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Federal Government Buys Fleet of Planes for Deportation
The six Boeing 737 commercial passenger aircraft will be used to remove foreign deportees from the country. ICE currently uses charter aircraft.
Breaking
House Passes $901 Billion Compromise Defense Policy Bill
The bill will now go before the Senate for consideration.
In-Depth
CDC Advisers Turn Focus to Aluminum in Vaccines
Aluminum salts is used as an adjuvant in many shots.
Missouri Voters Gather 300,000 Signatures to Oppose Republican Redistricting Plan
Republican officials in the state have tried to thwart the effort, which seeks a referendum to block the new congressional map.
DOJ Sues Minneapolis Schools for Racial Discrimination Against Employment Candidates
The current contract with the teachers’ union also stipulated layoff and employee benefit decisions by race and gender, the lawsuit said.
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State Department Issues Travel Advisory for Popular Tourist Destination
‘Most crimes against foreigners are crimes of opportunity. This includes pickpocketing, purse snatchings, and petty thefts,’ the department warned.
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.
In-N-Out Fan Camps in Car for 40 Hours to Be First Customer at Tennessee Location
The California-based burger chain opened Dec. 10 in locations in the Nashville area.
LATEST
FBI Arrests Alleged MS-13 Assassin, ‘Kill Squad’ Leader in Nebraska: Patel
The man is suspected of overseeing ‘one of their major kill squad units’ and assassinating the former Honduras president’s son, the FBI director said.
US Stands With Japan After China Targeted Japanese Aircraft With Radar
A State Department spokesperson criticized China’s latest military maneuvers, saying they are ‘not conducive to regional peace and stability.’
Minneapolis Residents Urge City Council to Double Down Against ICE, Boost Local ‘Sanctuary’ Law
Dozens decried federal immigration enforcement actions and urged revisions to existing law that would further separate local police from federal authorities.
Student Sues North Carolina School District After Tribute to Charlie Kirk Is Censored
The suit claims the district censored the student’s tribute to Kirk, involved the police, and later adopted new rules barring political and religious speech.
US Signs Health Deals With Kenya, Rwanda Under New Aid Model: What to Know
The deals are aimed at encouraging both nations to assume more financial responsibility as the United States gradually reduces its support over the years.
Small Business Optimism Edges Higher Despite Labor Concerns
A net 19 percent of owners said they plan to create jobs in the next three months, the highest reading of 2025.
Federal Judge Tosses Trump’s Order Halting Wind Energy Projects
U.S. District Judge Patti Saris ruled in favor of a coalition of attorneys general from 17 states and the District of Columbia.
Alina Habba Resigns as Acting US Attorney for New Jersey
The decision was confirmed by Habba and Attorney General Pam Bondi on Dec. 8.
Trump Announces $12 Billion Farm Aid Program
The aid package is meant to help farmers affected by tariffs and other factors.
Trump Says He Will Be Involved in Netflix-Warner Bros. Deal Review
US lawmakers and industry groups have warned the deal would concentrate too much power in the US entertainment market.
Trump Hosts Kennedy Center Honors Awards Ceremony
A number of prominent figures, including Sylvester Stallone, the band KISS, and Gloria Gaynor, were honored at the event.
