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Trump Admin Rolls Back Biden-Era Restrictions on Alaska Oil and Gas Drilling
The Interior Department aims to bolster the nation’s energy supply and reduce U.S. reliance on foreign sources.
US Monitoring Russian Ship Operating in International Waters Near Hawaii
The military branch said that, on Oct. 29, it detected a Russian vessel approximately 15 miles south of Oahu, Hawaii.
Federal Immigration Operation Expected in Charlotte, NC: Sheriff
Local immigrant advocates are preparing for the federal crackdown.
Sonder–Marriott Breach Left Guests Stranded—What Went Wrong
Sonder announced it would wind down U.S. operations and begin Chapter 7 liquidation the day after Marriott terminated its licensing agreement with the company.
Tesla Recalls 10,500 Powerwall 2 Units Over Fire Risk
The company has remotely discharged affected Powerwall 2 systems that are online to prevent overheating until replacements are installed.
Oklahoma Governor Spares Death Row Inmate After Supreme Court Denies Reprieve
A state board previously voted 3-2 to recommend that Tremane Wood’s death sentence be commuted.
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BBC Apologizes to Trump for Misleading Viewers With Jan. 6 Speech Edit
The BBC’s Director-General Tim Davie and CEO of News Deborah Turness resigned after the scandal.
Florida Board of Education Approves Plan to Add History of Communism to Curriculum
A comprehensive history of communism instruction will become a part of the state’s social studies academic standards.
Waymo Launches First US Freeway Robotaxi Rides in California and Arizona
Users need to opt in to Waymo’s new services and features through the app to be able to try this kind of trip.
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House Armed Services Chair Urges Trump Admin to Publicly Disclose Legal Basis for Boat Strikes
U.S. forces have conducted at least 19 strikes on suspected drug trafficking vessels in the waters around Latin America since September.
Here’s How This Shutdown Was Different Than Others
In a time of deep divisions, both sides see an advantage in leveraging funding deadlines for political advantage.
Oklahoma Hazmat Incident Displaces Hundreds, Injures Dozens
Officials are still investigating the leak of anhydrous ammonia from a truck parked behind a hotel in Weatherford, Oklahoma.
US Bishops Ban Transgender Surgical and Hormonal Procedures at Catholic Hospitals
According to the Catholic Health Association (CHA), one in seven patients in the United States is cared for by a Catholic hospital every day.
Boeing Ordered to Pay More Than $28 Million to Family of 737 MAX Crash Victim
Shikha Garg was 32 when Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 crashed shortly after taking off.
Supreme Court Sets January Hearing on Trump’s Bid to Fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook
The federal government argues ‘improper judicial interference’ prevented the August firing of Lisa Cook. A hearing is set for January.
White House Responds to Epstein Emails, Calling Them Part of ‘Fake Narrative’
‘These emails prove absolutely nothing other than the fact that President Trump did nothing wrong,’ White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said.
Trump Defends H-1B Visa Program, Says US Still Needs Foreign Talent
The president’s comments highlight a push to balance tougher immigration enforcement with industry calls for more skilled workers amid persistent shortages.
Trump Signs Bill to Reopen Government, Ending Record-Long Government Shutdown
The bill’s passage marked an end to the 43-day shutdown.
Trump: Crime in Chicago Down Since ‘Operation Midway Blitz’ Began
The two-month immigration enforcement operation has resulted in more than 3,000 arrests so far.
Reopening the Government: Here’s What to Know About the Impact
Federal workers get back pay, food aid resumes, and flights stabilize—but some fallout could take weeks to mend or never fully recover.
Hundreds More Flights Cancelled as FAA Raises Air Travel Reductions to 6 Percent
The FAA said the reductions were needed to ensure flight safety as unpaid and overworked air traffic controllers began to show signs of fatigue.
