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Trump Unveils ‘Golden Fleet’ Initiative, New Battleship Class in His Name
The president introduced new plans to revive U.S. shipbuilding and expand the Navy’s ship inventory.
Boasberg Orders Federal Government to Facilitate Hearings, Possibly Return Deportees
Trump had invoked the Alien Enemies Act to deport suspected members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua.
Judge Declares Mistrial in New York Gubernatorial Aide’s Foreign Agent Case
Prosecutors aim to retry the case in February.
Trump Critic George Conway Enters Congressional Race
Conway was offered a position in the first Trump administration but declined.
Lawmakers Ask to Designate Deepseek, Xiaomi as Aiding Chinese Military
Members of Congress want to highlight Chinese technology firms that are allegedly helping to modernize the People’s Liberation Army.
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Military Jet Performs ‘Headbutt’ on Plane Intruding Into Mar-a-Lago Airspace
The Federal Aviation Administration has placed temporary flight restrictions over the presidential residence until Jan. 4, 2026.
Power Restored in Most of San Francisco After Fire in Substation Impacted 130,000 Customers
A fire inside a Pacific Gas & Electric substation knocked out power to residents and businesses on Saturday.
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Popular Kentucky Bourbon Maker Jim Beam to Pause Production at Main Distillery
The decision comes as the Bluegrass State sits on an all-time high number of aging barrels of bourbon.
Upgrading Status of US Envoy to Taiwan a Key Step to Counter China, Report Says
The bipartisan report notes that ‘2026 is an urgent year to build deterrence in the Taiwan Strait.’
Asking Rents Decline in November: Zillow
Almost two out of every five rental listings now offer concessions, underscoring that renters have negotiating power in the current market.
US Pursuing 3rd Vessel in International Waters Near Venezuela
‘It is flying a false flag and under a judicial seizure order,’ a U.S. official said.
DHS Locates Nearly 130,000 Missing Unaccompanied Children, Says Noem
The Trump administration recently launched Operation Relentless Justice to identify, track, and arrest child sex predators.
More Farm Aid Unlikely Beyond $12 Billion Package, USDA Official Says
Overall farm losses in 2025 could reach $44 billion, highlighting the scale of the financial strain on the sector.
Transportation Department Mandates English Proficiency for Cross-Border Mexican Railway Workers
A lack of proficiency in English creates ‘an unacceptable safety risk,’ Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said.
Trump Admin Tests New Medicare Drug Pricing Pilot Programs
Federal health agencies have unveiled two test models aimed at lowering prescription prices by referencing international drug costs and benchmarks.
Brown Shooting Suspect Died 2 Days Before Body Was Found: Autopsy
Authorities suspect a Portuguese national of carrying out the campus attack and MIT professor’s murder.
CDC Awards Grant for Studying Hepatitis B Vaccine in African Country
University of Southern Denmark researchers are using the money for a trial of hepatitis B vaccination at birth in Guinea-Bissau.
Erika Kirk Endorses JD Vance for President in 2028
Kirk’s remarks signal an early endorsement for Vance, who has not yet officially declared his intention to run but is widely expected to do so.
US Halts Green Card Lottery Program After Brown University, MIT Shootings
The visa program was suspended at the direction of President Donald Trump, according to Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.
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.
