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Roughly 53,000 Home Buying Contracts Fell Through in October: Report
In San Antonio, 21 percent of deals were canceled, the highest among 47 metropolitan areas.
House Republicans to Pass Bills Aimed at Blocking CCP Influence in K-12 Schools
‘The Chinese Communist Party’s attempts to interfere with our curriculum and students is a direct threat to our national security,’ Rep. Dave Joyce said.
Trump Says He Wants Jack Smith to Testify Publicly After House GOP Judiciary Subpoena
Lawyers for the former special counsel also said they want him to testify in public.
US Planned Layoffs Decline 53 Percent in November: Challenger
Hiring momentum continues to fade heading into the new year.
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US Sanctions Venezuelans Citing Tren de Aragua Ties
The alleged financial leader of Tren de Aragua was among those sanctioned by the Treasury Department.
Education Groups Propose Minimum Teaching Workload for Public University Professors
Tenure should be based on instruction rather than the publication of scholarly journal articles that no one outside of academia reads, policy expert says.
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Innovators Tell House Panel More Old-School Science Needed to Forge New Mining Path
China has 44 university mining programs, the United States has 14—a talent pipeline disparity that ensures the CCP’s global mineral market dominance.
Congress Debates Health Care as Obamacare Deadline Looms: What to Know
Senators are expected to vote on an extension of enhanced subsidies next week, as Republicans search for a market-based solution to skyrocketing costs.
18 States Now Have Cases of Potentially Deadly Infant Illness, Health Officials Say
The outbreak of infant botulism has expanded to 39 cases across 18 states.
Jack Smith Subpoenaed for Deposition Before House Judiciary Committee, Jordan Says
Smith had charged Trump in Washington over his challenging the results of the 2020 election.
IRS, Treasury Issue Guidance on Trump Accounts
Five types of contributions can be made to a child’s IRA account until the child turns 18.
San Francisco Sues Major Food Companies Over Ultra-Processed Products, Citing Health Crisis
The lawsuit alleges companies engineered addictive ultra-processed foods despite known health risks, pushing costs onto public systems and taxpayers.
Husband of Ex-New York Governor Aide Recorded Millions in Payments From China, Files Show
The defendants had a master list for a web of financial transactions. Prosecutors allege they were laundering illicit gains.
Top FDA Drug Regulator Departing After Weeks in Position
Dr. Richard Pazdur was named head of the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research in November.
Trump Reiterates Plan to Issue Tariff Dividend Payments, Increase Tax Refunds
The president and members of his Cabinet touted a message around the economy during a Tuesday White House meeting.
Trump Administration Urges Supreme Court to Overturn Ruling on Bayer’s Roundup
Leaving the ruling in place means ‘a jury may second-guess the agency’s science-based judgments,’ the government said.
Trump to Host Leaders of Congo, Rwanda on Thursday
The White House said the meeting will be to sign the peace agreement reached earlier this year ending their 30 year war.
US Lowers Tariffs on South Korean Cars to 15 Percent
Shares of Korean car companies rose on the announcement, which followed South Korea’s move to codify into law its investment commitments to the United States.
