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Americans Spent $44 Billion Online Over Holiday Stretch, Adobe Reports
‘If there’s going to be a consumer spending pullback, it’s probably going to wait until 2026,’ says Bankrate analyst Ted Rossman.
Winter Storm Warnings Issued Across 5 Northeast States
Upstate New York, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine were cited, with advisories for New Jersey, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Connecticut.
New Jersey Declares Emergency Ahead of Nor’easter
The first major winter storm of the season arrived in parts of the Mid-Atlantic on Tuesday.
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ICE Urges New York to Honor Detainers for 7,000 Criminal Illegal Immigrants Held by State
The detainers require the state to notify federal immigration authorities when illegal immigrants held in state prisons are due for release.
National Teachers Union Training Members to Promote LGBT Ideology, Parents Group Says
The National Education Association wants students to become social justice advocates instead of learning facts and skills, according to Defending Education.
Former Green Beret Medic Teaches Herbal First Aid and Off-Grid Life Skills
Through helping his teammates in the military, Sam Coffman came up with the idea of starting an herbal medic school.
Trump to Host Netanyahu at White House, Prime Minister’s Office Says
Trump and Netanyahu discussed demilitarization of Hamas and expansion of peace agreements during a phone call on Dec. 1.
DOT Urges Minnesota to Revoke Illegal Driver’s Licenses or Risk $30.4 Million in Funds
The Transportation Department said that one-third of Minnesota’s commercial driver’s licenses had been issued illegally to noncitizens.
Letter Bombs and Hammer Attacks—US Adds European Antifa Groups to Terror List
The new Foreign Terrorist Organization designations have ramifications for American-based Antifa groups.
Indiana House Releases Draft of Redrawn Congressional Map That Benefits Republicans
The changes would likely dilute Democrats’ support throughout Indianapolis, a politically critical area, and push GOP voters into districts held by Democrats.
Appeals Court Disqualifies Alina Habba as US Attorney in New Jersey
Defendants sued, saying Habba was illegally appointed.
Indiana Legislature Convenes to Weigh Redistricting: What to Know
House Republicans favor redistricting, but GOP senators are split, despite urging from President Donald Trump and Indiana Gov. Mike Braun.
Trump Confirms He Spoke With Venezuela’s Maduro
No details of the call have been disclosed.
House, Senate Armed Services Committees to Probe Reports of Follow-Up Strikes on Drug Boats
Hegseth denounced ’more fabricated, inflammatory, and derogatory reporting to discredit ... incredible warriors fighting to protect the homeland.’
Rep. Troy Nehls Announces Retirement From Congress
Nehls has represented Texas’s 22nd congressional district since 2021.
Readers Optimistic About America, Mixed on Holiday Spending Plans
Our reader poll found mixed feelings on the impact of the economy on seasonal spending plans, but a more bullish attitude on the future of the country.
What We Know About the 2 National Guard Members Shot in DC Ambush
The suspect has been identified as a 29-year-old Afghan national who once worked with the CIA.
