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Trump unloads on ‘radical left’ as he stands by Kristi Noem amid immigration enforcement unrest

By Fox News | | 1/31/2026 2:49 AM

President Trump defended DHS Secretary Kristi Noem amid nationwide immigration protests, praising her leadership while accusing Democrats and “radical left" activists of targeting her. ... Read full Story

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Government shuts down again after Democrats revolt over DHS funding

By Fox News | | 1/31/2026 12:01 AM

Congress failed to pass a new funding deal in time, triggering the second partial government shutdown in six months as federal agencies prepare for potential closure. ... Read full Story

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Trump backs Noem amid criticism, resignation calls

By The Hill | Elliott Davis | 1/30/2026 11:05 PM

President Trump on Friday defended his embattled Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem as she faces calls to resign, suggesting she's been targeted by critics "because she is a woman, and has done a really GREAT JOB!" "The Radical Left Lunatics, Insurrectionists, Agitators, and Thugs, are going after Kristi Noem, the Secretary of... ... Read full Story

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Trump in WSJ op-ed: 'My tariffs have brought America back'

By The Hill | Ryan Mancini | 1/30/2026 11:03 PM

President Trump praised his sweeping tariffs on foreign countries in an op-ed published in The Wall Street Journal Friday, arguing that they "brought America back." "When I imposed historic tariffs on nearly all foreign countries last April, the critics said my policies would cause a global economic meltdown," Trump wrote. "Instead, they have created an... ... Read full Story

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Trump nominates Brett Matsumoto for BLS commissioner

By The Hill | Ryan Mancini | 1/30/2026 10:10 PM

President Trump on Friday nominated economist Brett Matsumoto to be commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) months after the president fired the previous agency head over substantial revisions to past jobs reports. "For many years, the Bureau of Labor Statistics, under WEAK and STUPID people, has been FAILING American Businesses, Policymakers, and Families... ... Read full Story

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Left-wing activists storming synagogue use knee pads, adult diaper to mock Dem congressman over ICE vote

By Fox News | | 1/30/2026 9:50 PM

Viral video shows protesters disrupting Rep. Tom Suozzi at Long Island temple over ICE funding vote, using crude props and profane insults during event. ... Read full Story

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US approves massive arms sales to Israel and Saudi Arabia for more than $15 billion amid Middle East tensions

By Fox News | | 1/30/2026 9:38 PM

The U.S. has approve $15.67 billion in arms sales to Israel and Saudi Arabia amid ongoing Gaza ceasefire talks and rising Iran tensions in the region. ... Read full Story

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Saudis won’t let the US use its bases or airspace for an attack on Iran, senior Gulf official reveals

By Fox News | | 1/30/2026 9:03 PM

As Trump weighs options on a possible strike on Iran, a senior Gulf official told Fox News that Saudi Arabia will not allow the U.S. to use its airspace or bases for such an attack. ... Read full Story

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DHS fires back after Dem accuses ICE of 'needlessly' detaining boy with father after mom refused to take him

By Fox News | | 1/30/2026 8:59 PM

Democratic Sen. Tammy Duckworth is accusing ICE of “needlessly" detaining a 5-year-old child with his illegal immigrant father, after the agency said his mother refused to take custody. ... Read full Story

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Rep Jeffries escalates rhetoric against Noem, says DHS leader should be ‘put on ice permanently’

By Fox News | | 1/30/2026 8:16 PM

Democratic leader Jeffries' remarks about putting DHS Secretary Kristi Noem "on ice permanently" drew sharp criticism from a Trump administration source. ... Read full Story

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'Opening Pandora's Box': Mike Johnson backs Trump after warning White House about deal with Democrats

By Fox News | | 1/30/2026 7:20 PM

Speaker Mike Johnson rallied Republicans around President Donald Trump's deal with Democrats to keep the government funded, Fox News Digital was told. ... Read full Story

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Here’s what federal programs are headed for a (possibly brief) shutdown

By Politico | | 1/30/2026 7:17 PM

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WATCH: Hardcore socialist groups stage-manage anti-ICE protest in Washington

By Fox News | | 1/30/2026 6:46 PM

Far-left groups reportedly linked to tech tycoon's funding staged coordinated "ICE OUT" protests nationwide Friday, targeting immigration enforcement. ... Read full Story

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Senate passes $1.2T government funding deal — but a brief shutdown is certain

By Politico | By Jordain Carney and Katherine Tully-McManus | 1/30/2026 6:43 PM

With the House not voting until Monday, the Pentagon and most domestic agencies are set to shutter briefly. ... Read full Story

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Senate passes federal funding compromise; Democrats score victory in DHS revolt

By Fox News | | 1/30/2026 6:43 PM

A government shutdown is all but guaranteed after House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., says the earliest action on a Senate-passed spending bill would be Monday. ... Read full Story

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Watchdog claims proof of 'harm' nonexistent in suit against Trump's ban on trans surgeries for minors

By Fox News | | 1/30/2026 5:42 PM

Records requests filed after the multistate lawsuit against Trump's executive order on minors' sex changes returned no records related to allegations of harm. ... Read full Story

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House GOP leaders eye bipartisan path for spending package

By Politico | | 1/30/2026 5:31 PM

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Federal judge strikes down parts of Trump executive order on citizenship verification for voter registration

