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A new poll shows former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo could be poised for a political comeback if he chooses to challenge NYC Mayor Eric Adams. Getty Images

New poll shows Andrew Cuomo could be poised for a political comeback

The Senate will consider amendments to the Laken Riley Act, a bill Republicans hope will be a first step in overhauling immigration law. Getty Images

Laken Riley Act advances in Senate as chamber debates immigration law

For the first time in 25 years, the United States Coast Guard welcomed a new polar icebreaker, the CGC Storis, to its fleet. USCG

US Coast Guard gets first new icebreaker in 25 years

Donald Trump’s cabinet nominees begin their confirmation hearings this week. Thirteen nominees will appear before 11 committees. Getty Images

Trump’s cabinet picks, including Hegseth, have Senate hearings this week

A reporter asked Crowley three times "did they fail you?" in reference to city officials. Crowley eventually responded "yes." Getty Images

LA fire chief says city failed department during ongoing wildfires

Utah, Texas and nuclear developer Last Energy are suing the federal government, arguing its regulations hinder the development of SMRs. Getty Images

Utah and Texas sue federal government to ease regulations on SMRs

New details have emerged about the man arrested in California after residents allegedly saw him setting debris on fire with a blowtorch. Citizen

Man with blowtorch arrested near LA wildfires was in country illegally: ICE

Amazon is scaling back some of its DEI initiatives, joining a list of major companies making similar moves in light of political scrutiny. Getty Images

Amazon joins other companies in scaling back DEI programs

The Biden administration has proposed new rules for exporting AI chips. Getty Images

Biden administration proposes new rules limiting AI chip exports

Russian hackers have gotten the location data of millions of people across the world. Getty Images

Millions of Americans’ location data compromised in apparent hack

President-elect Donald Trump met with Democratic Sen. John Fetterman, Pa., at Mar-a-Lago over the weekend. Getty Images

Trump calls Fetterman ‘impressive’ after meeting at Mar-a-Lago

Inauguration security preparations for President-elect Donald Trump's ceremony on Monday, Jan. 20 are underway. Getty Images

Security preparations well underway for Trump inauguration

Fire crews continue to battle deadly wildfires in Southern California as the death toll rises and strong winds are forecasted to return. AP Images

At least 24 dead as strong winds return to fuel California wildfires

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case that could impact the future of certain "free preventive healthcare services" under the ACA. Getty Images

SCOTUS to hear case that could impact ACA’s preventive health coverage

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has made significant policy changes this week that align more closely with conservative values. Reuters

No fact-checks, DEI or tampons in men’s bathrooms: Meta’s policy overhaul wrap

Words like "rawdogging," "brainrot" and "brat" are among the American Dialect Society’s picks for words of the year for 2024. Getty Images

American Dialect Society reveals 2024 words of the year

A federal appeals court revived a lawsuit that a conservative group brought against Pfizer over one of its fellowship programs. Getty Images

Court rules Pfizer must face lawsuit over program promoting diversity

Slender Man attacker to be released after seven years in psychiatric hospital AP Images

Attacker in 2014 Slender Man stabbing granted release by Wisconsin judge

China is sending a high-level envoy to Donald Trump’s inauguration, signaling an effort to ease tensions between Washington and Beijing. Getty Images

Xi Jinping sending top Chinese official to Trump’s inauguration: Report

President Joe Biden is extending Temporary Protected Status, or TPS, to over 800,000 immigrants who are currently in the U.S. legally. Getty Images

Biden extends TPS for nearly 835,000 migrants from Venezuela, El Salvador

Florida is suing healthcare services company Trinity Health Care Services after accidentally overpaying it by over $5 million. Getty Images

Florida sues company tied to Dem congresswoman over $5M COVID overpayment

Meta's new policies pull back on the company’s moderation on sites including Facebook and Instagram, including of anti-LGBTQ language. Getty Images

Employees react as Meta’s new policy allows LGBTQ+ to be called mentally ill

Federal prosecutors want at least a 15-year sentence for disgraced former New Jersey senator Robert Menendez. Getty Images

Prosecutors want 15 years for ex-NJ Sen. Bob Menendez in bribery case

Two Supreme Court Justices expressed concern about redacted evidence the government presented in the TikTok case. Getty Images

Supreme Court justices express concern about ‘secret evidence’ in TikTok case