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President’s Day Protests

On President's Day, thousands of protesters in different cities across the country, including the nation's capital, took to the streets to voice their concern and displeasure at the policies being implemented by our current president Donald Trump and his DOGE team. John Stolnis has more from Washington.

Dangerous Weather Across America

Wicked weather across America - severe rain and flooding claimed the lives of at least 11 people in Kentucky, sent temperatures plummeting with wind chills below minus 40 in North Dakota and Minnesota. Correspondent Julie Walker reports.

New Arrests Tied To Border Agent Killing

Police have arrested the apparent leader of a cult-like group suspected in several homicides throughout the U.S. As correspondent Donna Warder reports, police believe there is a link between these murders, and the killing of a border agent gunned down in Vermont near the US-Canadian border last month.

Adams Dealing With Dissent

Four top deputies to the New York City mayor have resigned, but Eric Adams, who corruption case was ended by the Justice Department, remains defiant as he fights back against calls to resign from within his own party.

Rubio In The Middle East

Secretary of State Marco Rubio was in Israel where he met with Benjamin Netanyahu, and soon after, met with Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman in Saudi Arabia.

Trump’s DEI School Order

The Trump administration is drawing a line in the sand, ordering schools to remove DEI inclusions in their decisions, or risk losing federal education funding. Correspondent Katie Clark has details.

Delta Crash In Toronto

A Delta Airlines flight from Minneapolis to Toronto overturned on landing, and miraculously everybody on board survived. 

Europe Upset Over Trump Ukraine Plans

The European Union and a number of US allies are irate after the Trump administration began negotiations with Moscow to end the war in Ukraine, and effectively left Europe’s military powers as well as Ukrainian leadership on the sidelines.

China Upset With Trump Administration

China is accusing the United States in what it is calling “serious aggression” in its position on Taiwan, after the State Department updated the Taiwan section of its website to remove a reference to the independence of the Beijing-claimed island. 

Mexico Threatening Map Lawsuit

One nation that is taking great offense to the re-name of the Gulf of America is Mexico, which is demanding the change be reversed. Correspondent Julie Walker reports that Mexico’s government is considering a number of options, which could include a lawsuit.

Trump’s SCOTUS Appeal

The Trump administration has issued its first filing with the Supreme Court, an emergency appeal asking the justices to permit its firing of the head of the independent watchdog agency overseeing workplace protections for federal employees. 

Too Cold For School

Kids in Minneapolis and in other parts of Minnesota won’t be going to school today, but they also won’t be celebrating by going outside. 

Finally  

The Saturday Night Live 50th anniversary special was not without controversy. Kevin Carr has a recap.

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Winter Weather Turns Deadly 

At least nine people have died in a harsh weather weekend across the United States. 

Rubio Meets with Netanyahu 

Secretary of State Marco Rubio is endorsing Israel's plans for dealing with Hamas. Correspondent Donna Warder reports. 

EEOC Moves to Dismiss Lawsuits 

The EEOC has moved to dismiss six of its own cases on behalf of workers alleging gender identity discrimination, arguing that the cases now conflict with President Donald Trump’s recent executive order. 

National Forecast 

An incredible storm that moved across the country will be the main driver of colder air entering the U.S. from Canada. Meteorologist Matt Rinde has your national forecast. 

President Trump Takes a Lap 

President Donald Trump traveled to Daytona Beach on Sunday to attend the Daytona 500. 

U.S. Citizen Jailed in Moscow 

A Moscow court has ordered a U.S. citizen suspected of drug smuggling held in pre-trial detention for 30 days. 

Business News 

Wall Street is quiet for the President’s Day holiday. Correspondent Jessica Ettinger has your Monday business. 

CHIPS Act and AI Growth 

What changes to the CHIPS act could mean for AI growth and consumers? Correspondent Julie Walker reports. 

Basketball Hall of Fame Finalists Announced 

The Basketball Hall of Fame has announced its finalists for the class of 2025. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports. 

Chicago Aquarium Gets a New Beluga 

An aquarium in Chicago has a new resident. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports. 

