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US Sanctions Venezuelans Citing Tren de Aragua Ties
The alleged financial leader of Tren de Aragua was among those sanctioned by the Treasury Department.
Federal Judge Approves Refunds for Jan. 6 Couple Pardoned by Trump
‘Having viewed the question afresh, the court now agrees with the defendants,’ U.S. District Judge James Boasberg said.
California Launches Public Portal for Reporting Allegations of Federal Immigration Agent Misconduct
California’s new web portal is part of broader state resistance to federal enforcement efforts.
Innovators Tell House Panel More Old-School Science Needed to Forge New Mining Path
China has 44 university mining programs, the United States has 14—a talent pipeline disparity that ensures the CCP’s global mineral market dominance.
US to Restrict Visas for Nigerians Carrying Out Anti-Christian Violence: Rubio
The United State ‘is taking decisive action in response to the mass killings and violence against Christians [in Nigeria],’ Secretary of State Marco Rubio said.
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FDA Appoints Doctor Who Led COVID-19 Vaccine Death Investigation as Top Drug Regulator
Dr. Tracy Beth Hoeg will lead the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research.
Education Groups Propose Minimum Teaching Workload for Public University Professors
Tenure should be based on instruction rather than the publication of scholarly journal articles that no one outside of academia reads, policy expert says.
Rivian Recalls Nearly 35,000 Delivery Vans Over Seat Belt Misuse Issue
According to the NHTSA, the delivery vans were made beginning in December 2021 and ended in November this year.
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FBI Deputy Director Bongino Highlights Agency Overhaul and Performance Gains
The deputy director cites a reported drop in the homicide rate, major arrests, and expanded national security tools as signs the reform is working.
Health Department Investigating School That Vaccinated Child Without Parental Consent
‘Today, we are putting pediatric medical professionals on notice: you cannot sideline parents,’ Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said.
Key Takeaways From Isaacman’s 2nd Nomination Hearing for NASA Chief
Trump’s nominee for NASA administrator said he would lead with urgency.
Rubio Says Venezuelan Government a ‘Transshipment Organization’ for Drug Trafficking
The secretary of state’s comments come amid an escalating pressure campaign against Venezuela and the Maduro regime in recent weeks.
Judge Restricts Immigration Arrests in Nation’s Capital
Judge Beryl Howell said arrests made by officials without meeting certain conditions ‘directly violates the clear statutory requirement.’
US Lawmakers Introduce Resolutions in House, Senate Seeking to Block Military Action in Venezuela
The proposals seek to compel the president to withdraw the U.S military from hostilities that have not been authorized by Congress.
Trump Lays Out Efforts to Address Affordability: ‘I Inherited the Worst Inflation in History’
High prices remain a major concern for households nationwide, according to a recent Yahoo/YouGov poll.
Man Charged With Shooting 2 National Guard Members Pleads Not Guilty
Rahmanullah Lakanwal, who came to the nation’s capital from Washington state, was ordered to be held without bond.
Taxpayers Will Now See IRS’s Math When It Changes Their Returns
A new law requires the agency to demonstrate the calculations it uses to claim errors with tax returns, allowing taxpayers to dispute them better.
Supreme Court Seems Sympathetic to Pro-Life Pregnancy Centers Challenging Subpoena
The justices wrestled with whether the pregnancy centers had encountered a concrete injury from the subpoena that would give them a legal basis to sue.
US Investing up to $150 Million in Chip Laser Startup xLight
xLight has proposed using technology derived from particle accelerators to create a laser for ultraviolet lithography machines.
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.
Tennessee Special Election Candidates Hold Dueling Rallies in 11th-Hour Push for Support
U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) called President Donald Trump while on stage at a rally on Monday morning in Franklin, Tennessee.
