President Trump is an avowed supporter of tariffs, but many experts say such trade measures can boost inflation.
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What to know about RFK Jr.’s financial ties with a personal injury law firmWhat to know about RFK Jr.’s financial ties with a personal injury law firm
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Trump’s pick to head the Department of Health and Human Services, faces scrutiny for fees he may earn from lawsuits against Merck.
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Father of crew chief on board Black Hawk helicopter responds to President Trump saying DEI could be to blame for the crash; White House provides update on immigration arrests.
What Will Mitch Do? | Sunday on 60 MinutesWhat Will Mitch Do? | Sunday on 60 Minutes
The longest-serving Senate party leader, Mitch McConnell, sits down with Lesley Stahl to discuss his life, legacy, and what he will do next after stepping down from Senate leadership. 60
Pentagon agency pauses MLK, Holocaust Remembrance, other celebrationsPentagon agency pauses MLK, Holocaust Remembrance, other celebrations
The Defense Intelligence Agency has issued a memo to pause activities marking MLK Jr. Day and Black History Month, among other “special observances.”

‘The View’s’ Ana Navarro singles out Trump-voting ethnic groups for blame as deportations begin‘The View’s’ Ana Navarro singles out Trump-voting ethnic groups for blame as deportations begin
“The View” co-host Ana Navarro blamed voters who supported President Donald Trump in the 2024 election for the mass deportations currently underway across the U.S. on an episode of the

Since taking office, what are the legal challenges launched against the Trump admin?Since taking office, what are the legal challenges launched against the Trump admin?
Since taking office, President Donald Trump and his administration have become the target of multiple lawsuits over the president’s agenda and policies. The Trump White House has faced numerous legal

Michigan boy, 5, killed in hyperbaric oxygen chamber explosion, officials sayMichigan boy, 5, killed in hyperbaric oxygen chamber explosion, officials say
A 5-year-old boy is dead after a hyperbaric chamber he was inside exploded at a medical facility Friday in Troy, Michigan, police and fire officials said. The unidentified victim was
White House still claiming DEI policies may have played part in D.C. plane crashWhite House still claiming DEI policies may have played part in D.C. plane crash
The White House on Friday continued to push President Trump’s claim that DEI programs may have played a role in Wednesday’s deadly midair collision between an American Airlines plane and
Google offers ‘voluntary’ buyouts to hardware and platform teamsGoogle offers ‘voluntary’ buyouts to hardware and platform teams
The move comes ahead of expected layoffs as Google continues to “push a little further” with cost cuts.
Earnings kick into high gear to start February amid ongoing trade worriesEarnings kick into high gear to start February amid ongoing trade worries
Investors will wade through a barrage of quarterly results in the midst of continued policy uncertainty that promises upheaval for an already choppy market.
New York City office demand is finally back to normalNew York City office demand is finally back to normal
Demand for New York City office space has finally returned to pre-pandemic levels, driven by an influx of new workers as well as return-to-office policies.
Trump Media gifts DJT shares to FBI pick Kash Patel, Linda McMahon and president’s sonTrump Media gifts DJT shares to FBI pick Kash Patel, Linda McMahon and president’s son
President Donald Trump transferred his majority stake in Trump Media, whose shares trade under the DJT ticker, to his revocable trust after the election.

January 2025 was 3rd warmest in India’s recorded historyJanuary 2025 was 3rd warmest in India’s recorded history
January 2025 was the third warmest January in India since 1901, with an average temperature of 18.98°C. The Indian Meteorological Department predicts that February will be warmer and drier than

Facial analysis confirms arrested Saif attacker as man on CCTV, say copsFacial analysis confirms arrested Saif attacker as man on CCTV, say cops
Facial analysis report confirms that the arrested man, Shariful Fakir, matches the CCTV footage of the intruder who attacked actor Saif Ali Khan. Police, who faced initial doubts due to

Uttarakhand lists 37 ‘prohibited’ ties under UCCUttarakhand lists 37 ‘prohibited’ ties under UCC
Uttarakhand government has identified 37 prohibited relationships each for men and women under the newly-implemented Uniform Civil Code. These include relations within three generations, such as great-grandparents and great-grandchildren-in-law. Marriages

Amended Aadhaar authentication rules to boost ease of living notifiedAmended Aadhaar authentication rules to boost ease of living notified
The government has amended Aadhaar authentication rules, extending their use to public and private sectors in services like e-commerce and healthcare. The new rules aim to simplify access to services

