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House Republicans Forge Ahead With Vote on Health Care Reforms
The GOP bill includes market reforms to lower health care premiums but does not extend the expiring Obamacare subsidies.
Trump Administration Faces Balancing Act on Agriculture
Family farms and ranches are going out of business. Many hope the new administration will deliver reforms, but remain skeptical over trade, antitrust issues.
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.
DOE Orders Coal Plant in Washington State to Continue Operating
‘The Trump administration will continue taking action to keep America’s coal plants running,’ the energy secretary said.
FBI Releases Video Timeline of Suspect in Brown University Shooting
Authorities are offering a $50,000 reward as the search for the gunman who killed two students and wounded nine others enters its fourth day.
California Allows Tesla to Continue Sales in State for Now
The company gets a reprieve in a case over alleged false marketing of its Autopilot features.
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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.
16 States Sue Federal Government Over Pause in Funds for EV Charging Stations
California leads the coalition seeking to access $1.8 billion in funding to build EV charging stations.
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DOJ Sues Virgin Islands Police Over Gun Permit Delays, Requirements
The lawsuit alleges the territory’s practices violate constitutional rights.
Trump Promises New Evidence Showing 2020 Election Fraud
He took aim at California, suggesting the state’s system of mailing ballots to all active registered voters is not secure.
X Corp. Sues Social Media Startup Over Bid to Claim ‘Twitter’ Brand
‘TWITTER is one of the world’s most recognized brands, and it belongs to X Corp. Simply put, a rebrand is not an abandonment of trademark rights,’ X said.
Judge Says He’s Unlikely to Block Construction of White House Ballroom, for Now
He said he expects the government to finalize and unveil its construction plans by the end of the month.
Vance Tells Pennsylvania Crowd ‘Affordability Crisis’ Will Take Time to Resolve
The vice president said the administration ‘inherited a nightmare’ from President Joe Biden.
USDA Must Give States More Time to Implement Food Stamp Restrictions: Judge
The new rules restrict which immigrants can receive food stamps.
US Carries Out New Strikes on Alleged Drug Boats, Killing 8
In a statement, U.S. Southern Command said that the vessels were operated by cartels that have been designated as terrorist groups by the administration.
Appeals Court Probes Whether Judge Boasberg Exceeded His Authority
Boasberg attempted to investigate executive branch officials’ state of mind when they decided how to respond to one of his orders.
US Extends ‘Robust’ Security Guarantees to Ukraine as Part of Peace Negotiations
U.S. officials said Trump will seek Senate approval for new guarantees that are similar to NATO’s Article 5 protections.
Homan Calls on Politicians to Stop Attacking ICE, Border Patrol Officers
Homeland Security officers are experiencing a 1,150 percent increase in assaults.
Major US Cities on Alert After Hanukkah Terrorist Attack in Australia
At least 11 people died in a shooting at a Hanukkah event in Australia’s Bondi Beach.
Person of Interest in Deadly Brown University Shooting Released
Authorities said that further investigation has indicated that the individual initially detained in relation to the shooting is not the suspect.
DHS Terminates Family Reunification Parole Programs in 7 Countries
In recent months, DHS terminated Temporary Protected Status for nationals from Haiti, Venezuela, Burma, Syria, and South Sudan.
Illinois Becomes 12th State to Allow Medically Assisted Suicide for Terminally Ill Adults
The law makes such options available to patients determined by two physicians to have six months or less to live. Opponents say it ‘legitimizes suicide.’
