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The Federal Reserve held its benchmark interest rate steady after cutting three times to close out 2024. Trump has called for lower rates. Getty Images

Fed pauses rate cuts in first interest rate decision since Trump took office

The Trump administration offered 2 million government workers a "deferred resignation" with pay. But what impact will that have on the labor market?

How many federal employees will flood the job market with Trump’s ‘resign’ offer?

PETA suggest Punxsutawney Phil be replaced with a "weather reveal" cake. Getty Images

PETA suggests replacing Punxsutawney Phil with a ‘weather reveal’ cake

The nation's latest report card shows American kids have only gotten worse at reading since before the COVID-19 pandemic. Getty Images

America’s report card shows kids are getting worse at reading

The U.S. Navy has confirmed it has banned its members from using, downloading or installing China's DeepSeek AI app over security concerns. Getty Images

Not everyone will get to use DeepSeek AI, why the US Navy is banning it

Immigration and Customs Enforcement will use a U.S. military base in Aurora, Colorado, to process and house immigrants in the U.S. illegally. Reuters

Colorado military base to be used for housing migrants facing deportation

A U.S. Air Force pilot is recovering after safely ejecting from an F-35 fighter jet that crashed during a training exercise at Eielson Air Force Base in Alaska. The crash occurred Tuesday, Jan. 28, at 12:49 p.m. local time as the aircraft attempted to land. Reuters

F-35 fighter jet crashes in Alaska, pilot ejects safely: Video

Frontier Airlines announced a proposal Wednesday to merge with now bankrupt Spirit Airlines, once again, after an attempt in 2022. Getty Images

Frontier Airlines seeks merger with Spirit Airlines, again

A judge has temporarily blocked President Trump's federal funding freeze. Reuters

Judge temporarily blocks Trump federal funding freeze

At the end of 2024, the People's Republic of China showed images of what appeared to be two new sixth-generation aircraft.

Should we be worried about China’s air force upgrades?

President Donald Trump says the government will offer buyouts to federal workers as part of his effort to shrink the government's workforce. Getty Images

Trump says administration will offer buyouts to most government employees

The ABA criticized President Donald Trump and his administration, emphasizing the need for adherence to the rule of law amid recent changes. Getty Images

State AGs sue Trump admin over federal funding freeze, judge issues pause

Newly sworn-in Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is removing retired Gen. Mark Milley's security detail and clearance according to reports. Getty Images

Sec. Hegseth to remove security detail, clearance for retired Gen. Milley: Report

Sen. Gary Peters will not run for reelection next year, putting an open Senate seat into play in a battleground state Trump won in 2024. Getty Images

Buttigieg vs Dungy? Big names eye Mich. Senate runs after Gary Peters’ exit

Denver Mayor Mike Johnston condemned President Trump’s policy allowing ICE to arrest undocumented immigrants at sensitive locations. Getty Images

Denver mayor criticizes Trump’s immigration policy on sensitive locations

Kansas officials said there's an outbreak of tuberculosis across two counties, calling it the largest in history, but the CDC disagrees. Getty Images

Kansas reports largest TB outbreak in history, CDC says not officially

Republican attorneys general from 19 states are urging Costco to scale back its diversity, equity and inclusion policies. AP Images

19 GOP attorneys general urge Costco to scale back DEI policies

Trump’s official policy: All undocumented immigrants are criminals

Border Patrol recorded 582 illegal crossings of the U.S.-Mexico border on Sunday. It’s the lowest number the agency has recorded in years. Getty Images

Border Patrol sees significant drop in illegal southern border crossings: Report

The U.S. Army announced that it is moving into full-rate production of the M1147 120mm Advanced Multi-Purpose round. Northrup Grumman

Army green-lights 4-in-1 tank round

The Trump administration froze $50 million in federal funding for condom distribution in Gaza, according to White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt. Getty Images

White House says SNAP, welfare, Social Security will continue during aid freeze

California lawmakers announce a new bill to hold oil companies accountable for natural disasters, allowing victims of wildfires to sue. Getty Images

Calif. lawmakers announce bill to make oil companies pay for natural disasters

Aerospace giant Boeing posted its biggest annual loss since 2020. This is what a top aviation analyst thinks should be Boeing's next steps. Boeing

Boeing suffers biggest annual loss since 2020 as CEO looks for a rebound

As ICE continues deportation raids across the country, the recent appearance of Dr. Phil at one of those raids has sparked debate among the media. Getty Images | SAN

Was Dr. Phil’s ICE ride-along a spectacle or effective? Bias Breakdown