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DHS Blocked From Ending Deportation Protection for South Sudanese
A Boston-based federal judge granted an emergency request ahead of a Jan. 5, 2026, deadline.
IRS Raises Standard Mileage Rate By 2.5 Cents Per Mile
The updated rates apply to both gas and electric vehicles used by a company for business purposes.
US Coast Guard Awards Contracts to Build 6 Arctic Icebreakers
In July, Trump signed into law the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which has provided $8.6 billion for deploying the USCG’s icebreaker fleet in the Arctic.
Former IBM Chief Louis Gerstner Dies at 83
IBM’s current CEO credited Gerstner with reshaping the company during a period of crisis.
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From Tax Cuts to Tariff Stability—US Economy Poised for Solid Growth in 2026
‘I’m positive about the economy in 2026, with some reservations,’ says economist Rick Pederson.
Education Department Has Rejected Over 300,000 Requests for Lower Student Loan Repayments
The American Federation of Teachers previously sued Trump to maintain the existing arrangement for student borrowers.
OpenAI Looking to Hire ‘Head of Preparedness’ to Tackle AI Dangers
The role, based in San Francisco, requires the person to build capability evaluations, establish threat models, and build mitigations.
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NJ Congresswoman Asks Court to Toss Charges From Incident at ICE Detention Center
Rep. LaMonica McIver was charged with assaulting and impeding federal authorities during a May protest.
Kamala Harris Announces New PAC
The PAC, ‘Fight for the People,’ will support the former vice president’s travel around the country to campaign on behalf of Democratic candidates in 2026.
US Commits $2 Billion for Foreign Aid but Tells Agencies to ‘Adapt, Shrink, or Die’
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the agreement would help save American taxpayers money.
Turning Point USA Endorses Vance for President in 2028
Vice President JD Vance has not announced a run for the White House but is widely expected to do so.
Trump to Meet Netanyahu for Talks on Gaza and Regional Security
The meeting follows months of intensive diplomacy in preparation for the next phase of the Gaza cease-fire.
Trump Says US, Ukraine ‘A Lot Closer’ to Peace Plan Agreement After Meeting With Zelenskyy
Lingering territorial disputes—particularly around the heavily Russian-occupied Donbas region—still have to be resolved.
Winter Weather Cancels Over 1,000 Flights Across US
Airports in the New York City area reported over four inches of snow, according to the National Weather Service.
California Begins Assessments of Christmas Floods, Mudslides
Several feet of rain and snow fell across the state over the past five days.
US Airline Industry Caps a Strong 2025—What Lies Ahead in 2026
Experts expect large-scale events and improved operational reliability to continue supporting airline revenue in the coming year.
Anticompetitive Rental Scheme: Blackstone’s LivCor Reaches Settlement With Justice Department
The company engaged in pricing tactics that harmed customers, the department said.
Nvidia Strikes Tech-and-Talent Deal With AI Startup Groq to Run AI at Scale
Chip giant Nvidia will license Groq’s AI technology and hire founder Jonathan Ross and key engineers in a deal short of a full acquisition.
Ohio Man Spreads Christmas Cheer With Holiday-Themed Artwork Covering Hundreds of Miles
Some of Timothy Pearson’s latest artwork includes a 500-mile nativity scene and a 300-mile Grinch created with his plane’s flight path.
Trump Tells Children Santa on His Way, Thanks Service Members
The president spoke to children across America on Dec. 24.