Trump Admin Files Appeal to SCOTUS 

The Trump Administration plans to ask the Supreme Court to overturn a lower court ruling that ordered the head of a government watchdog agency be reinstated.   

Ukraine Pushes Back on U.S. Support Offer 

Ukraine is refusing to sign off on a U.S. offer of support. Correspondent Donna Warder reports. 

Utah Gov. Signs Collective Bargaining Ban 

Utah’s governor has signed a collective bargaining ban that experts are calling one of the most restrictive labor laws in the country, despite overwhelming opposition from union members. 

Retail Sales Slump 

Retail sales saw a slump after the holidays. Correspondent Jennifer King reports. 

WY Crash Investigators Discover Third Fatality 

Investigators in Wyoming who are looking into Friday’s 26 car pile-up inside a tunnel on I-80 in Wyoming say they have found a third victim. 

More Federal Employees Subject to Layoffs 

Federal employees at more agencies are waiting to see if they will be subject to the next rounds of mass layoffs triggered by President Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, led by Elon Musk. Correspondent Rich Johnson has details. 

Federal IT Workers on the Chopping Block 

Tech Correspondent Chuck Palm reports that federal IT workers were also on the chopping block.

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Trump & Modi Talk Tariffs

Donald Trump held a news conference after his meeting at the White House with India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and one of the most-asked questions was about the President’s new sweeping reciprocal tariff plan. As Jim Rope reports, these new tariffs will not go into effect for several months.

RFK Confirmed

The Senate voted to confirm Robert F. Kennedy, Junior as secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, falling on party lines except for Senator Mitch McConnell who voted against RFK. Kash Patel, President Trump’s choice to head the FBI, passed his committee vote, while Education Secretary Nominee Linda McMahon is still in hearings.

Trump & Putin’s Ukraine Plan

Following the news that President Trump and Vladimir Putin seem to have a framework in place together to end the war in Ukraine, the administration's policy shift on Kyiv has left NATO allies deeply concerned. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports that Ukraine’s president is not happy with the potential arrangement.

Government Layoffs Underway

A day after the Trump administration ended its deferred resignation offer to the nation’s two million federal government employees, mass layoffs across multiple federal agencies began. 

Lower Border Crossings

Panama has received the first U.S. flight of deportees from multiple nations. As correspondent Donna Warder tells us, this comes amid reports that illegal border crossings are hitting record lows.

Gas Prices Heading Up

As we head into the Valentine’s Day and President’s Day weekend, gas prices are ticking higher. Triple-A says the average price for a gallon of regular nationwide is now $3-16-a-gallon.

Resignations Over DOJ Dropping Adams Case

The top federal prosecutor in New York and two senior federal prosecutors in Washington have resigned after they refused to follow a Justice Department order to drop corruption charges against New York Mayor Eric Adams. 

Trump’s Nuclear Summit Plans

President Trump announced he wants to hold nuclear arms control talks with China and Russia, with a goal of slicing all three superpower’s military budgets in half. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.

West Coast Weather

There are parts of Southern California under evacuation orders after the strongest storm to hit the Golden State in more than a year brought as much as 6 inches of rain to areas where wildfire debris flows are threatening new destruction. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports on a 100-car pileup outside of Portland.

Record Egg Prices

More businesses are limiting the number of eggs you can buy as the prices shot up 15 percent in January and have cracked a record high of $4.95 cents for a carton of 12. In many parts of the nation, those cartons in the supermarket can be above $9 dollars – if you can find them as now the latest problem is egg shortages. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports.

EPA’s Green Reversal

There has been a major reversal by the Environmental Protection Agency regarding Biden-era clean energy grants.  The details from correspondent Donna Warder.

Judge Blocks Transgender Order

A federal judge temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s recent executive order aimed at restricting gender-affirming health care for transgender people under the age of 19. 

Maine Judge On Gun Sales

A judge is siding with gun advocates and pausing a new law in Maine that enacted a waiting period for all gun sales. Correspondent Mike Hempen reports.

