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Judge Halts Trump’s Deployment of National Guard in Los Angeles
The judge rejected the federal government’s claim that the federal takeover of the California National Guard was justified.
Trade Chief Jamieson Greer Indicates Progress on US–India Trade Deal
‘With India, it’s fairly far advanced,’ U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said, regarding the trade talks.
GE Vernova Moves to Boost Yttrium Stockpiles as China’s Rare Earth Controls Bite
China’s restrictions have strained Western manufacturers, prompting GE Vernova and U.S. officials to bolster stockpiles and accelerate alternative sourcing.
Trump Administration Says Abortion Pill Study Not Being ‘Slow-Walked’
Regulators are analyzing the safety of mifepristone, an abortion pill.
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Pritzker Signs Law Limiting Federal Immigration Enforcement in Illinois
The new law restricts civil immigration arrests in Illinois courts, hospitals, schools and childcare centers, and allows legal action against federal officers.
Education Department Reaches Deal to Dismantle Biden’s Student Loan Plan
Some 7 million student loan borrowers would have to enroll in a different program and repay their debt if a court approves the settlement.
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FTA Threatens to Cut Funds to Chicago Transit Authority After Woman Set on Fire
The special directive orders the Chicago Transit Authority act on public safety concerns by Dec. 19.
Miami Elects Eileen Higgins as Next Mayor
She is the first Democratic mayor elected by the city in decades.
Supreme Court Considers Whether to Undo Campaign Finance Limits
A federal appeals court previously ruled against a Republican committee, saying high court precedent requires coordination restrictions.
7-Eleven Agrees to $4.5 Million Settlement in FTC Antitrust Case
The convenience store chain must sell off a Florida outlet that an earlier consent agreement forbade it to acquire without notifying the agency.
Here’s What’s in the $901 Billion Compromise Defense Authorization Bill
The $901 billion bill is higher than a previous House version but lower than the $925 billion version the Senate passed.
Trump Admin Aims to Create Family-Friendly Airports With Healthier Foods, Exercise Areas
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and Health Secretary Robert Kennedy are spearheading a $1 billion campaign to improve U.S. airports.
Trump Plans Executive Order to Curb State Power Over AI Regulation
The president said only a single federal standard can keep the United States ahead in the global AI race, while some states push their own safeguards.
Homan Defends Operations Against Illegal Somalis in Minnesota
Homan dismissed accusations that agents from ICE stop people just because they look Somali.
Supreme Court Likely to Undo Campaign Finance Limits, Lawyers Say
A federal appeals court upheld the campaign finance restrictions but acknowledged that the high court is moving in the opposite direction.
Border Czar Says 62,000 Illegally Smuggled Children Rescued So Far
Tom Homan said in a weekend interview that some were in sex trafficking, were subjected to forced labor, or were abused.
Trump Orders Task Forces to Protect Food Supply Chain Competition, Security
The security task forces would work toward addressing risks from anti-competitive behavior and price fixing.
Over 20,000 Pounds of Cocaine Seized by US Coast Guard
Operation Pacific Viper directs U.S. forces to the Eastern Pacific region to counter criminal and cartel organizations.
