US, France move to steady ties after Paris restricts ambassador’s access

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U.S. and French officials signaled Tuesday they are working to steady relations after a diplomatic flare-up that led France to restrict U.S. Ambassador Charles Kushner’s access to senior government officials. The U.S. Embassy in France told Fox News Digital that the two sides remain in contact following the dispute, which was triggered by U.S. government … Read more

World Cup host cities ‘running out of time’ with $625m in funding held up by shutdown

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Funds promised for security have not been received Officials warn of potential cancellations to fan festivals Local and national officials expressed concern on Tuesday that the ongoing partial government shutdown in the United States could adversely affect planning and preparation for the 2026 World Cup, which is just over 100 days away. In a hearing … Read more

Democrats’ ‘Trump Derangement Syndrome’ on ‘full display’ with counter-State of the Union events, Johnson says

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House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., said the Democratic Party’s “Trump Derangement Syndrome” is on “full display” Tuesday as Democrats are planning to attend several counter-State of the Union events.  “This evening, the entire country will hear an update on the full scope of President Trump’s transformational and historic first year back in office. The results … Read more

Visitors flock to Yosemite for firefall light show despite heavy snow

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Sunset phenomenon at national park’s Horsetail waterfall still drew large crowds even with freezing temperatures Heavy snow did not deter visitors from flocking to Yosemite in recent days, in hopes of seeing the park’s spectacular natural light show. Firefall occurs each year in February during sunset when the light hits Horsetail Fall in such a … Read more

Judge holds DHS officials in contempt, orders compensation to Mexican national released in winter storm

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A federal judge in Minnesota ruled on Monday to hold government officials in civil contempt for violating a judicial order that prohibited the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from transferring detainee Fernando Gutierrez Torres, a Mexican national. U.S. District Judge Eric Tostrud, who was appointed by President Donald Trump in 2018, found that despite … Read more

Erika Kirk to be Trump’s guest at State of the Union

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Erika Kirk, widow of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, will be President Donald Trump‘s guest at Tuesday night’s State of the Union. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed Kirk’s attendance as “one of President Trump’s special guests” in a post on X that included the Daily Wire article first reporting the announcement. During … Read more