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House Republicans Forge Ahead With Vote on Health Care Reforms
The GOP bill includes market reforms to lower health care premiums but does not extend the expiring Obamacare subsidies.
Trump Administration Faces Balancing Act on Agriculture
Family farms and ranches are going out of business. Many hope the new administration will deliver reforms, but remain skeptical over trade, antitrust issues.
FAA Urges Airlines to Remain Cautious in Venezuela Airspace Amid ‘Worsening Security Situation’
The aviation regulator warned that unspecified threats could pose a potential risk to aircraft at all altitudes.
Supreme Court to Hear Death Row Inmate’s Claim of Racial Bias in Jury Selection
A lower court found Terry Pitchford waived his right to claim discrimination.
DOE Orders Coal Plant in Washington State to Continue Operating
‘The Trump administration will continue taking action to keep America’s coal plants running,’ the energy secretary said.
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Maryland Legislature Overrides Governor’s Veto of Reparations Commission
The commission would consider giving slaves’ descendants monetary compensation, down payment assistance, debt forgiveness, and higher education aid.
15 Injured After a San Francisco Cable Car Stops Suddenly
More than a dozen people were hurt when a San Francisco cable car abruptly stopped Monday afternoon.
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DOJ Sues Virgin Islands Police Over Gun Permit Delays, Requirements
The lawsuit alleges the territory’s practices violate constitutional rights.
Trump Promises New Evidence Showing 2020 Election Fraud
He took aim at California, suggesting the state’s system of mailing ballots to all active registered voters is not secure.
Judge Says He’s Unlikely to Block Construction of White House Ballroom, for Now
He said he expects the government to finalize and unveil its construction plans by the end of the month.
Vance Tells Pennsylvania Crowd ‘Affordability Crisis’ Will Take Time to Resolve
The vice president said the administration ‘inherited a nightmare’ from President Joe Biden.
US Consumers Took a Breather in October as Retail Sales Stalled
A key retail sales measure topped estimates and will add to third-quarter GDP growth.
Ford Discontinues Several EV Models, Takes $19.5 Billion Writedown in Pivot to Hybrids
The automaker cited diminished demand and Trump-era policy shifts in its move to gas and hybrid vehicles.
Trump Sues BBC for $10 Billion Over Misleading Jan. 6 Edits
‘Literally, they put words in my mouth. They had me saying things that I never said,’ Trump said.
US Officials Identify National Guardsmen Killed in ISIS Attack in Syria
Trump pledged ’serious retaliation' against the terrorist group.
Mexico Agrees to Fulfill US Water Treaty Commitments
A study estimated that only 48 percent of the water directly consumed in the area as a result of human activities is replenished by renewable sources.
5 Suspects Arrested Over ISIS-Backed Shooting of US, Syrian Troops in Palmyra
Less than a month before the attack, Syria said it had reached a political cooperation agreement with the U.S.-led coalition against ISIS.
National Trust Sues Trump Admin Over White House Ballroom Project
The Trump administration says the president has legal authority to move forward with construction.
2 US Army Soldiers, Civilian Interpreter Killed by ISIS Terrorist in Syria
‘This was an ISIS attack on us and Syria,’ Trump said. ‘We will retaliate.’
Farmers React to USDA Allocating $700 Million for Regenerative Agriculture
Proponents of regenerative methods are hopeful farming that ’respects the cycles of nature' will get more attention and funding over time.
