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Zelenskyy Discusses Establishing US Military Presence in Ukraine With Trump
The Ukrainian president said in a WhatsApp message to media that a U.S. military presence in the country would be a major factor in a U.S. security guarantee.
Judge Releases Details Surrounding DOJ’s Decision to Prosecute Abrego Garcia
The Justice Department denied acting vindictively and said the decision to prosecute was ‘based on the facts, evidence, and established DOJ practice.’
HHS Pauses Funding for Child Care in Minnesota as Fraud Allegations Grow
The Trump administration has ‘turned off the money spigot’ as it uncovers alleged fraud, HHS Deputy Secretary Jim O’Neill said.
US Lifts Sanctions on Former CFO of Russia’s Sberbank
The Treasury Department said the executive has demonstrated she no longer poses a threat as it pertains to Russia.
Minnesota-Type Fraud Likely in Ohio, Say State Lawmakers
A Republican-led initiative calls for a state agency to ramp up scrutiny of child care sites for possible fraud schemes.
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Kremlin Says Alleged Ukrainian Drone Attack Will Harden Russia’s Peace Talk Stance
Moscow said that a purported strike on Russian President Vladimir Putin’s residence was aimed at derailing peace talks, a claim Kyiv dismissed as fabricated.
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.
Investors Scoop Up 40 Percent of Vacant Lots Sold After Los Angeles Fires: Report
Meanwhile, fire zone housing value tops $46 billion, according to a new Zillow analysis.
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Judge Says Indictment Returned Against J6 Pipe Bomb Suspect
The Justice Department said recently that Brian Cole Jr. confessed to planting the bombs on Jan. 5, 2021.
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.
Trump Admin Agrees to Review Stalled NIH Grants in DEI Legal Battle
The grant application process was halted under a policy targeting diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
Trump Admin Launches $50 Billion Rural Health Transformation Program
Authorized under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, the initiative aims to undo decades of declining rural health outcomes without rolling out new infrastructure.
Judge Orders Charlie Kirk Murder Suspect Tyler Robinson Hearing Be Made Public
Utah Judge Tony Graf said in a hearing that an Oct. 24 transcript would be released with some redactions by the end of Dec. 29.
US Banking Industry: Solid Year, Risks Ahead
Banks face risks from securities losses, margin loans, and private equity in 2026.
Sen. Schmitt Introduces Legislation to Protect Americans From China’s Lawfare
Beijing has retaliated against a U.S. court ruling on COVID-19 by suing the senator in a Chinese court.
Coal Plants to Remain Open to Prevent Blackouts in Midwest: Energy Secretary
The coal plant units, scheduled to cease operations in December, will now remain open until March 23, 2026.
Beijing Sanctions US Defense Companies Over Taiwan Arms Sale
The routine retaliation, which targeted 20 companies and 10 executives, followed the approval of a $11.1 billion U.S. arms sales package to Taiwan.
Death Toll From UPS Plane Crash in Kentucky Rises to 15
UPS Flight 2976 crashed shortly after takeoff from the Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport on Nov. 4.
Mortgage Rates Dip to 6.18 Percent as Home Sellers Outnumber Buyers
Among the 50 most populous U.S. metropolitan regions, Austin, Texas, was the strongest buyer’s market last month.
5 Key Findings From the Pentagon Report on China’s Military
The Pentagon has provided Congress with an annual assessment of China’s military expansion since 2000.
