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Miami Holds Election Runoff for Mayor
Numbers from November’s election night seemed to indicate that the GOP candidate to be the one with the uphill battle for a position long-held by Republicans.
Here’s What’s in the $901 Billion Compromise Defense Authorization Bill
The $901 billion bill is higher than a previous House version, but lower than the $925 billion version the Senate passed.
Supreme Court to Hear Challenge to Campaign Finance Restrictions
Vice President JD Vance and others brought a lawsuit against a law limiting party coordination with candidates, arguing it is unconstitutional.
Person of Interest Detained in Shooting of Jets’ Kris Boyd: NYPD
No charges have been filed as the investigation into midtown Manhattan shooting is ongoing, police said.
Georgia Utility Seeks Massive Grid Expansion To Feed Data Centers
The state’s largest power company’s $15 billion plan to meet ‘large-load’ demand spurs “cost shift’ fears among consumers who’ve seen six rate hikes since 2023.
AUKUS in Full Swing, Australia-US Alliance Fortified in AUSMIN Meeting
Australia and the US have both confirmed the other as their nation’s strongest ally.
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Illinois Releases Nearly 1,800 Criminal Illegals, Ignores ICE Detainers: DHS
Gov. Pritzker’s administration has instructed correctional facilities to not honor federal requests to hand over custody of illegal immigrant criminals.
Abbott Backs TPUSA Expansion Into Texas High Schools
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick earlier pledged $1 million to support the expansion.
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Americans Expect Medical Costs to Jump 10 Percent in 2026: NY Fed
That would mark the highest level since January 2014. Some of the worry may stem from uncertainty over expiring health insurance subsidies.
ABC Renews Jimmy Kimmel Contract With One-Year Extension
Late-night host’s past contract renewals have generally been for multiple years.
NBA Player Terry Rozier Pleads Not Guilty in Sports Betting Case
The Miami Heat guard was released on a $3 million bond.
Trump Tells Xi US Will Ship Nvidia H200 Chips to ‘Approved Customers’ in China
Other U.S. chip companies will see similar restrictions lifted, the president said.
No Restrictions on How ‘Trump Accounts’ Can Be Used: Bessent
Trump said other billionaires would also be donating, adding, ‘I’ll be doing it, too.’
Supreme Court Will Examine Trump’s Authority to Fire Independent Agency Members
The federal government argues that a 1935 precedent, limiting presidential authority over the FTC, no longer applies because the agency’s power has grown.
America in Photos: First Lady Reading, King Tide, and Cold Moon Rising
Notable moments from the past week in America.
Hegseth Defends Second September Drug Boat Strike
He suggested the strikes are meant to protect Americans, comparing the actions to the war on terror that commenced after the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks.
FAA Investigates Flight Cut Violations, Warns Airlines of Heavy Penalties
The FAA said it may seek civil penalties of up to $75,000 for every flight operated above the mandated limits.
Supreme Court Set to Consider Trump’s Power to Remove High-Level Bureaucrats
The case could lead the justices to overturn a 90-year-old precedent regarding separation of powers.
Trump Admin Announces New Immigration Vetting Center in Georgia
The new center announced by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services will be based in Atlanta.
Jan. 6 Pipe Bomb Suspect Makes First Court Appearance in Washington
The FBI has accused Brian Cole Jr. of violating federal law related to the transportation and attempted use of explosive devices.
House Approves Bill Blocking IRS Fines Without Specific Supervisory Approval
Another bill that was approved aims to solve inefficiencies in the Tax Court structure regarding pre-trial discovery documents.
Hong Kong Diaspora Demands Answers After Deadly High-Rise Fire
LA-based diaspora group says the blaze that killed 159 people reflects deeper governance failures and a political climate that stifles open inquiry.
