents think of Trump’s recent immigration actions, according to a new poll
The new polling comes as the nation watches the human impact of Trump’s immigration crackdown.

Who's funding Mayor Mahan's campaign for governor?
New campaign filings reveal that $2.1 million of Mahan's recent fundraising haul came from 47...

Member of Trump’s Religious Liberty Commission ousted in dispute over antisemitism
The ousted member, Carrie Prejean Boller, had defended commentator Candace Owens.

A privacy breach at the IRS: Taxpayer data wrongly shared with DHS, court filing says
The revelation stems from a data-sharing agreement signed last April.

Melania Trump says she doesn’t eat ‘much sweets’ as she celebrates Valentine’s Day with children
It was her first visit of the second Trump administration to The Children’s Inn.

House votes to slap back Trump’s tariffs on Canada in rare bipartisan rebuke of White House agenda
The vote the first time the House has confronted the president over a signature policy.

Democratic senators decry indictment attempt, warning it ‘could break this institution’
Sen. Chris Murphy called it a 'test for the Senate' that 'could break this institution...

A Yale professor recommended a ‘good-looking blonde’ student for a job with Epstein. He’s not sorry
Professor David Gelernter has defended the email in messages to students and Yale officials.

Valeria Chomsky admits ‘serious errors in judgment’ over Jeffrey Epstein ties
She says they recognize the gravity of Epstein’s crimes and stand with victims.

LA28 board backs Casey Wasserman after Epstein files stir scrutiny
Justice Department documents show Wasserman exchanged flirtatious emails in 2003 with Ghislaine Maxwell.

Governors group says Trump will welcome Democrats and Republicans to White House
The dispute threatened to upend one of Washington’s rare bipartisan gatherings.

House GOP pushes strict proof-of-citizenship requirement for voters ahead of midterm elections
The bill is a Trump administration priority aimed at scrutinizing ballot access.

Kennedy Center head warns staff of cuts and ‘skeletal’ staffing during renovation closure
Most departments could shrink permanently or temporarily.

Gabbard ends intelligence reform task force after less than a year of work
The task force became a lightning rod for criticism of Gabbard.

Homeland Security officials voice concerns about looming shutdown
Democrats insist any funding bill for DHS come with changes to immigration enforcement operations.

Crowded Democratic field in California governor’s race might provide a rare opening for the GOP
A twin victory for GOP primary candidates remains a longshot.

CBO: Federal deficits and debt to worsen over next decade
Worsening federal deficits are driven by increased spending on Social Security, Medicare, and debt service...

Watch: Bondi clashes with Democrats as she struggles to turn the page on Epstein files furor
Bondi's remarks came at a House Judiciary Committee over the Epstein files.

Russia says it will stick to New START’s nuclear arms limits as long as the US does
Russia's Foreign Minister says Moscow will respect the treaty's limits if the U.S. observes them...

Ro Khanna names 6 men in Epstein files, calls for Silicon Valley elite who visited island to be investigated
Khanna and Kentucky Republican U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie, forced the release of the Justice Department’s...

Former federal prosecutor who quit amid Trump administration dispute now representing Don Lemon
Joe Thompson recently formed a law firm with Harry Jacobs, another former prosecutor who quit.

Federal judge dismisses attempt to obtain Michigan voter data in latest rejection of DOJ
The DOJ sued at least 23 states and the District of Columbia for voter data.

Close Maduro ally pardoned by Biden once again a target of US criminal investigation
Alex Saab is under scrutiny again for his involvement in Venezuela's CLAP program.

Moderna says FDA refuses its application for new mRNA flu vaccine
Moderna received a “refusal-to-file” letter, objecting to its clinical trial methods.

Privacy activists call on California to remove covert license plate readers
Critics argue this surveillance may violate the Fourth Amendment.

U.S. citizens and legal residents sue over aggressive immigration raid at Idaho horse racing track
The raid involved 200 officers and targeted a family-friendly event popular with the Latino community.

Immigrant rights groups seek to dismiss a Republican lawsuit to exclude noncitizens from US census
The lawsuit seeks to exclude people who are in the U.S. illegally or other noncitizens.

Trump administration plans to hold back grant money for some Democratic-led states
Full details have not been released, including whether the states could take any steps to...

Why the words ‘Armenian genocide’ matter after Vance social media reference is deleted
Here's what Vice President JD Vance himself did and didn’t say.

Republican lawmakers grill telecom officials over phone records access in Trump investigation
Lawyers for the companies defended their actions at a Senate Judiciary subcommittee hearing.

FBI search of Georgia offices in Georgia relied on years-old claims of fraud, affidavit shows
The allegations are largely based on claims made by people who assert there was fraud...

US-Canada bridge brouhaha deepens as White House says Trump could amend a permit for the project
The Gordie Howe International Bridge would connect Ontario and Michigan.

US to expand passport revocations for parents who owe child support, AP sources say
A 30-year-old law allows the government to revoke American passports until payments are made.

Trump administration takes down a rainbow flag at the Stonewall National Monument
The National Park Service-run site centers on a tiny park in Manhattan’s Greenwich Village.

Matt Mahan jumped into the governor’s race — and the money came pouring in
Mahan raised $7 million while tech leaders gave $3.3 million to an independent committee supporting...

‘We hold these truths’: Viewing the Declaration of Independence, visitors reflect on America at 250
America’s 250th anniversary arrives at a time of deep political divisions.

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick acknowledges meetings with Epstein that contradict previous claims
Lutnick is facing calls from several lawmakers for his resignation.

Annual governors gathering with White House unraveling after Trump excludes Democrats
The National Governors Association's mission is to represent all 55 governors.

Congressional leaders say ICE deal is still possible despite divisions
Another partial government shutdown is threatening to begin Saturday.

Susan Collins announces reelection bid in pivotal Maine Senate race
The campaign will test Collins' political survival skills.

Trump EPA set to repeal scientific finding that serves as basis for US climate change policy
The EPA is expected to rescind the declaration known as the endangerment finding.

Watch: ICE chief defends his officers’ actions before Congress after the deaths of 2 protesters
Trump's mass deportation strategy faces growing criticism and declining public support.

Russia can’t attack NATO this year but plans to boost its own forces, an intelligence chief says
Russia continues to bombard Ukraine during U.S. efforts to end the war.

When conflict meets competition: Trump’s immigration agenda roils opening days of Winter Olympics
The Olympics often intersect with political issues, and recent events have heightened tensions.

Democrats and White House trade offers as shutdown of Homeland Security looms
The talks come just days before funding is set to expire.

Gabbard’s office warns attorney against sharing classified complaint with Congress
An anonymous employee alleged that Gabbard withheld classified material for political purposes.