Tech News

Reports say Elon Musk's Tesla electric car company won't be able to bid on a $400 million dollar contract for armored EV's for the state department, while heading up DOGE. Here’s Chuck Palm with today’s tech news.

Finally  

After just two years of marriage, rapper and entrepreneur Kanye West and Bianca Censori are headed for divorce. 

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Judge Lifts Order Blocking Deferred Resignations

In a victory for President Trump, a federal judge ruled to lift the pause on the government’s deferred resignation program, which is the program encouraging federal workers to resign with the promise of pay through September. The Trump administration immediately closed the offer to any more workers. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.

Bondi Sues New York

The U-S Department of Justice is suing another sanctuary city over its immigration policies, setting their sights on New York. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.

Gabbard Confirmed

The Senate, mostly along party lines, voted to confirm Tulsi Gabbard as the Director of National Intelligence. Gabbard, a combat veteran and former Democratic congresswoman from Hawaii, was confirmed by a vote of 52 to 48 in the GOP-controlled Senate.

Trump Meets India’s PM Today

President Trump will host India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the White House today and later hold a joint press conference. As correspondent Mimmi Montgomery reports, tariffs as well as immigration will be the top topics of discussion.

Shooting Case Settlement

The family of a Springfield, Illinois woman who was shot and killed by a police officer in her home last July has agreed to a settlement in the case.  Correspondent Jennifer King reports.

R. Kelly Loses In Court

Finally, a famous music superstar will remain behind bars, as his appeal to have his 30-year prison sentence vacated was denied. Correspondent Julie Walker reports from New York on the latest regarding R. Kelly.

Trump Gets OK For Russia-Ukraine Talks

Following a lengthy call with Vladimir Putin, President Trump announced that the Russian leader agreed to immediately begin negotiations over the war with Ukraine. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports on how Donald Trump and his administration is changing US policy toward Kyiv and Europe.

Another American Released From Prison Abroad

Following the release of Marc Fogel from a Russian prison, an American prisoner who was being held in Belarus was also set free and is returning back to the United States. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. 

House GOP Budget Panned

With a possible government shutdown deadline a month away, House Republican leaders have released their budget proposal for 2025, with Democrats and some Republicans voicing displeasure and opposition to the potential bill already. John Stolnis has more from Washington.

ACLU & Others Suing Trump Administration

A number of legal aid groups, including the ACLU, filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration regarding the sending of people illegally in the US to the detention facility at Guantanamo Bay. Correspondent Haya Panjwani has the details.

It Was Murder In New Orleans

More details have emerged in the case of a sports reporter who was murdered in the days before the Super Bowl in New Orleans. Correspondent Katie Clark has more.

Musk Settles Trump Lawsuit

Elon Musk announced he’s going to pay close to $10 million dollars to settle a lawsuit that Donald Trump brought against his company. 

Tech News

This sounds like something right out of Star Trek - Tiny drug delivering robots will soon take therapeutic drugs exactly where they're needed in the body, then leave all on their own. Here’s Chuck Palm with today’s tech news.

Finally  

Mariah Carey, Chubby Checker, Billy Idol, Cyndi Lauper, and the Black Crows all have one thing in common. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports some big names have a chance to join the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

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Trump & Musk Talk DOGE

President Trump signed an executive order to continue shrinking the size of the government workforce and welcomed one of his top advisors, Elon Musk, to defend his actions as the head of DOGE to reporters in the Oval Office. John Stolnis has more from Washington.

Israel Sets Hostage Demand

Both President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu say the ceasefire with Hamas will end on Saturday if all of the hostages the terror group is holding are not released. In Washington, correspondent Sagar Meghani reports on the meeting with Jordan’s King and the President.

National Weather Worries

In the Midwest from Oklahoma to Nebraska and Wisconsin, and in the East from Virginia to New Jersey, many schools will be closed today as snow and ice continues to impact much of the United States. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.

USAID’s IG Relieved Of Duties

On orders of the White House, the inspector general of the U.S. Agency for International Development has been fired.

Education Department Cuts

More government worker cuts are happening, this time at the Education Department office. Lisa Dwyer reports.

