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 The U.S. Supreme Court issued a unanimous ruling clarifying when federal contractors can appeal court decisions in lawsuits tied to government work, while Justice Samuel Alito cautioned that part of the majority's reasoning was "oversimplified." The case, Geo Group, Inc. v. Alejandro Menocal, centers on whether contractors working with the federal government can immediately appeal a district court decision rejecting a legal protection known as the Yearsley defense. Kagan wrote that the case addressed "whether a contractor may take an immediate appeal of a district court's pretrial order denying Yearsley protection," concluding that the answer is "no" because Yearsley provides a "defense to liability, not an immunity from suit." Instead, it clarifies that federal contractors must wait until a case concludes before appealing a court's rejection of the Yearsley defense -- potentially shaping litigation involving companies that carry out government functions.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

 The survey, published one day before the president's State of the Union address, highlighted a sharp decline in support among a key voting bloc that often plays a decisive role in national elections. According to the poll, Trump's approval rating among independents stands at 26%. The poll also shows a broader drop in Trump's overall approval rating: The latest survey places his approval at 36%, compared with 48% in the previous year's study. While single polls provide only a snapshot of public opinion, the results align with broader polling trends that have shown Trump's national approval rating trailing his disapproval in multiple surveys.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Trump gets big economic boostAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

 Kennedy made his viral confession on comedian Theo Von's "This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von" podcast, reflecting on more than 40 years of sobriety and the daily practices he credits for maintaining it.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

 A social media post went viral after pointing out that Erika Kirk removed a wedding photo of herself and her late husband, Charlie Kirk, from a bookshelf in her studio. Social media user @kirawontmiss shared the images in a post viewed 3.9 million times, writing, "People noticed that Erika Kirk has removed the wedding photo with Charlie Kirk from his bookshelf." People noticed that Erika Kirk has removed the wedding photo with Charlie Kirk from his bookshelf pic.twitter.com/Qt3kgTDUlw A spokesperson for Turning Point USA pushed back on the speculation, telling Newsweek, "Erika moved it to a lower shelf when her daughter asked to see it so she could hold and look at the photo.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

 The Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the economy added 130,000 jobs in January, nearly double what analysts had forecast. Although some analysts described January's gains as a "slam dunk," others cautioned that additional data will be needed to determine whether the report signals a sustained rebound or is simply an outlier in an otherwise sluggish employment picture.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

 Rasmussen's survey found 48% of respondents said Biden performed better as president, compared to 40% who favor Trump.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

 President Donald Trump said that his administration plans to launch "very hard" land strikes in Latin America as part of an expanded effort to curb drug trafficking, arguing that earlier maritime operations significantly reduced the flow of fentanyl and other narcotics into the United States. Trump administration officials have not detailed what form the proposed land strikes would take, which countries would be involved or whether the operations would include U.S. military forces, foreign partners or expanded law enforcement activity.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Trump official's odds of getting the ax dramatically jumpAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

 Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson declined to weigh in on President Donald Trump's recent suggestion that Republicans should nationalize U.S. elections, a proposal that has drawn bipartisan criticism and intensified debate ahead of the 2026 midterms. During an interview with former FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino, Trump said he would like Republicans to "take over" and "nationalize" voting, citing longstanding and unsubstantiated concerns about election fraud. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt previously told Newsweek that Trump was referring to the SAVE Act, legislation that would require documentary proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote in federal elections.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

According to the Department of Justice, Shannon Mathre, 33, was indicted for making a threat against Vance ahead of the vice president's January visit to Ohio.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Trump sees surprise shift with Hispanic votersAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Dem wins big in Trump territoryAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Trump scores another big win in appeals courtAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

DOJ uncovers new $120M adult day care scamAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Trump makes 'insane' threat against CanadaAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Trump makes wild claim about China while raging at CanadaAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Judge says Trump created 'judicial emergency'Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

 President Donald Trump floated a proposal to rename two of the nation's busiest transportation hubs after himself while federal funding for a major rail project remained frozen, according to reports. According to reports, President Trump suggested renaming Washington Dulles International Airport and New York's Penn Station after himself in exchange for releasing federal funding for the Gateway tunnel project.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

 She added: "Her husband was murdered; therefore, she has the right to [be the CEO of a billion-dollar non-profit]..." Throughout the episode, Candace dissected Erika's past statements about her background, alleging inconsistencies and suggesting deception.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy