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5 Takeaways From Trump’s Meeting With Netanyahu
The Jewish state’s prime minister said Trump would be awarded the Israel Prize, the first to a non-Israeli.
US Commits $2 Billion for Foreign Aid but Tells Agencies to ‘Adapt, Shrink, or Die’
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the agreement would help save American taxpayers money.
Trump Admin Launches $50 Billion Rural Health Transformation Program
Authorized under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, the initiative aims to undo decades of declining rural health outcomes without rolling out new infrastructure.
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ICE Targeting Massive Suspected Fraud in Minnesota
Agents are going door-to-door in Minneapolis to check into reports that federal assistance programs are being abused.
Education Department Has Rejected Over 300,000 Requests for Lower Student Loan Repayments
The American Federation of Teachers previously sued Trump to maintain the existing arrangement for student borrowers.
California Ends Lawsuit Against Federal Government Over High-Speed Rail Funding
The Trump administration canceled $4 billion in funding for the project in July.
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Florida Congresswoman Accused of Stealing $5 Million in COVID Funds Maintains Innocence
Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick alleged that her federal charges are an intimidation tactic used against minorities in Congress.
Gas Prices Drop for 5th Consecutive Week: GasBuddy
Average gasoline prices were lowest in Oklahoma at $2.17 per gallon and highest in Hawaii at $4.36.
Judge Orders Charlie Kirk Murder Suspect Tyler Robinson Hearing Be Made Public
Utah Judge Tony Graf said in a hearing that an Oct. 24 transcript would be released with some redactions by the end of Dec. 29.
Top 8 Senate Races to Watch in 2026
Democrats and Republicans are eyeing pivotal Senate races as polling, retirements, and primaries shape the 2026 electoral battlefield.
Trump–Kennedy Center to Sue Jazz Musician for $1 Million Over Canceled Christmas Eve Performance
Vibraphonist and drummer Chuck Redd canceled his free holiday performance that was scheduled for Dec. 24.
Junk Food Bans for SNAP Users in Some States Starting 2026: What to Know
More than a third of states will prohibit the purchase of some foods, and states will shoulder more of the program’s administrative cost.
Heavy Snowstorm Hits Northeast
More than half a foot of snow could fall on New York City by noon, Dec. 27.
US Dollar Poised for Largest Annual Decline Since 2003
Geopolitics, diversification, and Fed easing contribute to the U.S. dollar’s downward pressures.
Rob Schneider Predicts Studio Lots in Hollywood to Be ‘Real Estate’ by 2030
Rob Schneider suggested that Hollywood has already started to ‘completely dismantle itself.’
DOGE Says 14 Contracts Worth $190 Million Canceled
The task force has estimated total savings of more than $214 billion, an amount it says equates to roughly $1,329 per taxpayer.
Hawaii Can Charge Cruise Passengers a Climate Tax, Judge Rules
The legislation, dubbed the ‘Green Fee’ by Hawaii Gov. Josh Green, is set to take effect with the start of 2026, becoming a first-of-its-kind law.
2 Hospitalized After ICE Agents Open Fire on Attackers in Maryland
No fatalities have been reported, and no federal agents were injured in the attack.
Transportation Department to Spend Nearly $1 Billion Toward Road Safety
The DOT is also funding projects aimed at improving roadway capacity, supporting U.S. energy dominance, and facilitating tourism.
