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Trump Warns of Economic Disaster If Supreme Court Rules Against Tariffs
The president highlights tariff dividend checks as he hopes the Supreme Court rules in favor of his global levies.
Senate Approves Package to End Government Shutdown, Sending It to the House
The multi-part package punts funding to January 2026 and funds three sectors of government, including full-year funding for the food stamp program.
House Democrats Won’t Back GOP Spending Bill Without ACA Tax Credits: Jeffries
The House minority leader said that his party won’t accept a bill that they say leaves health care affordability unaddressed.
Faith Leaders Urge Trump to Confront Syrian President on Christian Persecution
A roster of American faith leaders urged the president to take up the cause of persecuted Christians in Syria.
Texas Gov. Abbott Runs for Record 4th Term
The governor vowed to boost public education and fight to keep Texas free and prosperous.
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Trump Threatens Legal Action Against BBC Over Editing of His Jan. 6 Speech
The BBC apologized for an ‘error of judgement’ after the British broadcaster was accused of selectively editing the president’s speech on Jan. 6, 2021.
Federal Appeals Court Strikes Down Ohio School District’s Gender Pronoun Policy
The decision bars schools from punishing students who refuse to use a transgender child’s preferred pronouns.
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Jury Selection Begins in Trial of Ex-Aide to NY Governor Accused of Working as Chinese Agent
The trial of Linda Sun, alleged agent of China who received millions in kickbacks, will start this week in a Brooklyn federal courthouse.
Trump Comes out in Support of Senate Deal to End Shutdown
The bill would fund the government through Jan. 30, 2026.
3 US States Report New Avian Flu Outbreaks
Nationwide, 70 human infections and one death have been reported.
Supreme Court Temporarily Halts Judgment Involving Deceased Filipino Authoritarian Leader
The alleged victims of abuse want control over $40 million in funds stashed by the Filipino authoritarian leader Ferdinand Marcos.
Senate Overcomes Filibuster to Advance Bill to End Shutdown
The compromise deal is expected to put an end to the longest government shutdown in U.S. history.
USDA Tells States to ‘Undo’ Release of Full Food Stamp Benefits
A memo sent by the USDA said states can only send 65 percent of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits.
US–China Deal Stands on a History of Broken Promises
‘Talking one way and acting in another—this is typical of the Chinese Communist Party,’ one expert said.
Drug Traffickers Using ‘Parasite Smuggling’ to Diversify Risk, Experts Say
Brian Townsend, a retired DEA special agent, said narcotics traffickers ‘adapt all the time to avoid enforcement and our interdiction operation.’
Judge Prohibits Education Department From Using Partisan Out-of-Office Emails for Employees
The judge and the department disagreed over whether the messages constituted a violation of the First Amendment.
Hegseth Unveils Plan to Overhaul Pentagon’s Arms Purchases Process
The secretary of war called for optimized processes to get weapons into the hands of America’s warfighters.
Supreme Court Considers Petition to Overturn Same-Sex Marriage
A former county court official who was sued for not issuing same-sex marriage licenses is asking the high court to overturn its landmark 2015 ruling.
Record-Breaking Government Shutdown Drags Consumer Sentiment to 3-Year Low
The inflation outlook improved among U.S. consumers and remains below the tariff-driven peak earlier this year.
Maryland Sues Trump Administration Over FBI Headquarters Relocation
The state argues the reversal was unlawful and requests an injunction to block fund diversion and enforce plans approved by Congress.
