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Courts 1 of 20

Federal judge rules Energy Department violated federal law by forming secret climate group that met 18 times to produce report downplaying global warming.

Formed after 400 climate scientists dismissed

Source: The Los Angeles Times

January 30, 2026

Immigration 2 of 20

Trump administration sues Virginia woman for $941,114 for failing to self-deport, part of a wave of litigation that has assessed over $6 billion in fines against 21,500 immigrants.

$998 daily fine for 943 days

Source: Politico

January 30, 2026

Health 3 of 20

Idaho reports five probable measles cases in one unvaccinated Canyon County household, with the state ranking last in the nation for kindergarten vaccination coverage.

21 cases across six Idaho lcounties

Source: KIFI Idaho Falls

January 30, 2026

Extremism 4 of 20

Car displaying Trump flag hits student at anti-ICE protest outside Nebraska high school after circling multiple times and revving engine; girl was alert and talking afterward.

Driver fled, located by police, evidence under review

Source: KOHA Omaha

January 30, 2026

Foreign Relations 5 of 20

Experts say Trump lacks authority to decertify Canadian aircraft after he threatened to ban Bombardier jets, with FAA historically grounding planes only for safety reasons.

5,400 Canadian-built planes registered in U.S.

Source: CTV News

January 30, 2026

Foreign Relations 6 of 20

Trump administration approves $16 billion in arms sales to Israel and Saudi Arabia as tensions rise over potential U.S. military strikes on Iran.

Bypassed congressional oversight, Meeks says

Source: The Associated Press

January 30, 2026

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