Politics & Policy
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Hawley flips on war powers resolution that would block action in Venezuela
His about-face followed public rebuke from Trump, who said that Republicans should be "ashamed" of Hawley and the other GOP dissidents for their vote.
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Saks files for bankruptcy after multibillion-dollar acquisition
"The path ahead presents a meaningful opportunity to strengthen the foundation of our business and position it for the future," Geoffroy van Raemdonck said
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State Department freezes visa processing for 75 countries
The freeze will take effect Jan. 21 and impact most of Western Asia, former Yugoslavia, Africa, and parts of South America.
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Harvard considering settling civil rights lawsuit with Trump admin for up to $500 million: Report
The possible settlement is more than double the $220 million settlement Columbia University reached in its antisemitic discrimination lawsuit with the current presidential administration.
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Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern merge to create first transcontinental railroad
The $85 billion agreement is expected to take years to be completed, a process that includes an application with the Surface Transportation Board within the next six months.
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Marjorie Taylor Greene says she won't be running for governor of Georgia in 2026
Greene did not rule out potentially running for governor in the future.
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Senate recess plans under fire amid push to confirm Trump nominees
Trump had floated recess appointments at the start of his term as a way to push through some of his more controversial Cabinet choices and presidential nominees.
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Democratic Rep Sherrill leads GOP nominee Ciattarelli by 8 points in New Jersey governor race: poll
Rep. Mikie Sherrill leads Jack Ciattarelli by 7 points among independents, 30% to 23%
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GOP Rep Nancy Mace frontrunner for SC governor: poll
Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette notched 8% while Rep. Ralph Norman, R-S.C., earned 6%. State Sen. Josh Kimbrell took 3% support. A further 52% were undecided.
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Spirit Airlines to furlough 270 pilots, demote 140 while preparing to cut flights
"We are taking necessary steps to ensure we operate as efficiently as possible as part of our efforts to return to profitability," Spirit Airlines said
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Senate panel unanimously advances housing package
Sens. Tim Scott, R-S.C., and Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., cosponsored the plan.
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GOP's Hawley moves to create tariff rebates for Americans
Thus far, Trump's tariffs have brought in at least $100B in revenue, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent estimating that figure could rise to $300B per year.
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Zeldin to rescind Obama-era rule that's basis for EPA regulation of greenhouse gas emissions
The 2009 rule, known as the “endangerment finding,” determined that carbon dioxide emissions are a threat to public health.