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California Sues Trump Admin Over $33 Million Withheld Due to Trucker English-Proficiency Rules
The state argues the funding decision was arbitrary, unlawful, and threatens public safety.
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.
Trump Says He Spoke With Xi About Releasing Jimmy Lai
Reports of Lai’s deteriorating health during his trial triggered calls for his release.
Trinidad and Tobago to Open Airports to US Military
Marines have already started installing a radar system at one of the airports on the two-island Caribbean nation about 7 miles from Venezuela.
Trump to Sue BBC Soon Over Misleading Jan. 6 Edits
A month ago, the president said he would bring a lawsuit of up to $5 billion but did not specify today how much he will seek.
FBI Foils Planned Terror Plot Targeting Los Angeles: Bondi
Officials identified the group as the Turtle Island Liberation Front, described as an anti-capitalist and pro-Palestinian group.
Education Dept Says It Prevented $1 Billion in Student Aid Fraud After Reinstating Safeguards
Education officials said the pause of anti-fraud measures during the COVID-era created opportunities for scammers.
Director Rob Reiner and Wife Confirmed Dead After 2 Bodies Found in Home
California officials and family members are mourning the death of the Hollywood actor and director and his wife.
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Hollywood Salutes Filmmaker and Actor Rob Reiner With Tributes After News of Death
Former colleagues and celebrities alike honored Reiner and his wife, after they were found dead at their California home on Dec. 14.
Gen X Workers Staring Down a ‘Retirement Crisis,’ Apollo Chief Economist Warns
Inflation, a lack of savings, and depleted Social Security reserves are adding to fears over retirees’ financial future.
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.
Trump Condemns Shootings at Brown University, Sydney, and ISIS Attack in Syria
‘I just want to pay my respects to everybody,’ the president said.
Republicans Grapple With Thorny H-1B Visa Issue
Democrats view the visa program as a flashpoint issue that could divide the Republican base.
Belarus Frees Nobel Prize Winner, Key Opposition Figures in US-Brokered Deal
Lukashenko’s office said it welcomed the lifting of what it called ‘illegal’ Biden-era sanctions.
‘National Defense Area’ on California–Mexico Border: What to Know
The designation revives a little-known Roosevelt-era directive that set aside federal lands for border protection more than a century ago.
Health Care Bill Introduced in House After Senate Rejects 2 Attempts to Deal With Expiring Subsidies
Appeals Court Halts Boasberg’s Contempt Proceedings Over Deportations
The Justice Department accused U.S. District Judge James Boasberg of pursuing a fishing expedition.
DOJ Files Lawsuits Against 4 More States Over Voter Data
So far, lawsuits have been brought against 18 states, the Justice Department said.
DHS Ends Temporary Protected Status for Ethiopians
The move comes as the Trump administration rolls back TPS designations it says have been exploited and fuel illegal immigration.
On Human Rights Day, Lawmaker Encourages Advocates to ‘Keep up Pressure on China’
Human rights are ‘non-negotiable,’ says Rep. Young Kim (R-Calif.).
Minneapolis Passes Beefed-Up Sanctuary Law, Citing ‘City Values’ as ICE Arrests Mount
The 13-0 vote further underscores progressives’ opposition to Trump’s ramped-up enforcement of immigration laws.
Indiana Senate Rejects Redistricting Bill Favoring Republicans
The vote was 19–31, with 21 senators from the Republican supermajority voting against the bill.
