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Trump Will Wind Down Minnesota Immigration Surge Amid Tensions
President Trump has agreed to wind down the federal immigration enforcement surge in Minnesota, scaling back thousands of ICE and Border Patrol agents.
House Republicans Rebuke Trump on Canada Tariffs
The House passed a resolution rejecting President Trump’s tariffs on Canada in a 219–211 vote, marking a rare bipartisan rebuke of his signature trade policy.
Tariff Windfall Shrinks Deficit as Court Decision Looms
The U.S. posted a smaller January budget deficit, helped by a sharp surge in tariff revenue. Customs duties totaled $30 billion for the month.
Cuba Runs Out of Jet Fuel as Energy Crisis Deepens
Cuba has warned that its airports will not have jet fuel available from February 10th through at least March 11th, forcing airlines to cancel flights.
Gabbard to Testify Before Senate as Election-Related Scrutiny Mounts
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has been summoned to testify before the Senate Intelligence Committee amid contentious questions about her role.
Trump Post Sparks Firestorm After Meme Targets Obamas
President Trump has posted a video on Truth Social depicting former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama as apes.
Fed Governor Miran Steps Down from White House Economic Post
Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran has resigned as chair of the Council of Economic Advisers.
Fed Nomination Stalls as Democrats Demand Probes be Resolved
Democrats on the Senate Banking Committee are urging Chair Tim Scott to delay consideration of Kevin Warsh’s nomination.
Trump Announces New U.S. Trade Deal with India
President Trump announced a new U.S.-India trade deal, cutting tariffs on Indian goods.
Trump Taps Wall Street Vet Kevin Warsh to Lead the Fed
President Trump has nominated former Federal Reserve governor Kevin Warsh to succeed Jerome Powell as Fed chair when Powell’s term ends in May.
Senate Showdown Brings Shutdown Threat as Immigration Fight Stalls Funding Bill
Bipartisan senators blocked a major spending package as last-minute negotiations continue to avert a partial government shutdown by the week’s end.
DOE Seeks States to Host Nuclear Fuel Campuses Amid Power Surge
The Department of Energy announced an initiative to develop “Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campuses” to strengthen the U.S. nuclear fuel supply chain.
Nicki Minaj Pledges Up to $300,000 to Support Fans’ Trump Accounts
Rap artist Nicki Minaj said she will contribute between up to $300,000 to help fund Trump accounts, a new type of individual retirement account.
Democrats Threaten Impeachment of DHS Secretary Noem
House Democratic leaders warned they will begin impeachment proceedings against Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem unless President Trump fires her.
Fed Pauses Rate Cuts Amid Stronger Growth and Political Pressure
The Federal Reserve voted to hold its benchmark interest rate, pausing a run of three quarter-point cuts as officials cited stronger economic growth.
Shutdown Looms as DHS Funding Stalemate Deepens
The U.S. government is on the brink of a partial shutdown as Senate Democrats block a House-passed funding bill over Department of Homeland Security provisions.
Trump Comments Trigger Sharp Dollar Sell-Off
The U.S. dollar slid 1.3% Tuesday, its biggest one-day drop since last April, after President Trump said he was comfortable with the currency’s recent decline.
