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Tina Peters Asks Colorado Appeals Court to Recognize Trump’s Pardon
Colorado officials say the pardon is invalid because Peters was convicted under state law and the president may grant pardons only for federal offenses.
Trump Tells Children Santa on His Way, Thanks Service Members
The president spoke to children across America on Dec. 24.
Citing Rampant Fraud in Minnesota, SBA Director Halts $5.5 Million in Payments
Kelly Loeffler said Gov. Tim Walz’s administration ‘cannot be trusted’ to protect taxpayers’ money amid multiple scandals and investigations.
European Leaders Criticize US Entry Ban on Europeans in Censorship Rift
Secretary of State Marco Rubio described former European Commissioner Thierry Breton and four other Europeans as agents of censorship.
NHTSA Probes Tesla Model 3 Sedans, Says Door Handles Too Hard to Find in Emergency
The investigation involves nearly 180,000 Model 3 sedans made in 2022.
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China’s Military Buildup Leaves US Vulnerable, Pentagon Warns
Despite the expansion, China’s military remains riddled with corruption, and an ongoing purge may affect its short-term nuclear readiness, the Pentagon says.
Federal Court Rules in Favor of Professor Who Satirized School’s DEI Stance
Judges overruled a lower court decision that said the University of Washington’s actions against the plaintiff didn’t constitute viewpoint discrimination.
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China’s Real Economic Growth Below 3 Percent in 2025, Half of Official Target: Think Tank
Rhodium Group and analysts predict dim prospects for 2026.
US Consumers Grow More Optimistic About Future Finances, Recession Fears Retreat
Consumers remained cautious on big-ticket spending, but expectations for household finances reached their most positive level in nearly a year.
Retail Investing Soars Amid Low Savings—What it Means for Equity Markets
Retail trading accounted for 20 percent to 25 percent of total activity this year, according to trading data from J.P. Morgan.
Pay Garnishments for Defaulted Student Loans to Begin in January
The Department of Education’s latest measure follows months of reforms and crackdowns in the federal student loan program.
Trump Says of Cocaine Facilities in Colombia: Petro ‘Better Close Them Up Fast’
The Colombian president suggested that U.S. land in the southwest should be up for negotiation after Trump accused Venezuela of stealing U.S. land and assets.
1,030 Criminal Illegal Immigrants Arrested in ICE Operation Honoring Laken Riley
Arrested individuals include illegals alleged to have committed assaults, including a sexual exploitation of a child.
21 Democratic-Led States Sue Trump Admin Over CFPB Funding
The CFPB was established in 2011 under President Barack Obama in the aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis to oversee consumer financial protection.
Mercedes-Benz Reaches $150 Million Settlement With US States Over Diesel Emissions
The agreement ends nine years of litigation for the German carmaker over emissions software installed in its diesel vehicles.
After Charlie Kirk’s Death, a Record-Breaking AmericaFest
More than 30,000 people attended the event, which came just months after the assassination of Turning Point USA’s founder.
US Department of State Issues Travel Advisory Against 2 Middle Eastern Countries
Americans in Yemen have been targeted by Houthi terrorists ‘just because they are U.S. citizens,’ the department warned.
White House Economist Proposal Coming Soon on $2,000 Tariff Rebate Checks
A reduction in U.S. government debt and economic growth are the reasons for the checks, says the head of the National Economic Council.
Malicious Actors Impersonating Senior US Officials, FBI Warns
Criminals contact a target by impersonating a U.S. official and briefly engage in conversation on a topic the target is well-versed in.
