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Kansas joins three other states in a lawsuit against counting noncitizens in the census, saying the electoral college is impacted. Getty Images

Kansas joins 3 states suing the Census Bureau for adding noncitizens to data

Bloomberg reports the White House is exploring ways to expand the president's powers, allowing him to spend more freely. Getty Images

Trump considers suing to end key limit on president’s spending power: Report

The U.S. Copyright Office now allows AI-assisted art to be copyrighted—but only if a human makes a significant creative contribution. Getty Images

US Copyright Office changes stance on AI-assisted artwork

A Colombian customs worker admitted to taking bribes after daughter flaunted luxury items online. Getty Images

Customs worker admits to taking bribes after daughter flaunts luxury items online

A federal judge lifted a court order, allowing an ICE California detention center to temporarily resume intake. AP Images

California ICE facility to resume intake of immigrants after five-year pause

Shell took a $996 million loss after withdrawing from the Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind development, a project Trump recently criticized. Getty Images

Offshore wind project Trump wanted ‘dead and gone’ costs Shell $1B

A group of Democratic governors is reportedly pushing Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer to take a stronger stance against President Donald Trump. Getty Images

Democratic senators push Schumer to take stronger stance against Trump

Tesla is ready to unveil its new line of self-driving cars in Austin, Texas, challenging Waymo’s dominance in the robotaxi industry. Reuters

Tesla to roll out self-driving cars in Austin as Waymo expands services

The Trump administration has ordered a review of Biden-era fuel economy standards in a move officials say will help save consumers money. Getty Images

Trump admin says review of Biden’s fuel economy standards will lower car prices

The mid-air collision of an American Airlines flight with a military helicopter Wednesday is the first such U.S. tragedy in nearly 50 years. Getty Images

Ex-FAA investigator on DC plane crash: ‘Unprecedented is an understatement’

A former New York City Fire Department chief pleaded guilty to conspiracy, admitting that he and others agreed to accept nearly $200,000 in bribes to speed up safety inspections. FDNY

Former NYC fire chief pleads guilty in bribery scheme with other ex-chief

Missouri can move forward with its $25 billion lawsuit against China after a U.S. appeals court ruled in the state's favor on Thursday. Getty Images

Missouri notches win in effort to sue China for $25 billion over COVID

Lawmakers are discussing what can be done after a flight in Washington, D.C., hit a helicopter, killing 68 people. Getty Images

Does Congress regret adding flights at Reagan despite collision warnings?

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, or DARPA, is working on a heavy-duty seaplane called the "Liberty Lifter." Aurora Flight Sciences

Launch for DARPA’s ‘Liberty Lifter’ heavy-duty seaplane delayed to 2029

President Donald Trump addressed the nation just hours after a midair collision involving a commercial jet and army helicopter near Washington D.C. Getty Images

Trump on plane crash: White House has ‘strong opinions’ on what caused it

The Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) paused cultural and historical events due to Trump's executive order banning DEI programs. Getty Images

DIA pauses cultural, historical observances after Trump DEI order

Chili's has made a comeback and is now America's #1 restaurant. Getty Images

Chili’s makes big comeback thanks to viral online fame

Several skaters, coaches and family members were aboard the plane that collided with a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter Wednesday night. Getty Images

‘Unspeakable tragedy’: US Figure Skating devastated by plane crash

Former New Jersey Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez was sentenced to 11 years in prison on Jan. 29 after being convicted of bribery and fraud. AP Images

Former New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez sentenced to 11 years in prison

A massive search and rescue operation is underway after a passenger jet and an Army Black Hawk helicopter collided over the Potomac River Wednesday night. Reuters

Bodies recovered after passenger jet, Army helicopter collide

President Donald Trump is charging guests $5 million for personal meetings and $1 million for candlelight dinners at Mar-a-Lago. Getty Images

Trump restricts gender ideology in schools with executive order

Trump says Reagan plane crash should have been prevented

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced more than three hours of questions during a confirmation hearing to become health secretary. Getty Images

RFK Jr. faces questions on Medicare, vaccine stance in confirmation hearing

Prosecutors dropped most charges against anti-abortion activists who secretly recorded Planned Parenthood executives discussing fetal tissue. Getty Images

Most charges against anti-abortion activists dropped in video case