Bannon Speaks Out

He’s not going to prison, but he’s angry none-the-less. Steve Bannon has pled guilty in his border wall fraud case. Correspondent Julie Walker reports.

Homan On The Border & Pope

As a number of people illegally in the United States continue to be apprehended and flown out of the nation, Trump administration Border Czar Tom Homan is speaking out a possible leak about planned ICE raids, and also responding to recent comments on immigration by the Pope who denounced the actions. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.

Fed Chairman Sits Before The Senate

Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell is offering reassurance about bank accounts in a Senate hearing amid a Trump administration move to close the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.

Hamas Facing Deadline

Israel’s government says the clock is ticking and is again massing its military on their border with Gaza after the terror group Hamas announced it will delay the continued hostage release, accusing Israel without evidence of violating their agreement. Correspondent Ben Thomas reports.

American Teacher Heads Home

After talks between President Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin, it was announced that American teacher Marc Fogel, who was serving a 14-year prison sentence for drug possession, was on his way back to America. Sue Aller reports that the Trump administration said another American prisoner abroad will also be set free sometime today.

Mace’s House Statements

In an extraordinary speech on the floor of the House of Representatives, Congresswoman Nancy Mace accused her ex-fiancee and others of assault and sexual abuse. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports.

AP Escorted From The Oval Office

The Associated Press announced the White House barred its reporter from Tuesday’s Oval Office executive order signing because of the AP style guidance on using the name Gulf of Mexico versus Gulf of America. 

Finally  

The Democrat mayor of the nation’s largest city has a Republican to thank after Donald Trump's Justice Department ordered the federal case against him dismissed, and Eric Adams is speaking out about what he will be doing next. The details from correspondent Julie Walker.

Saturday Night Live is celebrating its 50th anniversary this week, and a number of the Not Ready For Prime Time celebrities are along for the ride. Kevin Carr reports.

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Trump’s Hamas Warning

President Donald Trump has seemingly delivered an ultimatum to release all the remaining Israeli hostages after Hamas announced a delay in the next round of hostage releases. John Stolnis has the details from Washington.

Court Rules Against Trump On Funding

A federal judge ruled that the Trump administration has been violating a court order to disburse grant funding and hinted at possible penalties. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.

Trump Imposes Steel & Aluminum Tariffs

Saying that this is the beginning of making America rich again, President Trump signed the order imposing 25 percent tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports. 

Hegseth Changes Military Gender Policies

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is following a recent executive order from President Trump with a pause on gender policies in the military. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.

Musk Targets Open A-I

A consortium of investors led by Elon Musk sent shockwaves through Wall Street and the technology world by offering an unsolicited bid of over $97 billion dollars to acquire Open A-I. 

NFL Sacks Show Dancer

It created controversy at the Super Bowl halftime show, the dancer who displayed a Palestinian flag. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports on the Super Bowl protester, and reaction by the NFL.

WKC Show Underway

Baseball has the World Series and football played the Super Bowl. Correspondent Julie Walker reports on “THE” event for canines, and it’s not the Puppy Bowl.

Latest On USAID

In Washington, a government watchdog group says that the US Agency for International Development has lost almost all of its ability to track over $8 billion dollars in unspent and warehoused humanitarian aid following the Trump administration’s foreign funding freeze, and fears some of the stockpiles could fall into the hands of America’s enemies abroad. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports.

Democrats Threatening Budget Showdown

Congress will have to figure out how to fund the government by March 14th, and now Democrats are threatening to allow a shutdown if Republicans don’t reign in Elon Musk and the actions of DOGE. Pamela Furr has the story.

Weather Worries

As an Arctic blast hits Colorado and the Upper Midwest, snow is expected from Nebraska to Maine while some areas in the South will deal with a deluge of rain. Winter weather has a grip on much of the United States as we head toward mid-February. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.

Adams Getting Trump Support

The Department of Justice is moving to drop the federal corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams.

Latest On Russia & Ukraine

With Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky preparing to meet with Vice President JD Vance at the Munich Security Conference later this week, Ukrainians are expressing hope for progress out of the meeting.  Jennifer King reports.

