The Iranian people are asking us to honor our founding principles — not abstractly, but concretely. LA Times

VOA VIEW: Trump gave his word.

Texas hopes to elect five more Republicans to Congress, while California would like five more Democrats. LA Times

VOA VIEW: A total mess.

WASHINGTON — Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. banned the use of tissue from aborted fetuses in taxpayer-funded research Friday, as Vice President JD Vance joined pro-life leaders for an annual rally on the National Mall. Kennedy signed a directive ending the use of tissue from elective abortions in research. New York Post

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Insiders said he will be a political appointee within Homeland Security based in Suffolk County and working with ICE's Enforcement and Removal Operations. New York Post

VOA VIEW: Good!

After protesters called for a pause on economic activity and work to strike against the federal immigration crackdown, many business owners kept their doors shut on Friday. New York Times

VOA VIEW: Fools.

A picture of a 5-year-old detained by federal authorities near Minneapolis rocketed around the internet and has become an avatar of outrage. New York Times

VOA VIEW: More deception.

Managers of electric grids say freezing temperatures and ice and snow could lead to power outages in many places, potentially leaving millions in the dark. New York Times

President Trump said the United States was “watching Iran” and sending a naval force there, despite also saying that his threats had halted executions. New York Times

VOA VIEW: So be it.

Senator Bill Cassidy of Louisiana, a physician, reluctantly voted to confirm Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as health secretary. It didn’t appease President Trump. New York Times

VOA VIEW: Cassidy has been in and out.

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A crackdown on problems with fairness and safety is achieving results, including a big drop in the number of sick patients being passed over for transplants. New York Times

Dr. Kirk Milhoan, a pediatric cardiologist who leads the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, said a person’s right to refuse a vaccine outweighed concerns about illness or death from infectious diseases. New York Times

First Lady Melania Trump will reportedly ring the opening bell of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on January 28th, kicking off the start of trading for the day. OANN

VOA VIEW: Trump is giving her many roles.

President Donald Trump pulled his invitation for Canada to join his Gaza “Board of Peace” after Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s World Economic Forum (WEF) speech appeared to blatantly critique American global leadership. OANN

VOA VIEW: As Trump should.

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Ryan Wedding, the Canadian former Olympic snowboarder who has been dubbed the “Modern-day Pablo Escobar,” has been arrested, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). OANN

VOA VIEW: Fool!

The House of Representatives has narrowly approved a spending bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security, despite fierce opposition from many Democrats. OANN

VOA VIEW: A smart move.

The Department of Energy asked the nation's grid operators to make backup power from facilities such as data centers available -- an emergency action in case the oncoming record-breaking winter storm leaves blackouts across the country. Washington Times

VOA VIEW: Precautions being taken.

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Animal rescue volunteers are racing to find new homes for hundreds of pet rats found running amok in a filthy, now condemned house in the New York City suburbs. Washington Times

The U.S. Army showed off an updated M1E3 Abrams battle tank at the Detroit Auto Show this week, turning heads with a sleek new prototype that combines Motor City muscle with Formula 1 performance. Washington Times

Customs and Border Protection officers manning a crossing between Mexico and Texas sniffed out more than $1.2 million in illegal drugs in two incidents this weekend, the agency told The Washington Times. Washington Times

Venezuela's legislature opened debate Thursday on a bill to loosen state control over the country's vast oil sector in the first major overhaul since the late socialist leader Hugo Chavez nationalized parts of the industry in 2007. Washington Times

VOA VIEW: There is much to discuss.

Delta said it is canceling flights at some airports in Texas, Oklahoma and other states because of the massive winter storm expected to blast much of the U.S. CBS

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Five people have been arrested in connection with the Sunday shooting of a judge and his wife​ in Indiana, according to authorities. CBS

Microsoft services were down for thousands of users, according to tracking service Downdetector. CBS

VOA VIEW: Good!

Airlines are waiving change fees, but passengers are limited in terms of when and where they can rebook travel. CBS

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Groundhog Day is just around the corner, and PETA is again trying to offer up an alternative to Punxsutawney Phil. CBS

Ford is recalling roughly 119,000 vehicles because their engine block heaters have a defect that increases the risk of fire, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says. CBS

Private credit is expected to grow from $3.4 trillion in 2025 to an estimated $4.9 trillion by 2029. Wall Street is starting to raise alarms about the risks. CNBC

VOA VIEW: Risk is high everywhere.

The Senate will still have to pass the measures when it returns to Washington next week. CNBC

VOA VIEW: Last minute deal like always.

While surveys show Americans worry Social Security will run out of money, benefits will continue. CNBC

VOA VIEW: Scare tactics.

Freedom Foundation and educator sue Utah Education Association over allegedly false advertising claims about political spending of teacher union dues. FOX News

VOA VIEW: Liars.

The Department of Homeland Security said Thursday that "ICE did NOT target a child" in Minnesota after Democrats alleged the 5-year-old had been arrested. FOX News

VOA VIEW: More liberal feel tactics.

Four individuals, including three 18-year-olds and a juvenile, have been arrested following the robbery and murder of Marine veteran Michael Ryan Burke. FOX News

Hosted by Abu Dhabi, representatives from Russia, Ukraine and the United States sat down for talks on ending the war in Ukraine for the first time. UPI

VOA VIEW: It's about time.

The United States has completed its exit from the World Health Organization, the Trump administration said, one year since it began the withdrawal process. UPI

VOA VIEW: Good!

U.S. special envoy Jared Kushner revealed a masterplan for Gaza's reconstruction while attending the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. UPI

Access to mineral rights in Greenland could be part of a future deal being negotiated regarding Greenland, President Donald Trump said on Wednesday. UPI

VOA VIEW: Fair deal.

TikTok announced Thursday that its China-based parent company, ByteDance, has sold its majority stake in the U.S. business rights of its social media platform to a group of non-Chinese investors. UPI

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