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Senate Democrats Strike Deal with White House, But Partial Government Shutdown Begins WASHINGTON, February 1, 2026 – A partial shutdown of the U.S. federal government commenced over the weekend after Congress failed to pass a full slate of spending bills before a midnight deadline. The lapse, however, is expected to be brief following a rare […]

GOP Lawmakers Push Sweeping Federal Election Overhaul with SAVE America Act WASHINGTON, January 31, 2026 – Congressional Republicans are mounting a renewed push for a federal election integrity package, introducing the “SAVE America Act,” a bill that would mandate proof of U.S. citizenship and photo identification for voter registration in federal elections. The legislation, championed

Eastern Conference Leaders Pistons Face Warriors in High-Stakes Showdown SAN FRANCISCO, January 30, 2026 – The NBA’s top team in the East, the Detroit Pistons (34-12), travel to Chase Center tonight to take on the Golden State Warriors (27-22) in a marquee non-conference matchup. The game, tipping off at 10:00 PM EST, pits the league’s

Georgia Tech Reports Selective Admissions, Soaring Research Standing for 2026 ATLANTA, January 30, 2026 – The Georgia Institute of Technology continues to solidify its status as a leading public research university, with newly released data showing highly competitive undergraduate admissions for the incoming class alongside a significant rise in federally sponsored research activity. Recent rankings

University of Virginia Submits First Civil Rights Report to DOJ Amid Research Breakthroughs and Athletic Success CHARLOTTESVILLE, January 30, 2026 – The University of Virginia has submitted its first quarterly civil rights compliance report to the U.S. Department of Justice, marking a key milestone in an agreement that suspended federal inquiries. The submission comes during

Fox News’ Martha MacCallum Anchors Network’s 24th Year at the Top NEW YORK, January 30, 2026 – As Fox News Channel closes out January 2026 by marking its 24th consecutive year as America’s top-rated cable news network, anchor Martha MacCallum remains a cornerstone of its daytime lineup. Her program, “The Story with Martha MacCallum,” continues

BBC Confirms Authenticity of Viral Alex Pretti Video Showing Car Altercation Before Fatal Shooting MINNEAPOLIS, January 28, 2026 – The BBC has confirmed the authenticity of viral footage showing Alex Pretti kicking a federal agent’s vehicle days before the 37-year-old ICU nurse was fatally shot during an immigration enforcement operation. The confirmation comes amid a

Winter Weather Disrupts School Schedules Across Multiple Texas Districts TEXAS, January 28, 2026 – A persistent winter storm system continues to disrupt school operations across Texas, forcing several independent school districts (ISDs) to announce closures and delayed starts for Wednesday, January 28. Districts cited hazardous road conditions, freezing temperatures, and concerns for student and staff

Texas Schedules First Execution of 2026 for Houston Double Murder Convict HUNTSVILLE, January 28, 2026 – The State of Texas is scheduled to carry out its first execution of the year on Wednesday, ending the nearly three-decade capital case of Charles Victor Thompson. Thompson, 55, was convicted for the 1998 killings of Dennise Hayslip and

Disney World Under Cold Weather Advisory, Braces for Rare Hard Freeze ORLANDO, January 28, 2026 – Walt Disney World Resort is preparing for an unusual and significant cold outbreak expected to bring a hard freeze to Central Florida this weekend. The National Weather Service has issued advisories, with wind chills potentially dipping into the teens