Latin American immigrants leading U.S. business growth, Wall Street Journal report finds

The Trump administration is reviewing national monument boundaries to potentially expand U.S. energy production, with Interior Secretary Doug Burgum ordering a review by Feb. 18, raising concerns among conservation groups about shrinking or eliminating monuments like Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante in Utah. Trump previously reduced monument sizes, citing a "land grab," while Biden restored protections; legal challenges remain unsettled. Burgum's actions align with a push to unlock energy potential and economic development, drawing praise...

Steve Witkoff, the U.S. special envoy to the Middle East, discussed President Donald Trump's Gaza announcement on 'Hannity,' stating that Gaza will be "uninhabitable" for 10-15 years. Trump proposed the U.S. take over Gaza, rebuild it, and relocate Palestinians to nearby countries, but Saudi Arabia and others have rejected the idea. Witkoff emphasized Trump's goal of providing Palestinians with hope for a better future, potentially away from the conflict-ridden region, signaling a shift in Middle...

Mass demonstrations against President Trump's immigration crackdown continued in downtown Los Angeles for a third day, with hundreds of students joining the march and one protester arrested for felony vandalism. The protests included anti-Trump banners, Mexican flags, and slogans spray-painted on buildings. The LAPD issued a dispersal order, citing reports of students throwing rocks and bottles at officers, as attendance in the Los Angeles Unified School District dropped to 66% on Monday. Full Article

Minh Quang Pham, who pleaded guilty to federal terrorism charges nine years ago for plotting a suicide bombing at Heathrow Airport in London in support of Al Qaeda’s Yemeni affiliate, was sentenced to 44 years in prison. Pham received military training in Yemen from Anwar al-Awlaki, a leader of the Al Qaeda affiliate, before planning the bombing. Despite initially being sentenced to 40 years in prison in 2016, his conviction was vacated and he entered...

Two Massachusetts women were rescued from Mount Washington after becoming stranded in whiteout conditions and chest-deep snow, prompting a team of rescuers to reach them through GPS navigation in challenging weather conditions. Despite suffering from cold weather injuries, the women were found alive and coherent, thanks to their preparedness with the correct gear and winter hiking experience. The rescue operation was successful, with one hiker transported to the hospital for further evaluation and treatment, highlighting...

Treasury secretary nominee warns of economic crisis if government spending increases without extending Trump tax cuts. Democratic lawmakers oppose Musk's access to Treasury office overseeing payments, leading to protests and concerns over security risks. Musk's involvement with the Bureau of the Fiscal Service is under scrutiny, with some Democrats questioning the extent of his access despite assurances of read-only permissions. Full Article