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California man charged over imposter ransom demand in Nancy Guthrie case makes court appearance
Derrick Callella was charged by the Justice Department with transmitting a demand for ransom in interstate commerce
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Appeals court declines to block ruling requiring Trump admin to release NJ's Gateway Tunnel funds
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit's decision means the Trump administration will have to release the funds for now, but the court is expected to issue another ruling after hearing oral arguments in the case later this month.
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FBI offers description of suspect in Nancy Guthrie's disappearance
The bureau confirmed that the man seen in video footage and photos at Nancy Guthrie's home, which was shared with the public on Tuesday, is a suspect in her disappearance and described him as "approximately 5’9 - 5’10 tall, with an average build."
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Trump press secretary Karoline Leavitt to hold first official White House press briefing
Leavitt, 27 is the youngest person to hold the position as press secretary.
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Trump administration freezes federal aid outside of Social Security and Medicare
The two-page memo, which is set to take effect on Tuesday night, could impact lower-income households that rely on Medicaid, school breakfast and lunch programs; and the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children.
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Homan defends ICE raids, says he will carry out mission to secure border 'without apology'
“Look, President [Donald] Trump won the election on this one issue: securing our border and saving lives," Homan said. "This, what happened on the southern border the last four years, is the biggest national security threat this country’s seen, at least in my lifetime."
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Republican senators introduce legislation to help Trump complete border wall
Sens. James E. Risch of Idaho and Katie Britt of Alabama introduced the "Wall Act" which designates $25 billion to finish the barrier.
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Comer launches investigation into sanctuary cities, invites mayors to testify
Comer sent the requests to the mayors of Boston, Chicago, Denver and New York City, and invited the mayors to testify in front of the committee on Feb. 11.
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Trump discusses trade and future WH visit with Indian Prime Minister Modi
The two leaders also doubled down on their friendship, which began during Trump's first term in office. Trump attended a rally with Modi in Houston in 2019, and visited India in 2020.
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Senate advances Sean Duffy's transportation secretary nomination to final vote
Senators voted 97-0 to invoke cloture on Duffy’s nomination. He is expected to be confirmed in a final vote on Tuesday afternoon.
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Medical student sues Minnesota for racial quotas on 'health equity' council
Ten-year class action lawsuit against FAA for disqualifying top applicants through "biological questionnaire" says agency still withholding "more than 15,000 documents on the basis of privilege."
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Senate confirms Scott Bessent as Treasury secretary
President Donald Trump nominated Bessent, who founded Key Square Capital Management, late last year, after Bessent worked as an economic advisor for him on the campaign trial.
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Biden admin spent $15 million in taxpayer funds to distribute condoms in Afghanistan: Report
The money was part of a larger $100 million package for the Middle Eastern country that was meant to support the "basic rights and freedoms" of women and girls who were living under Taliban rule.