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Obama wishes wife Michelle happy birthday as she stays away from key public events

Fox News Former President Obama wished his wife Michelle Obama a happy birthday on Friday, calling her “the love of my life.” The former first lady, who turned 61, has largely avoided being out in public in recent weeks. She will not attend President-elect Trump’s inauguration on Monday, and was not seen at former President…

Energy expert weighs in on 23 state attorneys general suing EPA over new methane emissions fee

Fox News Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is leading 22 other attorneys general in suing the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) over a new rule that would fine the oil and natural gas sector for methane emissions that exceed a certain level. The GOP states are alleging the new rule, which was established in President Biden’s…

Department of Defense Awards $5.1 Million to Recover Rare Earth Elements From Recycled Electronic Waste

Defense.gov The Defense Department announced a $5.1 million award via Title III of the Defense Production Act to Rare Resource Recycling Inc. https://www.defense.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/4033048/department-of-defense-awards-51-million-to-recover-rare-earth-elements-from-rec/

Jan. 6 Cases Grind On, Days Before Trump Re-enters the White House

New York Times It is unclear what Donald J. Trump intends to do with the Jan. 6 investigation, the largest single criminal inquiry the Justice Department has undertaken in its 155-year history. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/17/us/politics/jan-6-pardon-trump.html

Gov. Sanders announces plan to empower parents to sue Big Tech for role in teen mental health crisis

Fox News This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255). Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced Friday she will be addressing her state’s share of the national youth mental health crisis by planning to give parents…

Trump won’t wait for Senate confirmations to shake up State Department: source

Fox News President-elect Donald Trump is planning to immediately shake up the State Department by moving new officials into top roles. A source familiar with the situation tells Fox News that the new Trump administration will immediately move new officials into key operational roles at the State Department to ensure the department is carrying out…

Old Friends Chrystia Freeland and Mark Carney Duel to Replace Justin Trudeau

Wall Street Journal Chrystia Freeland blew up the career of her top political ally, Justin Trudeau. Now, she is taking on an old friend, the former central banker Mark Carney. https://www.wsj.com/articles/canadas-most-famous-political-frenemies-jockey-to-replace-justin-trudeau-1afb7e27

National debt races toward record level as Trump takes office

Washington Post As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office, the U.S. government’s fiscal health is bleak, with debt and deficits set to reach record levels. https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2025/01/17/national-debt-trump-republicans/

Vivek Ramaswamy Plans to Run for Ohio Governor

New York Times The entrepreneur will continue leading Donald J. Trump’s government efficiency project before turning his attention to a campaign. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/17/us/politics/vivek-ramaswamy-ohio-governor.html

DOGE co-leader Ramaswamy planning 2026 run for governor in Ohio: sources

Fox News Vivek Ramaswamy, the multi-millionaire biotech entrepreneur and former Republican presidential candidate, plans to launch a bid for Ohio governor, multiple sources confirm to Fox News Digital. The sources add that Ramaswamy, who along with Elon Musk is co-leader of President-elect Donald Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) initiative, is expected to make an…