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Judge blocks Venezuelan migrants from being sent to Guantánamo Bay
A federal judge temporarily blocked the transfer of three Venezuelan immigrants from a detention facility in New Mexico to Guantánamo Bay. The men, accused of having ties to Tren de Aragua, a transnational criminal gang designated as a terrorist organization by the White House. Attorneys for the migrants disputed the charges and argued that the… -
Trump to announce new 25% tariffs on steel, aluminum
President Donald Trump turns his attention to the steel industry, preparing to levy new tariffs. And the Philadelphia Eagles are Super Bowl champions after crushing Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Monday, Feb. 10, 2025. Trump to announce new 25% tariffs on steel, aluminum President… -
Convicted Jan. 6 Capitol rioter from Houston back in custody in Texas
A convicted Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol rioter, recently pardoned by President Donald Trump, is back in trouble with the law. Authorities in Leon County, Texas, took Andrew Taake of Houston into custody Tuesday, Feb. 4, on a charge of solicitation of a minor. What is he accused of? A fugitive task force and other law… -
House passes HALT Fentanyl Act, hoping to permanently classify it
The House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved a bill Thursday, Feb. 6, that would permanently reclassify the powerful opioid fentanyl as a Schedule 1 drug. That means it has no accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse. Why does classification matter? The vote in the House was 312-108, with 98 Democrats joining 214 Republicans… -
Search underway for missing plane carrying 10 people in Alaska
Several crews in Alaska continued the search for a Cessna aircraft that went missing mid-flight Thursday, Feb 6. Alaskan state troopers said the plane, operated by Bering Air, was traveling from Unalakleet to Nome, carrying 10 people. Crews are conducting ground and air searches as weather and visibility permit to find the missing aircraft. “Staff at Bering Air… -
Trump sanctions International Criminal Court over Israel investigation
President Donald Trump signed another executive order Thursday, Feb. 6. The new order imposed sanctions on the International Criminal Court over investigations of Israel, a close U.S. ally. The ICC has issued an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who was at the White House this week, for alleged war crimes over his military response… -
Legal battles brew over Trump executive orders
President Donald Trump started his new term with a flurry of executive orders, some of which are now facing lawsuits. And as crews remove more wreckage from the Potomac River after the deadly plane and helicopter crash last week, investigators are getting some answers. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Friday, Feb. 7,… -
Argentina says it’s withdrawing from the WHO, blames COVID-19 response
Full Story Following the Trump administration’s move to withdraw the U.S. from the World Health Organization (WHO), another country is cutting ties with the global agency. Argentina announced Wednesday, Feb. 5, it would also withdraw from the organization. Why is Argentina leaving the World Health Organization? Manuel Adorni, a spokesperson for Buenos Aires, told the… -
New bird flu variation found in US dairy cattle
For the first time, testers have discovered a second bird flu variation in American dairy cows. The Department of Agriculture announced the new strain on Wednesday, Feb. 5. Until recently, all dairy herd detections in the U.S. had been infected with a form of bird flu known as B3.13. Researchers previously detected this new version, D1.1, only… -
Panama denies US claim government vessels can transit canal for free
The U.S. State Department announced that American ships could sail through the Panama Canal for free. Hours later, Panama denied the claim, saying it was not true. In a post on Wednesday, Feb. 5, the State Department said Secretary Marco Rubio had agreed with Panamanian leadership to allow the move, saving the federal government millions of… -
Trump bans transgender athletes from women’s sports
President Donald Trump signs an executive order prohibiting transgender women and girls from competing in female sports, claiming the war on women’s sports is over. And the State Department claims Panama is willing to waive fees on American ships using the Panama Canal, despite the Panamanian government saying otherwise. These stories and more highlight your… -
USPS resumes shipments from China, Hong Kong after brief suspension
Full Story The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) announced Wednesday, Feb. 5, that it will resume accepting inbound mail and packages from China and Hong Kong. This reversal of a temporary suspension has raised concerns over trade and logistics disruptions. The agency did not specify a reason for the initial halt. Still, it said it is… -
Sweden sees worst mass shooting in nation’s history; 11 dead
A gunman opened fire at an adult education center in Orebro, Sweden, on Tuesday, Feb. 4, killing 10 people before turning the gun on himself. Swedish officials described the attack as the worst shooting in the nation’s history. Police said the attacker acted alone and died at the scene, but have not released the suspect’s…