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Tennessee Governor Pardons Country Star Jelly Roll for Past Convictions
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee granted clemency to the country star for past robbery and drug convictions in recognition of the musician’s redemption.
US Indicts Over 70 Tren de Aragua Members in Nationwide Crackdown
Charges against the cartel members included murder, robbery, extortion, kidnapping, money laundering, and drug trafficking.
Trump Signs Executive Order to Pursue US Space Superiority
The president said he would prioritize the nation’s push to space for commercial, national security, and exploration purposes.
Florida Executes Man Claiming Intellectual Disability After Supreme Court Denies Reprieve
The state said tests showed Frank Athen Walls was of normal intelligence.
Federal Regulators Issue Order Requiring Large-Load Users Pay to Grow Grid
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission directs nation’s largest transmission operator to boost co-location capacity for data centers—and send them the bill.
Senate Approves Tranche of 97 Nominees Amid Continued Obstruction of Trump Picks
Though the nominees included are lower profile, their confirmations have been delayed by a broader power struggle between the White House and Senate Democrats.
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Former NASCAR Driver Dies in North Carolina Plane Crash
Seven people onboard Greg Biffle’s business jet died when the plane crashed at the end of the runway, officials reported.
New York, Blue States Plan Big Spending Boost on English Instruction
Illegal immigration increased the K-12 student population by more than 20,000 students in the nation’s largest school district.
Official Cause of Death for Rob Reiner and Wife Revealed
Nick Reiner made his first court appearance on murder charges in the deaths of his parents.
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Auto Sales to Hit 6-Year High in 2025, but Industrywide Declines Expected in 2026
Automakers will sell a projected 16.3 million vehicles in 2025, the best sales year since 2019, according to Cox Automotive.
Democrats Demand Vote on ACA Credits Before House Recesses for Holidays
House Democrats urged Speaker Mike Johnson to hold a vote on the discharge petition before the holiday recess.
Musk’s Starlink Says It Lost Communication With One of Its Satellites
The company says it will coordinate with NASA and SpaceX, its owner, to track objects orbiting around the Earth.
House Passes Bill Criminalizing Transgender-Related Treatments for Minors
The bill states that exemptions may apply to individuals who medically require treatments.
Taxpayers’ Money Still Flowing to Indicted Fraud Suspect: Minnesota Lawmaker
The head of a fraud-fighting committee suggested that basic safeguards are still lacking at state agencies despite attempts to quell Minnesota’s fraud epidemic.
House Rejects Measures to Block Strikes on Venezuela, Drug Smuggling Boats
This comes one day after Trump ordered a blockade on sanctioned oil tankers going to and from Venezuela.
Transportation Secretary Unveils National Strategy for Automated Aircraft
Secretary Sean Duffy said this strategy will ’revolutionize' air travel and ensure America remains the global leader in aviation.
Senate Passes Aviation Safety Bill Aiming to Prevent Further Midair Collisions
The legislation passed by unanimous consent, bypassing a formal vote with no senators standing to oppose it.
Iowa Sues Roblox Alleging Sexual Exploitation of Children
Up to two-thirds of U.S. children aged 9 to 12 are estimated to have Roblox accounts.
FAA Urges Airlines to Remain Cautious in Venezuela Airspace Amid ‘Worsening Security Situation’
The aviation regulator warned that unspecified threats could pose a potential risk to aircraft at all altitudes.
Maryland Legislature Overrides Governor’s Veto of Reparations Commission
The commission would consider giving slaves’ descendants monetary compensation, down payment assistance, debt forgiveness, and higher education aid.
Health Department Recommends Newborns Get Screened for 2 More Conditions
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. approved recommending screening for Duchenne muscular dystrophy and Metachromatic leukodystrophy.