Judge Reinstates Dellinger

A federal judge has temporarily reinstated Hampton Dellinger as head of the Office of Special Counsel, ruling late Monday that the Trump administration cannot remove him or replace him while the legal battle over his firing continues. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.

Latest Federal Staffers On Leave

Staffers at the nation’s cybersecurity agency whose job it is to ensure the security of U.S. elections have been placed on administrative leave.  Lisa Dwyer reports.

Arizona Plane Crash

Authorities now confirm that a plane owned by Motley Crue lead singer Vince Neil was involved in a fatal plane crash at the Scottsdale Airport in Arizona. 

Finally  

We went through gas rationing in the 1970’s and now in 2025, for some it feels like you have to take out a second mortgage just to make an omelette. 

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Super Bowl LIX

With President Trump in attendance, and what some are calling the worst-ever halftime show, the Philadelphia Eagles soared past the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22, with the Eagles star quarterback Jalen Hurts earning MVP honors. Our Robert Workman has details.

Trump’s Fox News Interview

Amid unprecedented security, President Trump walked on the sidelines as he attended Super Bowl 59, and in an interview with Fox News he predicted it would be the Kansas City Chiefs who will win the game, and also in his pre-Super Bowl interview, he said he is not backing down on his commitment to cut spending. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.

Ten Dead In Alaska Plane Crash

In Alaska, the remains of all 10 people killed in commuter plane crash have been recovered on an ice floe in the Bering Sea. Correspondent Julie Walker reports.

Agents Names Will Be Shielded

The Justice Department now says it will not release names of FBI agents who worked on Capitol riot cases, after a federal judge ruled on the matter.  Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.

Arrest In Reporter’s Death

There was tragedy at the Big Game as police have made an arrest following the death of a sports reporter covering the Super Bowl in New Orleans. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.

Flu Cases Worsening

If you’re under the weather you’re not alone. 43 states have high or very high flu activity, and the CDC says this is one of the worst seasons for the flu in the past 28 years. Correspondent Mike Hempen reports in some states hospitals and clinics are being overwhelmed.

Trump’s New Tariffs

President Trump said that he plans to impose 25% tariffs today on imports of steel and aluminum, making the announcement on Air Force One as he was traveling to New Orleans for the Super Bowl. 

Canada’s Tariff Reaction

There is concern North-of-the-border about not only the upcoming aluminum and steel tariffs, but other taxes that could be imposed by the United States against Canada. Correspondent Mike Hempen reports Canada's leader says the country must to all it can to avoid the Trump tariffs.

Trump On Musk & DOGE

In an interview with Fox News, President Donald Trump gave the nation on Sunday a report on his first weeks in office, using his attendance at the Super Bowl to tout some of his priorities. Correspondent Julie Walker reports on the next government departments that Elon Musk’s DOGE will start cutting.

Noem Wants To End FEMA

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem says she supports the idea of getting rid of FEMA. Pamela Furr has details.

Legality Of DOGE

There's discussion in Washington D-C over whether or not what President Trump's newly formed Department of Government Efficiency, known as DOGE, is doing is legal. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.

No More Pennies

Saying it costs more than 2 cents to make one penny, President Trump announced that he has instructed Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to halt the production of pennies.

ICC Reacts To Sanctions

After the International Criminal Court at the Hague ordered the arrest of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the ICC is condemning new sanctions signed against it by President Trump. Jennifer King reports.

Finally  

Theaters saw the biggest Super Bowl weekend since COVID, although it was still traditionally slow. Kevin Carr reports.

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White House Gaza Walk Back

One day after President Trump floated the idea of the U.S. taking over the Gaza Strip and turning it into a Riviera-like location, Trump administration officials are walking some of those comments back. John Stolnis has more on the reaction from lawmakers as well, from Washington.

Protests Over USAID Cuts

A rally was held in Washington featuring several Senate Democrats fighting the budget and program cuts at USAID. As correspondent Donna Warder reports, this comes as some USAID workers are now living in fear with the dismantling of the organization.

