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Washington Pushes SAVE America Act Election Documentation Measures

Washington — This week Republican lawmakers advanced the SAVE America Act, proposing mandatory in-person proof of citizenship to register for federal elections and nationwide photo identification for ballots. Sponsors in…

Florida enforces English-only driver's license exams Friday

Tallahassee, Fla. — The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles announced this week that all driver's license knowledge and skills exams will be offered only in English beginning Friday, Feb. 6, 2026. The…

Local Experts Provide Practical Consumer Guidance This Week

United States — This week, seven HelloNation articles via PRNewswire presented local experts giving practical consumer guidance on housing, estate planning, HVAC maintenance, security services, real estate timing, e-comm…

Trump Endorses Blake Miguez Ahead Of Louisiana Primary

BATON ROUGE — State Sen. Blake Miguez announced this week he will withdraw from the U.S. Senate race and instead run for Louisiana’s 5th Congressional District, after Rep. Julia Letlow entered the Senate contest. Preside…

States, industry confront rapid data center growth impacts

United States: Lawmakers, industry and technology firms are addressing a rapid expansion of data centers and associated energy, regulatory and community concerns. This week state legislatures in Ohio, Michigan, Alabama a…

Companies Announce February Earnings Release Schedules

United States — Several publicly traded companies announced fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 earnings release dates and webcasts this week, providing schedules and access details for investors and media. Bruker said it …

Multiple College Basketball Teams Win Conference Games Wednesday

ASHEVILLE, N.C. — College basketball teams recorded midweek road and home victories across conferences on Wednesday. UNC Asheville beat South Carolina Upstate 76-67 as Kameron Taylor scored 21. Tulsa edged Florida Atlant…

Los Angeles officials outline federal wildfire rebuilding plan

Los Angeles — Federal officials traveled to Pacific Palisades Tuesday to outline President Trump’s executive order to accelerate rebuilding after the 2025 wildfires. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin and SBA Administrator Kel…

Alphabet tops $400 billion as AI spending surges

SAN FRANCISCO — Alphabet Inc. reported record annual revenue topping $400 billion, driven by an 18% year-over-year quarterly rise to $113.8 billion and a 30% increase in quarterly profit to $34.5 billion. The company cit…

Los Angeles Mayor Denies Altering Palisades Fire Report

LOS ANGELES Mayor Karen Bass denied this week that she ordered changes to an after action report on last year’s Palisades Fire after a Los Angeles Times story citing two sources said she directed edits to soften criticis…

Virginia Governor Ends State Cooperation With ICE Agreements

RICHMOND, Va. — Gov. Abigail Spanberger issued a directive Wednesday ordering Virginia State Police, the Department of Corrections and other agencies to terminate all 287(g) agreements with U.S. Immigration and Customs E…

US Companies Report Mixed Q4 Results and Outlook

United States. Corporate earnings released Feb. 4–5 show mixed fourth-quarter and early fiscal results across manufacturers, banks, insurers and transport firms. Companies reported revenue changes, net income variances, …

Congress Ends Shutdown, DHS Funding Fight Reignites Quickly

Washington, President Donald Trump signed a roughly $1.2 trillion funding bill Tuesday, ending a partial federal shutdown after the House approved the measure 217-214. The package funded most agencies through Sept. 30 bu…

Tampa Officials Advance Plans for Rays Stadium District

Tampa — Hillsborough County officials advanced discussions week over a proposed Tampa Bay Rays ballpark and mixed‑use district at the Hillsborough College Dale Mabry campus. County commissioners reviewed funding framewor…

Noem Visits Borders, Cites Declines in Encounters Nationwide

Nogales, Arizona — Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem visited the U.S.-Mexico border this week, praising Department of Homeland Security and border agents for reduced encounters and outlining prior investments. Noem…

Amazon launches AI Studio to accelerate film production

Los Angeles — Amazon is building an AI Studio to speed film and television production, aiming to cut costs and streamline creative workflows. Veteran executive Albert Cheng leads a small 'two pizza' team of engineers, sc…

Washington Post Cuts One-Third Of Newsroom Staff Nationwide

WASHINGTON — The Washington Post announced on Wednesday it will cut about one-third of its workforce, eliminate the Sports section, close the Books desk and suspend the Post Reports podcast. Executive Editor Matt Murray …

Supreme Court Allows California Map Favoring Democrats Ahead

Washington The Supreme Court on Wednesday allowed California to use a voter-approved congressional map that favors Democrats, rejecting emergency appeals from state Republicans and President Trump's lawyers. The unsigned…

Lee Hamilton, longtime Indiana congressman and scholar, dies

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Lee H. Hamilton, a Democratic congressman who represented Indiana’s 9th District from 1965 to 1999, died Tuesday at age 94, his family and office said. Hamilton served 17 terms, led congressional prob…

Hochul Names Adams, Seeks Limits On ICE Cooperation

Albany, New York. Gov. Kathy Hochul announced she selected former New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams as her lieutenant governor running mate and introduced legislation to ban state police departments from enter…

Washington leaders discuss Iran amid U.S. pressure campaign

Washington. President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping spoke Wednesday by phone, discussing Iran and broader U.S.-China ties, including trade, Taiwan and Trump's planned April visit to Beijing. Trump posted that th…

U.S. Proposes Allied Critical Minerals Trading Bloc

Washington, U.S. Vice President JD Vance on Wednesday proposed forming a preferential trade zone for critical minerals with allies to protect supply chains and establish enforceable price floors. Over 50 countries attend…

Washington Hosts Ministerial to Secure Critical Mineral Supply

Washington, The United States hosted the inaugural Critical Minerals Ministerial on Wednesday, bringing delegations from over 50 countries and private firms to coordinate actions to secure and diversify critical mineral …

U.S. Firms Announce Dividends, Leadership, Integration Plans

United States: Companies announced corporate actions and financial results on Feb. 4, 2026. TruGolf showcased its TruGolf RANGE at the PGA Show and said it will integrate D3 Sports Tech's digital wallet in Q1 2026. Alexa…

Minnesota Sees Immediate Drawdown of 700 Immigration Officers

MINNEAPOLIS — Federal border czar Tom Homan announced Wednesday that the administration will immediately withdraw 700 immigration enforcement officers from Minnesota after state and local officials agreed to transfer cus…

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