By Fox News | | 1/30/2026 5:07 PM

U.S. District Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly ruled Friday that the Trump administration's executive order on citizenship-based voter ID overstepped constitutional authority. ... Read full Story

politics

Deal reached to get spending bill through Senate

By Politico | | 1/30/2026 4:04 PM

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Blanche says Gabbard's presence at election office 'shouldn't surprise anybody'

By The Hill | Sophie Brams | 1/30/2026 4:03 PM

Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche on Friday defended Tulsi Gabbard’s presence days earlier at an FBI raid at an election office in Georgia, as questions mount over the notable appearance for a director of national intelligence. “Could you please explain Tulsi Gabbard’s role in DOJ [Department of Justice] activity regarding Fulton County?” a reporter asked... ... Read full Story

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Today's top games to watch, best bets, odds: No. 3 Michigan at No. 7 Michigan State, NBA and more

by CBS Interactive Inc | Jan 30 2026

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The Wolf and His King

by BookPage | Jan 30 2026

finance

My untrustworthy and selfish brother is executor of our family estate. How do I stop him from cheating us?

by MarketWatch.com | Jan 30 2026

health

Healthgrades Names America’s Best Hospitals for 2026

by Healthline.com | Jan 30 2026

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Australian Open 2026 Tennis Livestream: How to Watch the Finals for Free

by CNET | Jan 30 2026

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Sunday marks last call for Buffalo Wild Wings at Broadway Commons

by greaterlongisland.com | Jan 30 2026

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Op-Ed: NJ families need relief from high energy prices. Community solar can deliver

by NJ Spotlight | Jan 30 2026

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Tech titans unite

by New York Post | Jan 30 2026

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Trump unloads on ‘radical left’ as he stands by Kristi Noem amid immigration enforcement unrest

by Fox News | Jan 31 2026

real_estate

Ellen DeGeneres shops for new mansion same day she calls for ICE buying boycott

by NY Post | Jan 30 2026

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The best (and worst) housing markets for retirees in 2026

by Fox News | Jan 08 2026

science

New triple-drug treatment stops pancreatic cancer in its tracks, a mouse study finds

by LIVE SCIENCE | Jan 30 2026

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This Rare Kawasaki Motorcycle Helped Bring Turbos to Two Wheels

by Gear Patrol | Jan 30 2026

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Convert, edit, and OCR PDFs for life for just $30

by PCWorld | Jan 31 2026

wellness

How to Recover When You’re Socially Drained, According to Therapists

by Self.com | Jan 30 2026

Word of the Day

short shrift

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for January 31, 2026 is:

short shrift • \SHORT-SHRIFT\ • noun

Short shrift means “little or no attention or thought” or “quick work.” In religious use it refers to barely adequate time for confession before execution.

// Certain neighborhoods have received short shrift from the city government.

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Examples:

“[Charlie] Caplinger echoed the concerns of many speakers at the meeting, with charter captains saying the recreational fishing industry’s economic contributions were being given short shrift.” — Mike Smith, NOLA.com (New Orleans, Louisiana), 6 Nov. 2025

Did you know?

We’ve got a confession to make, but we’ll keep it brief: while it’s technically possible to make “long shrift” of something, you’re unlikely to find long shrift in our dictionary anytime soon. Short shrift, on the other hand, has been keeping it real—real terse, that is—for centuries. The earliest known use of the phrase comes from Shakespeare’s play Richard III, in which Lord Hastings, who has been condemned by King Richard to be beheaded, is told by Sir Richard Ratcliffe to “Make a short shrift” as the king “longs to see your head.” Although now archaic, the noun shrift was understood in Shakespeare’s time to refer to the confession or absolution of sins, so “make a short shrift” meant, quite literally, “keep your confession short.” However, since at least the 19th century the phrase has been used figuratively to refer to a small or inadequate amount of time or attention given to something.

Trump unloads on ‘radical left’ as he stands by Kristi Noem amid immigration enforcement unrest

Government shuts down again after Democrats revolt over DHS funding

Trump backs Noem amid criticism, resignation calls

Trump in WSJ op-ed: 'My tariffs have brought America back'

Trump nominates Brett Matsumoto for BLS commissioner

Left-wing activists storming synagogue use knee pads, adult diaper to mock Dem congressman over ICE vote

US approves massive arms sales to Israel and Saudi Arabia for more than $15 billion amid Middle East tensions

Saudis won’t let the US use its bases or airspace for an attack on Iran, senior Gulf official reveals

DHS fires back after Dem accuses ICE of 'needlessly' detaining boy with father after mom refused to take him

Rep Jeffries escalates rhetoric against Noem, says DHS leader should be ‘put on ice permanently’

'Opening Pandora's Box': Mike Johnson backs Trump after warning White House about deal with Democrats

Here’s what federal programs are headed for a (possibly brief) shutdown

WATCH: Hardcore socialist groups stage-manage anti-ICE protest in Washington

Senate passes $1.2T government funding deal — but a brief shutdown is certain

Senate passes federal funding compromise; Democrats score victory in DHS revolt

Watchdog claims proof of 'harm' nonexistent in suit against Trump's ban on trans surgeries for minors

House GOP leaders eye bipartisan path for spending package

Federal judge strikes down parts of Trump executive order on citizenship verification for voter registration

Deal reached to get spending bill through Senate

Blanche says Gabbard's presence at election office 'shouldn't surprise anybody'

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