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Nebraska to Become First State to Launch Medicaid Work Requirements
Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen said the state will be ready to move forward with the work requirements well before the federally mandated start date of Jan. 1, 2027.
Deputy Attorney General Says DOJ Won’t Release Full Esptein Files to Congress by Deadline
The Justice Department said it would release ’several hundred thousand' files by the Dec. 19 deadline.
Conservative Giants Spar Under Big Tent at Turning Point USA Conference
Turning Point USA’s first AmFest since Charlie Kirk’s death featured packed halls and sharp exchanges between Ben Shapiro and Tucker Carlson.
Daughter of Transportation Secretary Nearly Misses Flight Following TSA Incident
In a statement to The Epoch Times, TSA said it is ‘aware of the incident in question.’
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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.
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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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.
Tennessee Governor Pardons Country Star Jelly Roll for Past Convictions
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee granted clemency to the country star for past robbery and drug convictions in recognition of the musician’s redemption.
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.
6 New Suspects Accused as Minnesota Fraud Probe Expands—Loss Estimates Climb to $9 Billion
The U.S. attorney’s office gave an update on the scale of fraud in the North Star State—now a ‘fraud tourism’ destination, the first assistant attorney said.
Trump Demands Venezuela Return Seized US Oil Assets After Ordering Tanker Blockade
The president is ramping up pressure on the Maduro regime, linking the tanker blockade to a decades-old seizure of U.S. oil assets.
Mexico Making Strides in Sealing Border, but GOP Panelists Say More Progress Needed
Officials in a House hearing praise President Sheinbaum’s efforts to curtail drug smuggling and illegal immigration, but say ‘greater burden-sharing’ is needed.
Trump Announces $1,776 ‘Warrior Dividends’ to Military Members
The president said the checks are ‘already on the way’ to members of the military.
Ray Dalio Donates $75 Million to ‘Trump Accounts’ for Connecticut Kids
The contribution matches $250 per child for families in the donor’s home state.
Overturned Somali Fraud Verdict Could Help Reveal ‘Road Map’ for Reforms: Minnesota Lawmaker
A new state senator is probing a controversial case that he said could reveal how to better prevent, detect, and prosecute fraudsters.
Republican Rep. Dan Newhouse Will Not Seek Reelection
Newhouse is the one of the last remaining Republican members of the House who voted to impeach Trump in 2021.
House Republicans Forge Ahead With Vote on Health Care Reforms
The GOP bill includes market reforms to lower health care premiums but does not extend the expiring Obamacare subsidies.
US Threatens Countermeasures on EU After X Fines
The US may need to respond to Europe’s restrictions and fines, the US Trade Representative said Tuesday.
