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Today: February 02, 2026
Today: February 02, 2026

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Crime|Political|World

Violent crime fell in 2025 for a third straight year in New Orleans, where Guard troops now patrol

New Orleans ended 2025 with its third year of declining violent crime rates even as armed National Guard troops patrolled the city's streets on the orders of President Donald Trump

Violent crime fell in 2025 for a third straight year in New Orleans, where Guard troops now patrol
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Judge blocks White House's attempt to defund the CFPB, ensuring employees get paid

A federal judge has ruled that the White House cannot stop funding the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

Judge blocks White House's attempt to defund the CFPB, ensuring employees get paid
Crime|Political|US|World

National Guard to patrol New Orleans for New Year's a year after deadly attack

A National Guard deployment in New Orleans authorized by President Donald Trump will begin Tuesday as part of a heavy security presence for New Year’s celebrations

National Guard to patrol New Orleans for New Year's a year after deadly attack
Political|US|World

Takeaways from Trump and Netanyahu’s meeting in Florida

Takeaways from Trump and Netanyahu’s meeting in Florida

Takeaways from Trump and Netanyahu’s meeting in Florida
Economy|Environment|Political|World

US pledges $2 billion for UN humanitarian aid as Trump warns agencies must 'adapt or die'

The United States has announced a $2 billion pledge for U.N. humanitarian aid as President Donald Trump continues to slash U.S. foreign assistance funding

US pledges $2 billion for UN humanitarian aid as Trump warns agencies must 'adapt or die'
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|US|World

Consumer confidence slumps to lowest level since the US rolled out tariffs in April

U.S. consumers were less confident in the economy in December as Americans remain anxious about still-high prices and the impact of President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs

Consumer confidence slumps to lowest level since the US rolled out tariffs in April
Business|Economy|Education|Health|Political|World

White House rebuffs Catholic bishops' appeal for a Christmas pause in immigration enforcement

Florida's Catholic bishops have appealed to President Donald Trump to pause immigration enforcement during the Christmas holidays

White House rebuffs Catholic bishops' appeal for a Christmas pause in immigration enforcement
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

A $6 billion nuclear deal has Trump’s name all over it. It’s raising serious ethics concerns

A $6 billion nuclear deal has Trump’s name all over it. It’s raising serious ethics concerns

A $6 billion nuclear deal has Trump’s name all over it. It’s raising serious ethics concerns
Election|Finance|Political|US|World

Trump endorses county executive for NY governor, days after longtime ally Stefanik suspends campaign

President Donald Trump says he’s endorsing Nassau County’s Republican executive for governor in next fall’s New York race

Trump endorses county executive for NY governor, days after longtime ally Stefanik suspends campaign
Business|Crime|US|World

Jury finds Judge Hannah Dugan guilty of obstruction for helping an immigrant evade federal agents

A jury has found a Wisconsin judge guilty of obstruction for helping a Mexican immigrant dodge federal authorities

Jury finds Judge Hannah Dugan guilty of obstruction for helping an immigrant evade federal agents
Arts|Entertainment|US|World

Trump's handpicked board votes to rename Washington performing arts center the Trump Kennedy Center

President Donald Trump’s handpicked board has voted to rename Washington’s leading performing arts center as the Trump Kennedy Center

Trump's handpicked board votes to rename Washington performing arts center the Trump Kennedy Center
Economy

FACT FOCUS: Trump's glowing account of progress is at odds with his government's own stats

President Donald Trump has offered a glowing account of progress under his watch in a speech from the White House

FACT FOCUS: Trump's glowing account of progress is at odds with his government's own stats
Crime|Political|World

US military says strike on alleged drug boat kills 4 in eastern Pacific

The U.S. military says it attacked a boat accused of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing four people

US military says strike on alleged drug boat kills 4 in eastern Pacific
Business|Economy|Finance|Health|Political|Stock Markets|US

House GOP passes narrow health care package, with key Obamacare subsidies set to expire

House GOP passes narrow health care package, with key Obamacare subsidies set to expire

House GOP passes narrow health care package, with key Obamacare subsidies set to expire
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

More drops for AI stocks drag Wall Street to its worst day in nearly a month

More drops for AI stocks dragged the U.S. market to its worst day in nearly a month

More drops for AI stocks drag Wall Street to its worst day in nearly a month
Crime|US|World

Jeffery Carroll named interim DC police chief as federal law enforcement surge continues

Veteran police officer Jeffery Carroll is taking over as interim chief of Washington's police force

Jeffery Carroll named interim DC police chief as federal law enforcement surge continues
Economy|Political

