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ICE Agents Involved in Shooting in Maryland
No fatalities have been reported from the incident, though two people were taken to a hospital.
Day in Photos: Christmas Meat Auction, Delegation Plane Crash, and California Storm
A glimpse into the world through the lens of photography.
Wyoming Congresswoman Who Ousted Liz Cheney Launches Senate Bid
Backed by endorsement from Trump, Rep. Harriet Hageman is seeking to move from House to Senate.
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How ‘Minnesota Nice,’ Progressive Policies, Paved Way for Somali Fraud
It’s not just the money, says a prosecutor and native Minnesotan. Others agree the ripple effects of massive fraud run deep and are just beginning to manifest.
Federal Court Rules in Favor of Professor Who Satirized School’s DEI Stance
Judges overruled a lower court decision that said the University of Washington’s actions against the plaintiff didn’t constitute viewpoint discrimination.
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China’s Real Economic Growth Below 3 Percent in 2025, Half of Official Target: Think Tank
Rhodium Group and analysts predict dim prospects for 2026.
California Woman Charged in Her 9-Year-Old Daughter’s Murder Case
Detectives learned the mother and daughter changed their appearance during travel.
US Signs $2.3 Billion in Africa Health Deals Under America First Strategy
The administration says the deals protect Americans from disease threats while shifting responsibility to partner governments and safeguarding U.S. taxpayers.
Federal Judge Upholds New York’s Driver’s Licenses for Illegal Immigrants
A U.S. district judge argued that the Trump administration failed to establish that the law violates the US Constitution’s Supremacy Clause.
Trump Says US Will Keep Oil, Tankers Seized off Coast of Venezuela
‘Maybe we’ll sell it. ... Maybe we’ll use it in the strategic reserves,’ the president said.
DOJ Releases More Epstein Files, Says Some Documents Contain False Claims
Some 30,000 additional pages were released, the Justice Department said, noting that some documents contain ‘untrue and sensationalist claims.’
What to Know About Trump’s Special Envoy to Greenland
Greenlandic politicians and insiders have reacted to the appointment, which comes as the administration renews its focus on the strategic high north territory.
Why Florida Leads the Nation in Cooperating With ICE Enforcement
The issue sparks fiery division nationwide, often on partisan lines. So the politics of the law-and-order official leading Florida’s efforts may surprise some.
DOJ Sues 3 States and DC Over Access to Voter Rolls
A top official said states are required to provide the information to guard against ‘vote dilution’ in elections.
Instacart Scraps Variable-Pricing Experiment After Consumer Groups Warned of Inflated Grocery Bills
The company said it ended the pricing tests after criticism that the practice risked quietly inflating grocery bills for cost-strained households.
America in Photos: National Guard Dignified Transfer, Washington State Flood, and AmericaFest
Notable moments from the past week in America.
Ohio Christmas Tree Farm Grows With Regenerative Methods
Family-owned Advent Christmas Tree Farm is adding chestnuts and cover crops to diversify as it restores soil depleted by conventional agriculture.
Musk Becomes First Person Worth $700 Billion After Court Restores Tesla Pay Package
The decision reinstated stock options worth about $139 billion, propelling Musk’s fortune to roughly $749 billion, according to the Forbes billionaires index.
