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A federal appeals court blocked President Biden's student loan forgiveness plan, known as the SAVE Repayment Plan. Getty Images

Federal appeals court blocks Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan

President Trump signed an executive order to make in vitro fertilization, or IVF, more affordable and accessible. Getty Images

Trump signs executive order aimed at expanding access to IVF treatments

Republicans are looking to provide hundreds of billions for border security and the military to help enact President Trump's agenda. Getty Images

How Congressional Republicans can box out Democrats on the budget

The Trump administration is moving to overturn California’s Clean Air Act waivers by sending them for congressional review. Getty Images

Trump administration moves to overturn California’s Clean Air Act waivers

Smugglers are using TikTok to advertise human-trafficking services across the Canadian border, according to a report by the New York Post. Reuters

Human traffickers in Canada use TikTok to advertise ‘safe’ border crossings

CBS News has faced criticism from conservative outlets for remarks tying free speech to the Holocaust and a "60 Minutes" segment on Germany. Getty Images

CBS’ Margaret Brennan links Holocaust to free speech: Bias Breakdown

Delaware is contemplating changes to corporate law as big corporations are looking to move to more business-friendly states. Getty Images

Delaware weighs changes to business court after high profile companies leave

U.S. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy said he has requested the Postal Service Board of Governors begin the search for his successor. Getty Images

US postmaster general plans to step down after reporting billions in losses

Homebuilders are feeling less optimistic about housing market conditions as the Trump administration’s tariffs weigh on current and future sales. Getty Images

Homebuilder confidence drops to 5-month low amid tariff costs

Sen. Schumer said because the flight started in the U.S., the FAA was responsible for inspections, with hundreds of FAA employees laid off. Getty Images

Schumer, Democrats suggest Canada plane crash is Trump’s fault

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is meeting with key leaders Tuesday, Feb. 18 to discuss potentially removing mayor Eric Adams from office. Getty Images

Gov. Hochul meets with key leaders about NYC Mayor Eric Adams’ future

A White Housing court filing says Elon Musk is not the official administrator of DOGE. Getty Images

White House court filing says Musk is not the official leader of DOGE

The U.S. is flying drones into Mexico to gather intelligence on fentanyl labs within the country, according to the New York Times. Getty Images

CIA expands secret drone flights to find fentanyl labs over Mexico: Report

Elon Musk suggested the federal government check into the nation's supply of gold at Fort Knox to make sure it is there. Getty Images

Elon Musk targets Fort Knox in potential audit of nation’s gold supply

The acting head of the Social Security Administration reportedly stepped down over DOGE requests to access sensitive government data. Getty Images

Social Security Admin. commissioner steps down over DOGE request: Reports

Russia launched a large-scale drone attack on Ukraine hours before U.S. and Russian officials met to discuss ending the war. Reuters

Russia launches large-scale drone attack on Ukraine ahead of peace talks

Boston Police Commissioner Michael Cox clarified that the department does not enforce federal immigration laws or civil detainers. Getty Images

Boston police commissioner says dept. does not enforce federal immigration law

Attorneys for four former executives of ComEd, convicted of bribery and corruption in 2023, are asking for a hold on post-trial motions. Getty Images

Utility executives convicted of corruption cite Trump order in ask to hold case

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Archewell Foundation is facing scrutiny over its donations to groups with Democratic ties. Getty Images

Prince Harry, Meghan Markle’s foundation scrutinized over political ties

Some individuals pardoned for their involvement in the Jan. 6 Capitol riots are seeking to extend their pardons to other crimes. Department of Justice

Jan. 6 rioters want pardons extended to other crimes, including FBI murder plot

Nearly half of Democrats say they would like their party to become more moderate after losing the White House and Congress. Getty Images

After 2024 election, Democrats call for change, Republicans favor status quo

There’s more controversy surrounding New York City Mayor Eric Adams, as four of his deputy mayors have resigned. Getty Images

4 deputy mayors resign from NYC Mayor Eric Adams’ administration: Report

DOGE currently has a team member sifting through IRS data, searching for government waste and fraud, while it faces privacy lawsuits. Getty Images

DOGE accesses IRS in search for gov’t waste, Democrats fear data at risk

Actress Julianne Moore said her book about embracing diversity has been removed from schools serving military families. Getty Images

Pentagon-run schools may pull books, including one by actress Julianne Moore