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FBI Had Concerns About Probable Cause for 2022 Mar-a-Lago Raid, Patel Says
The release comes as former special counsel Jack Smith is set to testify before the House on Wednesday.
US Brings in Record $200 Billion From New Tariffs, US Customs Says
The announcement came as the Supreme Court is set to rule on the legality of many of the duties.
Trump Announces National Address From White House
His remarks are scheduled for 9 p.m. EST on Dec. 17 and will broadcast live on the White House’s social media channels.
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US Consumers Took a Breather in October as Retail Sales Stalled
A key retail sales measure topped estimates and will add to third-quarter GDP growth.
This Maine School Swapped Detention for Hikes. We Visited to See If It Works.
Disruptive students put away their phones, walk in the woods, and talk about life for a while.
Court Hearing Over Challenge to California Redistricting Begins
Republicans and the federal government argue that the new congressional map is an unconstitutional racial gerrymander.
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US Designates Clan del Golfo as Terrorist Organization
The paramilitary group is one of the largest cocaine distributors and human smuggling operators in the world, according to State Department officials.
Christmas Day Gas Prices Could Hit $2.79: GasBuddy
The national average price has dropped to $2.85 per gallon.
Tanning Beds Nearly Triple Risk of Melanoma: Study
Indoor tanning must be made illegal ‘at the very least’ for minors, said a study author.
Industry Chiefs, Federal Officials Say ‘Critical Minerals Diplomacy’ Can End CCP Dominance
Trump administration signed flurry of deals in 2025, with more on tap in 2026, State Department specialist tells corporate leaders in Washington forum.
Trump Designates Fentanyl as Weapon of Mass Destruction
The president’s executive order was issued during a ceremony honoring military members for helping secure the border.
California Hires CDC Officials Who Left Trump Administration
Susan Monarez and Dr. Debra Houry have been brought on to help launch a new initiative.
More Than 4.7 Million Phone Numbers Added to ‘Do Not Call’ Registry in 2025: FTC
There are currently nearly 260 million numbers active in the registry.
Real Beards, All Heart: What It Takes to Be a Santa Claus
Professionals can earn up to $500 an hour, but students at this Santa bootcamp say the real reward is still the Christmas spirit of hope and generosity.
DOJ Must Return Data Seized From Comey Confidant, Court Will Retain Copy: Judge
Prosecutors can seek a new warrant for the files, judge says.
ICE Announces Arrest of 400 Illegal Immigrants in Minnesota
Operation Metro Surge targets the ‘worst of the worst’ illegal immigrants, the Department of Homeland Security stated.
‘National Defense Area’ on California–Mexico Border: What to Know
The designation revives a little-known Roosevelt-era directive that set aside federal lands for border protection more than a century ago.
Health Care Bill Introduced in House After Senate Rejects 2 Attempts to Deal With Expiring Subsidies
Appeals Court Halts Boasberg’s Contempt Proceedings Over Deportations
The Justice Department accused U.S. District Judge James Boasberg of pursuing a fishing expedition.
DOJ Files Lawsuits Against 4 More States Over Voter Data
So far, lawsuits have been brought against 18 states, the Justice Department said.
DHS Ends Temporary Protected Status for Ethiopians
The move comes as the Trump administration rolls back TPS designations it says have been exploited and fuel illegal immigration.
