Nominee Withdraws Over Racial Texts, Merkley Holds 17Hour Speech, NJ Governor Race Tightens, AWS Outage Disrupts Globally, and more...

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(0:10): Trump Nominee Withdraws Amid Racist Text Leak, Faces Bipartisan Backlash(1:51): Senator Jeff Merkley Stages 17-Hour Speech Against Trump's Policies Amid Government Shutdown(3:42): Tight NJ Governor Race: Sherrill and Ciattarelli Neck-and-Neck as Turnout and Trump's Influence Loom Large(5:55): Massive AWS Outage Disrupts Global Businesses, Highlights Cloud Dependency Risks(7:49): Larry Hoover Seeks Clemency: Redemption or Risk? Illinois Debates Release of Notorious Gang LeaderTo subscribe visit https://www.brief.news.For more updates in your inbox each morning visit www.brief.news. Image credit: Newsweek

(0:10): US Local News Crisis: 40% of Newspapers Disappear, 50 Million in News Deserts(1:57): NJ Assault Weapon Ban Faces Court Review Amid Conservative Shift, Gun Rights Debate Intensifies(3:41): 14-Year-Old Liam Stark Missing: Community Unites Amid Cold Weather Concerns(5:18): CBS Exposes Systemic Bias in Wrongful Arrests of Black Gun Owners in Chicago(7:36): Iowa GOP Urges Senate to End 20-Day Government Shutdown Amid Rising Statewide ImpactTo subscribe visit https://www.brief.news.For more updates in your inbox each morning visit www.brief.news. Image credit: The Daily Targum

(0:10): Supreme Court to Review Gun Rights vs. Drug Use Case Amid Constitutional Debate(2:20): NC Senator Sanderson Arrested for DWI, Faces Legal Trouble Ahead of Legislative Session(3:56): Chicago Sues Trump Admin Over DHS Funding Cuts Tied to DEI Programs; $100M in Grants at Risk(5:38): LGBTQ+ Youth Mental Health Crisis Worsens: Study Reveals Rising Anxiety, Discrimination and Conversion Therapy Threats(8:10): Obama Presidential Center: A $850M Hub for Culture, Community, and Sustainability in ChicagoTo subscribe visit https://www.brief.news.For more updates in your inbox each morning visit www.brief.news. Image credit: WBTV

(0:10): Tragic Montana Plane Crash Claims Lives of Alabama Pilot and Daughters, Community in Mourning(1:51): Formula 1 Secures US Grand Prix in Austin Until 2034 with New COTA Contract Extension(4:16): Court to Decide Legality of Ex-Trump Lawyer's Role as NJ U.S. Attorney Amidst Controversy(6:42): Making Strides Walks Unite Thousands Nationwide, Raising Millions for Breast Cancer Awareness(9:14): Millions Rally Nationwide in 'No Kings' Protests Against Trump's Policies and Potential Third TermTo subscribe visit https://www.brief.news.For more updates in your inbox each morning visit www.brief.news. Image credit: WTOK

(0:10): Meta Invests $1.5 Billion in Solar-Powered AI Data Center in El Paso(2:46): Colleges Tackle ROI of Degrees Amid Rising Costs and Job Market Uncertainty(4:18): States Sue Trump Administration Over $7B Solar Program Cancellation, Citing Legal Violations and Climate Impact(6:32): Illinois Police Officer Arrested by ICE for Illegal Residency Sparks Tension and Legal Challenge(8:08): Massachusetts Governor Enforces Zero Tolerance on Illegal Street Takeovers with $14M in Traffic Safety GrantsTo subscribe visit https://www.brief.news.For more updates in your inbox each morning visit www.brief.news. Image credit: The Rising News

(0:10): Diddy Sentenced to 50 Months, Legal Team Fights for Prison Placement Near Family(2:15): US Passport Drops from Top 10: Americans Seek Second Citizenship Amid Global Mobility Shift(4:45): Seth Moulton Challenges Sen. Ed Markey, Sparks Generational Showdown in 2026 Massachusetts Primary(7:07): LA County Declares Emergency to Combat ICE Raids, Offer Relief to Immigrant Communities(8:53): Cook County Judge Bars ICE Arrests at Courthouses to Protect Immigrant RightsTo subscribe visit https://www.brief.news.For more updates in your inbox each morning visit www.brief.news. Image credit: Celebrating The Soaps

(0:10): US-India Relations Expert Arrested for Allegedly Hoarding Over 1,000 Classified Documents(2:18): Severe Winter Storm Strikes Northern California, Bringing Rain, Snow, and Strong Winds(4:43): U.S. Implements New Tariffs on Furniture and Lumber to Boost Domestic Manufacturing(7:10): Trailblazing Trans Activist Miss Major Griffin-Gracy Passes Away at 78, Leaving a Legacy of Resilience(9:24): Florida Judge Blocks $67M Miami Land Transfer for Trump Library Over Sunshine Law ViolationsTo subscribe visit https://www.brief.news.For more updates in your inbox each morning visit www.brief.news. Image credit: Newsweek

(0:10): Plane Crash on I-195 in Dartmouth: Investigation Underway After Fatal Nor'easter Accident(1:54): North Carolina Wipes Out $6.5 Billion in Medical Debt for 2.5 Million Residents(3:54): Supreme Court Case on Voting Rights Act Could Reshape U.S. Redistricting Laws(5:36): Portland's Chilly Protest: Cyclists Strip Down to Oppose Trump's Troop Mobilization and ICE Policies(6:58): $50 Million Donation Boosts Atlanta HBCUs, Aims to Close Financial Gaps and Foster Economic GrowthTo subscribe visit https://www.brief.news.For more updates in your inbox each morning visit www.brief.news. Image credit: WBTV

(0:10): Democratic States Defend Immigrants, Clash with Republican States Over Federal Enforcement Policies(2:06): Rising Tariffs and Prices Challenge Fed's Temporary Inflation Claims Amid Persistent Economic Concerns(3:37): Experts Warn U.S. Debt Crisis Looms Amid Government Shutdown Debate(5:19): Pressure Mounts on Eleanor Holmes Norton: Calls for New Leadership Amid Federal Overreach in D.C.(7:23): Trump Weighs Invoking Insurrection Act Amid Debate on Deploying Military to U.S. CitiesTo subscribe visit https://www.brief.news.For more updates in your inbox each morning visit www.brief.news. Image credit: SSBCrack News