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US to Deny Certain Asylees During Public Health Emergencies
Several nonprofits and faith-based groups opposed the rule, urging the Biden administration to withdraw it in 2022.
Trump Says Netanyahu Pardon ‘On Its Way’, Israeli President Says Otherwise
Netanyahu is the first Israeli prime minister to be charged with a crime while in office.
Republicans Seek to Reclaim State Senate Supermajority in Iowa Special Election
If Republicans can flip the seat, they can reverse a surprise defeat in an August state Senate special election.
Trump Again Threatens Suit Against Fed Chair Powell Over Building Renovation
The president revived his disagreement over a $2.5 billion upgrade at the Fed’s headquarters, which he said has been mismanaged.
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5 Takeaways From Trump’s Meeting With Netanyahu
The Jewish state’s prime minister said Trump would be awarded the Israel Prize, the first to a non-Israeli.
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.
Trump Criticizes Alleged Ukrainian Attempt to Strike Putin’s Residence
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the Russian government was lying about the strikes to excuse prolonging a war it sparked with its 2022 invasion.
Jan. 6 Pipe Bomb Suspect Confessed, Prosecutors Say, as Defense Scrutinizes Case
A new court filing says that Brian Cole Jr. admitted during a post-arrest interview to having built and planted the explosive devices.
Top 8 Senate Races to Watch in 2026
Democrats and Republicans are eyeing pivotal Senate races as polling, retirements, and primaries shape the 2026 electoral battlefield.
Trump–Kennedy Center to Sue Jazz Musician for $1 Million Over Canceled Christmas Eve Performance
Vibraphonist and drummer Chuck Redd canceled his free holiday performance that was scheduled for Dec. 24.
Junk Food Bans for SNAP Users in Some States Starting 2026: What to Know
More than a third of states will prohibit the purchase of some foods, and states will shoulder more of the program’s administrative cost.
Heavy Snowstorm Hits Northeast
More than half a foot of snow could fall on New York City by noon, Dec. 27.
US Dollar Poised for Largest Annual Decline Since 2003
Geopolitics, diversification, and Fed easing contribute to the U.S. dollar’s downward pressures.
Rob Schneider Predicts Studio Lots in Hollywood to Be ‘Real Estate’ by 2030
Rob Schneider suggested that Hollywood has already started to ‘completely dismantle itself.’
DOGE Says 14 Contracts Worth $190 Million Canceled
The task force has estimated total savings of more than $214 billion, an amount it says equates to roughly $1,329 per taxpayer.
Hawaii Can Charge Cruise Passengers a Climate Tax, Judge Rules
The legislation, dubbed the ‘Green Fee’ by Hawaii Gov. Josh Green, is set to take effect with the start of 2026, becoming a first-of-its-kind law.
2 Hospitalized After ICE Agents Open Fire on Attackers in Maryland
No fatalities have been reported, and no federal agents were injured in the attack.
