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Gun Rights and Gun Control Activists Kept Courts, Legislatures Busy in 2025
Each side anticipates the U.S. Supreme Court will hear a case on whether banning certain types of semiautomatic firearms is constitutional.
Chief Justice Roberts Says Americans Continue to Admire the Constitution
In his annual report, Roberts stressed the importance of an independent judiciary.
Mamdani Sworn In as New York City Mayor
The 34-year-old took the oath at a historic subway station, emphasizing public transit’s role in the city’s vitality and future.
Trump Orders Colorado Coal-Fired Power Station to Stay Open
The last-minute order means stable and reliable energy and jobs for the local community, officials said.
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500 Illegal Immigrants Arrested in Minnesota, 1,000 Immigration-Fraud Cases Investigated: DHS Official
An official gave an update on immigration-enforcement and fraud-investigation efforts amid a major scandal in Minnesota.
DOJ Sues Virginia Over In-State College Tuition for Illegal Immigrants
The case adds to lawsuits the Trump administration has brought against states that offer aid to illegal immigrants but not out-of-state U.S. citizens.
California Delays Revoking 17,000 CDLs Until March After Immigrants Sue
The state stands to lose another $160 million in federal transportation funds by missing a January deadline to revoke the commercial driver’s licenses.
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Mortgage Rates Drop to Lowest Level of 2025: Freddie Mac
Meanwhile, the average home price nationally continued to rise at a slow pace in October.
National Park Service Terminates Leases on Public DC Golf Courses
The nonprofit that operates them says the three courses will remain open for the time being.
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.
Judge Blocks White House’s Attempt to Defund Consumer Watchdog Agency
Republicans have long criticized the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau for what they say are politicized tactics targeting financial institutions.
DHS Blocked From Ending Deportation Protection for South Sudanese
A Boston-based federal judge granted an emergency request ahead of a Jan. 5, 2026, deadline.
Republicans Seek to Reclaim State Senate Supermajority in Iowa Special Election
If Republicans can flip the seat, they can reverse a surprise defeat in an August state Senate special election.
Trump Again Threatens Suit Against Fed Chair Powell Over Building Renovation
The president revived his disagreement over a $2.5 billion upgrade at the Fed’s headquarters, which he said has been mismanaged.
Trump Hosts Netanyahu at Mar-a-Lago for Bilateral Discussions
The two leaders discussed Gaza, Iran, and Syria, among other issues during a nearly three-hour working lunch.
OpenAI Looking to Hire ‘Head of Preparedness’ to Tackle AI Dangers
The role, based in San Francisco, requires the person to build capability evaluations, establish threat models, and build mitigations.
Top 8 Senate Races to Watch in 2026
Democrats and Republicans are eyeing pivotal Senate races as polling, retirements, and primaries shape the 2026 electoral battlefield.
Trump–Kennedy Center to Sue Jazz Musician for $1 Million Over Canceled Christmas Eve Performance
Vibraphonist and drummer Chuck Redd canceled his free holiday performance that was scheduled for Dec. 24.
