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US Strikes ISIS Targets in Syria in Response to Killing of Americans
War Secretary Pete Hegseth said this was ‘not the beginning of a war.’
White House Economist Predicts ‘Biggest Refund Cycle Ever’ During 2026 Tax Season
‘A lot of the tax changes, which affect last year, weren’t in any tax forms that people filled out at the beginning of’ this year, the economist said.
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Las Vegas Locals Say Hidden Fees, Less Value Are Driving Away Tourists
Some say they long for the old magic of Vegas to return.
Ford Recalls Nearly 273,000 Vehicles Over Rollaway Risk
Meanwhile, BMW is recalling nearly 37,000 vehicles in the United States due to unintended steering wheel movement.
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Hospital Emergency Visits for Flu Increasing Nationwide: CDC
There were more than 47,500 flu cases and 2,250 associated hospitalizations for the week ending Dec. 13.
Oakland Airport Launches ‘Guest Pass’ Allowing Non-Passengers Past Security Check
The new program will allow non-passengers to go with their loved ones to the gates and see them off, the airport said.
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Senators Sound Alarm Over Chinese Drone Use at US Security Facilities
Chinese company DJI is the world’s largest drone maker and dominates the U.S. market.
DOE Partners With Tech Giants, AI Firms to Advance Trump’s Genesis Mission
The partnership aims to brings private-sector AI tools into the work of government scientists.
Nebraska to Become First State to Launch Medicaid Work Requirements
Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen said the state will be ready to move forward with the work requirements well before the federally mandated start date of Jan. 1, 2027.
Trump Taps Army Lt. Gen. Joshua Rudd to Lead NSA, Cyber Command
The deputy commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command would fill a post that has been vacant for eight months.
Senate Approves Tranche of 97 Nominees Amid Continued Obstruction of Trump Picks
Though the nominees included are lower profile, their confirmations have been delayed by a broader power struggle between the White House and Senate Democrats.
5 Takeaways From Ex-Hochul Aide’s Chinese Agent Trial
Linda Sun maintained close relationships with Chinese officials and boasted about her influence over New York state, according to court records.
Trump Directs Administration to Reclassify Cannabis to Allow for Medical Research
Officials were told to work with Congress on laws that gave Americans more access to products containing a non-intoxicating compound found in cannabis plants.
ACLU Sues ICE, Homeland Security, Alleging Bystander Intimidation
The lawsuit accused defendants of violating the First and Fourth Amendment rights of plaintiffs.
Senate to Consider 97 Trump Nominees Delayed Mostly by Democrats—What to Know
A recent rules change allows nominees for non-Cabinet-level positions to be approved all at once, giving the president a chance fill dozens of posts.
Trump Highlights Measures to Drive Down Costs in Prime-Time Address
The president said his administration ‘inherited a mess’ and is fixing the economy with a series of policies.
House Passes GOP Health Care Bill Without Obamacare Subsidy Extension
Some House Republicans pushed for a short-term extension of Obamacare’s enhanced premium tax credits in addition to the market reforms included in the bill.
Police Release Photos of Person Who May Have Crossed Paths With Brown Shooting ‘Person of Interest’
Two Brown University students were killed and eight were wounded in the shooting, authorities say.
4 Republicans Join Democrats to Force House Vote on 3-Year Obamacare Subsidy Extension
The House is poised to vote on a health care reform bill that does not include an extension of the expiring premium tax credits.
