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Leading Democrats' remarks that the U.S. Department of Justice cannot be trusted are stunning. LA Times
Trump seeks to choke off oil supplies to Cuba, a move that's created a diplomatic challenge for Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum. LA Times
VOA VIEW: Mexico has little leverage over the US.
A Ford spokesperson denied the FT report, calling it "completely false" in an X post. A Xiaomi spokesperson also dismissed the report. New York Post
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A cadre of MAGA bigwigs descended on Mar-a-Lago Sunday for White House deputy chief of staff Dan Scavino's star-studded wedding to US embassy art director Erin Elmore -- including President Trump himself. New York Post
VOA VIEW: Nice to be among big wigs.
New research shows a widely used diabetes medication can significantly reduce the risk of developing long COVID. New York Post
Even a top city ally of lefty Mayor Zohran Mamdani has joined the massive chorus demanding Hizzoner tear down local vagrant shanties to move the homeless to safety and prevent them from freezing to death. Being homeless shouldn’t be a death sentence. New York Post
VOA VIEW: Mamdani has a rude awakaning.
A policy intended to keep immigrants detained indefinitely has led to a deluge of lawsuits, overwhelming some federal courts and resulting in many releases. New York Times
Materials released by the Justice Department revealed that leading business and political figures had enduring relationships with the disgraced financier. New York Times
VOA VIEW: The truth hurts.
The attack comes during a winter freeze and despite efforts by President Trump and others to get the two countries to negotiate a truce. New York Times
VOA VIEW: Russia is pushing more and more.
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Warm temperatures and extremely low snowfall threaten water resources for the year. New York Times
President Donald Trump stated that he directed the Department of Homeland Security not to send federal support to “poorly run” liberal cities struggling with rampant riots and protests, unless they specifically ask for help. OANN
A federal Minnesota judge denied a request from state and local authorities to temporarily halt the Trump administration's immigration enforcement operation, Operation Metro Surge, allowing it to continue. OANN
President Donald Trump signed an executive order for the first-ever professional motor race, called the Freedom 250 Grand Prix, to start in Washington, D.C., as part of celebrations marking America’s 250th birthday. OANN
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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson signed an executive order to increase oversight of federal immigration enforcement and potentially prosecute agents who break the law while conducting operations in the city. OANN
VOA VIEW: Johnson is a fool.
The federal government is shutting down for the second time in six months after Congress failed to pass certain funding bills by the January 30th deadline — but only partially, this time. OANN
The man who falsely claimed to be Charlie Kirk's assassin in order to distract police has pleaded guilty to having child sex abuse materials on his phone that were discovered after his arrest. Washington Times
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Utah Gov. Spencer Cox signed a bill Saturday that expands the state Supreme Court from five justices to seven as frustration has mounted among Republican lawmakers over a string of defeats before the tribunal. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: The court has been too liberal.
Blue Origin, the space company founded by Jeff Bezos, is pausing flights on its vehicle Blue Shepard to focus on getting America back to the moon. Washington Times
The groundwork has been laid for a sunrise ceremony Monday when international woodchuck celebrity Punxsutawney Phil's annual long-term weather forecast will be announced - six more weeks of winter or an early spring. Washington Times
Five-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father have been released from ICE custody, following a court order mandating their release. CBS
Democrat Christian Menefee won a Texas U.S. House seat in a special election Saturday that will narrow Republicans' already-slim majority. CBS
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The prosecutor said Katlyn Lyon Montgomery's ex-boyfriend dressed as a "ninja" to sneak up on her while asleep in her Virginia apartment. CBS
The U.S. military has assembled a formidable force within striking distance of Iran. Meanwhile, Iran said it would be starting live fire drills in the Strait of Hormuz this weekend as tensions in the region are sky high. CBS
VOA VIEW: Iran is pushing it;
Music's biggest night returns Sunday with the 68th annual Grammy Awards. CBS
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The memo suggests the rules are designed to give ICE greater flexibility to quickly arrest unauthorized immigrants who are not the original targets of an operation. CBS
VOA VIEW: ICE has to protect Americans.
