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Article Title: Trump Signs Kennedy Bill Ending Government Payments to Deceased Americans
Snippet of Article: "...President Donald Trump signed Sen. John Kennedy's (R-La.) Ending Improper Payments to Deceased People Act into law this week, permanently closing a loophole that allowed taxpayer dollars to be sent to people who had already died...."
Article Title: FAA suddenly drops unprecedented air restrictions over El Paso
Snippet of Article: "...The Federal Aviation Administration lifted the air restrictions over El Paso, the agency said. The restrictions in New Mexico remain. ...Escobar criticized the Trump administration for the lack of information over the nation’s most severe flight restrictions since the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks in New York City and Washington, D.C.
“The highly consequential decision by the FAA to shut down the El Paso airport for 10 days is unprecedented and resulted in significant concern in the community."
Article Title: Radar anomaly prompts U.S. FAA to briefly close some Montana airspace
Snippet of Article: "...The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) sent fighter aircraft to investigate but the aircraft "did not identify any object to correlate to the radar hits. NORAD will continue to monitor the situation."
Earlier on Saturday, a U.S. F-22 fighter jet shot down an unidentified cylindrical object over Canada, the second such shootdown in as many days. ..."
Article Title: Job openings continued to trend down to 6.5 million in December
Snippet of Article: "...The number of job openings continued to trend down to 6.5 million in December, the U.S. Bureau of
Labor Statistics reported today. Over the month, both hires and total separations were little changed at
5.3 million each. Within separations, quits (3.2 million) were unchanged while layoffs and discharges
(1.8 million) were little changed. ..."
Article Title: RIFs Would be Appealed to OPM Rather than MSPB Under Proposed Rule
Snippet of Article: "...OPM has proposed to require that challenges to reductions in force be filed there, and not at the MSPB, in its latest move to centralize control over more federal personnel decisions there.
The proposal in the February 10 Federal Register would apply to employees who have been furloughed more than 30 days, separated, or demoted by a RIF action..."
Article Title: Adam Schiff confronted on polling showing overwhelming support for requiring photo ID to vote
Snippet of Article: "..."But I was asking you a different question: photo ID. Because, as you know, let's show there was a recent poll, there's been a lot of polls on this, but in one recent Pew poll, 83% of adults support requiring photo ID to vote. Seventy-one percent of Democrats favor requiring photo ID," Karl said. "Is that something that you can support? And if not, why?"
Schiff argued that it would still "disenfranchise" people. ..."
Article Title: Democrat Wins Election ‘Comfortably’ in Big Donald Trump District
Snippet of Article: "..Martinez campaigned on a platform focused on affordable insurance, stronger local infrastructure, and expanded access to health care, including mental health and substance-abuse services. She also focused on government transparency, support for public education, and advocacy for working families. A longtime community advocate, Martinez pointed to her record of grassroots engagement, including volunteering with local food pantries and assisting families in need, as central to her approach in representing District 60. ..."
Article Title: “NFL leadership has decided to hire a cross dressing, America-hating, ICE-hating Puerto Rican dude”
Snippet of Article: "Benny Johnson on Bad Bunny at the Super Bowl: “NFL leadership has decided to hire a cross dressing, America-hating, ICE-hating Puerto Rican dude”...BENNY JOHNSON (HOST): Let's talk about the NFL. So the NFL leadership has decided to hire a cross dressing, America-hating, ICE-hating Puerto Rican dude whose music I haven't heard any of, but his name's Bad Bunny. And, he says that he dislikes Donald Trump. He endorsed Kamala Harris. And he doesn't sing in English. But nonetheless, he's been hired as the Super Bowl halftime show in spite of the fact that he refuses to tour in America because he's so scared of ICE. He's so scared of the Homeland Security enforcement knowing that those, you know, his concerts would be a nexus for immigration enforcement. And he's probably right on that. I saw what you guys -- I saw what ICE did outside of the Gavin Newsom rally in California, and that seemed wildly effective. And so, your comments, Corey, on this. Will ICE have enforcement at the Super Bowl for the Bad Bunny Super Bowl halftime show?
COREY LEWANDOWSKI (GUEST): Benny, there is nowhere that you can provide safe haven to people who are in this country illegally, not the Super Bowl and nowhere else. We will find you. ..."
Article Title: Florida moves to English-only driver’s license exams after deadly truck crash
Snippet of Article: "...Floridians seeking a driver’s license will be required to pass the state’s exams entirely in English — a move that came in response to a fatal crash involving an illegal immigrant who failed a test 10 times prior to the accident.
The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles announced the English-only policy last week.
The rule went into effect Friday ..."
Article Title: OPM Releases Report Highlighting Millions in Taxpayer-Funded Collective Bargaining Costs
Snippet of Article: "...The US Office of Personnel Management (OPM) today released a supplemental report detailing the scope and cost of taxpayer-funded collective bargaining activities across the federal government for Fiscal Year 2024. ..."
