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ICE Agents Involved in Shooting in Maryland
No fatalities have been reported from the incident, though two people were taken to a hospital.
Day in Photos: Christmas Meat Auction, Delegation Plane Crash, and California Storm
A glimpse into the world through the lens of photography.
ICE Agents Hurt in Minnesota Arrest as Tensions Rise Over Immigration Enforcement
Two agents were injured while trying to apprehend a Cuban national, who allegedly struck the officers with his vehicle.
NHTSA Probes Tesla Model 3 Sedans, Says Door Handles Too Hard to Find in Emergency
The investigation involves nearly 180,000 Model 3 sedans made in 2022.
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US Consumers Grow More Optimistic About Future Finances, Recession Fears Retreat
Consumers remained cautious on big-ticket spending, but expectations for household finances reached their most positive level in nearly a year.
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.
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China’s Real Economic Growth Below 3 Percent in 2025, Half of Official Target: Think Tank
Rhodium Group and analysts predict dim prospects for 2026.
California Woman Charged in Her 9-Year-Old Daughter’s Murder Case
Detectives learned the mother and daughter changed their appearance during travel.
US Signs $2.3 Billion in Africa Health Deals Under America First Strategy
The administration says the deals protect Americans from disease threats while shifting responsibility to partner governments and safeguarding U.S. taxpayers.
Federal Judge Upholds New York’s Driver’s Licenses for Illegal Immigrants
A U.S. district judge argued that the Trump administration failed to establish that the law violates the US Constitution’s Supremacy Clause.
Trump Says US Will Keep Oil, Tankers Seized off Coast of Venezuela
‘Maybe we’ll sell it. ... Maybe we’ll use it in the strategic reserves,’ the president said.
DOJ Releases More Epstein Files, Says Some Documents Contain False Claims
Some 30,000 additional pages were released, the Justice Department said, noting that some documents contain ‘untrue and sensationalist claims.’
What to Know About Trump’s Special Envoy to Greenland
Greenlandic politicians and insiders have reacted to the appointment, which comes as the administration renews its focus on the strategic high north territory.
Judge Allows Abrego Garcia to Remain Free While She Considers Immigration Issues
Salvadoran national Kilmar Abrego Garcia was freed from ICE custody by an order of the court on Dec. 11.
Lawmakers Probe Trump Approval of Nvidia AI Chips Sales to China
They express concern that the decision ‘undercuts’ national security.
Military Jet Performs ‘Headbutt’ on Plane Intruding Into Mar-a-Lago Airspace
The Federal Aviation Administration has placed temporary flight restrictions over the presidential residence until Jan. 4, 2026.
Nicki Minaj Makes Surprise Appearance With Erika Kirk at AmericaFest
The musician attended a Q&A session with the Turning Point USA CEO on Dec. 21.
White House Warns It Might Withhold Smithsonian Funds Pending Content Review
The Trump administration said that it wants to review more material ahead of the 250th anniversary of the nation’s founding.
DOJ Asks Court to Revoke US Citizenship of Ex-Bosnian Prison Guard
The Trump administration seeks to ensure ‘those who persecute others based on protected bases’ do not get refuge in the U.S., according to a DOJ official.