Maintenance for working woman? Supreme Court to decideMaintenance for working woman? Supreme Court to decide
The Supreme Court will adjudicate whether an employed wife earning well can claim maintenance from her estranged husband or not. The case involves a working couple, both assistant professors, where

Trump’s Canada, Mexico tariffs from Feb 1: Leavitt slams Trudeau’s ‘outlandish’ remarkTrump’s Canada, Mexico tariffs from Feb 1: Leavitt slams Trudeau’s ‘outlandish’ remark
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt announced that tariffs on Canada and Mexico will begin on February 1, as decided earlier dismissing reports that claimed the tariffs will be deferred

Young figure skating sisters from Virginia among victims killed in DC plane crashYoung figure skating sisters from Virginia among victims killed in DC plane crash
Alydia and Everly Livingston, who were known as the “Ice Skating Sisters,” were identified as victims of the deadly plane crash in Washington, D.C., that claimed the lives of 67 people

Jason and Kylie Kelce reveal Super Bowl loyalties amid conflicting ties to Chiefs, EaglesJason and Kylie Kelce reveal Super Bowl loyalties amid conflicting ties to Chiefs, Eagles
Jason and Kylie Kelce are torn about whom to root for in Super Bowl LIX between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles. On one hand, they have a

Deion Sanders’ son likens himself Trump when discussing people who ‘always just try to destroy you’Deion Sanders’ son likens himself Trump when discussing people who ‘always just try to destroy you’
The Sanders family is in the football limelight, and for very good reason. Shedeur Sanders may very well be the first selection in this year’s NFL Draft just as his

Dems dismiss calls for apology after Jeffries vows ‘fight’ against Trump agenda ‘in the streets’Dems dismiss calls for apology after Jeffries vows ‘fight’ against Trump agenda ‘in the streets’
Congressional Democrats are dismissing the White House’s demand for an apology after House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., urged people to “fight” President Donald Trump’s agenda “in the streets.” “Right
Trump enacting 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada, 10% tariff on ChinaTrump enacting 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada, 10% tariff on China
The White House has announced that as of Saturday, 25% tariffs will be placed on goods from Mexico and Canada while goods from China will have 10% tariffs. CBS News
Helicopter crew in midair crash was training in case of capital attackHelicopter crew in midair crash was training in case of capital attack
New information is coming out about the operation the Army helicopter was on when it collided Wednesday with an American Airlines plane. CBS News national security correspondent Charlie D’Agata has
New York doctor indicted for prescribing abortion pill in LouisianaNew York doctor indicted for prescribing abortion pill in Louisiana
A New York doctor was indicted by a Louisiana grand jury for allegedly prescribing an abortion pill online in a state with one of the strictest abortion bans.
Costco clerks will soon make up to nearly $32 an hourCostco clerks will soon make up to nearly $32 an hour
Costco says its new wage hike offers hundreds of thousands of workers pay and benefits that “far outpace others in the retail industry.”
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang to meet with Trump at White HouseNvidia CEO Jensen Huang to meet with Trump at White House
Nvidia CEO is set to have his first meeting with President Donald Trump since the beginning of his second administration.
NASA becomes latest federal agency to block China’s DeepSeek on ‘security and privacy concerns’NASA becomes latest federal agency to block China’s DeepSeek on ‘security and privacy concerns’
NASA is the latest federal agency to ban use of China’s DeepSeek AI technology by employees and block access to the platform, CNBC has learned.

Patel, Gabbard confirmation hearings: A touch of Hinduism on the HillPatel, Gabbard confirmation hearings: A touch of Hinduism on the Hill
Kashyap Patel’s confirmation hearing as FBI Director nominee and Tulsi Gabbard’s hearing as Director of National Intelligence nominee highlighted their Hindu faith and experiences of racism and bigotry. These references

US-based Indian techies win bid of The Hundred’s Lord’s franchiseUS-based Indian techies win bid of The Hundred’s Lord’s franchise
A consortium of US-based Indian tech executives, including Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and Google CEO Sundar Pichai, has won the bid to own 49% of The Hundred’s Lord’s franchise, London

4th T20I: All-round India thrash England to seal series4th T20I: All-round India thrash England to seal series
India defeated England by 15 runs in the fourth T20I to seal the series in Pune on Friday. With the win, India have taken an unassailable 3-1 lead in the

