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What to Know About Trump’s $1,776 ‘Warrior Dividend’ for Servicemembers
The White House says the payments will reach troops before Christmas.
US Military Strikes 2 Boats in Eastern Pacific, Killing 5 Narco-Terrorists
The Joint Task Force Southern Spear eliminated two boats linked to drug trafficking, according to the Department of War.
Wisconsin Judge Found Guilty of Obstruction for Aiding Illegal Immigrant to Evade ICE Agents
Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan was acquited of a second charge alleging she concealed a person from arrest.
American Airlines Cancels Perks for Basic Economy Fliers, to Add 15 New Routes
The airline announced that starting Dec. 17, Basic Economy ticket holders are no longer eligible for AAdvantage miles or Loyalty Points.
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Safer Roads, More Work: Truckers Welcome Crackdown on Illegal Drivers
A series of fatal accidents in 2025 spurred calls for reforms and better scrutiny of non-resident foreign commercial driver license holders and applicants.
New York, Blue States Plan Big Spending Boost on English Instruction
Illegal immigration increased the K-12 student population by more than 20,000 students in the nation’s largest school district.
Official Cause of Death for Rob Reiner and Wife Revealed
Nick Reiner made his first court appearance on murder charges in the deaths of his parents.
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Senate Approves Tranche of 97 Nominees Amid Continued Obstruction of Trump Picks
Though the nominees included are lower profile, their confirmations have been delayed by a broader power struggle between the White House and Senate Democrats.
Instacart to Refund $60 Million to Consumers in FTC Settlement
The FTC said the lawsuit was based on allegations that Instacart engaged in misleading advertising and deceptive practices.
House Sends Land Development Permit Reform Bill to Senate
The proposed SPEED Act narrows the scope of environmental impact studies, accelerates project reviews, and trims litigation timelines.
Treasury Secretary Gives IRS Details on New ‘Trump Accounts’
The accounts will be provided to U.S. children born between Jan. 1, 2025, and Dec. 31, 2028, seeded with $1,000.
Trump Media to Merge With Nuclear Fusion Company TAE in $6 Billion Deal
The merger aims to create one of the world’s first publicly traded fusion companies and support America’s technology and energy dominance ambitions.
Federal Judge Won’t Block White House Ballroom Construction
Judge Richard Leon previously indicated he would probably allow work on the project to continue.
FAA Says It Will Commit $6 Billion to Air Traffic Control Modernization by Dec. 31
Issues with the Federal Aviation Administration’s aging telecom infrastructure have led to a series of critical communications blackouts at Newark Airport.
Gen. Charles Flynn Was Commander General in the Pacific. Here’s What He Says Will Define This Century.
Gen. Charles Flynn retired as Commander General of the United States Army Pacific last year.
Senate Confirms Isaacman as NASA Administrator
His confirmation comes with significant bipartisan support.
US Manufacturing Growth Extends in December but Momentum Slows as Orders Fall
Manufacturing expanded for a fifth straight month even as new orders dipped for the first time in a year and cost pressures intensified.
Amid Retirement Challenges, Younger Generations Show Hope
‘Young generations are more financially prepared because they separate their identities from their incomes,’ one expert said.
Trump Orders Blockade off Venezuela Coast to Stop Sanctioned Oil Tankers
The U.S. president also described Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro’s regime as a foreign terrorist organization.
Trump Defends Susie Wiles After Vanity Fair Article
Speaking to the New York Post, the president said he wasn’t offended by Wiles’s choice of words.
