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Jan 9, 2026 · Trump officials prepare executive order on housing affordability More details are expected when President Donald Trump speaks at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, later this …

5 days ago · For the first time, the bulk of Washington Nationals games will not be broadcast on a network controlled by the Baltimore Orioles.

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Jan 5, 2026 · The U.S. no longer broadly recommends vaccines for flu, hepatitis A, rotavirus and meningococcal disease. Health officials say the guidance aligns with that of peer countries.

Jan 8, 2026 · An analysis of video footage raises questions about claims by President Donald Trump and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi L. Noem about the fatal shooting in Minneapolis.

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Dec 16, 2025 · The new policy went into effect Monday, according to written correspondence that the Coast Guard provided to Congress this week, a copy of which was reviewed by The Washington Post.

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