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The opinion links reported welfare fraud in Minnesota, which the piece says led Governor Tim Walz to announce he would not seek re-election, to potential political challenges for the Democratic Party.
U.S. backs security guarantees for Ukraine at Paris summit.
The United States backed a coalition's pledge of binding security guarantees for Ukraine at a Paris summit, and leaders said allies would join a proposed U.S.-led ceasefire monitoring and verification plan.
DC pipe bomb suspect Brian Cole Jr. was hit with a federal indictment.
Brian Cole Jr. was federally indicted on charges tied to explosive devices placed near the Republican and Democratic National Committee headquarters on Jan. 5, 2021; he was arrested in December 2025 and is being held pending trial.
GOP shows little interest in limiting Trump's war powers
Republican leaders have largely declined to limit President Trump's authority after an operation targeting Venezuela's leader, and Senate Democrats are pressing a war powers resolution that could come to a vote this week.
Witkoff and Kushner sign five-point Ukraine security plan in Paris.
Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner joined European leaders and President Zelensky in Paris to sign a five-point statement on security guarantees for Ukraine, including a US-led ceasefire monitoring and verification mechanism and pledges of long-term military assistance.
Jasmine Crockett criticizes Supreme Court over Texas redistricting
Rep. Jasmine Crockett criticized the Supreme Court after it kept Texas' new congressional maps in place; those maps are expected to add up to five GOP House seats. Undetermined at this time.
California GOP Rep. Doug LaMalfa dies suddenly at 65
California Republican Rep. Doug LaMalfa, who represented the state's 1st Congressional District since 2013, died suddenly at 65, and House GOP leaders said his cause of death was not immediately clear.
Texas records first Safe Haven Baby Box surrender in Lubbock
The Safe Haven Baby Box at Lubbock Fire Rescue Station No. 9 was used for the first time when a mother surrendered an infant; firefighters reached the baby in under a minute and EMS took over care.
Maria Corina Machado would likely win if Venezuela held free elections
Opposition leaders and observers say Maria Corina Machado would win a free, fair Venezuelan election by a large margin; however, Maduro's allies remain in control and Delcy Rodríguez has been sworn in as interim president.
Newsom extends migrant trucking licenses despite Transportation Secretary Duffy's directive
California's DMV delayed cancellation of about 17,000 migrant commercial driver's licenses for 60 days and said those drivers may retake the state driving test; Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned $160 million in federal funding could be withheld and the matter is the subject of litigation.
Arizona helicopter crash reported after aircraft struck slackline in canyon
Officials say a helicopter struck a slackline in a Pinal County canyon and crashed on Jan. 2, killing four people; the FAA and NTSB are investigating.
Oswego County hit with 4 feet of snow in 24 hours.
As much as four feet of snow fell in parts of Oswego County since New Year's Day; some volunteer fire departments have been unable to respond and winter storm warnings remain in effect.
GOP rep rejects suggestion he isn't backing Venezuelan opposition
Rep. Mario Díaz-Balart sharply rebuked a reporter who suggested he was not supporting Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado after Nicolás Maduro's capture, and he and two GOP colleagues affirmed their long-standing support.
Richard Grenell: Man accused of a threatening message held without bond
A 33-year-old Virginia man was charged after allegedly sending a threatening message to a federal employee identified as Richard Grenell. A judge ordered him held without bond pending trial. For now, we'll stick to the confirmed facts.
