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Hospital Emergency Visits for Flu Increasing Nationwide: CDC
There were more than 47,500 flu cases and 2,250 associated hospitalizations for the week ending Dec. 13.
Biden-Era Immigration Programs Received Thousands of Fraudulent Applications: GAO Report
The U.S. Government Accountability Office issued a report that identified flaws in the parole program.
Trump Says He Isn’t Ruling Out War With Venezuela
The president was asked about the prospect of a conflict with the South American country in a new interview.
Oakland Airport Launches ‘Guest Pass’ Allowing Non-Passengers Past Security Check
The new program will allow non-passengers to go with their loved ones to the gates and see them off, the airport said.
Lockdown Lifted at Arizona Air Force Base After Reports of Active Shooter
Personnel had been directed to shelter in place.
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ICE Announces ‘Most Successful’ Recruitment Campaign in US History
ICE said it was offering ‘unparalleled’ incentives to recruits, including a signing bonus of up to $50,000.
New York, Blue States Plan Big Spending Boost on English Instruction
Illegal immigration increased the K-12 student population by more than 20,000 students in the nation’s largest school district.
Official Cause of Death for Rob Reiner and Wife Revealed
Nick Reiner made his first court appearance on murder charges in the deaths of his parents.
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Daughter of Transportation Secretary Nearly Misses Flight Following TSA Incident
In a statement to The Epoch Times, TSA said it is ‘aware of the incident in question.’
US Military Strikes 2 Boats in Eastern Pacific, Killing 5 Narco-Terrorists
The Joint Task Force Southern Spear eliminated two boats linked to drug trafficking, according to the Department of War.
Trump Signs Executive Order to Pursue US Space Superiority
The president said he would prioritize the nation’s push to space for commercial, national security, and exploration purposes.
Former NASCAR Driver Dies in North Carolina Plane Crash
Seven people onboard Greg Biffle’s business jet died when the plane crashed at the end of the runway, officials reported.
Treasury Secretary Gives IRS Details on New ‘Trump Accounts’
The accounts will be provided to U.S. children born between Jan. 1, 2025, and Dec. 31, 2028, seeded with $1,000.
Trump Media to Merge With Nuclear Fusion Company TAE in $6 Billion Deal
The merger aims to create one of the world’s first publicly traded fusion companies and support America’s technology and energy dominance ambitions.
Federal Judge Won’t Block White House Ballroom Construction
Judge Richard Leon previously indicated he would probably allow work on the project to continue.
FAA Says It Will Commit $6 Billion to Air Traffic Control Modernization by Dec. 31
Issues with the Federal Aviation Administration’s aging telecom infrastructure have led to a series of critical communications blackouts at Newark Airport.
Gen. Charles Flynn Was Commander General in the Pacific. Here’s What He Says Will Define This Century.
Gen. Charles Flynn retired as Commander General of the United States Army Pacific last year.
Senate Confirms Isaacman as NASA Administrator
His confirmation comes with significant bipartisan support.
US Manufacturing Growth Extends in December but Momentum Slows as Orders Fall
Manufacturing expanded for a fifth straight month even as new orders dipped for the first time in a year and cost pressures intensified.
Amid Retirement Challenges, Younger Generations Show Hope
‘Young generations are more financially prepared because they separate their identities from their incomes,’ one expert said.
