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Elon Musk joined the debate earlier, urging lawmakers to reject the 1,547-page funding measure.
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Leaked communications from within China have revealed plans of the Chinese Communist Party to export its human rights abuses abroad.

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Christmas Caroling With the Von Trapps in Vermont Evokes ‘Sound of Music’ Nostalgia
The famed Austrian family brought to the U.S. their love of the mountains, beer, and holiday cheer.

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The Federal Reserve expects fewer interest rate cuts in 2025 as inflation pressures weigh on monetary policy.
Gorka Describes Trump’s Foreign Policy: Not Interventionist or Isolationist, but ‘Surgical Strength’
Sebastian Gorka discussed President-elect Donald Trump’s foreign policy outlook in an interview with Epoch TV’s ‘American Thought Leaders.’
EPA Allows California to Ban New Gas-Powered Vehicle Sales by 2035
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced its decision to grant two requests from the state under the Clean Air Act.
When Murders Go Unresolved, These Volunteers Come in to Help
Nearly 340,000 cases of homicide and non-negligent manslaughter have gone unsolved from 1965 to 2022.
California Gov. Newsom Declares State of Emergency Over Bird Flu
The governor described the order as a proactive action.
With Formation of New Axis, China Has Critical Choice to Make, Says White House
China, Russia, North Korea, and Iran have been called a new ‘axis.’
Trump’s Border Czar Anticipates ‘Collateral Arrests’ in Mass Deportation Plan
‘We’re starting across the country on the same day’ that Trump is sworn in, Homan said.
Honda and Nissan Neither Confirm Nor Deny Report of Possible Merger
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Trump Appointees Could Lead to More Agency Oversight, Sen. Johnson Says
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Sen. Rand Paul Blocks Bill Authorizing States to Track Drones, Citing Overreach
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Day in Photos: Flooded Florida, Argentina Plane Crash, Concert at the Royal Palace
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Federal Agency Urges High-Level US Officials to ‘Immediately’ Switch to Encrypted Apps
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Here’s What’s in the Government Funding Deal
The massive bill includes disaster relief funding, pharmacy benefit management reforms, and a congressional pay raise.
CCP’s Anti-Corruption Purge May Hamper Military Modernization Efforts, US Says
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House and Senate Republicans Rally Behind 2-Step Legislative Strategy to Deliver Trump’s Agenda
A growing GOP coalition supports a two-track reconciliation process to secure border funding and extend Trump-era tax cuts.
Social Security May Get an Overhaul Under New Senate Bill: Here’s What to Know
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Tax Preparer ‘The Magician’ Pleads Guilty to Defrauding IRS of $145 Million
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Three Versions of ‘Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas’
The somber show tune performed by Judy Garland morphed into a transcending holiday hit.
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‘Puppy Kindergarten: The New Science of Raising a Great Dog’
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Ex Libris: The Wright Brothers
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Disney to Bring Bluey to the Big Screen with First-Ever Movie in 2027
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‘Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella’ Thrills Young Audiences
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