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National School Choice Week: The State Of Choice In 2026

National School Choice Week: The State Of Choice In 2026 With Brian Jodice, National Press Secretary of the American Federation for Children | FederationforChildren.org

Analyzing The Ilhan Omar Attack

Mike Analyzes The Ilhan Omar Attack.

Trump Administration Expands Medicare Drug Price Negotiations

The Trump administration announced that 15 additional prescription drugs will now be subject to Medicare price negotiations, including treatments for type 2 diabetes, HIV, arthritis, and cancer. Officials say the expansion targets some of the most expensive medications in the Medicare program and could save taxpayers billions of dollars when the lower prices take effect in 2028. The White House emphasized that the move aims to reduce costs for seniors while maintaining fairness across the healthcare system. Administration officials note that this is part of a broader effort to increase affordability and transparency in drug pricing for Medicare beneficiaries.

Lawmakers Clash Over Future Of DHS Secretary Noem

Pressure is mounting on Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem following the fatal shootings of two people during immigration-related protests in Minneapolis. Democrats, along with a handful of Republicans, are calling for Noem to resign or face impeachment, accusing her of mishandling the federal response to the incidents. President Donald Trump, however, has publicly backed Noem, praising her role in border enforcement and saying he has full confidence in her leadership. The growing political debate highlights deep divisions within Congress over immigration enforcement and accountability for federal officials overseeing high-profile operations. Lawmakers are debating whether Noem’s actions contributed to the escalation of violence and whether she should remain in her post amid ongoing investigations. Officials from the Department of Homeland Security have defended Noem, noting that security measures and enforcement policies were implemented to maintain order during protests. The situation remains a flashpoint as both parties prepare for heightened scrutiny of immigration policy ahead of the midterm elections.

Man Arrested After Spraying Substance at Rep. Ilhan Omar

A man was arrested after spraying an unknown substance toward U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar during a town hall meeting, prompting a swift response from attendees and law enforcement. Authorities say the suspect was quickly tackled by people in the audience and restrained until police took him into custody. Omar was not seriously injured and continued with the event after the man was removed from the venue. Officials have not released details about the substance involved or potential charges, but said the incident is under investigation. The disruption comes amid heightened tensions in Minneapolis related to federal immigration enforcement actions and recent confrontations involving federal agents. Law enforcement officials said additional security measures may be reviewed following the incident.

Trump Reacts to Fatal Minneapolis Shootings Involving ICE Agents

President Donald Trump addressed the controversial fatal shootings by federal immigration agents in Minneapolis, saying the incidents were “very sad” but defending the broader enforcement operation and calling for a thorough investigation. The comments come after two U.S. citizens were fatally shot during immigration enforcement operations in the city this month — most recently the killing of 37-year-old Alex Pretti, an ICU nurse, which ignited national outrage and protests. Video evidence has raised questions about official accounts of the incident, and local officials have challenged the federal narrative. Trump expressed sorrow over the deaths and said he would be “watching over” the investigation into Pretti’s killing, signaling increased scrutiny of how federal agents conduct operations in urban settings. In remarks that have drawn criticism from both sides of the debate, Trump also focused on Pretti’s possession of a firearm during the confrontation — saying he believed Pretti should not have had a gun — a stance that has frustrated some gun rights advocates who noted the victim was a legally licensed holder. The incidents have strained relations between federal and local officials. Minnesota’s leaders have called for de-escalation and independent investigations, while protests have continued in Minneapolis and solidarity demonstrations have spread nationwide. Amid the backlash, the White House has indicated efforts to adjust its approach in the city, including deploying senior officials to coordinate with local leaders and review immigration enforcement strategies.

Trump welcomes ‘honorable’ investigation into Minnesota ICE shooting

President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he wants a “very honorable and honest investigation” into the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old Minneapolis man killed by federal immigration agents during an enforcement operation this month. Trump described the incident as “very sad” and said he will be “watching over” the review, signaling an unusually public focus on the inquiry amid rising controversy. Pretti, an ICU nurse and U.S. citizen, was shot in Minneapolis during a federal immigration operation that has already drawn intense national scrutiny and protests. Video evidence released after the killing contradicted initial claims by some administration officials that Pretti posed an imminent threat to officers, prompting backlash from civil rights groups and lawmakers across the political spectrum. In his remarks, Trump appeared to distance himself from earlier statements by senior aides — including White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller, who referred to Pretti as an “assassin” — and rejected that characterization when asked directly. The president emphasized his desire for transparency and insisted the investigation should be thorough and credible. The call for an “honorable” investigation comes as bipartisan criticism mounts over the aggressive use of federal agents in Minneapolis, where a second fatal shooting of a U.S. citizen occurred earlier this month. Local officials and state leaders have demanded independent inquiries and greater accountability in the enforcement tactics. Trump’s comments follow pressure from both Democrats and some Republicans for clearer answers about the operation and its oversight. As political tensions rise ahead of the midterm elections, the president’s response reflects an effort to quell public outcry while maintaining support for federal immigration enforcement efforts.

