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Senate Passes 3-Bill Spending Package
The legislation is headed to the White House for President Donald Trump’s signature.
California Rejects Louisiana’s Request to Extradite Doctor Who Mailed Abortion Pills
Louisiana’s attempt to extradite Dr. Rémy Coeytaux is the second time it has sought to enforce its abortion ban against an out-of-state doctor.
Former College Basketball Players Indicted Over Alleged Scheme to Fix Games
The charges filed in the case include bribery in sporting contests, conspiracy to commit wire fraud, wire fraud, and aiding and abetting.
Underwater Auto Trade-Ins Reach Record Highs: Edmunds
In the fourth quarter of 2025, 27 percent of vehicle trade-ins involved negative equity of at least $10,000.
Republicans Urge FDA to Reinstate Restrictions on Abortion Pills
Lawmakers cited safety and states’ rights concerns over the FDA’s abortion pill policies.
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Moscow Says It Awaits US Reply on New START as Nuclear Arms Pact Nears Expiry
The last remaining U.S.–Russia nuclear treaty is set to lapse in early February.
Education Department Opens Investigations Into 18 Institutions on Men Competing in Women’s Sports
Young Americans are increasingly declining to identify as transgender or queer identities, according to a report.
Dr. Oz: States Spending Medicaid Funds on Illegal Immigrants ‘Worse Than We Thought’
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is withholding $300 million from California over alleged unlawful Medicaid spending.
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Surgeon, Psychologist Defend Approval of Teen Gender Surgery at Trial
The trial has focused on a letter a psychologist sent approving the surgery.
Bill Aims to Close Loophole That Allows Chinese Military to Access US Capital
‘Our greatest enemy should never have access to, nor benefit from, our capital markets or military procurement process in any way,’ Rep. Scott Perry said.
New China AI Chip Rule Puts Trump Admin, Lawmakers at Odds
‘Advanced chips absolutely shift military advantage,’ House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Rep. Brian Mast said.
Trump to Meet With Venezuelan Opposition Leader Machado
The president said in an interview that he had a great conversation with Venezuelan acting leader Delcy Rodríguez.
Democrats Introduce NOPE Act as Both Parties Claim Politically Motivated Prosecution
Democrats say the NOPE Act would deter political targeting by feds, while the White House argues the Biden administration weaponized DOJ against Trump and GOP.
Planned State Executions of Iran Protestors Expected to Be Canceled: Trump
‘We’ve been told that the killing in Iran is stopping,’ President Donald Trump said at a press conference.
With Little Help on Horizon, Cuban Regime Increasingly Isolated
Havana is near collapse, with no relief offered by longtime ally Russia or biggest trading partner China. But the island nation has survived such crises before.
Supreme Court Votes 7–2 to Let GOP Congressman Sue Over Ballot-Counting Law
A federal appeals court previously affirmed a ruling that a GOP lawmaker’s status as a candidate did not entitle him to challenge an Illinois election law.
Obamacare Enrollment Trails 2025 by Less Than Expected
Plan enrollments to date are down by more than 800,000 from 2025, but not nearly by the millions predicted.
Trump: US to Revoke Citizenship of Naturalized Immigrants Convicted of Fraud
The president said any naturalized citizen convicted of fraud faces immediate deportation.
Former Special Counsel Jack Smith to Testify Publicly to Congress
Smith testified privately to the House Judiciary Committee in December 2025 about his criminal prosecutions against President Donald Trump.
US Holiday Spending Jumped in December, Signaling Consumer Strength Into 2026
Consumers delivered a strong holiday finish as NRF retail sales data showed sales rose 4.1 percent, pointing to solid demand into 2026.
