Politics

State officials have issued urgent warnings as south Louisiana braces for potentially record-breaking snowfall and extended sub-freezing temperatures. Residents may need to shelter in place for at least two days until conditions improve.

Cochise County Sheriff Mark Dannels, whose jurisdiction lies along the southeastern Arizona border with Mexico, has expressed concern over a significant rise in border-related crimes. According to Dannels, these crimes have cost the county more than $14 million.

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp issued a State of Emergency on Monday in preparation for freezing temperatures expected to impact the state.

A new bill seeking to prohibit the addition of fluoride to public water systems in Tennessee passed its first consideration in the state Senate last week. This marks the initial step in what is expected to be a lengthy process of votes and debates over water fluoridation in the state.

Less than 12 hours after TikTok was temporarily banned in the U.S., the app was restored, crediting former President Donald Trump for its return. However, in Indiana, proposed legislation could once again restrict access to popular social media platforms for thousands of children.

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) filed a lawsuit over President Donald Trump's executive order ending birthright citizenship.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis used the "Gulf of America" in an executive order.

President Donald Trump signed an executive order that authorizes the Attorney General to "pursue the death penalty for all crimes of a severity demanding its use."

Vivek Ramaswamy will not move forward with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), a spokesperson said.

President Donald Trump revoked the security clearances of 51 former intelligence officials who signed a letter claiming Hunter Biden's laptop was part of a "Russian information operation."