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Why Florida Leads the Nation in Cooperating With ICE Enforcement
The issue sparks fiery division nationwide, often on partisan lines. So the politics of the law-and-order official leading Florida’s efforts may surprise some.
DOJ Sues DC Over Ban of Semi-Automatic Firearms
DOJ alleged that the Metropolitan Police Department has engaged in a ‘pattern and practice’ of banning guns that denies residents their rights.
Mercedes-Benz Reaches $150 Million Settlement With US States Over Diesel Emissions
The agreement ends nine years of litigation for the German carmaker over emissions software installed in its diesel vehicles.
New Middletown Holds Candlelight Christmas Concert at Presbyterian Church
The pastor said the performance was a way of giving to the community.
Pentagon Partners With xAI Service for Military’s Growing Artificial Intelligence Toolset
The artificial intelligence service, founded by Elon Musk, will add its Grok-based models to the Pentagon’s recently announced GenAI.mil platform.
US Envoy Says Annexation of Greenland Remains a Priority
Greenland and Danish officials have rejected any takeover, reaffirming the territory’s sovereignty, while a new U.S. envoy pledged to pursue the goal.
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Gold Poised for Largest Annual Increase Since 1979 as Prices Top $4,400
Silver prices also climbed to new all-time high as a metals boom persists heading into 2026.
Power Restored in Most of San Francisco After Fire in Substation Impacted 130,000 Customers
A fire inside a Pacific Gas & Electric substation knocked out power to residents and businesses on Saturday.
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Lawmakers Ask to Designate Deepseek, Xiaomi as Aiding Chinese Military
Members of Congress want to highlight Chinese technology firms that are allegedly helping to modernize the People’s Liberation Army.
Lawmakers Probe Trump Approval of Nvidia AI Chips Sales to China
They express concern that the decision ‘undercuts our nation’s security.’
DHS Offering $3,000 to Illegal Aliens to Self-Deport as Part of Holiday Deal
The arrangement will last ‘until the end of the year,’ says Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.
America in Photos: National Guard Dignified Transfer, Washington State Flood, and AmericaFest
Notable moments from the past week in America.
Afghans Who Worked With US Forces Grapple With New Scrutiny in Wake of DC Shooting
The suspect in the Nov. 26 shooting worked for U.S. interests in Afghanistan, like many who have relocated to the United States to escape Taliban reprisals.
Trinidad and Tobago Leader Backs US Amid Pressure on Venezuela
At the nearest point, Trinidad and Tobago is separated from Venezuela by only seven miles of sea.
Trump Reveals 50-State Tour to Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday
The all-American event includes a Freedom Village, live productions, and a road-trip style vlog by the tour’s mascot, Liberty the Beagle.
US Drops Uganda Deportation Bid for Man Who Filmed China’s Uyghur Prison Camps
Guan Heng fled to the United States after documenting China’s detention camps targeting Uyghurs and other minorities in Xinjiang.
Democrats, Strategists Press DNC to Release Review of 2024 Election Losses
Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin had said releasing it would be a distraction.
Supreme Court Revives Immigration Judges’ Free Speech Lawsuit
The Fourth Circuit had overturned a lower court ruling dismissing the lawsuit.
‘Patriot Games,’ UFC Fight at White House to Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary
Trump said it would be ’the greatest champion fighters in the world all fighting that same night.’
Wisconsin Judge Found Guilty of Obstruction for Aiding Illegal Immigrant to Evade ICE Agents
Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan was acquited of a second charge alleging she concealed a person from arrest.
