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Affordable Care Act Subsidies Have Expired
The subsidies were a contentious issue in Congress during the government shutdown that lasted from October to mid-November.
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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.
Federal Workers Challenge Trump Administration’s Ban on ‘Gender-Affirming’ Care
The complaint alleges that the policy is discriminatory.
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SBA Suspends 6,900 Minnesota Borrowers Over Potential COVID-19 Loan Fraud
SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler said the borrowers were approved for 7,900 pandemic relief loans worth about $400 million.
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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Trump Vows to Intervene if Iran Kills Protestors
The president said the United States was ‘locked and loaded and ready to go’ in a post on Truth Social.
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.
Washington Monument Illumination Kicks Off Yearlong Celebration of America’s 250th Birthday
Freedom 250’s roster of 2026 events will include the Great American State Fair, a UFC fight at the White House, and the Patriot Games.
Pentagon Awards $328.5 Million Lockheed Martin Contract to Boost Taiwan’s Air Force
The announcement comes as Taiwan faces increasing military pressure from China.
US Grants TSMC Export Licence for China Fab Amid Chip Supply Tensions
The approval allows continued supply of U.S. chipmaking tools to TSMC’s Nanjing plant as U.S. export curbs focus on more advanced semiconductors.
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.
Federal Judge Blocks DHS Move to End Deportation Protections for 3 Countries
U.S. District Judge Trina Thompson cited ’stereotyping' in public statements made by President Donald Trump and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.
UN to Cut 2,900 Jobs, $570 Million in Budget Following US Scrutiny: Ambassador Bartos
The United States contributes roughly a third of U.N. funding.
‘Cautious Optimism’ Ushers In New Year in Oklahoma City
‘Everybody has good and bad times. I’m very optimistic about 2026 because I want world peace. Of course, who doesn’t?’ one resident said.
Judge Releases Details Surrounding DOJ’s Decision to Prosecute Abrego Garcia
The Justice Department denied acting vindictively and said the decision to prosecute was ‘based on the facts, evidence, and established DOJ practice.’
US, Allied Forces Have Killed or Captured More Than 2 Dozen ISIS Operatives in Syria
The operations, along with the U.S. military’s previous large-scale strike, were in retaliation for an attack on American forces by an ISIS gunman.
Trump Is Global Newsmaker of the Year: Epoch Times Readers’ Choice
Trump was selected from a shortlist of 10 global and domestic leaders who dominated the news this year.
Judge Allows ICE to Access Some Medicaid Data on Illegal Immigrants
A group of states asked the court to block ICE’s use of the data.
