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Trump Says Oil Companies Will Spend $100 Billion in Venezuela
Giant oil companies will be spending at least $100 billion to ’rebuild the capacity and the infrastructure necessary' in Venezuela, the president said.
Greenland Should Talk to US Without Denmark, Opposition Leader Says
Pele Broberg, leader of Greenlandic opposition party Naleraq, strongly favors independence for the Danish territory, which could involve a deal with Washington.
Supreme Court Doesn’t Issue Ruling on Trump’s Tariffs, Sets Date for Next Week
The court indicated on its website that it could announce its next round of opinions on Jan. 14.
Mortgage Rates Slip Below 6 Percent for First Time Since August 2022
The 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 5.99 percent on Friday, following Trump’s pledge to purchase $200 billion in mortgage-backed securities.
US Housing Starts Drop to Lowest Level Since July 2020: Census Bureau
The South and the West were the top regions for new construction in 2025, according to a report.
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Treasury Secretary Says New Law Blocked Potential ‘$4.5 Trillion Tax Hike’
Secretary Scott Bessent made the remarks at a Minnesota event on Thursday.
Behind the Group That Controls Chinese Students in America
‘Fight with all their might for the motherland.’ Chinese students are pressured into advancing Beijing’s interests in America.
California Gov. Newsom Highlights His Record in Final State of the State Address
The governor criticized Trump while highlighting economic recovery, educational projects, a drop in homelessness, and high-speed rail progress in California.
Trump Cancels Second Wave of Attacks Against Venezuela After Prisoner Release
Trump also said that at least $100 billion would be invested by major oil companies in Venezuela’s energy sector.
Johnson & Johnson Reaches Agreement With Trump Admin to Cut Drug Prices
The company said the agreement meets the president’s requests to the pharmaceutical sector.
2 Shot, Injured in Incident With Federal Police in Portland
‘We are still in the early stages of this incident,’ said Portland Police Chief Bob Day, urging the public to remain calm.
House Passes 3-Year Extension of Obamacare Subsidies
17 Republicans joined 213 Democrats in favor of the bill, which faces long odds in the Senate.
Vance Announces New Assistant AG Position to Tackle Fraud Nationwide
Vance said the assistant attorney general, under the Department of Justice, will answer to him and President Donald Trump.
Kremlin Criticizes US Oil Tanker Seizure, Says Ship Had Permission to Use Russian Flag
‘In the open sea beyond the territorial waters of any state, U.S. naval forces boarded the vessel. Communication with the ship was subsequently lost,’ it said.
House Fails to Override Trump Vetoes
Neither of the two votes garnered the necessary two-thirds majority to override a veto.
Trump Proposes Increasing Military Spending by 66 Percent With $1.5 Trillion 2027 Budget
Democrats and Republican deficit hawks will likely raise objections to the defense spending increase.
State Department Voices Concern Over Attack on Protesters Outside LA Chinese Consulate
Repression of constitutional rights is not tolerated in the United States, a State Department spokesperson told The Epoch Times.
Democrats Plan to Ride Affordability to Midterms
The Democratic Caucus chair said the party will focus on costs and health care, and the House speaker said the Republican agenda will boost families’ finances.
Klobuchar ‘Seriously Considering’ Run for Minnesota Governor After Walz Exit
Minnesota has been in the spotlight following allegations of large-scale fraud.
