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Amazon set to release a documentary on Melania Trump Getty Images

Production underway on $40M Melania Trump documentary from Amazon

Shannon Agofsky and Len Davis have already filed emergency motions requesting that their commutations be blocked. Getty Images

Two federal inmates reject Biden’s commutation of their death sentences

America's drinking water exposed 23 million to 'forever chemicals': Study Getty Images

Drinking water exposed 23 million Americans to ‘forever chemicals’: Study

Both sides of the political spectrum have different takes on the third anniversary of the Jan. 6 Capitol riots, hear what they are on Bias Breakdown. Getty Images

How Jan. 6 reflections differ among left, right media: Bias Breakdown

President-elect Trump introduced Emirati businessman Hussain Sajwani, the founder of DAMAC Properties, announcing the company is investing $20 billion to build data centers for AI and cloud storage across the U.S. Getty Images

Trump announces Emirati businessman’s $20 billion investment in US data centers

Nearly 30 years after Tupac Shakur’s murder, Duane “Keffe D” Davis fights to drop charges, citing constitutional violations. Getty Images

Man accused of Tupac Shakur’s murder seeks to have charges dropped

The House passed the Laken Riley Act on a bipartisan basis on Tuesday, Jan. 7, after 48 Democrats voted yea, bucking party leadership. Getty Images

House passes Laken Riley Act, a bill to increase immigrant detention

A federal judge blocked the release Special Counsel Jack Smith's final reports on Trumps criminal case with an order on Tuesday, Jan. 7. Getty Images

Judge blocks US Dept. of Justice release of final reports on Trump cases

President Joe Biden designated two new national monuments in California, creating the largest tract of protected land in the U.S. Reuters

With 2 monuments in Calif, Biden creates largest protected tract of land in lower 48

Foodies on the Vegas strip looking for a bite to eat at Wolfgang Puck’s restaurant were out of luck this past weekend. AP Images

Wolfgang Puck’s Vegas restaurant reopens after health code violations

Rep. Keith Self, R-Texas, introduced a bill to relocate Customs and Border Protection headquarters to the Lone Star state. Getty Images

Customs and Border Protection HQ to move from DC to Texas if bill is passed

With only a couple weeks until Donald Trump's second inauguration, Mexico is working to move migrant caravans away from the U.S. border. Getty Images

Mexico moves migrants from US border ahead of Trump’s second term

Since the Fed's first cut in September, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate has gone up nearly a full percentage point.

Why mortgage rates are going up while the Fed is cutting rates

The balance of power in the Indo-Pacific may depend on something as basic as concrete. As China fortifies its military airfields and expands the capabilities of the People’s Liberation Army Rocket Force, a new report highlights vulnerabilities in U.S. defenses that could shape future conflicts. DVIDS

Report finds US airfields in Pacific vulnerable to Chinese threats

JetBlue confirmed two people were found dead in the wheel well of one of its planes the night of Monday, Jan. 6. Getty Images

Two people found dead in landing gear of JetBlue flight

During the CES 2025 keynote, Nvidia announced the development of an AI supercomputer and AI for training robots and cars. Reuters

Nvidia reveals new AI supercomputer, technology to train robots

The Biden administration has finalized a rule that will ban medical debt from being included in credit reports. Getty Images

Biden administration bans medical debt from credit reports

President-elect Donald Trump is reportedly considering an executive order that would limit regulations on gas-powered appliances, including gas stoves and heaters. Getty Images

Trump weighing executive order to protect gas stoves: Report

A second winter storm threatens millions across the U.S., forecasted to bring lots of snow and ice to the South and Northeast. Getty Images

Second winter storm threatens US, packing snow and ice

A federal judge found Rudy Giuliani in contempt of court Monday for failing to turn over assets to satisfy a $148 million defamation judgment. Getty Images

Federal judge holds Rudy Giuliani in contempt of court

President-elect Trump's team urges Merrick Garland to stop Jack Smith's report release, citing bias and unconstitutional appointment. Getty Images

Trump requests Garland block Smith’s final report

At least 95 people are dead after a 7.1 magnitude earthquake in Tibet Tuesday morning. Reuters

At least 95 killed in 7.1 magnitude earthquake in Tibet

McDonald’s scales back some diversity programs Getty Images

McDonald’s ends some DEI programs, cites Supreme Court ruling 

Trump promised to pardon January 6th rioters in his second term with his critics warning the move would legitimize violence against democracy. Getty Images

Trump vows to pardon January 6 rioters in ‘first hour’ of 2nd term