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Trump is likely to succeed in expanding presidential powers on some fronts because the Constitution generally puts vast power in the hands of the president. LA Times
VOA VIEW: Trump should push.
Historical data shows a noticeable spike in the number of boys born in England and Wales following World War I and World War II — a pattern observed in other countries as well. New York Post
President Trump said on Jan. 29 that he plans to send up to 30,000 illegal immigrants to detention facilities at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, as part of his campaign to mass-deport migrants who have committed crimes. New York Post
VOA VIEW: As he should.

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Single women are securing homeownership at significantly higher rates than their male counterparts. New York Post
VOA VIEW: Good!
Federal prosecutors maneuvered to throw out their indictment against former Rep. Jeff Fortenberry, which prompted him to resign from Congress in 2022, over charges that he lied to the FBI. New York Post
VOA VIEW: Weakness is costly, if innocent.
The involvement of Sullivan & Cromwell in the appeal of President Trump’s criminal conviction underscored how New York’s legal power players have moved toward Mr. Trump. New York Times
VOA VIEW: Good!
Howard Lutnick, the wealthy financier Trump has picked to lead the Commerce Department, said he favored “across the board” tariffs and faced grilling about his financial ties in a nomination hearing Wednesday. New York Times
VOA VIEW: So!
The San Francisco start-up claims that its Chinese rival may have used data generated by OpenAI technologies to build new systems. New York Times
VOA VIEW: If true, China should be confronted.
Robert Menendez, a former senator from New Jersey, faces a potentially lengthy sentence after his conviction on federal corruption charges. New York Times

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Scientists studying samples that NASA collected from the asteroid Bennu found a wide assortment of organic molecules that shed light on how life arose. New York Times
Federal officials have upgraded a chocolate recall to the highest risk level, saying the product could “cause serious adverse health consequences or death.” OANN
VOA VIEW: Be careful.
Honda has announced the recall of over 294,000 vehicles in the U.S. to fix an issue that may cause engines to stall or suffer a loss of power, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Wednesday. OANN
VOA VIEW: It is important that all adhere to the recall.
The new Trump administration is revoking temporary protected status for over 600,000 Venezuelan migrants across the U.S., Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced Wednesday.  OANN
VOA VIEW: As he should.

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A Florida elementary school principal has been arrested after allegedly throwing a massive house party for over 100 juveniles. OANN
VOA VIEW: Total madness.
There are two restrooms on the second floor at East High School in Denver, one for boys and one that is "all-gender," and the Trump administration has a problem with that. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: This is wrong.
The Idaho House of Representatives passed a petition this week that urges the Supreme Court to revisit the right to same-sex marriage. Washington Times

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U.S. evangelicals opting to use warehouse church buildings and identify as "nondenominational" has prompted some Christians to wonder if they are the future of American Protestantism. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: The loss of faith is growing as a result of the lack of proof.
Walt Nauta, an aide to President Trump, and Carlos de Oliveira, former property manager at Mar-a-Lago, were charged alongside the president in 2023. They all pleaded not guilty. CBS
VOA VIEW: The cases should be dismissed.
Tensions rise as Chinese startup DeepSeek announces a breakthrough in AI technology, while President Trump considers new tariffs on Chinese imports. CBS
VOA VIEW: Who will blink first - bet it won't be Trump.
President Trump's pick for HHS secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., face questions from senators on Capitol Hill at his confirmation hearing Wednesday. In a letter sent a day before his hearing, his cousin, Caroline Kennedy, urged senators not to confirm him for the job. CBS
VOA VIEW: Dems were lying ruthless liberals.
According to the CBS News price tracker, a dozen eggs cost $4.15 currently, compared to $2.51 a year ago, which is a 65% increase. The USDA says egg prices are predicted to increase 20% this year alone as renewed bird flu outbreaks affect farms nationwide. CBS
VOA VIEW: It will take time for Trump price reductions.

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President Trump is expected to sign an executive order to prioritize and free up federal funding for school choice programs. CBS
VOA VIEW: Good!
Mortgage rates didn't move last week, but demand for new home loans continued to weaken. CNBC
The U.S. Navy issued a warning to its members to avoid using DeepSeek "in any capacity," due to "potential security and ethical concerns." CNBC
VOA VIEW: They should.

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Expanded Ozempic approval in the U.S. could transform how doctors treat patients with chronic kidney disease, which involves a gradual loss of kidney function. CNBC
The Education Department said Trump's freeze on federal aid will not affect federal Pell Grants and student loans. CNBC
VOA VIEW: Good!
A funding freeze ordered by the Trump administration has sparked widespread confusion about its effects on government programs such as Medicaid. CNBC
VOA VIEW: Bet Dems had a hand in the Portal going down.
American students’ reading skills have continued to decline since the COVID-19 pandemic, and their math skills have barely improved, according to the nation's biennial "Report Card." FOX News
VOA VIEW: Caused by Dem stupidity.
An F-35 fighter jet crashed Tuesday after an in-flight malfunction at Eielson Air Force Base in Alaska, sending the pilot to the hospital. FOX News
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is appearing before the Senate Committee on Finance on Wednesday as he seeks confirmation to lead the Department of Health and Human Services. UPI
President Donald Trump said on social media Tuesday that he asked Elon Musk and SpaceX to "go get" stranded astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore from the International Space Station, blaming the Biden administratio UPI
VOA VIEW: It was Biden stupidity that caused the problem.
Due to "deeply concerning" world trends, the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists' said its "Doomsday Clock" is now 89 seconds to midnight. UPI
President Donald Trump's suggestion of the U.S. taking control of the Panama Canal has a legal basis partly due to potential treaty violations involving Chinese activities in Panama. UPI
VOA VIEW: China should be ousted.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un called for "indefinitely" strengthening his regime's nuclear weapons capacity, state media reported Wednesday. UPI
VOA VIEW: Un is trying to be a bigshot.

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