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Mamdani Sworn in as New York City Mayor
The 34-year-old took the oath at a historic subway station, emphasizing public transit’s role in the city’s vitality and future.
Trump Delays Tariff Hike on Furniture, Cabinets by 1 Year
The delay postpones a scheduled increase from 25 percent to higher rates on upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets, and vanities, originally set for Jan. 1.
US Rings in New Year as the World Welcomes 2026
The largest New Years event, the ball drop in New York City, commemorated the end of 2025.
Trump Orders Colorado Coal-Fired Power Station to Stay Open
The last-minute order means stable and reliable energy and jobs for the local community, officials said.
Whooping Cough Cases Rise Nationwide, Hit 15-Year High in Arkansas
Cases of the respiratory illness continue to surge across the United States, with 13 deaths reported this year.
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Trump Announces Withdrawal of National Guard From California, Illinois, and Oregon
The president said on social media that the National Guard succeeded in reducing crime in three cities.
DOJ Sues Virginia Over In-State College Tuition for Illegal Immigrants
The case adds to lawsuits the Trump administration has brought against states that offer aid to illegal immigrants but not out-of-state U.S. citizens.
California Delays Revoking 17,000 CDLs Until March After Immigrants Sue
The state stands to lose another $160 million in federal transportation funds by missing a January deadline to revoke the commercial driver’s licenses.
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National Park Service Terminates Leases on Public DC Golf Courses
The nonprofit that operates them says the three courses will remain open for the time being.
Forced Retirement Looms for Air Force General Who Pushed Back on COVID-19 Mandates
Air Force officials overturned a board recommendation to provide a fighter pilot, general, and veteran of 31 years the chance to earn a second star.
Border Patrol’s Chicago Operation Expected to Go on ‘For Years,' Official Says
Operation Midway Blitz has yielded thousands of immigration-related arrests, officials said.
2 African Nations Bar Americans Following US Travel Ban on Them
Mali and Burkina Faso were recently added to a long list of African and other nations whose nationals are banned from entering the United States.
Appeals Court Allows Planned Parenthood Funding Block
Several states had argued that the funding ban was unconstitutional.
Federal Reserve Minutes Reflect Ongoing Divergence Over Interest Rates
Monetary policymakers continued debating whether employment or inflation were greater risks to the U.S. economy.
US Coast Guard Awards Contracts to Build 6 Arctic Icebreakers
In July, Trump signed into law the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which has provided $8.6 billion for deploying the USCG’s icebreaker fleet in the Arctic.
Trump Says He’s Not 100 Percent Aligned With Netanyahu on West Bank
The president also downplayed concerns about a potential confrontation between Israel and Turkey.
US Commits $2 Billion for Foreign Aid but Tells Agencies to ‘Adapt, Shrink, or Die’
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the agreement would help save American taxpayers money.
Turning Point USA Endorses Vance for President in 2028
Vice President JD Vance has not announced a run for the White House but is widely expected to do so.
US Forces Took Out Drug Boat Facility as Part of Anti-Drug Campaign: Trump
The strike on a staging facility for drug boats along the Venezuelan shore is an escalation in the U.S. campaign in the Caribbean.
FBI Surged Resources to Minnesota Early in Federal Fraud Investigation, Patel Says
‘The FBI is aware of recent social media reports in Minnesota,’ he said, referring to a recent viral video about an allegedly fraudulent day care in the state.
Trump Says 2026 Midterms Will Be Referendum on Prices, Economic Success
Lowering energy costs by boosting domestic production has been central to Trump’s strategy on inflation and affordability.