Trump’s Transgender Executive Order

President Trump has signed a new executive order, this one following through on a campaign promise aimed at banning transgender athletes from girls' and women's sports. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.

Another Court Bans Trump Birthright Order

There's a hold on President Trump's executive order surrounding Birthright Citizenship. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.

Musk Restricted

Justice Department attorneys have agreed to temporarily restrict staffers associated with Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency from accessing Treasury Department payment systems. 

Egg Caper

As egg prices continue to set record highs, police in Pennsylvania are trying to crack who hatched this caper, as someone is being sought for poaching an entire truck loaded with over 100 thousand eggs. Lisa Dwyer scrambles out the details.

Trump’s Gaza Plans Scrutinized

President Trump’s proposal to repair and rebuild the Gaza Strip following the Hamas-led 2023 attack on Israel has been met worldwide with concerns and in some cases rebuke, with the head of the UN calling the president’s idea “ethnic cleansing.” Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports the White House is saying that all options are on the table, but above all else there must be peace in the region.

Nationwide Anti-Trump Protests

From Boston to Los Angeles, Seattle to Miami, and Denver and Chicago to Philadelphia and New York City, coordinated protests were held across America, in some cases shutting down highways and city streets, railing against actions taken by President Trump in his first days in office. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports.

GOP Planning Next Budget

Tensions are rising among members of the GOP as congressional leadership looks for a path forward on President Trump's priorities. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.

Latest On The DC Plane Crash

Newly released data from ground-based radar now suggests an Army helicopter was flying higher than it was supposed to be when it collided with American Airlines Flight 5342 a week ago, killing all 67 people aboard both aircraft.  

Congressional Transgender Sparring Session

A South Carolina congresswoman is facing questions after her repeated use of a transgender slur in the halls of Congress. Bob Brown has details.

Shooting Suspect Captured

A suspect is in custody after a mass workplace shooting and subsequent manhunt for the shooter in Ohio.  Correspondent Jennifer King reports.

Ticket Sales Slowing

It’s still a pretty penny, but tickets for this week’s “Big Game” in New Orleans are selling for less than they have in years past. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.

Finally  

The Proud Boys are still being called the Proud Boys, but the group will no longer be able to make any money from selling merchandise in the future with that name. Correspondent Donna Warder tells us why a court verdict says those profits instead may go to a historic Black Church in Washington, DC.

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US To “Take Over” Gaza

At a White House press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, President Trump talked about Middle East peace and Iran, and suggested the U-S take over the Gaza Strip. Jim Roope reports that the plan would also include moving nearly two million Palestinians out of Gaza.

Questions Over Moving US Criminals To El Salvador

The offer by El Salvador's president to take in and jail violent American criminals along with migrants has been met with optimism by the White House and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, but there are questions as to whether it’s legal. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.

All Plane Crash Victims Recovered

All of the victims in last week's deadly mid-air collision between a military Black Hawk Helicopter and an American Eagle passenger jet have been recovered. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.

No Packages From China

The United States Postal Service announced last night that it is temporarily suspending accepting packages sent from China and Hong Kong until further notice.

Replacing The Francis Scott Key Bridge

The design phase is underway for a replacement Baltimore bridge that was destroyed by a ship collision last year. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports.

Guantanamo Flights

The first military flight departing the US to send migrants to America’s facility at Guantanamo Bay departed. Correspondent Julie Walker reports.

Trump’s Gaza Plans

Saying that the nearly two million Palestinians in Gaza are quote – living in hell, President Trump declared that the United States should seize control of Gaza and rebuild the seaside enclave.

RFK’s Upcoming Vote

Adding to President Trump’s Cabinet, the Senate confirmed former Georgia Congressman Doug Collins to lead the Department of Veterans Affairs, and Pam Bondi is the new Attorney General. As for Robert F. Kennedy, Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports he won a key GOP senator's backing, putting him on track to become the nation's health chief.

Democrats & DOGE

Democrat lawmakers in Washington say they are enacting legislation and filing lawsuits in an effort to slow down or stop the billionaire head of President Trump's Department of Government Efficiency, Elon Musk. John Stolnis has more from Washington.

