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 - Luke 2:14

Minneapolis economy struggles amid protests, federal presence

Just The News (JustTheNews.com) - Fri, 02/06/2026 - 00:00
New data shows small businesses in Minneapolis are losing between $10 million to $20 million every week, mayor says.

Facing fires and toxins, citizens and firefighters in New York rally against battery facilities

Just The News (JustTheNews.com) - Fri, 02/06/2026 - 00:00
A report prepared for the Hauppauge Fire Department in Long Island finds that a fire at a proposed facility in the area could spread a toxic cloud over a large area, even entering the ground water. Such an event would result in the evacuation of tens of thousands of residents, and is just one facility proposed in the state.

House Oversight probes Rep. Ilhan Omar's husband's businesses

Just The News (JustTheNews.com) - Fri, 02/06/2026 - 00:00
"Given that these companies do not publicly list their investors or where their money comes from, this sudden jump in value raises concerns that unknown individuals may be investing to gain influence with your wife," Comer wrote in a letter to Mynett.

New bill would look into imposing per-mile tax on California drivers

Just The News (JustTheNews.com) - Fri, 02/06/2026 - 00:00
California lawmakers want to study whether a per-mile tax would replace the gas tax so that electric-vehicle drivers would have to pay for using the roadways. According to Assembly Bill 1421, the new tax, which is also referred to as a road user charge, would be an

Timeline unclear on release of Covenant School shooter's writings

Just The News (JustTheNews.com) - Fri, 02/06/2026 - 00:00
Tennessee Court of Appeals sent a case seeking the writings of Audrey Elizabeth Hale back to Davidson County Chancery Court for release.

Louisiana Sen Cassidy opens probe of Mamdani executive orders on antisemitism and Israel

Just The News (JustTheNews.com) - Fri, 02/06/2026 - 00:00
In a letter to Mamdani, Cassidy said his actions "embolden antisemitism and put Jewish New Yorkers in harm’s way" and vowed to "hold Mamdani and all officials accountable who put Jewish Americans at risk."

Virginia House passes assault weapons bill amid cost, equity questions

Just The News (JustTheNews.com) - Fri, 02/06/2026 - 00:00
Legislation that would restrict the future sale, purchase and transfer of certain assault firearms and large-capacity ammunition feeding devices has passed the House of Delegates in Virginia.

With gas prices falling, they are projected to rise if Gov Pritzker fails to act on E10 waiver

Just The News (JustTheNews.com) - Fri, 02/06/2026 - 00:00
Gas prices have dropped across the country in recent months, but the Illinois Fuel and Retail Association is warning that higher prices may be on the way in the Land of Lincoln.

Winter Olympics officially kick off in Italy with opening ceremony

Just The News (JustTheNews.com) - Fri, 02/06/2026 - 00:00
The United States has the largest Olympic delegation with 232 athletes, followed by Canada with over 200 athletes and Italy with 196.

Patel says FBI has resumed aggressive China counterintelligence offensive sidelined by Biden

Just The News (JustTheNews.com) - Fri, 02/06/2026 - 00:00
FBI boss raises concerns Biden-era bureau may have 'buried' truth about Chinese Communist Party ties to dangerous biolabs on U.S. soil, cites 40% increase in Chinese espionage arrests.

Trump signs order boosting Argentinian beef imports as part of new trade deal

Just The News (JustTheNews.com) - Fri, 02/06/2026 - 00:00
Trump said the order comes after domestic production capacity of beef has failed to keep pace with increasing demand for the meat in recent years, leading to higher prices for American consumers.

Appeals court sides with Trump admin with mass detention ruling

Just The News (JustTheNews.com) - Fri, 02/06/2026 - 00:00
Although the ruling is a victory for the Trump administration, the ruling could still be appealed to the Supreme Court after other courts signaled it disagreed with the interpretation.

Bill Clinton echoes wife's call to testify in public hearing on Epstein ties

Just The News (JustTheNews.com) - Fri, 02/06/2026 - 00:00
The couple agreed to give a deposition as part of the panel's investigation into the late convicted sex offender, after they were threatened with possible jail time over a failure to comply with a congressional subpoena.

War Department cuts ties with Harvard University over wokeness

Just The News (JustTheNews.com) - Fri, 02/06/2026 - 00:00
The department said it will end its military education, fellowships and certificate programs at the Ivy League institution this fall, but military service members who are already attending classes will be able to finish their courses.

You Vote: With the capture of an alleged perpetrator of the Benghazi attack, what do you think?

Just The News (JustTheNews.com) - Fri, 02/06/2026 - 00:00
FBI Director Kash Patel said Friday that an alleged terrorist in the attack on the U.S. embassy in Benghazi in 2012 has been extradited to the U.S., and will face charges "later today."

State Department places sanctions on illicit traders in Iranian oil network

Just The News (JustTheNews.com) - Fri, 02/06/2026 - 00:00
The sanctions impact traders of Iranian oil, along with those who transport oil and petroleum products. The State Department said the proceeds from the oil funds the regime's "malign activities."

Fauci Fallout: New NIH chief says all gain-of-function research stopped, no lockdowns in future

Just The News (JustTheNews.com) - Fri, 02/06/2026 - 00:00
Gain of function research is a controversial form of science that tries to enhance deadly viruses and bacteria to make them more deadly in an effort to study future pandemic responses.

Trump lowers India tariffs over Russian oil purchases as part of new trade agreement

Just The News (JustTheNews.com) - Fri, 02/06/2026 - 00:00
The president signed an executive order that lowered reciprocal tariffs on India from 25% to 18% as agreed upon in a phone call with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi this week, and removed tariffs on Indian aircrafts and aircraft parts.

Hegseth announces National Guard members ambushed in DC will be awarded the Purple Heart

Just The News (JustTheNews.com) - Fri, 02/06/2026 - 00:00
Hegseth made the announcement at a National Guard reenlistment ceremony at the Washington Monument, where he stated that both will receive the military honor in recognition for their bravery after they were "attacked by a radical."

Justice Department says Congress can view unredacted Epstein files next week: Report

Just The News (JustTheNews.com) - Fri, 02/06/2026 - 00:00
The review process will need to take place in person and is only open to members of Congress for the time being. The files will need to remain at the DOJ and can only be viewed on computers at the DOJ offices.

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