A federal judge has ordered attorney Lindsey Halligan to explain her continued use of the U.S. attorney title after a November ruling found her interim appointment in the Eastern District of New York invalid. The court is seeking details on how she has represented her status since that decision and is reviewing compliance with federal appointment rules and professional standards.
U.S. Senator Rand Paul says he opposes any U.S. military action in Greenland as the White House reviews “all options” for the Arctic territory, including potential security measures. The administration has not released detailed plans but is assessing diplomatic, economic and military dimensions of U.S. policy toward Greenland. Paul, a critic of overseas interventions, says no military move involving Greenland would happen with his support. The island, an autonomous territory within the Kingdom of Denmark, holds strategic value in the Arctic, where global powers are increasing their presence.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday signed the P6.793-trillion national budget for 2026 but vetoed seven of 10 unprogrammed appropriations (UAs), cutting P92.5 billion from the P243.4 billion originally approved by Congress.
United Airlines will start a $5.4 million, 17,000-square-foot Facilities Space Centralization Project at Terminal C in Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport on February 3, 2026, consolidating support teams and adding offices, shops and staff amenities while the $2.55 billion Terminal B Transformation—doubling processing space, adding new gates and rebuilding the United Club—continues toward an expected completion in fall 2026.
Federal officials say about 2,000 Department of Homeland Security agents are being deployed to the Minneapolis–Saint Paul area in a large immigration enforcement and fraud investigation operation. The agents come from multiple DHS components and will conduct field investigations, targeted enforcement actions and document reviews. Authorities are coordinating with other federal, state and local partners while following existing enforcement guidelines and protocols.
The U.S. Department of Justice reports it has reviewed less than 1% of millions of documents linked to Jeffrey Epstein, while working under a Trump-era mandate to release all related federal files. Officials say the review covers extensive investigative and court records and must comply with laws protecting victims, privacy, and ongoing investigations. Lawmakers, victims, and advocates are pressing for broad transparency. The department has not given a timeline for completion or full public release.
Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is being held in a New York City jail after pleading not guilty to U.S. federal drug trafficking charges. His detention follows a long-running narcotics investigation and raises fresh questions about the Trump administration’s strategy for Venezuela. U.S. prosecutors describe Maduro as a key figure in an alleged transnational cocaine operation, while his defense denies all accusations. The case unfolds amid economic crisis and political tension in Venezuela, as Washington maintains sanctions and pressure on Caracas.
Republican Rep. Jim Baird of Indiana and his wife are hospitalized after a car accident, according to former President Donald Trump. Trump described the crash as a “bad accident” but did not provide details on the location, timing, or severity of their injuries. Officials, hospitals, and Baird’s office have not released formal statements or medical updates. Law enforcement agencies have not issued public reports confirming the circumstances of the crash or identifying other parties involved. Baird, who represents Indiana’s 4th Congressional District, remains listed as a sitting member of Congress while public attention centers on his and his wife’s condition.
Strong Group Athletics has added middle blockers Imee Hernandez and Remy Palma to strengthen the rosters of its two Premier Volleyball League teams, ZUS Coffee and Farm Fresh.
Ruben Amorim has been dismissed as Manchester United manager after 14 months in charge, the Premier League club announced Monday.