Year: 2026
February 04, 2026
Politics
Trump gets help in his critical minerals race with China as bill passes House
House lawmakers moved Wednesday to codify several of President Trump's executive orders aimed at expanding domestic mining on federal lands. House lawmakers moved Wednesday to codify several of President...
February 04, 2026
Health Care
NIH looks to turn primate research center into a sanctuary
The health research agency is offering the Oregon National Primate Research Center federal money to stop testing on primates. The health research agency is offering the Oregon National Primate...
February 04, 2026
Politics
Mayor Zohran Mamdani set to endorse Gov. Kathy Hochul for re-election in 2026 race
The Democratic socialist had dragged his feet in publicly saying whether he would endorse the moderate governor after she backed his bid for mayor last year. The Democratic socialist...
February 04, 2026
Politics
Viewers spot shock ‘winner’ of California governor debate
The Republican made the best impression on audiences during California's first gubernatorial debate Tuesday. The Republican made the best impression on audiences during California's first gubernatorial debate Tuesday.
February 04, 2026
Politics
Freed Israeli hostages thank Melania Trump for her documentary that highlighted their plight
Melania Trump welcomed to the White House on Wednesday freed Israeli hostages Keith Siegel and wife Aviva, who played a role in her newly released film. Melania Trump welcomed...
February 04, 2026
Politics
President Trump called Savannah Guthrie to offer support as search for elderly mom drags on, White House says
Trump called Guthrie Wednesday as the hunt for 84-year-old Nancy stretched into its fourth day, Fox News reported. Trump called Guthrie Wednesday as the hunt for 84-year-old Nancy stretched...
February 04, 2026
Politics
Gavin Newsom’s Prop 50 vanity project gets green light from Supreme Court
Gov. Gavin Newsom’s Prop 50 passion project scored Supreme Court approval Wednesday. Gov. Gavin Newsom’s Prop 50 passion project scored Supreme Court approval Wednesday.
February 04, 2026
Politics
Trump slashes woke DEI and climate funding to California by hundreds of millions
Some of the funding that is being eliminated include $876,000 for research to address “reducing social isolation among older LGBTQ adults.” Some of the funding that is being eliminated...
February 04, 2026
Congress
Democrats plan DHS funding offer as Thune floats long-term punt
Democratic and Republican leaders showed no sign of narrowing their differences on Department of Homeland Security funding Wednesday as a Feb. 13 deadline draws nearer. House Minority Leader Hakeem...
February 04, 2026
Politics
White House instructs DOT, CDC to cut $1.5B in ‘woke,’ green grants for Dem states
The Office of Management and Budget on Wednesday told DOT to cancel more than $943 million in grants and the CDC to nix at least $602 million. The Office...