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Oregon Expands Online Voter Registration, Allowing Sign-Ups Without Driver’s License or State ID
Supporters say the move expands ballot access without compromising election security, while critics warn it could increase fraud and erode trust.
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.
Jack Smith Deposition Transcript, Video Released by House Committee
The former special counsel was asked by lawmakers about whether his investigations were politically motivated.
Porsche Recalls More than 173,500 Vehicles for Rear-Camera Malfunction
The company said signal noise can affect rear-camera operation on some models.
Rep. Comer Announces Hearings on Fraud in Minnesota’s Social Services Programs
The Department of Justice has secured more than 60 convictions linked to child care scams and other abuses.
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2 African Nations Bar Americans Following US Travel Ban on Them
Mali and Burkina Faso were recently added to a long list of African and other nations whose nationals are banned from entering the United States.
DOJ Sues Virginia Over In-State College Tuition for Illegal Immigrants
The case adds to lawsuits the Trump administration has brought against states that offer aid to illegal immigrants but not out-of-state U.S. citizens.
Somali Americans Face Audits for Potential Immigration Fraud
Gaining citizenship via fraud is grounds for denaturalization, said a federal official amid investigations into scams in Minnesota.
Judge Blocks White House’s Attempt to Defund Consumer Watchdog Agency
Republicans have long criticized the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau for what they say are politicized tactics targeting financial institutions.
IRS Raises Standard Mileage Rate by 2.5 Cents per Mile
The updated rates apply to both gas and electric vehicles used by a company for business purposes.
Chamber of Commerce Appeals Ruling Upholding $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee
The plaintiffs argued that the nation benefits from H-1B workers, and that the program makes the manufacturing sector competitive.
5 Takeaways From Trump’s Meeting With Netanyahu
The Jewish state’s prime minister said Trump would be awarded the Israel Prize, the first to a non-Israeli.
Trump Warns Iran Not to Restart Its Nuclear Program
‘If they are, we’re going to have to knock them down,’ the president said.
BofA CEO Calls Economy ‘Pretty Solid’ but Warns Consumer Pullback Is Top Risk for 2026
Bank of America data show spending is up by more than 4 percent, even as sentiment surveys remain subdued.
New Jersey Helicopter Collision Kills 1 Pilot, Injures Another
The helicopter collision happened over the Hammonton Municipal Airport on Sunday.
How the AI Bubble Is Being Masked Within Big Tech
Experts say market conditions bear a striking resemblance to the dot-com era before the crash in 2000, but with a few differences.
Junk Food Bans for SNAP Users in Some States Starting 2026: What to Know
More than a third of states will prohibit the purchase of some foods, and states will shoulder more of the program’s administrative cost.
Heavy Snowstorm Hits Northeast
More than half a foot of snow could fall on New York City by noon, Dec. 27.