TikTok Settles As Social Media Giants Face Landmark Trial Over Youth Addiction Claims

TikTok has agreed to settle in a landmark social media addiction lawsuit just before the trial kicked off, the plaintiff’s attorneys confirmed. The social video platform was one of three companies facing claims that their platforms deliberately addict and harm children, along with Meta’s Instagram and Google’s YouTube. Snapchat’s parent company Snap Inc., settled the case last week for an undisclosed sum. Additional details of the settlement with TikTok were not disclosed. A lawyer for the plaintiff said in a statement Tuesday that TikTok remains a defendant in the other personal injury cases, and that the trial will proceed as scheduled against Meta and YouTube.

World Pauses To Commemorate International Holocaust Remembrance Day

Holocaust survivors, politicians and regular people commemorated International Holocaust Remembrance Day on Tuesday, gathering at somber events across Europe and beyond to reflect on Nazi Germany's killing of millions of people. International Holocaust Remembrance Day is observed across each year on Jan. 27, the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, the most notorious of the Nazi German death camps. The U.N. General Assembly adopted a resolution in 2005 establishing the day as an annual commemoration.

Yale To Waive All Costs For New Undergraduates From Families Earning Less Than $100,000

Yale University is eliminating tuition and other costs for all new undergraduates from families earning less than $100,000 a year, joining a growing number of elite campuses that are slashing costs for middle- and lower-income families. The Ivy League school announced the change Tuesday and said it will take effect for students entering this fall. Yale previously waived all expected costs for students from families earning less than $75,000 a year. By raising the limit to $100,000, the university said nearly half of American households with children ages 6 to 17 will qualify. The new policy also promises to waive tuition — but not all costs — for those with annual incomes under $200,000. “This strategic investment is central to our mission to educate exceptional students from all backgrounds," Provost Scott Strobel said. "The benefits are evident as these talented students enrich the Yale campus and go on to serve their communities after graduation." Yale follows a wave of prestigious universities that have made similar moves to help widen campus diversity in recent years, including Harvard University, Princeton University, the University of Pennsylvania, and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Last fall, Harvard rolled out a nearly identical policy while Penn moved to make tuition free for families making less than $200,000 annually. Some of the most selective colleges have doubled down on socioeconomic diversity following the Supreme Court’s rejection of affirmative action in college admissions. By recruiting more low-income students, many hoped to buoy racial diversity without running afoul of the Supreme Court. Many campuses brought record numbers of low-income students to their campuses last fall, though many saw shares of Black and Latino students decrease.

Will Minnesota Get Worse?

The HAMAS Playbook Comes To America

Josh breaks down how left-wing activists protesting ICE operations across the country are adopting tactics that resemble those used by terrorist groups like Hamas in their public messaging and pursuit of martyrdom—bringing chaos and narrative manipulation to law enforcement confrontations. He also delivers a clear message to public officials, including Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, who have compared federal immigration enforcement actions to Nazi Germany: Stop making those offensive and inaccurate comparisons. Josh next provides the latest update on Iran and what is emerging from the administration regarding potential negotiations or a deal with Tehran. He closes by calling out left-leaning sports reporters who use high-profile events like the Australian Open to ask political “gotcha” questions, arguing that they are injecting partisan politics into athletic competition.

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South Carolina Reports Growing Number of Measles Cases

South Carolina reported a surge to 789 measles cases on Tuesday, state health data showed, including 89 additional infections since Friday, as officials warned the widening outbreak could last weeks or months amid lagging vaccine uptake. The outbreak, which began in October, has been centered in the northwest part of the state, which includes Greenville and Spartanburg, according to the South Carolina Department of Public Health. There are currently 557 people in quarantine and 20 in isolation. The latest end of quarantine for these is February 19, the state health department said. Of those infected, 695 were unvaccinated, 14 were partially vaccinated with one of the recommended two-dose measles-mumps-rubella vaccines, 20 were fully vaccinated and 60 had unknown vaccination status.

Trump looks to speed up rebuilding after California wildfires

U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order aimed at speeding up the rebuilding of houses and businesses destroyed by wildfires in California last January, the White House said on Tuesday, drawing a rebuke from the Democratic governor, who said the state needs money rather than permits. In the order, the Republican president accused the state and local governments of delaying reconstruction of structures "by approving only a fraction of the permits needed to rebuild." The order directs Trump administration officials to issue regulations that would "preempt state or local permitting processes" if they are found to have impeded the "timely use of Federal emergency-relief funds," the White House said. California Governor Gavin Newsom responded that his state needed federal disaster aid that he said Trump was withholding. "The Feds need to release funding not take over local permit approval speed — the main obstacle is COMMUNITIES NOT HAVING THE MONEY TO REBUILD," Newsom said in a statement on social media. Newsom and Trump have long been critical of each other, clashing on major issues including climate change, pipelines and the Republican president's deployment of National Guard troops to the state last summer. The Palisades Fire, one of the most devastating wildfires in Los Angeles' history, ripped through the affluent coastal foothill community of Pacific Palisades last January, before coinciding with another massive wind-driven blaze known as the Eaton Fire. The blazes killed more than 30 people and incinerated tens of thousands of homes. The order, which Trump signed on Friday, also directed Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and the administrator of the Small Business Administration to come up with legislative proposals within 90 days if states or local governments are found lacking in enabling timely recovery after disasters.