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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.
Hegseth Says Video of Sept. 2 Boat Strike Will Be Released to Select Lawmakers
Republicans and Democrats in Congress are split on the legality and implications of the Trump administration’s actions near Venezuela.
How Trump’s China Pivot Turned Taiwan Into a US Strategic Priority: Miles Yu
Yu says Washington’s post-2017 security shift reframed Taiwan’s defense as a matter of American self-interest.
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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Trump to Deliver Prime-Time Address to Nation on Wednesday
His remarks are scheduled for 9 p.m. EST on Dec. 17 and will broadcast live on the White House’s social media channels.
Waymo Vehicle ‘Standoff’ in San Francisco Street Exposes a Weakness, AI Expert Says
Autonomous vehicles are designed to avoid risk and can exhibit over-cautious behavior, according to San Jose State University Professor Ahmed Banafa.
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Off-Duty Officer Shoots Man During Road Rage Altercation in Wawayanda, Police Say
The shooting took place close to the Dolson Avenue commercial centers in Middletown.
Trump Cabinet Official Calls for Minnesota Governor to Resign Over Fraud Scandals
Education Secretary Linda McMahon became the top political leader to urge the governor to step down amid multibillion-dollar fraud scandals in Minnesota.
Bessent Forecasts ‘Substantial’ Tax Refunds, Real Wage Increases Next Year
The Treasury secretary also warned that a possible shutdown in January could create problems for the economy.
FDA Not Adding ‘Black Box’ Warning to COVID-19 Vaccines: Commissioner
The box is the highest level of warning.
What We Know About the Deaths of Filmmaker Rob Reiner and His Wife
The couple’s 32-year-old son has been arrested and booked on suspicion of murder, police say.
CDC Reports Nearly 3 Million People Have Caught the Flu This Season Across US
More broadly, respiratory activity across the United States was described by the CDC in a Dec. 12 update as ‘low.’
Trump Says He’s Not Sure Whether Republicans Will Retain House During Midterms
Only two presidents in recent decades have seen their party gain House seats in midterm elections.
America in Photos: First Snow in the City, Flooding in Snohomish, and Honoring the Fallen
Notable moments from the past week in America.
Zelenskyy Open to Dropping NATO Bid as Peace Talks Continue in Berlin
The Ukrainian president will meet with U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff and Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner on Dec. 14.
Trump Honors US ‘Miracle on Ice’ Hockey Team in White House Celebration
The president welcomed members of the squad that defeated the Soviet Union at the 1980 Olympics in Lake Placid, New York.
Over 10,000 Illegal Immigrants Arrested in Los Angeles in Last 6 Months: DHS
The arrests include aliens with criminal histories, including those convicted of murder, kidnapping, sexual assault, and other violent crimes.
Ex-Michican Coach Sherrone Moore Charged With Home Invasion and Stalking After Being Fired
Moore was fired from the University of Michigan on Dec. 10 after being accused of engaging in an ‘inappropriate relationship with a staff member.’
Susie Wiles Ranked One of World’s Most Powerful Women by Forbes
Wiles managed President Donald Trump’s 2024 presidential campaign and then became the first female chief of staff in U.S. history.
