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Trump Vows to Intervene if Iran Kills Protestors
The president said the United States was ‘locked and loaded and ready to go’ in a post on Truth Social.
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani Revokes Orders Issued After Adams’s Indictment
‘The only expectation I seek to reset is that of small expectations,’ New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said in his inaugural address.
USDA: Undercover Investigators to Make Sure Retailers Comply With New Food Stamp Restrictions
Eighteen states are going to or have imposed restrictions on using food stamps.
Court Reinstates School District Employees’ Free Speech Lawsuit Over Anti-Racism Training
The plaintiffs argued the training was ‘indoctrination’ based on a theory of ‘white supremacy.’
Made-in-USA Cars Granted Trump Tax Break in IRS Deduction Guidance
A deduction of up to $10,000 is available for vehicles that undergo final assembly in the United States.
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EPA to Regulate Use of Multiple Chemicals in Workplaces
When exposure to some of these chemicals exceeds safety levels, workers are afflicted with endocrine dysfunction and reproductive health issues.
Minnesota to Mandate K–12 Ethnic Studies Instruction in 2026
Parents are allowed to review all curricula and opt their child out of instruction found objectionable, in which case schools must provide alternatives.
New ‘Zombie Drug’ Hits California, With 4 Fatal Overdoses in 2025
Medetomidine is stronger than ‘tranq’ with severe and sometimes deadly withdrawals.
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States to Get $50 Billion for Rural Health Care: What to Know
Rural hospitals can apply for funds to upgrade technology, recruit staff, and develop new services to improve health care delivery.
Miami Hosts NHL’s Outdoor ‘Winter Classic’ on Jan. 2
The Florida Panthers play the New York Rangers at LoanDepot Park on Jan. 2.
Trump Says Minnesota Fraud Investigation Only the Start, Suggests Other States Next
‘We’re going to get to the bottom of all those. It was a giant scam,’ the president said during New Year’s Eve remarks.
Minnesota Fraud Scandal Prompts Citizen Inquiries in Ohio, Washington
Citizen investigators have gone viral posting interactions at Ohio and Washington childcare providers following fraud scandal in Minnesota.
Here’s What Farmers Can Expect to Receive in Payments From Trump’s Aid Package
The president unveiled the $12 billion package this month to ease the strain on farmers stemming from the U.S.-China trade war.
Jack Smith Deposition Transcript, Video Released by House Committee
The former special counsel was asked by lawmakers about whether his investigations were politically motivated.
Respiratory Illness Levels High for First Time This Virus Season: CDC
The season typically runs from the fall through the winter.
Americans Will Drop Everything (and Anything) to Celebrate New Year’s Eve
Let Times Square keep its big boring ball. Innovators nationwide have more distinctive ideas about what should fly and fall in saying farewell to 2025.
Disney to Pay $10 Million to Resolve Children’s Privacy Claims
The settlement resolves allegations that Disney collected data on children and used that information for targeted advertising through its YouTube channels.
Kremlin Says Alleged Ukrainian Drone Attack Will Harden Russia’s Peace Talk Stance
Moscow said that a purported strike on Russian President Vladimir Putin’s residence was aimed at derailing peace talks, a claim Kyiv dismissed as fabricated.
Trump Says Netanyahu Pardon ‘On Its Way’; Israeli President’s Office Suggests Otherwise
Netanyahu is the first Israeli prime minister to be charged with a crime while in office.
Auto Industry Shifting Gears During a Rough Ride
Experts predict intensifying dealer competition in 2026.
Trump Criticizes Alleged Ukrainian Attempt to Strike Putin’s Residence
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the Russian government was lying about the strikes to excuse prolonging a war it sparked with its 2022 invasion.
