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DHS Shutdown Looms: Funding Expires at Midnight

Congress failed to pass a funding agreement as Department of Homeland Security financing is set to lapse at midnight, forcing a partial shutdown that will put frontline operations like TSA and the Coast Guard on unpaid status while negotiations stall

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2.4% - January US inflation rate

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"The rules based world order no longer exists" — Friedrich Merz

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DHS Shutdown Looms: Funding Expires at Midnight

Funding for the Department of Homeland Security is set to lapse at the end of the day, forcing a partial shutdown that would put agencies like TSA and the Coast Guard on unpaid status. Negotiations remain deadlocked as key lawmakers leave Washington.

Trump Sends USS Gerald R Ford to Middle East - Carrier Deploys

The White House has ordered a major naval buildup as tensions with Iran escalate, rerouting a second carrier strike group and signaling readiness for military options. The Pentagon is preparing contingency plans while diplomacy continues.

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Goldman Sachs Top Lawyer Resigns After Epstein Emails

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The Justice Department has filed suit against Harvard, accusing the university of withholding race related admissions documents in a long running federal probe. The complaint seeks records the DOJ says are essential to its civil rights review.

Inflation Drops to 2.4% - CPI Eases in January

U S inflation surprised to the downside in January as the CPI cooled, calming some market fears. Stocks steadied after the report but traders remain cautious about the path of prices and Fed policy.

ICE Unveils $38 Billion Plan for Immigrant Mega Jails

Immigration enforcement is expanding with ambitious detention plans even as questions mount about conduct and cost. ICE unveiled a multibillion dollar detention model while leadership acknowledged mistakes in agent conduct.

Russia Strikes Port Near Odesa - Missile Attack Kills Civilians

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Germany’s Merz Calls for US Europe Alliance Overhaul

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Don Lemon Pleads Not Guilty in Church Protest Case

Journalist Don Lemon has been arraigned on federal civil rights charges tied to protest coverage and has pleaded not guilty. The courtroom proceedings have become a flashpoint for larger First Amendment and protest debates.

Viral AI Clip Shows 'Tom Cruise' Fighting 'Brad Pitt' - Hollywood Alarmed

AI is roiling Hollywood and markets as ultra realistic synthetic video and huge funding rounds collide with product changes at leading labs. The industry faces regulation pressure and user backlash as tools proliferate.

Judicial Watch Forces FBI to Release Documents on Would Be Assassin

Questions about FBI methods and released records are fueling controversy across multiple probes. New document releases and concerns over the use of debunked theories have prompted scrutiny of investigative standards.

Trump Ends Minnesota ICE Operation After Fatalities

The Trump administration's aggressive immigration operations in Minnesota prompted national debate after fatalities and a later drawdown. Local leaders remain skeptical of federal promises as protests and legal fights continue.

US Sends Medicine Shipment to Venezuela - Cooperation Signal

Washington is signaling a thaw with Caracas as U S shipments of medicine arrive and top officials travel to Venezuela. The outreach accompanies talks about energy cooperation and potential presidential visits.

Virginia Supreme Court Allows Redistricting Referendum to Proceed

Virginia's top court has cleared the way for a special referendum on congressional redistricting, a decision with national implications for control of the House. The vote will proceed while litigation moves through appeals.

Army Antidrone Laser Grounded Flights at El Paso Airport

A puzzling airspace shutdown over El Paso exposed coordination failures after authorities suspected drone activity and shot down celebratory balloons. The incident sparked an interagency blame fight at the White House.

Frozen Salmon Sold at BJ s Recalled Over Listeria Risk

Food safety alerts ahead of Valentine's Day spurred multiple recalls across producers and retailers, raising consumer concerns. Regulators flagged listeria and foreign object risks in widely sold products.

NATO Allies Pledge Over $1 Billion to Supply Ukraine

Allied military aid and exercises accelerated as NATO members pledged significant funding for Ukraine while lawmakers moved to preserve key training wargames. Kyiv continues precision strikes against Russian logistics nodes.

Epstein Files Spark Royal Backlash as Scandal Widens

Further revelations from the Epstein files continued to roil elites and investigators with new documents prompting global scrutiny. Forensic voices pressed for renewed inquiry into Epstein's death as related records surfaced.

Trump Administration Revokes Endangerment Finding on Climate

The administration moved to unwind Obama era climate safeguards, drawing sharp criticism as emails emerged alleging faulty science was used to justify rollbacks. The rule change removes a key legal basis for greenhouse gas regulation.

Mother Says Tumbler Ridge Shooting Survivor Is Improving

A small Canadian town reels after a school shooting that left multiple victims and shocked the community. Officials and families are grappling with grief as details about the attack and victims emerge.

Anthropic Names Chris Liddell to Board Ahead of IPO

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