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Judge temporarily blocks Trump federal funding freeze
A showdown possible of reaching the Supreme Court looms between the Trump administration and state attorneys general over the administration’s move to freeze federal aid and certain programs. And President Donald Trump gives federal employees an ultimatum, with a deadline to decide whether they’ll return to full-time in-person work. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates… -
Philadelphia Whole Foods workers form first union in Amazon era
Workers at a Whole Foods store in Philadelphia voted to join the United Food and Commercial Workers Union on Monday, Jan. 27. The group became the first Whole Foods workers to unionize since Amazon took over the grocery chain in 2017. How close was the vote? The store is located in Philadelphia’s Spring Garden neighborhood.… -
Google to rename ‘Gulf of Mexico’ to ‘Gulf of America’
Google is getting behind President Donald Trump’s plan to change the names of some of America’s most iconic landmarks. The search engine giant announced Monday it will change the names of the Gulf of Mexico and Denali on its maps for American users as soon as the federal government makes the switch. Under an executive… -
Quakers sue over Trump order allowing immigrant arrests at religious sites
The Department of Homeland Security faces lawsuits from five Quaker congregations over last week’s policy reversal allowing immigration agents to conduct searches and arrests in “sensitive areas” like churches and schools. The Quaker groups, known as the Religious Society of Friends, said the policy change harms congregations by deterring immigrants from worshipping in person, thus violating… -
Trump signs orders making major changes to US military
Some military service members will be discharged and dismissed under new Trump administration rules. And one week into the new administration, Immigration and Customs Enforcement wastes no time rounding up migrants who are in the U.S. illegally. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025. Trump signs orders making major… -
Existing home sales fall to lowest level since 1995
The latest home sales numbers paint a discouraging picture for the real estate industry. Existing home sales fell in 2024 to the lowest level since 1995. How many homes sold? The National Association of Realtors reported 4.06 million existing homes sold in the U.S. last year. It’s a significant drop from the 5 million sold… -
Colombia accepts deported migrants after tariff showdown with Trump
The showdown between the Trump administration and Colombia over deported migrants is over, but what happens to the tariffs the president threatened to impose? And much-needed rain in Southern California brings new concerns to the region. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Monday, Jan. 27, 2025. Colombia accepts deported migrants after tariff… -
More financial woes for Boeing, $4 billion loss to end 2024
Boeing saw another difficult year financially in 2024, announcing it lost $4 billion in the fourth quarter. Boeing experienced a machinist strike that began in September and resulted in the stoppage of most of Boeing’s commercial aircraft production. About 30,000 workers went on strike, seeking better wages. The labor action cost the company about $50… -
Teen sentenced in deadly stabbing at Taylor Swift-themed dance class
The teenager who fatally stabbed three girls at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in the U.K. in July 2024 was sentenced to more than 50 years in prison Thursday, Jan. 24. Judge Julian Goose said he could not impose a sentence of life without parole because the convicted killer, 18-year-old Alex Rudakubana, was only 17 at… -
Hegseth’s final confirmation vote for defense secretary expected Friday
The showdown over Pete Hegseth’s nomination for defense secretary will soon come to a head with a confirmation vote Friday, Jan. 24. And President Donald Trump is opening the books on the killings of former President John F. Kennedy, former Sen. Robert F. Kennedy and Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. These stories and more… -
Electric vehicles hit record sales in US despite strong headwinds
Electric vehicles saw record sales in 2024, according to new data. However, the Trump administration announced an executive order that will likely repeal the $7,500 tax credit for buying a new EV, and that could impact the outcome of this year’s sales. What are the record numbers? Americans bought 1.3 million electric vehicles in 2024,… -
Agent who shielded Trump in Butler, Pa., to lead Secret Service
President Donald Trump tapped Sean Curran, the head of his personal security detail, to lead the Secret Service on Wednesday, Jan. 22. Curran was one of the first agents to rush on stage when a gunman opened fire at Trump during a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, in July. In a post on his Truth Social platform,… -
Pentagon deploys 1,500 troops to southern border
The Trump administration is beefing up security at the U.S.-Mexico border. And a new California wildfire is raging, with at least one fire official calling it “a completely different beast.” These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025. Pentagon deploys 1,500 troops to southern border President Donald Trump has swiftly…