The Smithsonian Faces New Pressure to Submit to Trump’s Will
January 8, 2026
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The Smithsonian Faces New Pressure to Submit to Trump’s Will

The institution, long regarded as independent, is facing a White House deadline to hand over records about its content and will see turnover that could reshape its governing…

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Hochul to Announce Road Map to Expand Child Care Alongside Mamdani
January 8, 2026
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Hochul to Announce Road Map to Expand Child Care Alongside Mamdani

Governor Kathy Hochul will appear with Mayor Zohran Mamdani to lay out a plan to expand free and subsidized child care in New York, which had been a…

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Even Without Hurricanes, U.S. Disaster Costs Surpassed $100 Billion Last Year
January 8, 2026
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Even Without Hurricanes, U.S. Disaster Costs Surpassed $100 Billion Last Year

A record-setting 21 thunderstorm events each caused at least $1 billion in damages, a sign that more people and property are in harm’s way. Source link

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Colombia’s President Feared a U.S. Attack. Then Trump Called.
January 8, 2026
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Colombia’s President Feared a U.S. Attack. Then Trump Called.

The conversation appeared to defuse a crisis that erupted after President Trump said military action against Colombia “sounds good.” President Gustavo Petro spoke to The New York Times…

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Minimum Wage Rises in Some States as Workers Struggle With Basic Costs
January 8, 2026
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Minimum Wage Rises in Some States as Workers Struggle With Basic Costs

This year, for the first time, more Americans will earn a minimum wage of $15 per hour or higher than will earn the federal minimum of $7.25 per…

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List of Republicans Who Defied Trump To Revive Obamacare Subsidies
January 8, 2026
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List of Republicans Who Defied Trump To Revive Obamacare Subsidies

Nine Republicans voted with Democrats on Wednesday to force a House of Representatives vote on extending Obamacare subsidies. The House on Wednesday advanced legislation setting up a Thursday…

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Kennedy Is Telling Americans How to Eat. It’s Not Crazy Advice.
January 8, 2026
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Kennedy Is Telling Americans How to Eat. It’s Not Crazy Advice.

Newly released dietary guidelines emphasize protein and full-fat dairy. Source link

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US oil companies prepare for Venezuela goldrush
January 8, 2026
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US oil companies prepare for Venezuela goldrush

Unseating the country’s president and establishing more pliant leadership within Venezuela marks only the opening move in what is shaping up to be America’s most audacious energy gambit…

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2 Killed in Shooting Outside Mormon Church in Salt Lake City
January 8, 2026
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2 Killed in Shooting Outside Mormon Church in Salt Lake City

The shooting did not appear to be a targeted attack against the church and seemed to stem from an altercation in its parking lot, the police said. Source…

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Trump Sits Down With Times Reporters for Two-Hour Interview
January 8, 2026
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Trump Sits Down With Times Reporters for Two-Hour Interview

In a wide-ranging conversation with four Times reporters, President Trump talked about the Minneapolis ICE shooting, immigration, Venezuela and even his plans for further White House renovations. Source…

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