Musk's criticism of the big budget bill gets support from a new report. States face massive cuts to jobs and social programs, and Puerto Rico takes less damage from federal budget cuts due to its territorial status.

A new study examines Colorado's past racism, amid federal efforts to deemphasize its role in American history. Tribal advocates worry about the SAVE Act's impact on Native Americans and the Trump Administration finally turns over funding for the Gateway Tunnel project.

Colbert says CBS scrapped his James Talarico interview after Trump FCC's threats; NYS takes oversight action on DHS while federal reforms stall; TX Latino communities encouraged to continue the fight for clean air; NC police department tracker tech raises constitutional questions.

Congress doesn't have a clear path forward to end the DHS funding fight. Hospitalized ICE detainees aren't being allowed to privately speak with family and attorneys and KY colleges worry about potential immigration enforcement.

Rev. Jesse Jackson, a civil rights icon, dies at 84; Expert: Both natural gas and renewables needed for VA energy demand; NM's gray wolves back in crosshairs of proposed legislation; Black farmers face uncertainty, but seeds of the future are planted in the Carolinas.

Winter storm warning issued for SoCal mountains ahead of major storm; Michigan congresswoman joins advocates opposing SAVE Act; CA faith leaders condemn move to undermine climate regulation; KS anti-transgender bill could sharply impact MO residents.

The EPA rescinds its long-standing authority to regulate greenhouse gases, Congress barrels toward a DHS shutdown and lawmakers clash with the DOJ over tracking of Epstein file searches. States consider ballot initiatives, license plate readers and youth violence.

Recovered gloves, wanted Ring doorbell footage highlight Guthrie case latest; Georgia's 988 crisis line faces gaps as demand grows; IL college works to close the rural pharmacy gap; NC explores child care solutions for community college students.

Evidence in the ICE shooting of a Chicago woman is made public. Immigration officials double down on support for agents and several names will be un-redacted from the Epstein files.

Search for Savannah Guthrie's mother continues with 18,000-plus calls pouring in; GA loses 209,000 ACA enrollees amid Medicaid debate; New Seasons workers win landmark union contract in OR; Experts: KY pork plant settlement wouldn't protect environmental health.

New surveillance video is prompting fresh leads in the search for Nancy Guthrie, alongside new disclosures tied to the Epstein files. Elsewhere, recalled manufacturing jobs, rising college costs, worker protections, infrastructure needs, farm innovation and cultural preservation are also in focus.

The basis of the warrant for a Georgia election center raid will be unsealed. President Trump sues the IRS for $10 billion and a former acting DHS secretary says he is against some proposed Democratic ICE reforms.

AI deepfakes complicate a high-profile missing-person case as new data reveal gaps in river protections, education payoffs and health-care affordability across the U.S.

Cultural milestones, media shakeups, and stories of survival and stability are shaping the day from a historic Super Bowl halftime show to new questions about health, housing, and accountability.

The White House refuses to say if ICE will be at polling places in November. A bill to ease display of the Ten Commandments in schools stalls in Indiana and union leaders call for the restoration of federal worker employment protections.

The search continues for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of TODAY co-anchor Savannah Guthrie, as investigators examine the legitimacy of reported ransom notes and offer a reward for information leading to her recovery. The Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics are underway in Italy, with opening ceremonies and early competition drawing attention to U.S. contenders in figure skating and hockey.

The Trump administration has aggressively pursued public land policies. But for the moment the White House is backing down on immigration, amidst widespread backlash and the Supreme Court lets a blue-tinted California congressional map go ahead.

A missing-person investigation involving a national TV anchor underscores broader concerns about trust and vulnerability, as states move to curb crypto scams, phase out the penny, rethink youth justice and grapple with economic pressure affecting newsrooms, food access, workers and schools across the country.

House passes funding package to end partial government shutdown; ME leads on climate action as U.S. withdraws from global agreements; Amid federal DEI rollbacks, MS Black women face job loss and severe wage gap; Judge denies Trump bid to end TPS for Haitians as ICE fears loom; Report: Feds have delivered on Project 2025 at expense of public lands.

A Texas special election is a 'wake up call' for the GOP. North Carolina students want a campus early voting site back and Maryland Democrats debate redistricting ahead of finalizing midterm maps.

Key House conservatives bow to Trump ahead of government funding vote, signaling swift end to shutdown; Trump prepares to let go of arms control with Russia; Montanans share deep concerns about data centers; Federal bill looks to expand responsible, large-scale fish farming in VA.

Boy, 5, and father detained by ICE return to Minnesota after release; Higher ACA costs hit Michigan families; Bill would require study of missing Black women, children in Nebraska; Climate 'superfund' bill advances in Maine legislature; Seahawks fans shake stadium more than local quake.

The Senate rejects ICE funding, but a last-minute compromise will look likely to keep the government open. Trump's border czar takes command of immigration enforcement in Minneapolis, as the FBI raids a deep-blue county election authority in Georgia.

Tulsi Gabbard's appearance at Fulton County FBI raid raises questions; Senate leaders scramble to save bipartisan deal and avert partial government shutdown at midnight; Study explores reducing nitrogen pollution in CT, U.S. farm soil; New report finds cover crops pay off in WI; NM legislator wants another $50M spent on uranium mine cleanup.