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Texas Man Charged With Attempting to Provide Bomb Components, Funding to ISIS
Over the past year, there have been at least 11 plots or attacks against U.S. targets that were inspired by ISIS, the U.S. Central Command said.
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Trump Is Global Newsmaker of the Year: Epoch Times Readers’ Choice
Trump was selected from a shortlist of 10 global and domestic leaders who dominated the news this year.
US to Deny Certain Asylees During Public Health Emergencies
Several nonprofits and faith-based groups opposed the rule, urging the Biden administration to withdraw it in 2022.
From Tax Cuts to Tariff Stability—US Economy Poised for Solid Growth in 2026
‘I’m positive about the economy in 2026, with some reservations,’ says economist Rick Pederson.
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5 Takeaways From Trump’s Meeting With Netanyahu
The Jewish state’s prime minister said Trump would be awarded the Israel Prize, the first to a non-Israeli.
Education Department Has Rejected Over 300,000 Requests for Lower Student Loan Repayments
The American Federation of Teachers previously sued Trump to maintain the existing arrangement for student borrowers.
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.
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NJ Congresswoman Asks Court to Toss Charges From Incident at ICE Detention Center
Rep. LaMonica McIver was charged with assaulting and impeding federal authorities during a May protest.
Kamala Harris Announces New PAC
The PAC, ‘Fight for the People,’ will support the former vice president’s travel around the country to campaign on behalf of Democratic candidates in 2026.
Outgoing New York Mayor Honors Community Groups, Police for Reducing Crime
Mayor Eric Adams credits community groups in city’s Crisis Management System and confiscation of 25,000 illegal guns for the reduction in crime.
US Commits $2 Billion for Foreign Aid but Tells Agencies to ‘Adapt, Shrink, or Die’
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the agreement would help save American taxpayers money.
First 2026 Social Security Payments Being Sent Soon: 4 Things to Know
Recipients will see a 2.8 percent boost, with some getting the adjusted payments on Dec. 31.
Over-the-Counter Medicines, Other Items Recalled Over Feces Contamination: FDA
Cold and flu medications, dietary supplements, pet food, cosmetics, medical devices, and foods are subject to the recall.
Legal Group Sues Census Bureau to Prevent ‘Unlawful’ Methods in 2030 Count
The lawsuit argues for counting only actual people, accusing the Census Bureau of using ‘unlawful statistical sampling methods’ in its 2020 count.
Illegal Immigrant Driver Tries to Run Over ICE Officers in Bid to Escape: DHS
The van rammed into several ICE vehicles, according to the department. No officers were severely injured.
Wall Street Review: Stocks Hit New Record Highs on Santa Claus Rally
All major averages on Friday ended slightly lower on year-end profit-taking.
Death Penalty Possible for Suspect in DC Shooting After New Federal Charges
The case has been transferred to the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, where the death penalty is available.
Judge Blocks Trump Admin From Deporting Activist Under Visa Ban
Imran Ahmed argued in his complaint that the sanctions were political retaliation and violated the First Amendment.
White House Christmas Through the Ages: How Presidential Holiday Traditions Evolved
Snowballs, gingerbread houses, and NORAD are key aspects of the White House holiday story.
5 Million Christmas Lights Illuminate 19th-Century Ohio Grist Mill
Clifton Mill’s tribute to Christmas is Anthony Satariano Jr.’s way of keeping his parents’ legacies alive.
DOJ Says It Uncovered 1 Million More Documents Potentially Related to Epstein
It’s not clear why the documents were not found earlier, but the department said they ‘will release the documents as soon as possible.’
