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Headlines
President Trump dispatches Border Czar Tom Homan to Minneapolis
President Trump placed Border Czar Tom Homan in charge of the federal ICE operation in Minneapolis following two deadly encounters between agents and protestors. Link
President Trump revealed the Department of Justice is investigating Minnesota Congresswoman Ilhan Omar. Link
Massive winter storm causes chaos across the United States. Link
Politics
Chances of a government shutdown increased as Republicans and Democrats dug in on fight over funding the Department of Homeland Security. See Details
Legal battle over Alina Habba's appointment as Acting U.S. Attorney for New Jersey appears headed to the Supreme Court. See Details
Judge hears arguments in lawsuit to stop ICE operations in Minneapolis. Read More
U.S. News
Six presumed dead in Maine plane crash. Find out More
A missing Kansas elementary school teacher was found dead in the snow after going missing. Read More
Airlines cancel flights to the Middle East as President Trump weighs strikes on Iran. Find out More
Former U.S. Olympic snowboarder pleads not guilty in drug kingpin case. Read More
Business
Trump announces 25% tariffs on South Korea after the nation's legislature stalls trade deal. Find out More
Stocks rise ahead of tech giants' earnings reports. Source
Gold and silver prices continue to surge. Link
World News
Hamas releases the remains of the final Israeli hostage taken in the 10/7 attack. Find out More
Former Interior Minister becomes the latest high-profile addition to the U.K. Reform Party. Read More
Entertainment
Networks roll out midseason premieres. Source
Prince William forced to give up his electric scooter as motorized transport ban goes into effect. Source
Sydney Sweeney raises legal questions by climbing the Hollywood sign for a photo shoot. Source
Sports
The New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks are set to square off in a rematch of Super Bowl 49. Read More
Denver Broncos head coach Sean Peyton defends the controversial decision to bypass a field goal to instead go for a fourth-down conversion following the team's defeat in the AFC Championship game. Source
Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders was named as a Pro Bowl replacement following New England Patriots signal caller Drake Maye skipping the game once his team advanced to the Super Bowl. Find out More
Off the Wall
Animal control services in Virginia rescued a hawk that flew into a batting cage, got confused, and got caught up in the netting. Source