Extreme winter weather hit parts of the Eastern Seaboard on Saturday, with the Carolinas bearing the brunt. CBS
The government shut down on Saturday after Senate Democrats demanded changes to a spending package following the killings of U.S. citizens in Minnesota. CNBC
VOA VIEW: Dems demands will not be accepted.
Amazon reportedly paid an estimated $40 million to acquire 'Melania' and spent an additional $35 million on marketing. CNBC
Bitcoin and Ethereum plunged following wide swings in the commodities market. CNBC
The company needs to bring more of its satellites online so it can begin offering an internet-from-space service that was recently rebranded as Amazon Leo. CNBC
All eight violent offenders who escaped Louisiana's Riverbend Detention Center have been captured after a massive manhunt involving state police and federal agencies. FOX News
Multiple people were reportedly injured in a shooting during a Mardi Gras parade in Clinton, Louisiana, and authorities are investigating the incident. FOX News
White couple sues Florida fertility clinic after giving birth to baby who appeared "racially non-Caucasian," genetic testing allegedly confirms embryo mix-up. FOX News
VOA VIEW: As they should and will prevail.
The Coast Guard suspended its search Saturday after the fishing vessel Lily Jean reportedly sank off Cape Ann with seven aboard, including an NOAA observer. FOX News
More than 300 protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement were held in cities across the country on Saturday to UPI
Israel on Saturday launched airstrikes at targets in Gaza, with Palestinian authorities reporting that at least 30 were killed in the attacks. UPI
VOA VIEW: As they should.
While Russia and Ukraine continue targeting each other's energy infrastructure amid their war, backup systems are critical for ensuring safety. UPI
The Bureau of Labor Statistics on Friday said the Producer Price Index rose by a half percent in December, which raises inflation concerns. UPI
Two lawmakers are demanding answers about why National Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard was at an FBI raid at a Georgia election facility. UPI
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A lawsuit has been filed against New York Attorney General Letitia James for allegedly threatening to remove school board members who discuss or oppose transgender students in girls’ sports or locker rooms.
The complaint was file in a Long Island federal court, regarding a “guidance letter” James sent to school boards in May. James is a lying fool. The letter warned members against using incorrect pronouns for transgender-identifying students and advised them not to permit students to speak publicly at school board meetings about their discomfort with peers using locker rooms that do not match their biological sex. Violations of these directives could lead to removal from the board, the letter warned. Massapequa Union Free School District Board Chair Kerry Wachter is one individual who claims she was instructed to mute or dismiss speakers opposing trans students’ presence in girls’ locker rooms and sports.
“They’re saying if we allow this discussion in our board meetings, she can come in and remove us from the board,” Wachter told Fox News. “They want me to stop public comment and stop them from speaking.” A copy of the letter, obtained by Fox News, read: “Unfortunately, some board members have made, and encouraged, comments during board meetings that demean and stigmatize LGBTQ+ students. These comments have included attacks on school support for LGBTQ+ student groups and on transgender and gender-expansive students’ rights to use facilities, including restrooms and locker rooms, or participate on school athletic teams consistent with their gender identity—rights that remain firmly embedded in state law.”
Despite this assertion, upon taking office in January, President Donald Trump signed an executive order (EO) called “Defending Women from Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal Government.” This order defines “woman” and “girl” as “human female,” and protects women’s privacy in gendered spaces such as bathrooms, locker rooms, and prisons. Furthermore, in February, Trump also signed an EO titled “Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports,” which resolved to pull funding from programs that “deprive women and girls of fair athletic opportunities” by allowing biologically male athletes to participate.“Board members … may be removed from office when they willfully neglect their duty or violate legal protections for students in their districts.
Under the First Amendment, school board meetings are considered limited public fora. This means that school boards that allow public comment ‘may make reasonable, viewpoint-neutral rules governing the content of speech allowed,’ including prohibiting all comments on a particular topic that would have discriminatory, harassing, or bullying effects,” James’ letter continued. Southeastern Legal Foundation Attorney Kim Hermann later remarked that the restriction on discussions surrounding this topic do not apply to those who support transgender ideology.
