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Trump's executive order calling on campuses to address antisemitism has university leaders, faculty and students concerned as the president vows to revoke visas of pro-Palestinian international students who have taken part in protests. LA Times
VOA VIEW: A good idea.
As the Trump administration rushes to eliminate federal jobs, even the national parks — among the country's most beloved and least politicized institutions — are in the crosshairs. LA Times
VOA VIEW: As they should.
The head of New York’s powerful teachers’ union has thrown his support behind a bill that would give paraprofessionals a $10,000 pay rise annually and surpass contract negotiations with the city. New York Post

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. also disclosed that he had reached at least one settlement agreement with a company or individual that has accused him of “misconduct or inappropriate behavior.” New York Times
As Democrats reel from defeat, Senator Elizabeth Warren, the Massachusetts progressive, preaches focus and accountability. New York Times
Senior officials in Washington were meeting with Manhattan prosecutors and defense lawyers representing Mayor Eric Adams to discuss dropping the corruption case against him. New York Times
VOA VIEW: Someone has been paid off.
CBS News staffers have expressed their outrage over the network’s parent company’s intentions of reaching a settlement in the $10 billion lawsuit filed by President Donald Trump regarding a previous “60 Minutes” interview with Kamala Harris. OANN
VOA VIEW: It's too bad.
President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that he plans to follow through in imposing 25% tariffs on goods imported from Mexico and Canada -- starting this Saturday, February 1st. OANN
VOA VIEW: So be it.
California Governor Gavin Newsom has been served a recall petition to remove him from office following outrage regarding the Southern California fires.  OANN
VOA VIEW: It's fitting.

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Republican Missouri Senator Josh Hawley stated that Tulsi Gabbard’s nomination for the role of director of national intelligence is at risk after revealing that some of his Republican colleagues are contemplating voting against her. OANN
VOA VIEW: Those Senators voting no will make a big mistake.
An air traffic supervisor at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport allowed one controller to leave work early Wednesday night, shortly before 67 people were killed in a midair collision between a commercial jet and a military helicopter near the nation's capital. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: Biden's fault.
More U.S. adults believe it is a good thing than a bad thing for adults to use weight-loss drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy and other brands if they are struggling with obesity or have a health condition tied to weight, but they are not broadly supportive of teens who have obesity using the medications. Washington Times
The Federal Aviation Administration is significantly restricting helicopter traffic in the immediate vicinity of Washington Reagan National Airport, according to an official briefed on the matter. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: A major problem.

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President Trump's critics were quick to declare his 75-day pause on TikTok's shutdown illegal -- but nearly two weeks later, nobody has sued to stop it. Washington Times
Robert Santos, who emphasized inclusivity and outreach to overlooked communities, has decided to resign as director of the U.S. Census Bureau, midway through his five-year term and in the midst of planning for the 2030 census, which will determine political power and federal funding nationwide for another decade to come. Washington Times
Schools and universities responding to complaints of sexual misconduct must return to policies created during President Donald Trump's first term, with requirements for live hearings and more protections for accused students, according to new guidance issued Friday by the Education Department. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: As it should be.

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Nearly 50 NTSB investigators will be searching the Potomac River for evidence to piece together what led to Wednesday night's deadly midair collision between an American Airlines regional jet and an Army Black Hawk helicopter. The plane's two black boxes were recovered from the water Thursday night. CBS
Several hours later, NORAD said it also scrambled two F-16 fighter jets from Alaska to Greenland. CBS
VOA VIEW: Russia is bushing for trouble.
More than half of Senate Democrats joined all 53 Republicans in voting for Doug Burgum. CBS
The personal consumption expenditures price index for December show a 2.6% increase on an annual basis CNBC
VOA VIEW: Biden's inflation.
The Vertex drug is a milestone after a long history of unsuccessful efforts to develop painkillers without the addictive potential of opioids. CNBC
VOA VIEW: Good!

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The Nasdaq 100 may be undergoing a historic shift as it turns 40. CNBC
Acting FBI Director Brian Driscoll tells how the bureau's investigatory and tactical resources have been deployed to fight migrant crime. FOX News
VOA VIEW: Good!
Senators came together to reintroduce a bipartisan bill that would permanently classify fentanyl as a Schedule I controlled substance. FOX News
VOA VIEW: As it should be.

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California wildfire cleanup is complicated by highly combustible lithium-ion batteries found in electric and hybrid vehicles popular in Los Angeles County. FOX News
The staffing at the air control tower at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport was "not normal" when an American Airlines plane and an Army helicopter collided on Wednesday night. FOX News
VOA VIEW: Bidens fault.
Hamas announced dual U.S.-Israeli citizen Keith Siegel is one of three hostages to be released Saturday as part of the initial phase of its cease-fire and hostage-prisoner exchange agreement with Israel. UPI
The U.S. Treasury on Thursday said it was withdrawing from the network of central banks and regulators focused on curbing climate change. UPI
Artwork generated by artificial intelligence must have a human contributor to earn copyright protection in the United States, the U.S. Copyright Office has determined. UPI
As Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced skeptical senators Thursday in the second day of his confirmation hearing to lead the department of Health and Human Services, Sen. Bill Cassidy confronted Kennedy about vaccines. UPI
VOA VIEW: He must be confirmed.
President Donald Trump's choice to direct U.S. intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, faces a Senate panel that is divided over its position on her nomination in a confirmation hearing on Thursday. UPI
VOA VIEW: Dems will find any fault.
The U.S. Department of Justice on Thursday said it has worked with international law enforcement take down alleged cybercrime marketplaces Cracked and Nulled. The enforcement action was dubbed Operation Talent. UPI

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