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January 29, 2026

Associated Press

Democrats Poised To Close Government

Senate Democrats threaten a partial government shutdown unless Republicans accept new ICE restrictions after Minneapolis shootings, demanding warrants, identification, and oversight as negotiations with the White House stall.
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CNN

Bomb Cyclone Heads to East Coast

Forecast models show a bomb cyclone likely forming off the East Coast this weekend, with highest snow and wind risks in the Carolinas and southern Virginia while impacts farther north depend on the storm’s track.
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CBS News

Is Russia Relying on Starlink?

Ukraine accuses Russia of terrorism after a drone strike killed civilians on a passenger train, as analysts raise concerns that Starlink-enabled drones may be helping Moscow more precisely target civilian infrastructure.
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Atlanta News First

FBI Searches Fulton Election Office

The FBI seized hundreds of boxes of 2020 election records from Fulton County elections offices under a search warrant, reigniting political controversy as Democrats call the action partisan and Republicans demand accountability.
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brucespringsteen.net

The Boss Drops Minneapolis Song

Bruce Springsteen releases "Streets Of Minneapolis" condemning federal crackdowns in Minneapolis, honoring Alex Pretti and Renee Good while framing their deaths as state violence against immigrants and civil liberties.
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National Review

2nd Amendment Role Reversal

The article argues that Alex Pretti’s killing exposed partisan hypocrisy, with Republicans downplaying gun rights and Democrats embracing them, while warning that lawful gun carrying does not justify reckless confrontation or revolutionary rhetoric.
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SCOTUSblog

2nd Amendment Jurisprudence Is Messy

Erwin Chemerinsky argues the Supreme Court’s history-only approach to the Second Amendment has created deep legal confusion, urging the Court to apply familiar levels of constitutional scrutiny instead.
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CNBC

JPMorgan Matches Trump Accounts

JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America and Wells Fargo will match the government’s $1,000 contribution to new “Trump accounts,” boosting retirement savings for eligible employees’ children.
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USA Today

Costco Sued Over Rotiserie Chicken

Costco faces a proposed class action lawsuit alleging its $4.99 rotisserie chicken was falsely advertised as having “no preservatives,” despite containing sodium phosphate and carrageenan, prompting the retailer to remove the signage.
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Fox News

Krasner to ICE: "We Will Find You"

Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner sparked backlash after vowing to “hunt” ICE agents while backing city legislation to restrict federal immigration enforcement, prompting warnings from state and federal officials.
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LifeSiteNews

Couples Pick the “Best” Baby

An IVF startup is drawing backlash for a tool that lets parents rank embryos by traits like IQ and height, raising ethical alarms that the practice amounts to modern-day eugenics and commodification of human life.
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NPR

Guard Deployments Will Cost $1 Billion

The CBO estimates President Trump’s domestic National Guard deployments could cost up to $1.1 billion this year, raising concerns over budget strain, legality, morale, and the effectiveness of using troops for public safety.
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ABC News

US Obesity Surge by 2035

A new study projects U.S. obesity will rise by 19 million people by 2035, affecting nearly 126 million adults, with sharp increases among women, younger adults, and Southern states.
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People

Xana Kernodle Fought for Her Life

A newly unsealed autopsy report reveals Xana Kernodle fought back fiercely as Bryan Kohberger stabbed her 67 times, leaving critical forensic evidence that helped secure his life-sentence murder conviction.
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Wired

Europe Embraces Phone-Free Clubs

Across Europe, phone-free gatherings like the Offline Club are drawing urbanites seeking quiet, presence, and human connection, offering structured offline time as a gentle rebellion against smartphone-driven social life.
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