A group of lawmakers is pushing a bill that would ban China from purchasing any land in the United States. The “Not One More Inch or Acre Act” is led by Republican Sens. Tom Cotton of Arkansas, Kevin Cramer of North Dakota and Katie Britt of Alabama. It would require land owned or “Influenced” by…

A local meteorologist lost her job one day after sharing her opinion about a gesture made by Elon Musk during a speech following President Donald Trump’s inauguration. Sam Kuffel, a now-former meteorologist for CBS58 in Milwaukee, posted on Instagram that Musk had made a “Nazi salute” during his speech, which stirred up significant reaction one…

Rap star Sean “Diddy” Combs is fighting “freak off” accusations in a defamation suit filed on Wednesday, Jan. 22. The rapper is suing NexStar Media, the parent company of NewsNation, Courtney Burgess and Attorney Ariel Mitchell for $50 million in damages. Combs accused the defendants in the lawsuit of “fueling a media frenzy” and potentially…

A new nationwide survey reveals broad public support for deporting immigrants convicted of violent crimes, but opinions shift when it comes to how deportations are carried out, particularly when families are involved. The data highlights the opinions surrounding the immigration debate in the U.S. Strong support for tougher border restrictions The survey, conducted in January…

President Trump pardoned 23 anti-abortion demonstrators who were convicted of civil rights violations and other crimes during the administration of former President Joe Biden. Some are still in prison; their sentences range from six months to five years. The pardons come just ahead of the March for Life, an annual event that draws tens of…

A federal judge temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s executive order ending the constitutional guarantee of birthright citizenship for babies born in the United States whose parents are not citizens or lawful permanent residents. U.S. District Judge John C. Coughenour ruled Thursday, Jan. 23, calling the executive order “blatantly unconstitutional.” The case brought by the states…

Mexico is preparing for President Donald Trump’s promised mass deportations. Currently, giant tent shelters are being constructed in nine border towns, and repatriation centers are being set up across 11 locations in Mexico, according to officials. Mexico’s plan Mexican authorities said they are building the sprawling tents to house, feed and provide medical care for…

The Trump administration is asking federal employees to report colleagues who go against orders to get rid of diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility programs from their agencies. NBC News obtained emails reportedly sent to federal employees, stating that they could face repercussions if they do not report programs that may have gone unnoticed by supervisors.…

The Experimental Advanced Superconducting Tokamak (EAST) nuclear fusion reactor developed by China has set a new world record, marking another milestone in the pursuit of limitless clean energy. During the week of Jan. 19, the reactor, dubbed an “artificial sun,” maintained a steady loop of super-hot plasma for 1,066 seconds, surpassing its previous record of…

Minnesota state lawmakers are bringing forward a constitutional amendment that would send surplus tax dollars back to the state’s residents. If voters approve it, Minnesotans could receive a check every two years. “A substantial surplus would be given back. We have to start taking into consideration where this money’s coming from,” Republican state Rep. Wayne…