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Children in the United States could start learning about the dangers of communism.

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‘Brian loves his Church and the United States,’ Trump said on Truth Social. ‘He will make us all proud.’
Elon Musk Says He Plans to Fund Moderate Democratic Primary Challengers
The tech mogul has pledged to fund moderate Democrats in primary races to oust incumbents he considers to be too extreme.
US Military Bases, Sensitive Sites Targeted by Drones for Years
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Trump Threatens EU With Tariffs If It Doesn’t Buy More American Oil and Gas
The president-elect is pressuring the European Union to buy more U.S. energy, threatening to impose tariffs over the trade imbalance.
At Least 2 Dead, 60 Injured in Germany After Car Plows Into Christmas Market
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Sebastian Gorka: How the Trump Admin Will Tackle Terrorism and National Security Threats
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US Sanctions Entities Involved in Iranian Oil Trade Over Terrorism, Human Rights Violations
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Malaysia Announces New Search of Missing Airlines Flight MH370
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Existing Home Sales Register Largest Annual Jump in More Than 3 Years: Report
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Congressional Commission Urges US Government to Confront China Over Forced Organ Harvesting
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Lithium Battery Incidents on US Flights Occur Weekly on Average, FAA Data Show
Federal legislation that seeks to tackle the fire risk posed by lithium batteries is being considered.
Vaccine Injury Claims Surged During COVID Pandemic but Reimbursements Were Low, Agency Says
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Eric Adams’s Former Chief Adviser Indicted on Bribery Charges
Ingrid Lewis-Martin has claimed she is innocent and denied any illegal activity.
IRS Raises Tax Deduction for Business Use of Vehicles by Nearly 4.5 Percent
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US Forces Kill ISIS Leader in Syrian Airstrike
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Used for centuries and referred to as a ‘medicine chest’ by Hippocrates, elderberry can reduce cold and flu duration and may help with chronic disease.

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