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FBI Thwarts ISIS-Inspired New Year’s Eve Terror Plot in North Carolina
Christian Sturdivant, 18, had allegedly planned the attack for about a year, according to US Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina Russ Ferguson.
Trump Says US Losing Ability to Issue Tariffs a ‘Terrible Blow’ for National Security
Several lower courts have ruled against the tariffs but left them in place while the Supreme Court considers the issue.
New Year’s Gas Prices 23 Cents Cheaper Than a Year Ago in US
AAA data show the national average price for regular gasoline fell again as 2026 began, extending a broad nationwide decline.
Federal Workers Challenge Trump Administration’s Ban on ‘Gender-Affirming’ Care
The complaint alleges that the policy is discriminatory.
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New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani Revokes Orders Issued After Adams’s Indictment
‘The only expectation I seek to reset is that of small expectations,’ New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said in his inaugural address.
Court Reinstates School District Employees’ Free Speech Lawsuit Over Anti-Racism Training
The plaintiffs argued the training was ‘indoctrination’ based on a theory of ‘white supremacy.’
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Made-in-USA Cars Granted Trump Tax Break in IRS Deduction Guidance
A deduction of up to $10,000 is available for vehicles that undergo final assembly in the United States.
US Slashes Proposed Tariffs on Italian Pasta From 92 Percent to Single Digits, Italy Says
Italy said that the U.S. Commerce Department sharply reduced proposed antidumping duties on 13 pasta makers ahead of final U.S. decision in March.
Day in Photos: World Celebrates 2026, Seized Vessel, and First Sunrise
A glimpse into the world through the lens of photography.
Trump Says Minnesota Fraud Investigation Only the Start, Suggests Other States Next
‘We’re going to get to the bottom of all those. It was a giant scam,’ the president said during New Year’s Eve remarks.
Minnesota Fraud Scandal Prompts Citizen Inquiries in Ohio, Washington
Citizen investigators have gone viral posting interactions at Ohio and Washington childcare providers following fraud scandal in Minnesota.
Here’s What Farmers Can Expect to Receive in Payments From Trump’s Aid Package
The president unveiled the $12 billion package this month to ease the strain on farmers stemming from the U.S.-China trade war.
Jack Smith Deposition Transcript, Video Released by House Committee
The former special counsel was asked by lawmakers about whether his investigations were politically motivated.
FEMA Grants $250 Million to Track Drones During World Cup
The funding for 11 states comes as terrorists and hostile foreign actors have ‘intensified their use of this technology’ in recent years, DHS says.
Trump Issues First Vetoes of Second Presidential Term
The vetoes included funding for a water project in eastern Colorado that passed Congress unanimously.
HHS Pauses Funding for Child Care in Minnesota as Fraud Allegations Grow
The Trump administration has ‘turned off the money spigot’ as it uncovers alleged fraud, HHS Deputy Secretary Jim O’Neill said.
Bondi Vows to Hold Former Officials Accountable for ‘Government Weaponization’
‘This is a ten-year stain on the country committed by high-ranking officials against the American people,’ the attorney general said.
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.
From Tax Cuts to Tariff Stability—US Economy Poised for Solid Growth in 2026
‘I’m positive about the economy in 2026, with some reservations,’ says economist Rick Pederson.
