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$1 Billion Collected Since Low-Cost Shipments Loophole Closed, CBP Says
Seizures of ‘unsafe and non-compliant low-value goods’ have jumped 82 percent since the tariff exemption ended, according to the agency.
Mexico Making Strides in Sealing Border, but GOP Panelists Say More Progress Needed
Officials in a House hearing praise President Sheinbaum’s efforts to curtail drug smuggling and illegal immigration, but say ‘greater burden-sharing’ is needed.
Taxpayers’ Money Still Flowing to Indicted Fraud Suspect: Minnesota Lawmaker
The head of a fraud-fighting committee suggested that basic safeguards are still lacking at state agencies despite attempts to quell Minnesota’s fraud epidemic.
US Judge Plans to Block Hundreds of Trump Admin Layoffs
U.S. District Judge Susan Illston also noted she would require the rehiring of about 300 employees at several departments.
Pentagon Exercises $7.3 Billion Option for Humana to Oversee Military Health Care in East
The contract ensures continued care for millions of service members, retirees, and families beginning in 2026.
NAR Predicts Top 10 Housing Hot Spots for 2026—Most Have Strong Millennial Presence
The association also forecast existing home sales to increase by 14 percent in the coming year.
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Trump Highlights Measures to Drive Down Costs in Prime-Time Address
The president said his administration ‘inherited a mess’ and is fixing the economy with a series of policy decisions.
House Passes Bill to Restore Whole Milk to National School Lunch Program
The lack of whole milk in schools has been ‘limiting healthy choices’ for students, a lawmaker said.
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Illegal Immigrant With Commercial Driver’s License Allegedly Causes Deadly Crash in Tennessee
Huang Yisong, a Chinese citizen, entered the United States from Mexico and was given work papers and a Social Security number, said officials.
Ray Dalio Donates $75 Million to ‘Trump Accounts’ for Connecticut Kids
The contribution matches $250 per child for families in the donor’s home state.
Overturned Somali Fraud Verdict Could Help Reveal ‘Road Map’ for Reforms: Minnesota Lawmaker
A new state senator is probing a controversial case that he said could reveal how to better prevent, detect, and prosecute fraudsters.
Republican Rep. Dan Newhouse Will Not Seek Reelection
Newhouse is the one of the last remaining Republican members of the House who voted to impeach Trump in 2021.
House Republicans Forge Ahead With Vote on Health Care Reforms
The GOP bill includes market reforms to lower health care premiums but does not extend the expiring Obamacare subsidies.
US Threatens Countermeasures on EU After X Fines
The US may need to respond to Europe’s restrictions and fines, the US Trade Representative said Tuesday.
Labor Department Sends Fraud ‘Strike Team’ to Minnesota
At least seven federal entities are now investigating alleged ‘fraud, waste, and abuse’ of government programs in Minnesota.
Vance Tells Pennsylvania Crowd ‘Affordability Crisis’ Will Take Time to Resolve
The vice president said the administration ‘inherited a nightmare’ from President Joe Biden.
US Consumers Took a Breather in October as Retail Sales Stalled
A key retail sales measure topped estimates and will add to third-quarter GDP growth.
Ford Discontinues Several EV Models, Takes $19.5 Billion Writedown in Pivot to Hybrids
The automaker cited diminished demand and Trump-era policy shifts in its move to gas and hybrid vehicles.
California Hires CDC Officials Who Left Trump Administration
Susan Monarez and Dr. Debra Houry have been brought on to help launch a new initiative.
