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U.S. Restores Health Grants Amid TikTok Scrutiny and Mining Push

1/25/2026

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Health Grants Restored

On January 24, 2026, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services restored about $5 billion in public health grants to states after a pause for a new review.
Democratic Senator Ed Markey called for a Congressional investigation into TikTok's joint venture with ByteDance, citing transparency and national security concerns.
U.S. President Donald Trump's administration advances deep-sea mining regulations to speed exploration in international waters, despite activists' biodiversity concerns.

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Pretti Protests Erupt

On January 24, 2026, protests erupted in Minneapolis after U.S. Border Patrol agents fatally shot Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old nurse, during a federal operation.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz criticized U.S. President Donald Trump’s immigration policies, and Congressional Democrats condemned the shooting and called for accountability.
The National Guard has been mobilized to assist local law enforcement amid rising tensions.
Republicans defended federal agents.

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Health Grants Restored

On January 24, 2026, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services restored about $5 billion in public health grants to states after a pause for a new review.
Democratic Senator Ed Markey called for a Congressional investigation into TikTok's joint venture with ByteDance, citing transparency and national security concerns.
U.S. President Donald Trump's administration advances deep-sea mining regulations to speed exploration in international waters, despite activists' biodiversity concerns.

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