Washington Post seeks court order for government to return electronics seized from reporter’s home
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Washington Post asked a federal court on Wednesday for an order requiring federal authorities to return electronic devices that they seized from a Post reporter’s Virginia home last week. The newspaper argued that
South Carolina measles outbreak may drag on for weeks or months, state epidemiologist warns
Jan 21 (Reuters) – The ongoing measles outbreak in South Carolina could drag on for weeks or months amid slow vaccine uptake, the state epidemiologist warned on Wednesday, as rising infections and new public exposures raise the
Trump administration starts immigration operation in Maine, NYT reports
Jan 21 (Reuters) – The Trump administration has started an immigration enforcement operation targeting Somali immigrants in the state of Maine, the New York Times reported on Wednesday, citing two U.S. officials with knowledge of the plans.
Judge rules against lawmakers pressing for monitor to ensure release of Epstein files
NEW YORK (AP) — A judge overseeing Ghislaine Maxwell’s criminal case said Wednesday that two members of Congress lacked the legal right to intervene and press their demand for a court-appointed observer to ensure the government complies
Supreme Court seems inclined to keep Lisa Cook on Fed board despite Trump attempt to fire her
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Wednesday seemed inclined to keep Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook in her job, casting doubt on President Donald Trump’s bid to wrest control of the nation’s central bank. The justices
Trump administration drops legal appeal over anti-DEI funding threat to schools and colleges
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is dropping its appeal of a federal court ruling that blocked a campaign against diversity, equity, and inclusion threatening federal funding to the nation’s schools and colleges. The Education Department, in
UnitedHealth to offer rebates to its Obamacare customers
By Amina Niasse NEW YORK, Jan 21 (Reuters) – UnitedHealth Group Inc. will provide rebates to its Obamacare plan members in 2026, company CEO Stephen Hemsley said in a prepared testimony released Wednesday. Americans face higher healthcare
Trump says Fed chair candidates are great, until they get the job
DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan 21 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump said he has interviewed several strong candidates for Federal Reserve chair, but complained that nominees tend to change once they take office. “Everyone that I interviewed is
Meteorologists blame a stretched polar vortex, moisture, lack of sea ice for dangerous winter blast
WASHINGTON (AP) — Warm Arctic waters and cold continental land are combining to stretch the dreaded polar vortex in a way that will send much of the United States a devastating dose of winter weather later this
From the NFL sidelines to a US Senate race: Michele Tafoya’s new play
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Former NFL sideline reporter Michele Tafoya launched her campaign for the U.S. Senate on Wednesday, hoping to win the Republican nomination for the Minnesota seat being vacated by retiring Democratic Sen. Tina Smith. “For
