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Prosecutors Rest Their Case Against Ex-Hochul Aide After Calling Several Dozen Witnesses
Defense expects to present their side early next week.
FAA Investigates Flight Cut Violations, Warns Airlines of Heavy Penalties
The FAA said it may seek civil penalties of up to $75,000 for every flight operated above the mandated limits.
Russian Forces Advance as Ukraine Hit by More Than 600 Drone Strikes Overnight
Russian forces advanced north and southeast of Myrnohrad and infiltrated positions in northwestern Pokrovsk.
Waymo Recalls Self-Driving Vehicles Amid Texas School Bus Violations
The self-driving cars have passed stopped school buses in Austin, Texas, 19 times this school year. Regulators want reports by Jan. 20.
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21 States Are at Risk of Losing SNAP Funding Amid Fraud Investigation—What to Know
The dispute pits federal officials against 21 states that haven’t turned over data about how SNAP benefits are used.
House Panel Urges Apple, Google to Remove Apps That Track ICE Agents
A gunman used an app to track the movements of federal agents before opening fire on an ICE facility in Dallas on Sept. 24.
Judge Grants Justice Department Request to Unseal Epstein Grand Jury Records
A Florida judge noted that a recently passed federal law supersedes rules around grand jury materials.
RFK Jr.’s Panel Recommends Delaying First Vaccine Given to Many Children
The split vote means the vaccine schedule may be altered again soon.
What to Know About Efforts to Ban Congressional Stock Trading
Several bills have been introduced, though none with leadership support.
DOJ Announces Jan. 6 Pipe Bomber Suspect in Custody: What to Know
The arrest of suspect Brian Cole Jr. of Woodbridge, Va., is the first sign of movement in the case in years.
Billboards Promote ‘Illegal Orders’ Message as Pentagon Official Warns of Deadly Outcomes
A Republican member of the House Armed Services Committee urges service members, ‘Don’t fall for it.’
CDC Advisers Delay Vote on Changing Hepatitis B Vaccine Recommendations
Some members said they were concerned about a last-minute change to the voting language.
Economic Confidence Slips to 17-Month Low, Holiday Spending Plans Weaken
A Gallup survey found households more pessimistic about the economy and sharply scaling back holiday spending plans.
Federal Judge Approves Refunds for Jan. 6 Couple Pardoned by Trump
‘Having viewed the question afresh, the court now agrees with the defendants,’ U.S. District Judge James Boasberg said.
State Department to Require Social Media Review for H-1B Visa Applicants
Student visa and exchange visitor applicants are already being subject to an online presence review.
Supreme Court Weighs Street Preacher’s Claim
The preacher tried to challenge a law that forced protestors to demonstrate in a designated area, but his case was dismissed.
