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Supreme Court Revives Ex-Prisoner’s Lawsuit Over Restitution Payments
Holsey Ellingburg Jr. argued that payments should have stopped years ago under the restitution law in effect when he committed his crime.
JD Vance, Wife Expecting 4th Child
Usha Vance expects to give birth in late July.
US Forces Seize 7th Sanctioned Oil Tanker in Caribbean
Military forces seized Motor Vessel Sagitta without incident.
CDC Issues Alert as Parasitic Flies Near United States
No cases related to the outbreak have been identified in America as of yet.
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Congress Unveils $1.2 Trillion Bipartisan Funding Package
The bill will fund much of the U.S. government until Sept. 30. It’s the first permanent spending bill, with funding for new programs, since 2024.
Trump Admin Pauses Tax Refund Seizures, Wage Garnishments for Defaulted Student Loans
Education officials said the suspension is meant to allow more time to implement student loan payment reforms.
Tech CEOs, Founders React to Proposed California Billionaire Tax
The initiative has until June 24, 2026, to gather 874,641 signatures to qualify for the November midterm election ballot.
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Federal Judges Move to Replace Trump-Picked US Attorney in Eastern Virginia
Judges seek to appoint a new interim U.S. attorney as Lindsey Halligan’s disputed term expires.
Greenland ‘Essential’ to US Golden Dome Missile Defense, Bessent Says
‘The president is worried that if there were an incursion into Greenland, the U.S. would be called upon to defend Greenland,’ the Treasury secretary said.
Trump Says ‘Agitators’ in Minnesota Church Should Be Jailed, Wants Broader Investigation
‘These people are professionals! No person acts the way they act,’ the president said.
US Secret Service Prevents $428 Million in Fraud From Card-Skimming Operations
There has been a nationwide increase in such schemes, especially targeting electronic benefits transfer cards, the agency said.
30 Ways Trump Impacted the US, World in First Year
From economic growth to border security and peace deals, a look at Trump’s actions in year one of his second term.
More Than 10,000 Illegal Immigrants Arrested in Minnesota: Noem
The arrests began on Dec. 1 as part of Operation Metro Surge, launched to apprehend illegal immigrants for removal from the country.
It’s ‘Very Unlikely’ Supreme Court Will Overturn Trump’s Tariffs, Bessent Says
Administration officials have warned that a ruling against the tariffs could create economic chaos.
Why People Feel the Economy Is Bad, When Data Show Improvement
The data don’t capture the pain experienced by a large segment of society, experts say.
IRS Announces $1,776 ‘Warrior Dividend’ for Troops Is Tax-Free
The dividend was announced last month by President Donald Trump, who said it would be sent to 1.45 million service members before Christmas 2025.
Abigail Spanberger Sworn In as Virginia’s First Female Governor
Spanberger won 57 percent of the vote in the Nov. 4 election, while Republican Winsome Earle-Sears received 42 percent.
Trump Warns Iran Against Targeting US Bases
The U.S. Mission to Saudi Arabia urged Americans in the region to take additional precautions and avoid non-essential travel to U.S. military installations.
Trump Says He Left Maduro Regime in Place to Avoid Repeat of Iraq
The U.S. president warned that a power vacuum could create more problems, pointing to historical examples as a cautionary tale.
NASA to Roll Out Artemis Moon Rocket Ahead of Historic Launch
The Space Launch System could carry its first astronaut crew into space as early as Feb. 6.
