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US Sanctions Maduro Family Members, 6 Ships Transporting Venezuelan Oil
The Treasury Department targeted narco-traffickers and illicit oil distributors, adding to the list of blocked Venezuelan individuals and businesses.
Trump Signs Order to Prevent States From Regulating AI
The president and his Cabinet say that allowing states to regulate AI themselves would stifle innovation and allow China to outpace the United States.
Automakers Say China’s Auto Industry Poses ‘Clear and Present’ Threat to US Industry
Experts and lawmakers discussed how China’s takeover of the auto industry could threaten America’s economy and national security.
Florida Sues Starbucks Over DEI Policies
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier accused Starbucks of violating the state’s Civil Rights Act in a lawsuit filed on Dec. 10.
MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell to Run for Governor of Minnesota
Lindell is known in national politics as a supporter of President Donald Trump.
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IRS, Treasury Provide New Guidance on Health Savings Account Tax Benefits
The updates are expected to allow more people to save and to pay for health care costs via Health Savings accounts.
DOJ Sues Minneapolis Schools for Racial Discrimination Against Employment Candidates
The current contract with the teachers’ union also stipulated layoff and employee benefit decisions by race and gender, the lawsuit said.
Judge Rejects Trump Admin Request to Dismiss California Rail Funding Suit
Federal court greenlights challenge to $4 billion grant cancellation for the state’s high-speed project to move forward.
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Bessent Pushes Deregulatory, Growth-Focused Pivot in Financial Stability Oversight
‘Prophylactic’ financial regulatory policies, Bessent said, generally ‘do not account for their overall impact on economic growth.’
FDA Proposes Allowing Sunscreen Ingredient Used in Other Countries
If regulators conclude that bemotrizinol is generally safe and effective, they will promulgate a new, final order.
Proposed Reforms Seek to Restrict ‘Sue-and-Settle’ Attorney Fees in Environmental Lawsuits
House Republicans want to amend 1980 law that allows ’serial litigants’ to misuse federal agencies. Democrats say pondered changes deny equal access to courts.
Americans Could See up to $2,000 Tax Refunds Next Year, Says Treasury Secretary
Refunds will be coming during the tax year, Scott Bessent said.
Trump Admin Confirms Backup Plan If Supreme Court Rules Against Tariffs
U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer discussed tariffs during an event hosted by the Atlantic Council on Dec. 10.
House Passes $901 Billion Compromise Defense Policy Bill
The bill will now go before the Senate for consideration.
RFK Jr.’s Former Group Calls on FDA to Revoke Approval for Most COVID-19 Vaccines
Children’s Health Defense says three of the four available vaccines should be withdrawn.
FDA Analyzing Safety of RSV Antibodies Approved for Young Children
The probe is being led by the FDA’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research.
CCP’s History of ‘Broken Promises,’ Human Rights Abuses Harms US, World: Congressional Commission
China continues to rank among the worst human rights offenders in the world, despite ratifying a number of international human rights agreements.
Trump Touts Lower Prices, Bigger Paychecks in 1st Stop of National Tour
Speaking to a crowd in Pennsylvania, the president highlighted his administration’s efforts to lower the cost of living nationwide.
Senate to Vote on GOP Alternative to Expiring Obamacare Subsidies
Republicans dash to finish health care solutions ahead of an expected vote on extending Obamacare enhanced subsidies, favored by Democrats.
ADP Employment Report Signals Labor Market Rebound After Weeks of Declines
Fresh weekly job gains have broken a month-long streak of declines, raising hopes for a rebound amid broader labor-market fragility.
Federal Reserve Poised to Cut Interest Rates at Final Meeting of 2025
‘The path to this decision has been one of the more intriguing ones of the year,’ market strategist Jay Woods said.