Chiefs potential Super Bowl celebrations will not feature public rally following 2024 mass shooting: reportChiefs potential Super Bowl celebrations will not feature public rally following 2024 mass shooting: report
The Kansas City Chiefs are pursuing history next weekend when they take on the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LIX. A victory will make the Chiefs the only NFL team in

Angel Reese pays off mother’s mortgage in surprise birthday giftAngel Reese pays off mother’s mortgage in surprise birthday gift
Angel Reese surprised her mom with a birthday gift that nearly brought her to tears. Reese’s mother, Angel Webb Reese, was a guest on the WNBA star’s “Unapologetically Angel” podcast.

Democrats rally around lightning rod issue during unruly DNC debate despite voter backlash in 2024Democrats rally around lightning rod issue during unruly DNC debate despite voter backlash in 2024
There was a heavy focus on systemic racism and diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs during the final debate among the eight candidates vying to chair the Democratic National Committee

Top DOGE lawmaker says Trump ‘already racking up wins for taxpayers’ with efficiency initiativesTop DOGE lawmaker says Trump ‘already racking up wins for taxpayers’ with efficiency initiatives
The Senate’s lead “DOGE” lawmaker said Friday that her quest for government efficiency is beginning to come full-circle, as the U.S. Department of Agriculture instituted a return-to-work mandate she said

Trump to sign memo lifting Biden’s last-minute collective bargaining agreementsTrump to sign memo lifting Biden’s last-minute collective bargaining agreements
FIRST ON FOX: President Donald Trump is expected to sign a memo Friday to lift the collective bargaining agreements (CBA) former President Joe Biden put into effect before leaving office, Fox

Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds to request dismissal of $400 million defamation lawsuit filed by Justin BaldoniBlake Lively, Ryan Reynolds to request dismissal of $400 million defamation lawsuit filed by Justin Baldoni
Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds indicated they plan to request a judge dismiss the $400 million lawsuit brought against them by Justin Baldoni. Lively and Reynolds filed a letter, obtained

‘Newsom-proof California’: Lawmaker proposes bill to strengthen fight against illegal immigration, trafficking‘Newsom-proof California’: Lawmaker proposes bill to strengthen fight against illegal immigration, trafficking
While legislators in the Democratic trifecta are trying to pass bills to “Trump-proof” the state, California Republican Kate Sanchez plans to introduce a bill that would crack down on what

Trump White House demands apology after Jeffries calls for Dems to fight president’s agenda ‘in the streets’Trump White House demands apology after Jeffries calls for Dems to fight president’s agenda ‘in the streets’
FIRST ON FOX: The White House is blasting House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries after pledging to fight Republicans’ agenda “in the streets.” “While President Trump remains focused on uniting our

White House to impose tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China due to ‘invasion of illegal fentanyl’White House to impose tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China due to ‘invasion of illegal fentanyl’
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed that President Donald Trump will execute tariffs upon Mexico, Canada and China starting Saturday. Trump’s economic plan during his campaign called for extending
Father of helicopter crew chief in D.C. crash reacts to Trump’s blame of DEIFather of helicopter crew chief in D.C. crash reacts to Trump’s blame of DEI
Reaction to President Trump’s comments about DEI and the Washington, D.C., plane crash is coming from Gary O’Hara, the father of Ryan O’Hara who was crew chief on the Black
Stories emerge of victims killed in D.C. plane crashStories emerge of victims killed in D.C. plane crash
We are learning more about some of the 67 victims aboard the American Eagle plane and Black Hawk helicopter that collided near Washington, D.C.
Owe the IRS more than $10,000? Here’s what to do.Owe the IRS more than $10,000? Here’s what to do.
There are a few different approaches you can take if you owe the IRS over $10,000 in taxes. Here’s what to know.
Father of crash victim says Black Hawk crew chief “trusted pilots with his life”Father of crash victim says Black Hawk crew chief “trusted pilots with his life”
Gary O’Hara said President Trump’s attempt to blame the Washington, D.C., plane crash on “DEI” added to the pain of victims’ families.
Pritzker bans convicted Jan. 6 participants from state jobs, in memoPritzker bans convicted Jan. 6 participants from state jobs, in memo
In a letter addressed to director Raven DeVaughn, Pritzker says those who participated in attacks violated the State’s Personnel Code.