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AI Expansion Highlights Dangers of America’s Aging Power Grid
U.S. energy consumption has hit record highs in lockstep with data center expansion.
Maduro’s Capture Sends Message to China, Other Authoritarian States: Analysts
The Jan. 3 operation is being interpreted as a signal that Washington may move more aggressively against authoritarian leaders it deems security threats.
Rubio Warns Cuban Leaders After Maduro’s Capture
Secretary of State Marco Rubio called the Caribbean country’s leaders ‘incompetent, senile men.’
California Promises ‘Swift Consequences’ for Drivers Who Exceed 100 MPH
‘We want to take immediate action against dangerous drivers before their carelessness leads to a deadly crash,’ DMV director said.
Lawmakers React to US Capture of Venezuela’s Maduro
Most Republicans were in favor of the action, while Democrats questioned Trump’s authority and requested congressional briefings.
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NYC Mayor Mamdani Defends Revoking Predecessor’s Executive Orders
Mamdani has revoked multiple directives, including policing and anti-Semitism measures, while pledging continued protection for Jewish New Yorkers.
Court Reinstates School District Employees’ Free Speech Lawsuit Over Anti-Racism Training
The plaintiffs argued the training was ‘indoctrination’ based on a theory of ‘white supremacy.’
Software Glitch Forces Around 325,000 Californian Residents to Replace Real IDs
The issue affects noncitizens with a legal presence in the state, such as green card and visa holders.
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Venezuelans at Home, Abroad Celebrate Maduro’s Capture, but Question What Comes Next
The U.S. president said he is appointing a team to temporarily run the country, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth.
Trump Says US Will Run Venezuela Until Transition
‘We want peace, liberty, and justice for the great people of Venezuela,’ the U.S. president said.
US Agencies Terminate ‘Wasteful’ Contracts Worth $1.6 Billion Ceiling Value: DOGE
According to a Jan. 1 update on the DOGE website, the initiative has so far saved an estimated $215 billion, or around $1,335 per taxpayer.
US Coast Guard Suspends Search for Survivors of Drug Boat Strikes in Pacific Ocean
The U.S. Southern Command said its forces conducted kinetic strikes against a convoy of three ‘narco-trafficking vessels’ in the Pacific on Dec. 30.
4,400 Starlink Satellites to Move to Lower Orbit
SpaceX expects the move will reduce risks and improve safety as the Earth’s orbit grows more crowded.
$118 Million in Grants to Make US Trucking Safer to Be Issued
The investments will ensure that ‘only qualified drivers are getting behind the wheel,’ the Transportation Department said.
USDA: Undercover Investigators to Make Sure Retailers Comply With New Food Stamp Restrictions
Eighteen states are going to or have imposed restrictions on using food stamps.
New ‘Zombie Drug’ Hits California, With 4 Fatal Overdoses in 2025
Medetomidine is stronger than ‘tranq’ with severe and sometimes deadly withdrawals.
Russia Hands Evidence of Alleged Ukrainian Drone Attack on Putin Residence to US
Kyiv and European leaders have dismissed Moscow’s claim, accusing Russia of spreading falsehoods to derail U.S.-led peace talks.
Gun Rights and Gun Control Activists Kept Courts, Legislatures Busy in 2025
Each side anticipates the U.S. Supreme Court will hear a case on whether banning certain types of semiautomatic firearms is constitutional.
US Strikes 5 More Drug Boats, Killing 8
To date, the death toll from such strikes targeting narco-traffickers is at least 110 since September.
Border Patrol’s Chicago Operation Expected to Go on ‘For Years,’ Official Says
Operation Midway Blitz has yielded thousands of immigration-related arrests, officials said.
Respiratory Illness Levels High for First Time This Virus Season: CDC
The season typically runs from the fall through the winter.
