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Mike Johnson told not to count on Dems' votes to end shutdown

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Updated Jan 31, 2026 - Politics & Policy

Minnesota ICE surge upheld as judge finds 'balance of harms' lacking

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Black Panthers, Brown Berets: Old names resurface amid ICE raids

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Updated Jan 31, 2026 - Politics & Policy

Top Iranian official says progress made towards launching negotiations with the U.S.

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No humans needed: New AI platform takes industry by storm

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Scoop: Saudi defense minister says Trump not bombing Iran would embolden regime

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Updated Jan 30, 2026 - Politics & Policy

Don Lemon released following arrest and Minnesota church protest

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Senate passes shutdown fix, extends DHS talks

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 29.
Jan 30, 2026 - Business

Why Wall Street is unhappy with Trump's pick for Fed chair

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Scoop: Epstein files include "hung like a horse" message to Clinton email

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Jan 30, 2026 - Business

Gold and silver prices plunge following Trump's Fed pick announcement

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How ICE enforcement stress affects kids — and what parents can do

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Updated Jan 30, 2026 - Politics & Policy

Republican to force vote on expelling Cherfilus-McCormick from Congress

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Jeffries says vote to expel Cherfilus-McCormick "going to fail"

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Jan 30, 2026 - World

Iran's foreign minister says Tehran ready to resume nuclear talks with U.S.

Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi
Jan 30, 2026 - Business

The new math defining AI winners and losers

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Trump's trade minefield squeezes America's allies

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Exclusive: NRCC raised $117M in 2025

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Last-minute hiccups hit Dems' deal with White House as shutdown looms

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer speaks to the media at the U.S. Capitol on Jan.

Axios Finish Line: How to AI

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Mike Johnson braces for conservative revolt over ICE funding deal

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Trump sues IRS, Treasury Department over alleged tax return leaks

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Jan 29, 2026 - Economy

Gen Z is surprisingly optimistic about career prospects: Survey

Gabbard expected to join election officials' meeting after Georgia raid

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