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Witkoff Announces Start of 2nd Phase of Gaza Peace Plan
The presidential special envoy said the next part of the peace plan will see the demilitarization of Hamas and the start of reconstruction efforts.
Trump Expresses Confidence China Can Open Markets to US Goods
‘We’ve been doing very well with China,’ Trump said.
President to Sign Bill Allowing Return of Whole Milk in Schools
The legislation complements the new ‘upside-down’ food pyramid unveiled by federal agencies last week.
House Committee Advances Bill to Ban Congressional Stock Trading
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) supported the bill.
US Retail Sales Post Best Month Since July
Broad-based gains were driven by rebounding auto sales and robust holiday shopping. A key retail sales measure for GDP calculations also rose in November.
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Constraining Mega-Landlords Would Help Some Buyers, Won’t Solve Housing Woes: Industry Insiders
Investors flocked to the market during the COVID-19 pandemic, resulting in prospective homebuyers complaining about boosted prices.
In Some Minnesota Schools, the Focus Is Reading, Writing, and Resistance
The recent ICE protests coincide with the state’s strong push for more left-leaning ideology in schools.
Drugs, Abortion, and Transgender Issues: Referenda on the Ballot in 2026
The proposed measures would update state laws or overturn them. Some referenda seek to change the threshold to pass such propositions themselves.
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The Plot to Overthrow George Washington
The ‘Conway Cabal’ was an underhanded attempt to discredit and disempower the man who became the first president of the United States.
Venezuela Releases American Political Prisoners
A local rights group confirmed 56 prisoners have been released so far, while Venezuelan officials say more than 400 were freed, but without any proof.
DNC Launches Massive Voter Registration Effort Ahead of Midterms After GOP Makes Gains
The DNC said its new ‘When We Count’ program will train youth to register voters ahead of the 2026 election.
Trump Says Minnesota Officials Will Face ‘Day of Reckoning’ Amid Protests
Minneapolis has faced protests and riots after an ICE agent fatally shot a woman last week.
‘Dilbert’ Creator Scott Adams Dies After Prostate Cancer Battle
The ‘Dilbert’ creator’s death was revealed by his former wife on his show on Tuesday.
Supreme Court Seems Inclined to Uphold State Bans on Boys in Girls’ Sports
The high court will review whether state bans on males in female sports violated the equal protection clause of the 14th Amendment.
Civil Trial in Teen Gender Surgery Lawsuit Kicks Off
The plaintiffs argue that the surgery was done without enough consideration of other mental issues.
DHS Launches New Office for Drone and Counter-Drone Technologies Ahead of World Cup
The new office is focused on strengthening national security amid growing threats from malicious drone use.
Trump Says Countries Doing Business With Iran Will Pay 25 Percent Tariff
A day earlier, the president said Iranian officials reached out to the White House about a potential nuclear deal.
Judge Blocks Parts of Trump’s Election Order on Citizenship Proof, Ballot Deadline Rules
The ruling blocks enforcement of Trump’s election executive order in Washington state and Oregon, citing constitutional limits on presidential authority.
Trump Provides Update on When $2,000 Tariff Payments Could Come
The president also says he doesn’t need Congress to pass enabling legislation.
Supreme Court Throws Out Limit on Federal Prisoner Appeals
A federal appeals court previously said Michael S. Bowe’s appeal was barred, but in 2022, the Supreme Court allowed such appeals, so he reapplied.
