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US Kills Al-Qaeda Leader Linked to Deadly ISIS Attack on US Troops
The man had direct ties to an ISIS attack that killed two American servicemembers and an interpreter on Dec. 13, 2025, according to U.S. Central Command.
California AG Sends Cease-and-Desist Letter to Musk’s xAI Over Nonconsensual Explicit Images
More than 10,000 images generated by xAI between Christmas and New Year’s show people wearing little clothing, with some appearing to be children, said Bonta.
Newsom Defends California Sanctuary Policies in Sit-Down With Ben Shapiro
In a podcast sit-down, Gov. Gavin Newsom defended California’s sanctuary laws and said the state still works with ICE on violent criminals.
CBP Records Zero Illegal Border Releases for 8th Consecutive Month
Federal officials say no illegal immigrants were released on parole in December, as border apprehensions and encounters fell to historically low levels.
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Florida Road Connecting Mar-a-Lago, Palm Beach Airport Is Renamed After Trump
The president attended a ceremony for President Donald J. Trump Boulevard. The change is ceremonial, so addresses won’t be affected.
Trump Admin Pauses Tax Refund Seizures, Wage Garnishments for Defaulted Student Loans
Education officials said the suspension is meant to allow more time to implement student loan payment reforms.
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Trump Appoints Rubio, Witkoff, Kushner, and Blair to Gaza Board of Peace
The White House said each of the member will be tasked with managing key areas vital to Gaza’s stability and long-term success.
What to Know About HHS’s Child Care Funding Freeze
The Trump administration is tightening oversight and freezing some funds. Here’s a breakdown of where child care money comes from and how it’s distributed.
Dr. Oz Explains How the Trump Admin Got Big Pharma to Voluntarily Lower Prices
Dr. Mehmet Oz revealed a key tactic in the president’s approach to governing: the power to convene.
DOJ Sues Virginia for Failing to Turn Over Voter Rolls
It’s the latest lawsuit in what’s been a flurry of actions the Trump administration has taken against states to ensure accurate voter rolls.
Trump to Unveil Plan Allowing Homebuyers to Use 401(k) Funds for Down Payments
The president will announce the final plan in Davos next week, White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett said.
USPS Reports Mail Packages Delivered Within 2.5 Days During Holiday Season
Customer satisfaction also showed an improvement, the agency said.
US Lawmakers in Denmark Seek to ‘Lower the Temperature’ Amid Trump Bid to Take Over Greenland
Trump has been forthright in his position on taking over Greenland, arguing that NATO would be stronger if Washington relieved Copenhagen of the territory.
Magnitude 6.0 Earthquake Strikes Off Oregon Coast; Tsunami Not Expected
Initial assessments indicate low risk of significant damage or aftershocks exceeding magnitude 7.
Noem Says ‘No Plans’ to Pull ICE Out of Minnesota
The comment comes in the midst of protests following the shooting death of a woman in Minneapolis.
European Troops Arrive in Greenland as Macron Calls Emergency Meeting
‘At Denmark’s request, I have decided that France will participate in the joint exercises organized by Denmark in Greenland,’ Macron said in a post on X.
Unemployment Claims Drop Below 200,000 as Layoffs Stay Low
Recurring jobless claims also fall below 1.9 million, suggesting out-of-work people are finding jobs.
No Plan to Hang Protesters, Iranian Foreign Minister Says
Trump earlier said that executions by the regime won’t take place.
Trump to Appoint New Board for Mediations in New York Rail Labor Dispute
About 300,000 passengers could be impacted daily if an agreement is not reached.
Justice Department Sues Minnesota Over Affirmative Action in State Government
The lawsuit alleges that Minnesota’s policies violate Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and requests an extraordinary three-judge panel to hear the case.