Latest On Ukraine

The Trump administration has an eye on key natural resources in Ukraine as the country remains at war with Russia. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.

CIA Offered Buyouts

The Central Intelligence Agency offered its entire staff buyouts yesterday. The Wall Street Journal is reporting that the CIA’s offer is a part of the Trump administration plan to offer two million federal employees buyouts

China’s Retaliatory Tariffs

As the US suspends incoming parcels from China and Hong Kong, Beijing is hitting back as fallout from President Trump's new tariffs continues. Correspondent Jennifer King reports.

FBI Agents Sue DOJ

FBI agents have filed a lawsuit against the Justice Department, alleging retribution over the work they were ordered to do on the January 6 investigations. Lisa Dwyer reports.

Tech News

GM has abandoned their Robotaxi division Cruise, and will be using the software for their pedestrian self-driving cars. Here’s Chuck Palm with today’s tech news.

Finally  

Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin gave NASA a feel for the moon’s gravity, without having to go there. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports on the experimental spaceflight.

With the Super Bowl coming up this weekend, and President Trump planning to attend, the question to viewers is do you watch the big game for the ads? Kevin Carr tells us what we have to look forward to.

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Tariffs & Reaction

With just hours to go before 25% tariffs on all goods from Mexico and Canada were set to go into effect, the White House announced deals had been struck with those two countries that have temporarily halted those tariffs from being enacted. John Stolnis has the latest from Washington.

Uproar Over USAID

Democrats are irate after Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced he was now the acting administrator of the US Agency for International Aid, and Elon Musk said President Donald Trump has agreed USAID should be shut down. Correspondent Julie Walker reports.

Spending Order Extended

A federal judge has extended a temporary ban against President Trump’s order that paused trillions of dollars in federal spending. In her ruling, U.S. District Judge Loren Ali Khan cited what she described as the “catastrophic” impact on millions of Americans.

DOGE’s Treasury Access

Democrats in Washington are sounding the alarm over the U-S Treasury Department reportedly giving the newly formed 'Department of Government Efficiency,' known as DOGE access to Federal payments. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.

Latest On DC Plane Crash

Salvage crews have recovered a large portion of the passenger jet involved in the deadly midair collision in Washington, DC. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports the search for those killed continues.

Border Dangers

There are serious concerns at the Southern border for the safety of those who are defending it. Fox News is reporting that Mexican cartel leaders have authorized the deployment of drones equipped with explosives to be used against US Border Patrol agents and US military personnel currently working along the border with Mexico. 

Netanyahu To The White House

In his first official meeting with a foreign head-of-state in the White House, Israel's Prime Minister will meet with President Trump today in Washington. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. 

Latest On The Nominees

Some of President Trump's highest-profile Cabinet picks are yet to be confirmed, but committee votes are expected this week. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.

WHO Wants US Back

After President Trump ordered the US out of the WHO, their chief is hoping that would leaders could help sway Washington to reconsider its withdrawal. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports.

New York Says No To Louisiana

New York is changing its approach when it comes to prescriptions for abortion. As correspondent Julie Walker reports, the Empire State is facing an extradition order from Louisiana for the arrest of a local doctor who prescribed an abortion pill sent through the mail.

Energy Secretary Is Wright

The Senate confirmed oil industry executive Chris Wright to be the next Energy Secretary. 

NJ Governor Dares ICE

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy admits to housing someone in his home whose legal status may be in question, and he’s daring anyone with the Trump administration to do anything about it. Pamela Furr is following the story.

El Salvador To Take US Inmates & Detainees

A new deal was announced between the United States and El Salvador, which agreed to house violent US criminals and receive deportees of any nationality. 

Finally  

It was fourteen years ago that Philadelphia schoolteacher Ellen Greenberg was found dead on the floor of her apartment. Authorities ruled her death as a suicide, but after years of investigations and lawsuits by her parents, the pathologist who performed the 27-year-old’s autopsy has changed his mind. 

Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred has upheld a recommendation to fire an umpire for sharing sports betting accounts. Correspondent Gethin Coolbaugh reports.

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