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20 States Sue Trump for Imposing $100,000 Fee on H-1B Visas
Twenty states filed a suit claiming the president exceeded his authority by imposing the fee.
Ex-Michican Coach Sherrone Moore Charged With Home Invasion and Stalking After Being Fired
Moore was fired from the University of Michigan on Dec. 10 after being accused of engaging in an ‘inappropriate relationship with a staff member.’
Appeals Court Rejects Judge’s Attempt to Block Planned Parenthood Defunding
Planned Parenthood had alleged Congress wrongly targeted the organization.
Wall Street Review: Investor Rotation Triggers Tech Stock Sell-Off
Investors moved to rate-sensitive stocks after lackluster tech earnings raised AI return concerns and the Fed cut rates for the third time this year.
Supreme Court Won’t Halt Extradition of Japanese Man Accused of Vandalizing Religious Sites
Masahide Kanayama, a Christian missionary, allegedly put vegetable oil on two sacred buildings in Japan.
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Sanctioned Oil Tanker Seized by US Near Venezuela: What to Know
The largest tanker ever seized was linked to narcotics and crude oil, the administration said.
Education Dept Says It Prevented $1 Billion in Student Aid Fraud After Reinstating Safeguards
Education officials said the pause of anti-fraud measures during the COVID-era created opportunities for scammers.
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Port Jervis Mayor Tells Worried Residents Historic Turntable to Remain Untouched
A lease on the Erie Turntable property was cut short, and the historic trains on the property will have to move.
DOJ Files Lawsuits Against 4 More States Over Voter Data
So far, lawsuits have been brought against 18 states, the Justice Department said.
Trump Suggests He Would Work With Democrats on Health Care
The comment at the congressional ball on Thursday comes ahead of a deadline to end health care subsidies before the end of 2025.
What to Know About Trump’s New ‘Gold Card’ Visa Program
The United States joins a global trend of offering residency in exchange for large capital contributions.
Trump Signs Order to Prevent States From Regulating AI
The president and his Cabinet say that allowing states to regulate AI themselves would stifle innovation and allow China to outpace the United States.
Disney Teams Up With OpenAI in Billion-Dollar Deal
Fans will be able to generate short videos with more than 200 Disney characters in early 2026.
Trump Admin Pulls 9,500 Truck Drivers off the Road for Failing English Tests
The rising tally is part of the Trump administration’s push to enforce English proficiency rules and curb safety risks from unqualified commercial drivers.
What the Federal Reserve Rate Cut Means for Your Money
Lower mortgage rates, cheaper borrowing costs, and smaller returns on savings could be some of the effects of the Fed’s decision.
Trump Admin Opens Applications for $1 Million Immigration Gold Card
The Trump Gold Card will allow foreign nationals to receive expedited permanent residency status in the United States if they donate $1 million to the country.
Officials Give New Details on $700 Million Google Settlement
Most of the payments would go out automatically if the consumer has PayPal or Venmo.
More Than 250 People Quarantined in South Carolina Over Measles Outbreak, Officials Say
Authorities in the state confirmed 27 new measles cases in the ongoing outbreak, which started in October.
Trade Chief Jamieson Greer Indicates Progress on US–India Trade Deal
‘With India, it’s fairly far advanced,’ U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said, regarding the trade talks.
