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- Trump unveils new rendering of sprawling White House ballroom project - New White House ballroom rendering shows sprawling 90,000-square-foot space for about 650 guests, funded by Trump and private donors at $200 million cost.
- Patrick Mahomes' father back in jail after alleged probation violation - Patrick Mahomes Sr. was booked into Smith County Jail on Tuesday after allegedly violating his probation by drinking alcohol, according to multiple reports.
- Washington Post argues there's 'little to gain by raising taxes on the rich,' rates already high enough - The Washington Post editorial board argued on Monday that raising taxes on top earners would be fruitless, citing research showing current federal tax rates are near optimal levels.
- Ohio Woman Learned Husband and Boyfriend Were at Same New Year's Eve Party. Then She Opened Fire - Olivia Clendenin, 29, was found guilty of attempted murder, two counts of felonious assault and one count of illegal discharge at or into a habitation
- Muslim state senator introduces Virginia bill defining Islamophobia as hate crime in assault cases - Virginia senator introduces bill to criminalize Islamophobia as hate crime, targeting malicious prejudice against Islam and Muslims in assault cases.
- Government shutdown ends as Trump signs bill, but DHS funding deadline looms - President Donald Trump signed legislation ending the partial government shutdown that began Friday, funding most agencies through September.
- GOP senator jabs Jeffries as 'butt hurt' over Trump-Schumer deal - The government funding deal between President Donald Trump and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., passed despite heavy opposition from House Democrats.
- One of Austin's oldest Mexican restaurants is closing after almost 40 years - After almost 40 years of serving Austin Mexican food and music, this South First Street institution is closing.
- Jaren Jackson Jr traded to Jazz as Grizzlies begin rebuild with blockbuster trade - The Memphis Grizzlies traded Jaren Jackson Jr. to the Utah Jazz in a blockbuster NBA deal, sending the former Defensive Player of the Year plus three others.
- Chipotle stock sinks as restaurant chain reports falling traffic, weak guidance - Chipotle stock has fallen about 33% over the last year, dragging the company's market value down to about $51 billion.