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Group of Deported Venezuelans Seek to Challenge Expulsion in US Court
Venezuelans once held in El Salvador’s Terrorism Confinement Center call on Washington to comply with a court ruling on due process rights.
Government Has Rejected Over 300,000 Requests for Lower Student Loan Repayments
The American Federation of Teachers previously sued Trump to maintain the existing arrangement for student borrowers.
California Begins Assessments of Christmas Floods, Mudslides
Several feet of rain and snow fell across the state over the past five days.
Major Retailers Charging Shoppers Return Fees of up to $45 for Unwanted Gifts
The majority of the return and restocking fees apply to items that are being shipped back via mail.
Death Toll From UPS Plane Crash in Kentucky Rises to 15
UPS Flight 2976 crashed shortly after takeoff from the Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport on Nov. 4.
Federal Court Rules in Favor of Professor Who Satirized School’s DEI Stance
Judges overruled a lower court decision that said the University of Washington’s actions against the plaintiff didn’t constitute viewpoint discrimination.
Newsom Declares Emergency as Floods, Mudslides Threaten California on Christmas Day
Atmospheric rivers have drenched Southern California, prompting rescues, evacuations, and warnings, and disrupting holiday travel.
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Why Trump Is Taking the Fight to Venezuela’s Doorstep
‘Venezuela is completely surrounded by the largest armada ever assembled in the history of South America,’ Trump said.
Mortgage Rates Dip to 6.18 Percent as Home Sellers Outnumber Buyers
Among the 50 most populous U.S. metropolitan regions, Austin, Texas, was the strongest buyer’s market last month.
5 Key Findings From the Pentagon Report on China’s Military
The Pentagon has provided Congress with an annual assessment of China’s military expansion since 2000.
Bringing Christmas Cheer to Americans in Disaster Recovery Zones
From toy drives to a visit from Santa, holiday cheer still reaches those struggling after a catastrophe.
Citing Rampant Fraud in Minnesota, SBA Director Halts $5.5 Million in Payments
Kelly Loeffler said Gov. Tim Walz’s administration ‘cannot be trusted’ to protect taxpayers’ money amid multiple scandals and investigations.
China’s Military Buildup Leaves US Vulnerable, Pentagon Warns
Despite the expansion, China’s military remains riddled with corruption, and an ongoing purge may affect its short-term nuclear readiness, the Pentagon says.
US Imposes Visa Bans on Former EU Commissioner, Activists Over Alleged Censorship
The Trump administration says the move targets foreign efforts to pressure U.S. platforms to censor Americans.
Federal Judge Bars Trump Administration’s Funding Cuts to Sanctuary States
The ruling restored more than $233 million in grants to 11 states and the District of Columbia.
Vance Not Confident Ukraine and Russia Will Reach Peace Deal
The vice president made the comments as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he felt the talks were nearing a ’real result.’
Waymo Self-Driving Cars Stopped, Blocked Roads During San Francisco Power Outage
The problem has raised questions over the ability of autonomous vehicles to adapt to unpredictable or real-world driving conditions.
Colorado Faces Federal Funding Cut Over Illegal Issuance of Commercial Driver’s Licenses to Noncitizens
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the state could lose up to $24 million in federal highway funding.
