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Russia Reports Slow but Steady Progress in Ukraine Peace Talks, Accuses Europe of Undermining Effort
Moscow said U.S.-led negotiations are inching forward and accused European allies of undermining the effort, as Ukraine said key disputes remain unresolved.
Nvidia Strikes Tech-and-Talent Deal With AI Startup Groq to Run AI at Scale
Chip giant Nvidia will license Groq’s AI technology and hire founder Jonathan Ross and key engineers in a deal short of a full acquisition.
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.
Federal Judge Bars Trump Revocation of Attorney’s Security Clearance
The ruling marks another setback on Trump’s efforts to revoke security clearances of officials involved in the Biden laptop coverup, Steele Dossier, and more.
Nights of Lights: History, Tradition, and Christmas Converge in America’s Oldest City
St. Augustine’s Nights of Lights is an annual holiday festival, rooted in a Christmas tradition going all the way back to the city’s original Spanish founders.
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5 Million Christmas Lights Illuminate 19th Century Ohio Grist Mill
Clifton Mill’s tribute to Christmas is Anthony Satariano Jr.’s way of keeping his parents’ legacies alive.
Federal Court Rules in Favor of Professor Who Satirized School’s DEI Stance
Judges overruled a lower court decision that said the University of Washington’s actions against the plaintiff didn’t constitute viewpoint discrimination.
Trump Tells Children Santa on His Way, Thanks Service Members
The president spoke to children across America on Dec. 24.
Wyoming Congresswoman Who Ousted Liz Cheney Launches Senate Bid
Backed by endorsement from Trump, Rep. Harriet Hageman is seeking to move from House to Senate.
How ‘Minnesota Nice,’ Progressive Policies, Paved Way for Somali Fraud
It’s not just the money, says a prosecutor and native Minnesotan. Others agree the ripple effects of massive fraud run deep and are just beginning to manifest.
Trump-Hosted Kennedy Center Honors Streams on CBS, Paramount+
The annual celebration of American arts and culture featured honorees Sylvester Stallone, Gloria Gaynor, KISS, George Strait, Michael Crawford
How China’s Rare Earth Stranglehold Is Unleashing American Innovation
U.S. innovation could finally start to blunt Beijing’s control over critical minerals.
USCIS Issued 196,000 Alien Removal Notices in 2025
USCIS also referred more than 14,400 immigrants to ICE because of fraud, national security, and public safety concerns.
DOJ Sues Illinois Governor, Attorney General Over State Immigration Laws
Monday’s lawsuit is the latest in what’s become a series of legal actions brought by the DOJ against states with policies that hinder federal law enforcement.
Trump Unveils ‘Golden Fleet’ Initiative, New Battleship Class to Boost Sea Power
The president introduces new plans to revive U.S. shipbuilding and expand the Navy’s ship inventory.
DHS Offering $3,000 to Illegal Aliens to Self-Deport as Part of Holiday Deal
The arrangement will last ‘until the end of the year,’ says Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.
Asking Rents Decline in November: Zillow
Almost two out of every five rental listings now offer concessions, underscoring that renters have negotiating power in the current market.
