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Georgia Power Gets Green Light to Dramatically Grow Grid to Draw Data Centers
State’s public service commission unanimously approves hotly-contested plan after assurances developers, not ratepayers, to foot bill. Opponents not convinced.
Trump Admin Proposes US–Ukraine–Russia Peace Talks, Zelenskyy Says
The Ukrainian leader said he would support the U.S. proposal if a national security adviser-level meeting led to further exchanges.
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.
In Growing Number of States, Every Student Gets Free Meal at School
Following the COVID-19 pandemic, lawmakers in several states decided to make free food at school for all students a permanent arrangement.
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Trump Nominates Marine General to Be New Head of Southern Command
Lt. Gen. Francis Donovan is currently the vice commander of the U.S. Special Operations Command, serving in this position since 2022.
Justice Department Appeals Judge’s Block on Harvard Funding Freeze
In September, a judge reversed the Trump administration’s funding freeze, arguing that it was attempting to violate the First Amendment.
US House Passes Bill to Remove Gray Wolf From Endangered List
If enacted, the legislation would also be protected from being overturned by a judge.
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Trump Says Lower Drug Prices Will Help Secure Midterm Wins for GOP
At a North Carolina rally, the president spoke about his push for most-favored-nation pricing on drugs.
US Expands Sanctions Targeting Family Network of Venezuela’s Maduro
The new sanctions target relatives of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro’s wife and immediate family members of a Panamanian businessman.
Marshals Service Rescues More Than 40 Missing Children
The victims range in age from 1.5 to 17 years old.
White House Announces Historic Reduction in Red Tape
The federal government cut 646 regulations in 2025, exceeding the goal set by the president.
Biden-Era Immigration Programs Received Thousands of Fraudulent Applications: GAO Report
The U.S. Government Accountability Office issued a report that identified flaws in the parole program.
Trump Administration Sanctions 2 ICC Judges for Targeting Israel
ICC’s ‘politicized actions’ against Israel set a ‘dangerous precedent’ for all nations, Marco Rubio said.
Democrats Will Not Release Review of 2024 Election Loss, DNC Chair Says
DNC Chair Ken Martin said the party will focus on ‘learning from the past and winning the future.’
Trump Gives Federal Workers 2 More Days Off: Dec. 24 and 26
With Christmas on a Thursday this year, federal workers will get a long weekend.
Democrats Demand Vote on ACA Credits Before House Recesses for Holidays
House Democrats urged Speaker Mike Johnson to hold a vote on the discharge petition before the holiday recess.
Health Officials Move to Cut Funding for Transgender-Related Procedures for Children
The steps include a declaration from the health secretary that says the procedures are neither safe nor effective for children with gender dysphoria.
Health Department Cuts Millions of Dollars in Grants for American Academy of Pediatrics
The grants ‘no longer align with the Department’s mission or priorities,’ a spokesperson said.
US Airstrike on Drug Boat Kills 4 in Eastern Pacific
This strike was the latest military action in President Donald Trump’s efforts to halt drug trafficking to the United States.
Energy Department Funded Chinese Defense, Quantum Research, Lawmakers Find
Lawmakers and researchers sound the alarm on the academic loophole that enables the sharing of sensitive research with China.
