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US Coast Guard Intercept 2nd Oil Tanker From Venezuela: Noem
Trump announced a blockade of sanctioned Venezuelan oil ships after the U.S. government seized a tanker on Dec. 10.
Georgia Power Gets Green Light to Dramatically Grow Grid to Draw Data Centers
State’s public service commission unanimously approves hotly-contested plan after assurances developers, not ratepayers, to foot bill. Opponents not convinced.
Trump Admin Proposes US–Ukraine–Russia Peace Talks, Zelenskyy Says
The Ukrainian leader said he would support the U.S. proposal if a national security adviser-level meeting led to further exchanges.
In Growing Number of States, Every Student Gets Free Meal at School
Following the COVID-19 pandemic, lawmakers in several states decided to make free food at school for all students a permanent arrangement.
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Trump Nominates Marine General to Be New Head of Southern Command
Lt. Gen. Francis Donovan is currently the vice commander of the U.S. Special Operations Command, serving in this position since 2022.
Justice Department Appeals Judge’s Block on Harvard Funding Freeze
In September, a judge reversed the Trump administration’s funding freeze, arguing that it was attempting to violate the First Amendment.
US House Passes Bill to Remove Gray Wolf From Endangered List
If enacted, the legislation would also be protected from being overturned by a judge.
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Trump Says Lower Drug Prices Will Help Secure Midterm Wins for GOP
At a North Carolina rally, the president spoke about his push for most-favored-nation pricing on drugs.
Democrats, Strategists Press DNC to Release Review of 2024 Election Losses
Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin had said releasing it would be a distraction.
Supreme Court Revives Immigration Judges’ Free Speech Lawsuit
The Fourth Circuit had overturned a lower court ruling dismissing the lawsuit.
‘Patriot Games,’ UFC Fight at White House to Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary
Trump said it would be ’the greatest champion fighters in the world all fighting that same night.’
Wisconsin Judge Found Guilty of Obstruction for Aiding Illegal Immigrant to Evade ICE Agents
Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan was acquited of a second charge alleging she concealed a person from arrest.
Trump Signs $901 Billion Defense Bill Into Law
The White House said the bill will support the president’s ‘peace through strength’ agenda.
DOJ Indicts 2, Including Haitian National, in $7 Million Food Stamp Fraud Scheme
The two received ‘extraordinarily high’ amounts of food stamp payments despite the relatively small size of their storefronts, prosecutors alleged.
US Approves Record $11.1 Billion Arms Package for Taiwan
The package includes HIMARS rocket systems, anti-tank missiles, howitzers, and loitering munition drones.
Next Federal Reserve Chairman Will Believe in Lower Interest Rates ‘By a Lot,’ Trump Says
Last week, Trump told The Wall Street Journal that his shortlist for replacing Fed Chairman Jerome Powell was down to Kevin Warsh and Kevin Hassett.
US Government Admits FAA, Army Failures in Washington Air Crash That Killed 67 People
The government stated that the Army helicopter crew ‘negligently failed’ to exercise the required vigilance to ensure separation from the passenger jet.
Judge Blocks ICE Policy Requiring Advance Notice for Congressional Visits at Detention Centers
The Department of Homeland Security said it instituted the policy after lawmakers were allegedly disruptive.