Trump administration takes its economic message to Pennsylvania again as Vance heads to swing state

Trump administration takes its economic message to Pennsylvania again as Vance heads to swing state

Trump administration takes its economic message to Pennsylvania again as Vance heads to swing state
Crime|Election|Political|US

Wisconsin judge rules Trump aides must face trial in 2020 fake elector scheme

A Wisconsin judge has ruled there is enough evidence to proceed to trial in a felony forgery case against an attorney and an aide to President Donald Trump for their role in the 2020 fake elector scheme

Wisconsin judge rules Trump aides must face trial in 2020 fake elector scheme
Economy|US

Collins presses Leavitt about mixed messaging on the economy

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt grew defensive over the White House’s handling of the economy in exchanges with reporters Thursday, standing by President Donald Trump’s comments that parents should “give up” certain products this Christmas if they have affordability concerns and insisting things have improved under Trump’s watch. The exchange kicked off when CNN’s Kaitlan Collins asked about the president's comment Tuesday to an audience in Pennsylvania about cutting back on purchases. “You don’t need 37 dolls for your daughter. Two or three is nice,” the president said.

Collins presses Leavitt about mixed messaging on the economy
Economy

This holiday season isn't very merry for consumers, an AP-NORC poll finds

A new AP-NORC poll finds this holiday season isn’t quite so merry for American shoppers as large shares of them are dipping into savings, scouring for bargains and feeling like the overall economy is stuck in a rut under President Donald Trump

This holiday season isn't very merry for consumers, an AP-NORC poll finds
Business|Entertainment|Technology|World

Time magazine to name its person of the year for 2025

Time magazine is set to name its person of the year for 2025

Time magazine to name its person of the year for 2025
Americas|Crime|Political|US|World

What to know as lawmakers disclose vivid new details of US boat strikes

Members of Congress now know that the U.S. military fired upon two people clinging to the wreckage of a boat allegedly carrying drugs — and they want answers

What to know as lawmakers disclose vivid new details of US boat strikes
Political|Sports|US|World

FIFA gives Trump a peace prize in a departure from its traditional focus on sport

FIFA gives its new peace prize to President Donald Trump

FIFA gives Trump a peace prize in a departure from its traditional focus on sport
Business|Economy|Education|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

The Supreme Court will decide whether Trump's birthright citizenship order violates the Constitution

The Supreme Court has agreed to take up the constitutionality of President Donald Trump’s order on birthright citizenship

The Supreme Court will decide whether Trump's birthright citizenship order violates the Constitution
Uncategorized

Rep. Cuellar speaks out after Trump announces pardon

After President Donald Trump announced he's pardoning Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-TX), the congressman told reporters he will still seek reelection as a Democrat. In 2024, Cuellar and his wife were charged with accepting nearly $600,000 in bribes from two foreign entities in an alleged scheme that took place from late 2014 through at least November 2021, according to the indictment. Cuellar has denied any wrongdoing by him and his wife.

Rep. Cuellar speaks out after Trump announces pardon
Crime|US|World

California launches portal for public to report alleged ICE wrongdoing

California has launched an online portal to allow the public to send videos, photos and other evidence of possible crimes committed by federal immigration agents,

California launches portal for public to report alleged ICE wrongdoing
Crime|Political|US|World

Accused National Guard attacker faces US murder charge, Trump wants to halt 'Third World' migration

The Afghan man accused of shooting two National Guard members in Washington, killing one, will face first-degree murder charges for

Accused National Guard attacker faces US murder charge, Trump wants to halt 'Third World' migration
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Bessent says US Treasury working to cut off federal benefits to 'illegal aliens'

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Friday that the U.S.

Bessent says US Treasury working to cut off federal benefits to 'illegal aliens'
Health|Political|Science|US|World

Doctor says Trump had preventative screening MRI on heart, abdomen with 'perfectly normal' results

Donald Trump’s doctor says the president had MRI imaging on his heart and abdomen in October as part of a preventative screening for men his age

Doctor says Trump had preventative screening MRI on heart, abdomen with 'perfectly normal' results
Business|Economy|Political

Tennessee special election stirs Democratic hopes and GOP fears of an upset

Tennessee special election stirs Democratic hopes and GOP fears of an upset

Tennessee special election stirs Democratic hopes and GOP fears of an upset
Crime|Finance|Political|US|World

Hegseth cites 'fog of war' in defending follow-on strike on alleged drug boat

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is citing the “fog of war” in defending a follow-up strike on an alleged drug-carrying boat in the Caribbean Sea in early September

Hegseth cites 'fog of war' in defending follow-on strike on alleged drug boat
Business|Economy|Food|World

