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469,000 Pounds of Cocaine Seized by US Coast Guard, DHS Reveals in Year-End Total
Coast Guard’s Operation Pacific Viper is a crucial weapon in the fight against foreign drug traffickers, DHS Secretary Kristi Noem said.
Appeals Court Blocks Hawaii’s Climate Change Tourist Tax on Cruise Ships
The Ninth Circuit granted an injunction pending appeals to a lower court ruling.
Changes Coming for the 2026 Tax Filing Season: 6 Things to Know
White House officials have projected larger refunds this year.
Trump Delays Tariff Hike on Furniture, Cabinets by 1 Year
The delay postpones a scheduled increase from 25 percent to higher rates on upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets, and vanities, originally set for Jan. 1.
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Here’s What Farmers Can Expect to Receive in Payments From Trump’s Aid Package
The president unveiled the $12 billion package this month to ease the strain on farmers stemming from the U.S.-China trade war.
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.
Whooping Cough Cases Rise Nationwide, Hit 15-Year High in Arkansas
Cases of the respiratory illness continue to surge across the United States, with 13 deaths reported this year.
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Mortgage Rates Drop to Lowest Level of 2025: Freddie Mac
Meanwhile, the average home price nationally continued to rise at a slow pace in October.
500 Illegal Immigrants Arrested in Minnesota, 1,000 Immigration-Fraud Cases Investigated: DHS Official
An official gave an update on immigration-enforcement and fraud-investigation efforts amid a major scandal in Minnesota.
Outbreak on Celebrity Cruises Ship Sickens Over 100: CDC
The affected passengers and crew members suffered from gastrointestinal illness on the Christmas cruise.
SNAP Bans on Soda, Candy in 5 States to Begin on Jan. 1
The new restrictions are designed to promote healthier choices in federal food aid.
Democrat Wins Iowa State Senate Special Election, Blocking GOP From Reclaiming Supermajority
Democrat Renee Hardman’s victory prevents state Senate Republicans from reclaiming a supermajority they lost in August.
Federal Reserve Minutes Reflect Ongoing Divergence Over Interest Rates
Monetary policymakers continued debating whether employment or inflation were greater risks to the U.S. economy.
US Coast Guard Awards Contracts to Build 6 Arctic Icebreakers
In July, Trump signed into law the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which has provided $8.6 billion for deploying the USCG’s icebreaker fleet in the Arctic.
Trump Says He’s Not 100 Percent Aligned With Netanyahu on West Bank
The president also downplayed concerns about a potential confrontation between Israel and Turkey.
US Commits $2 Billion for Foreign Aid but Tells Agencies to ‘Adapt, Shrink, or Die’
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the agreement would help save American taxpayers money.
Turning Point USA Endorses Vance for President in 2028
Vice President JD Vance has not announced a run for the White House but is widely expected to do so.
US Forces Took Out Drug Boat Facility as Part of Anti-Drug Campaign: Trump
The strike on a staging facility for drug boats along the Venezuelan shore is an escalation in the U.S. campaign in the Caribbean.
FBI Surged Resources to Minnesota Early in Federal Fraud Investigation, Patel Says
‘The FBI is aware of recent social media reports in Minnesota,’ he said, referring to a recent viral video about an allegedly fraudulent day care in the state.