Article Title: Trump Says Mass Deportation Campaign Could Use ‘Softer Touch’ After Minneapolis Shootings
Snippet of Article: "President Donald Trump admitted that his immigration enforcement efforts may need a “softer touch” ...Homan also announced a “draw down” of 700 federal immigration authorities from the Twin Cities following the brokering of a deal between an “unprecedented” number of local jurisdictions to allow ICE into jails. ..."
Article Title: Baltimore's progressive mayor calls reporter 'racist' in heated exchange over luxury taxpayer vehicle
Snippet of Article: "...Baltimore mayor blames racism when pressed about taxpayer-funded luxury vehicle
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott accused a reporter asking questions about his use of taxpayer funds of having a ‘racist slant.’..."
Article Title: Italy signals full alignment with U.S.-led critical minerals strategy
Snippet of Article: "...Italy is positioning itself as a core Western partner in the emerging U.S.-led architecture on critical minerals, supply-chain security, and defense-related industrial policy—signaling alignment not just in rhetoric, but in strategic intent.
The big picture: As the U.S. accelerates efforts to de-risk critical mineral supply chains away from China, Rome is stepping forward as a transatlantic stakeholder that understands both the urgency and the strategic logic of Washington’s approach. ..."
Article Title: Did the FBI admit on camera that the Minnesota daycare fraud probe will result in zero arrests?
Snippet of Article: "In the lengthy tweet, James wrote that the FBI had admitted on camera that the fraud probe will result in zero arrests. The political activist reportedly was a part of a hidden camera investigation that led to the alleged admission. ...undercover journalist asked Devine about any major arrests that could happen in the case. To this, Justin Devine responded and said that he didn't think anybody would go to prison. ...believed that by the time authorities would start looking into the daycare fraud case, Trump wouldn't even be in power anymore. He additionally stated that for such fraud cases involving lots of money, years would often pass. ..."
Article Title: What channel is the NASCAR Clash race on today? Time, TV schedule for Wednesday's race
Snippet of Article: "...The NASCAR Cup Series season unofficially gets started with the Cook Out Clash on Feb. 4 at Bowman Gray Stadium. 
After two separate postponements, the 200-lap Clash is set for a rare Wednesday event with practice, qualifying and the last-chance qualifier prior to the main.
There is the chance of rain turning into snow in the forecast on Feb. 4, but..."
Article Title: For the past year, the far-right members have talked a good game, right until they cave under pressure.
Snippet of Article: "...The spending package fully funds several federal departments and agencies through the end of the fiscal year — except for the Department of Homeland Security. At Democrats’ insistence, federal resources for DHS were only approved for a two-week period, during which time the parties are supposed to negotiate some much-needed reforms to immigration enforcement policies. ..."
Article Title: DHS confirmed that ICE agents will conduct enforcement at Super Bowl LX in Santa Clara, California, on Feb. 8.
Snippet of Article: "President Donald Trump said he's boycotting the Super Bowl this year, openly criticizing halftime performers..."Our mission remains unchanged."
Thus, ICE will be a visible presence around Levi’s Stadium before the game between the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks, winners of their respective conferences, after Sunday’s contests. ..."
Article Title: Massive Minnesota fraud case puts AG Keith Ellison under microscope
Snippet of Article: "...Now, with a federal investigation underway into what prosecutors allege was a massive scheme to siphon taxpayer funds meant to feed children during the COVID-19 pandemic, Ellison is facing intensified attention — and his long-simmering, controversial environmental ties are back under a harsher spotlight.
The state attorney general has joined local Democrats in denouncing the fraud scandal..."
Article Title: SAVE Act is a Necessity in the Spending Bill | We Must Protect The American Voter Now!
Snippet of Article: "...To amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require proof of United States citizenship to register an individual to vote in elections for Federal office, and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. Short title.
This Act may be cited as the “Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act” or the “SAVE Act”.
SEC. 2. Ensuring only citizens are registered to vote in elections for Federal office.
(a) Definition of documentary proof of United States citizenship.—Section 3 of the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 (52 U.S.C. 20502) is amended—
(1) by striking “As used” and inserting “(a) In general.—As used”; and
(2) by adding at the end the following:
“(b) Documentary proof of United States citizenship.—As used in this Act, the term ‘documentary proof of United States citizenship’ means, with respect to an applicant for voter registration, any of the following:
“(1) A form of identification issued consistent with the requirements of the REAL ID Act of 2005 that indicates the applicant is a citizen of the United States.
“(2) A valid United States passport.
“(3) The applicant's official United States military identification card, together with a United States military record of service showing that the applicant's place of birth was in the United States.
“(4) A valid government-issued photo identification card issued by a Federal, State ..."
Article Title: Partial US government shutdown enters third day as funding standoff continues
Snippet of Article: "...Senate Democrats and Republicans agreed to a package of five spending bills on Thursday, but stripped out a sixth bill on full fiscal year funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). ...The Republican leader told NBC that a winter storm could make it difficult to get lawmakers back in town to vote. Republicans only have a one-vote majority in the House."
Article Title: What channel is the NASCAR Clash race on today? Time, TV schedule for Wednesday's race Snippet of Article: ...
