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Oklahoma Hazmat Incident Displaces Hundreds, Injures Dozens
Officials are still investigating the leak of anhydrous ammonia from a truck parked behind a hotel in Weatherford, Oklahoma.
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Sen. John Fetterman Hospitalized After Suffering Fall Near His Home
Fetterman suffered a ventricular fibrillation flare, a condition where the heart stops pumping blood to the rest of the body.
IRS Raises 401(k) Contribution Limits for 2026 as Cost-of-Living Adjustments Take Effect
New caps boost how much workers can save in 401(k)s, IRAs, SIMPLE plans, and other retirement accounts next year.
Florida Board of Education Approves Plan to Add History of Communism to Curriculum
A comprehensive history of communism instruction will become a part of the state’s social studies academic standards.
US Sanctions Global Entities Supporting Iran’s Missile, Drone Capabilities
‘Iran exploits financial systems to launder funds, procure components for its nuclear and conventional weapons programs,’ a Treasury Department official said.
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Swiss Officials to Resume Tariff Talks in Washington
The United States has signaled that a compromise on the tariff is within reach, though no final figure has been set.
Probe Launched After Antifa Targets Turning Point USA Event at UC–Berkeley: DOJ Official
Alleging Antifa has been able to ‘operate with impunity’ in California, a top official said several Justice Department sections are investigating.
Newsom’s Former Chief of Staff Indicted on Public Corruption Charges
A 23-count indictment alleges that Dana Williamson conspired to defraud the U.S. government between 2022 and 2024.
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Supreme Court Skeptical of Private Immigration Prison Operator’s Appeal
Lower courts had ruled the company operating an immigration detention facility had no right to appeal an unfavorable ruling before a trial finished.
Civil Rights Leader Rev. Jesse Jackson Hospitalized
The 84-year-old is under observation for progressive supranuclear palsy, a neurodegenerative condition, the Rainbow PUSH Coalition said.
Hegseth Outlines 5 Pillars for Overhauling US Arms Procurement Process
The secretary of war said he believes an arms procurement process that currently takes three to eight years could be cut down to one.
Philadelphia Mint Strikes Final Penny Following Trump Directive
The U.S. Mint will continue limited collector editions while halting general production of the one-cent coin.
US Small-Business Optimism Dips in October
Labor quality was cited by businesses as their biggest issue.
Trump Dismisses 50-Year Mortgage Concerns: ‘It’s Not Even a Big Deal’
The president says longer loan terms would simply mean smaller payments as his administration develops a plan to expand mortgage options.
Arizona Rep.-Elect Grijalva To Be Sworn In on Wednesday: Speaker Johnson
The newly elected U.S. House of Representatives member will join the Democratic Party’s minority caucus this week.
Judge Rules Utah’s GOP-Backed Congressional Maps Unconstitutional
Judge Dianna Gibson adopted the League of Women Voters’ proposal that keeps Salt Lake County intact.
Trump Says White House East Wing Was in ‘Poor’ Shape Before It Was Torn Down
Aside from the ballroom construction, Trump has also redone the Oval Office by adding numerous portraits, busts, and gold-toned decorations.
DOJ Asks Court to Lift Injunction on Deporting Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Liberia
Abrego Garcia’s attorneys say their client should be extended due process.
Syria Signs Declaration to Join US-Led Coalition to Defeat ISIS Terrorist Group
The agreement followed Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on Nov. 10.
Trump Floats Idea of $2,000 Tariff Dividend Payments: 4 Things to Know
The Treasury secretary suggests it could also come in a different form.