Cargill says it does not plan to close US beef processing plants

Cargill Inc has no immediate plans to close its U.S. beef processing plants, the company said on Wednesday, days after meatpacker Tyson Foods announced it would

Cargill says it does not plan to close US beef processing plants
Crime|US|World

US judge orders Trump administration to provide bond hearings to detained migrants

By Daniel Wiessner -A federal judge on Tuesday ruled that President Donald Trump's administration cannot impose mandatory detention on thousands of migrants held by U.S. immigration authorities

US judge orders Trump administration to provide bond hearings to detained migrants
Crime

Uncertainty grips US attorney’s office in Virginia after judge tosses James Comey and Letitia James cases

Uncertainty grips US attorney’s office in Virginia after judge tosses James Comey and Letitia James cases

Uncertainty grips US attorney’s office in Virginia after judge tosses James Comey and Letitia James cases
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology|US|World

Best Buy ups sales outlook heading into holiday shopping ramp-up

Best Buy is raising its profit and sales expectations ahead of the holiday shopping season after a strong third quarter

Best Buy ups sales outlook heading into holiday shopping ramp-up
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Political

Thousands of arrests by Trump's crime-fighting task force in Memphis strain crowded jail and courts

A task force ordered by President Donald Trump to combat crime in Memphis, Tennessee, has made thousands of arrests

Thousands of arrests by Trump's crime-fighting task force in Memphis strain crowded jail and courts
Arts|Business|Celebrity|Crime|Election|Entertainment|Finance|Lifestyle|Political|Sports|US

Former Mets star Darryl Strawberry thanks Trump for pardon during sermon at Tulsa church

Former New York Mets star Darryl Strawberry says God set him free when he was pardoned by President Donald Trump

Former Mets star Darryl Strawberry thanks Trump for pardon during sermon at Tulsa church
Crime|US|World

Republicans hyped the Epstein files for years. Now Trump is under pressure to deliver

The Justice Department is on the clock to release files relating to Jeffrey Epstein after President Donald Trump signed a measure passed by Congress

Republicans hyped the Epstein files for years. Now Trump is under pressure to deliver
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|Science|Technology

Delays, setbacks loom over Trump's Golden Dome missile shield

President Donald Trump's Golden Dome missile defense initiative is facing significant delays, hampered by the 43-day government shutdown and lack of a clear plan to

Delays, setbacks loom over Trump's Golden Dome missile shield
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|US|World

What to know about the F-35 fighter jet that Trump is selling to Saudi Arabia

President Donald Trump says he's agreed to sell F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia despite concerns that China could gain access to the plane’s vaunted American technology

What to know about the F-35 fighter jet that Trump is selling to Saudi Arabia
Crime|US

Tennessee governor to keep National Guard in Memphis while state appeals ruling

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee's office says the National Guard will continue supporting a crime-fighting task force ordered by President Donald Trump in Memphis while state lawyers appeal a judge's order that blocked the troops from operating in the city

Tennessee governor to keep National Guard in Memphis while state appeals ruling
Education|US

Trump administration accelerates push to dismantle Education Department as it offloads work to other agencies

Trump administration accelerates push to dismantle Education Department as it offloads work to other agencies

Trump administration accelerates push to dismantle Education Department as it offloads work to other agencies
Business|Political|Technology|World

Court settlement calls for NPR to get $36M in government funds to operate US public radio system

National Public Radio will receive approximately $36 million in government funding to operate the nation’s public radio interconnection system under the terms of a court settlement

Court settlement calls for NPR to get $36M in government funds to operate US public radio system
Business|Economy|Travel|World

FAA says flight cuts will stay at 6% because more air traffic controllers are coming to work

The Federal Aviation Administration says flight cuts will stay at 6% because more air traffic controllers are coming to work

FAA says flight cuts will stay at 6% because more air traffic controllers are coming to work
Economy|Education|Health|Political

More Americans are unhappy with the way Trump is managing the government, AP-NORC poll shows

A new AP-NORC poll finds U.S. adults’ opinions of how President Donald Trump is managing the federal government have dropped sharply since early in his second term, highlighting the risks posed by the government shutdown and his efforts to reshape the federal workforce

More Americans are unhappy with the way Trump is managing the government, AP-NORC poll shows
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Newsom tells AP the eight senators who struck the shutdown deal aren't alarmed enough about Trump

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is warning that eight senators' decision to break with Democrats and end the government shutdown shows they aren't alarmed enough about President Donald Trump's impact on political norms

Newsom tells AP the eight senators who struck the shutdown deal aren't alarmed enough about Trump