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US Officials Identify National Guardsmen Killed in ISIS Attack in Syria
Trump pledged ’serious retaliation' against the terrorist group.
US Extends ‘Robust’ Security Guarantees to Ukraine as Part of Peace Negotiations
While details are not finalized and required Senate approval, U.S. officials expressed confidence that Russia might accept these new terms.
FBI Foils Planned Terror Plot Targeting Los Angeles: Bondi
Officials identified the group as the Turtle Island Liberation Front, described as an anti-capitalist and pro-Palestinian group.
Hassett Says If He’s Fed Chair, Trump’s Advice Won’t Influence Central Bank’s Policy
‘In the end, the job of the Fed is to be independent and to work with the group of people that are on the Board of Governors.’ Kevin Hassett said.
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America in Photos: First Snow in the City, Flooding in Snohomish, and Honoring the Fallen
Notable moments from the past week in America.
Education Dept Says It Prevented $1 Billion in Student Aid Fraud After Reinstating Safeguards
Education officials said the pause of anti-fraud measures during the COVID-era created opportunities for scammers.
Director Rob Reiner and Wife Confirmed Dead After 2 Bodies Found in Home
California officials and family members are mourning the death of the Hollywood actor and director and his wife.
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Real Beards, All Heart: What It Takes to Be a Santa Claus
Professionals can earn up to $500 an hour, but students at this Santa bootcamp say the real reward is still the Christmas spirit of hope and generosity.
FBI Reveals How Person of Interest Captured Before Release
Two people were killed, and nine others were injured in the shooting, officials say.
Lawmakers Call on Trump to Dismantle ISIS After 3 Americans Killed
The president said that retaliation is coming after a terrorist attack in central Syria.
FBI Hunting Down Members of 764 Network: Dan Bongino
The 764 network comprises ‘Nihilistic Violent Extremists’ who support the production and sharing of child sex abuse material and extreme gore media.
DOJ Sues States for Voter Information–What to Know
The Justice Department is also suing Fulton County, Georgia, for records related to the 2020 election.
20 States Sue Trump for Imposing $100,000 Fee on H-1B Visas
Twenty states filed a suit claiming that the president exceeded his authority by imposing the fee.
Treasury, IRS Crack Down on Somali Fund Transfers While Probing ‘Massive Fraud Ring’
New rules will be enacted to better track money flowing ’to areas of concern, such as Somalia,' the Treasury secretary said.
Judge Blocks Government From Detaining Abrego Garcia Again
His attorneys were afraid ICE would arrest him at a hearing on Friday.
Watchdog Finds 9 Large US Banks Actively Engaged in Debanking
Banks targeted industries based on media reports and other reputational standards, the report revealed.
Trump Says He Is Pardoning Former Colorado County Clerk Tina Peters
Colorado officials say the pardon is invalid because Tina Peters was convicted under state law and the president may grant pardons only for federal offenses.
Automakers Say China’s Auto Industry Poses ‘Clear and Present’ Threat to US Industry
Experts and lawmakers discussed how China’s takeover of the auto industry could threaten America’s economy and national security.
IRS, Treasury Provide New Guidance on Health Savings Account Tax Benefits
The updates are expected to allow more people to save and to pay for health care costs via Health Savings accounts.
2.5 Million Illegal Immigrants Deported Under Trump Admin: DHS
DHS arrested more than 595,000 illegal aliens who had not self-deported.
