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Biden White House adviser says Melania Trump got more done in one year than Jill Biden did in four
An adviser to the Biden White House tells Seen, Heard & Whispered that first lady Melania Trump has done more in her first year than Jill Biden did in four full years.
Spain’s immigration reform offers hope to asylum seekers and workers without papers
Spain announced it will grant residency and work permits to immigrants who arrived before Dec. 31, 2025, have lived in the country for at least five months and have no criminal record, offering legal status to hundreds of thousands of undocumented workers who have been filling essential jobs in the Spanish economy.
5 questions about Minnesota’s challenge to federal immigration enforcement
Judge Katherine Menendez, a Biden appointee, denied Minnesota's emergency request to halt the surge of federal immigration enforcement officers in the state.
Full ‘Snow Moon’ to reach peak illumination Sunday night. Here’s when to see it
Residents across the Washington region will have a chance to see February's full moon this weekend, as the so-called Snow Moon reaches peak illumination Sunday evening.
Where bots go to socialize: Inside Moltbook, the AI-only social network
Moltbook is an experimental platform where AI agents interact autonomously. Research shows such systems can develop shared behaviors without human direction.
Hollywood reacts to Catherine O’Hara’s death: How celebrities are mourning the comedy icon
Catherine O'Hara's death at her Los Angeles home prompted an outpouring of grief from colleagues, friends, and fans who recognized her as one of the most brilliant comedic talents of her generation.
GOP lawmaker holds House floor hostage to force Senate vote on voter ID
A Florida Republican is threatening to bring House business to a halt unless the Senate passes sweeping election integrity legislation that would require voter ID and proof of citizenship to vote in federal elections.
Don Lemon arrest fallout: 5 constitutional questions that could rewrite press freedom
With the federal arrest of Don Lemon in Los Angeles, a complex legal battle begins that pits the sanctity of worship against the freedom of the press. We break down the 5 essential questions that could alter the future of reporting in America.
5 questions about Trump’s Federal Reserve chairman nominee
President Trump nominated Kevin Warsh, 55, to serve as chairman of the Federal Reserve on Friday.
Government shutdown looms as Democrats demand ICE reforms after federal agents kill protesters
The Senate is preparing for a potential vote as early as Thursday night on a spending package designed to prevent another extended government shutdown.
Starbucks says it plans to add 25,000 seats to its U.S. cafes
Starbucks announced plans to open hundreds of new U.S. stores and add 25,000 seats to existing cafes as CEO Brian Niccol doubles down on making coffeehouses community gathering spaces despite the growing popularity of drive-thru-only competitors.
Border czar announces federal agent pullback after Minnesota operation turns violent
White House border czar Tom Homan announced Thursday he is working on a "drawdown" plan to reduce the federal presence in Minnesota, where the nation's largest state immigration operation has sparked violent protests and left two civilians dead.
Federal judge reveals ICE defied 96 court orders in Minnesota during January 2026
A federal judge in Minnesota has issued a stern rebuke to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, revealing that the agency has defied 96 court orders across 74 different cases in January 2026 alone.
Measles cases surge in South Carolina as outbreak surpasses 2025 Texas total
South Carolina's measles outbreak has become the nation's worst current outbreak with 789 confirmed cases as of Tuesday, surpassing Texas' 2025 outbreak total and highlighting declining vaccination rates across the United States.
Democratic civil war erupts as socialists target their own progressives
New York's progressive Democrats are discovering they're not progressive enough.
5 questions about Trump’s warning to Iran
Mr. Trump warned Iran on Wednesday that "time is running out" to negotiate a deal on its nuclear program, threatening military action if Tehran does not come to the negotiating table.
Democrats push to impeach Kristi Noem after Minneapolis immigration enforcement killings
Democrats are pushing to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem following a series of violent incidents in Minneapolis, but President Trump has firmly rejected calls for her removal.
5 questions about the St. Paul church disruption
Approximately 40 agitators invaded Cities Church during a service, verbally terrorizing parishioners and blocking exits, causing families to flee.
Amazon shutters physical grocery stores to focus on Whole Foods expansion
Amazon is closing all of its Amazon Go and Amazon Fresh physical stores to focus on grocery delivery, Whole Foods Market expansion and developing a new supercenter retail concept.
Young adults turn to 2016 memories as mental escape from unstable present
Millennials and Generation Z are turning to 2016 nostalgia as a lifeline for navigating 2026's uncertainties, flooding TikTok and Instagram with memories of Pokemon Go, Beyonce's "Lemonade" and Netflix's "Stranger Things."
