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The suspension of advocates' access to immigrant detention centers eliminates most chances for detainees without a lawyer to receive basic legal information. LA Times
Questions about former Vice President Kamala Harris' plans have swirled since she lost her presidential bid — notably about whether the former California senator and attorney general will run for governor next year. LA Times
VOA VIEW: It would be a waste of time and money.
A violent Tren de Aragua ringleader sought in an infamous, caught-on-camera break-in in Aurora, Colo., was nabbed on Jan. 28 in a dramatic pre-dawn raid in New York City — across from an elementary school. Anderson Zambrano-Pacheco, 25, was taken into custody as part of the Trump administration’s first promised immigration raids. New York Post
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Six transgender active-duty service members have sued President Trump over his executive order banning trans people from serving. New York Post
VOA VIEW: A waste of time.
Tuesday's ruling sent the rule back to the Transportation Department to give it a chance to address the procedural errors. New York Post
VOA VIEW: Biden stupidity.
To combat thieves, drugstores across the city have put many of their goods behind lock and key, forcing shoppers to wait for an employee to retrieve the item instead. New York Post
Students and parents panicked after news of the order, but the Education Department said the guidance would not stop the flow of money to students and schools. New York Times
In the Cretaceous period, a shark or another kind of fish found sea lilies less than digestible. What you might expect followed. New York Times
Many blame the United States, France and other allies for allowing neighboring Rwanda to fuel a conflict in the country’s east. New York Times
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The White House’s temporary pause on trillions in federal spending could set up a court fight over executive authority and Congress’s control of the purse. New York Times
VOA VIEW: It will be known.
Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated during a press briefing that the "mysterious" drones over New Jersey and other nearby states were authorized by the FAA, prompting questions related to why the Pentagon claimed they had no knowledge of where they came from. OANN
VOA VIEW: It took Trump a week to find out while Biden played dumb for over 8 weeks.
The Senate has confirmed former GOP Representative Sean Duffy to become the next secretary of transportation. OANN
CNN anchor Jim Acosta announced that he is leaving the tanking news network after being kicked out of his primetime slot, throwing one final shot at President Donald Trump before departing. OANN
VOA VIEW: The fool will not be missed.
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In a reversal of a COVID-19 policy, coffee chain Starbucks has brought back self-serve milks and sugars effective Monday. The chain is also offering free refills for certain customers. Washington Times
A new study says the Federal Register's records are so out-of-date that it lists 75 agencies that no longer exist. Washington Times
Superstar Selena Gomez's tears over the deportation of illegal aliens are misplaced, as far as supporters of President Trump are concerned. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: Fake crying don't wash.
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Bills to limit mandatory vaccines for childhood illnesses such as measles and polio have surfaced in more than 15 states, buoyed by President Trump's pick for Health and Human Services secretary. Washington Times
Parents enrolling children in Oklahoma public schools would be required to provide proof of their child's U.S. citizenship or legal immigration status under a proposal aimed at helping President Donald Trump's immigration policies. Washington Times
The freeze could have wide-ranging implications, with the White House noting that $3 trillion was spent in 2024 on federal assistance programs. CBS
VOA VIEW: A pitiful amount.
Costco shareholders days ago rejected anti-DEI proposal. The retailer says DEI is good for business. CBS
VOA VIEW: It may turn out to be bad for business, as many may boycott.
A United Airlines flight was traveling from Lagos to Washington, D.C. when it experienced "sudden aircraft movement." CBS
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The women's basketball team's arena DJ was suspended for the choice of music played at the end of the Gamecocks' win over LSU. CBS
The FBI and NCIS say "virtual espionage" by China is ensnaring American troops in growing numbers. CBS
VOA VIEW: The US should respond by payback.
A judge had ordered the Oath Keeper members convicted of crimes related to the Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021, to be barred from entering the U.S. Capitol court permission. CBS
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OpenAI on Tuesday announced the launch of ChatGPT for government agencies in the U.S. CNBC
In posts on X on Monday, Google said it will follow the government's lead in changing the names on its Maps app. CNBC
VOA VIEW: There is more US land mass around the Gulf than that of Mexico.
The U.S. lawmakers have called for actions to slow down the Chinese tech startup, with some calling DeepSeek "a serious threat." CNBC
VOA VIEW: Time will tell.
Vice President JD Vance on Monday traveled to Damascus, Virginia, which was hit hard by Hurricane Helene in September. It was his first official trip as vice president. FOX News
In a Jan. 20 statement, PETA announced that it has offered the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club a free vegan cake every year if it allows Punxsutawney Phil to retire. FOX News
A group of suspected Mexican cartel members fired shots at U.S. Border Patrol agents on Monday afternoon as a group of migrants attempted to cross the Rio Grande. FOX News
VOA VIEW: The Cartels will get a much harder response.
The city of Huntington Beach is suing California over a sanctuary state law that prevents local law enforcement from working with immigration officials. FOX News
VOA VIEW: They should within reason.
Lady Lake Police Sgt. Michelle Bilbrey arrested Donald Eugene Fields II, a fugitive on the FBI's Ten Most Wanted list, during a routine traffic stop. FOX News
Parts of New England were jolted by a small earthquake Monday that was centered in Maine and felt as far away as Boston, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. UPI
President Donald Trump signed executive orders Monday to reshape the military with a focus on transgender service members, troops who were dismissed for refusing COVID-19 mandates and a missile defense shield. UPI
VOA VIEW: Positive changes.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced Monday that officers confiscated more than $1.4 million worth of cocaine in two seizures at the U.S.-Mexico border. UPI
VOA VIEW: They are working like they were trained.
Experts say the political momentum is building to end the United States' more than 70-year-old seasonal time change, according to new information. UPI
VOA VIEW: It made no sense.
The Justice Department has fired more than a dozen lawyers, involved in criminal investigations into Donald Trump during his campaign for president. UPI
VOA VIEW: As they should.
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