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Appeals Court Allows Planned Parenthood Funding Block
Several states had argued that the funding ban was unconstitutional.
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.
Zelenskyy Discusses Establishing US Military Presence in Ukraine With Trump
The Ukrainian president said in a WhatsApp message to media that a U.S. military presence in the country would be a major factor in a U.S. security guarantee.
X Pledges Support for Texas Woman in Legal Battle Over First Amendment
The woman reposted a picture—one she did not take herself—on X with a caption expressing how she didn’t believe a man should use the women’s restroom.
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US, Allied Forces Have Killed or Captured More Than 2 Dozen ISIS Operatives in Syria
The operations, along with the U.S. military’s previous large-scale strike, were in retaliation for an attack on American forces by an ISIS gunman.
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.
Weather Takes Center Stage for Rose Parade and NYE Ball Drop Celebrations
The 137th Rose Parade in Pasadena will see rain for the first time in two decades, while NYC braces for frigid temperatures to ring in the New Year.
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US Lifts Sanctions on Former CFO of Russia’s Sberbank
The Treasury Department said the executive has demonstrated she no longer poses a threat as it pertains to Russia.
Minnesota-Type Fraud Likely in Ohio, Say State Lawmakers
A Republican-led initiative calls for a state agency to ramp up scrutiny of child care sites for possible fraud schemes.
Homeland Security Looks to Fast-Track Demolition of Vacant Historic Buildings in DC
The St. Elizabeths West Campus is where DHS is headquartered. The department said the buildings need to be torn down for security reasons.
Republicans Seek to Reclaim State Senate Supermajority in Iowa Special Election
If Republicans can flip the seat, they can reverse a surprise defeat in an August state Senate special election.
Trump Again Threatens Suit Against Fed Chair Powell Over Building Renovation
The president revived his disagreement over a $2.5 billion upgrade at the Fed’s headquarters, which he said has been mismanaged.
Trump Hosts Netanyahu at Mar-a-Lago for Bilateral Discussions
The two leaders discussed Gaza, Iran, and Syria, among other issues during a nearly three-hour working lunch.
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.
US Dollar Poised for Largest Annual Decline Since 2003
Geopolitics, diversification, and Fed easing contribute to the U.S. dollar’s downward pressures.
Rob Schneider Predicts Studio Lots in Hollywood to Be ‘Real Estate’ by 2030
Rob Schneider suggested that Hollywood has already started to ‘completely dismantle itself.’
