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US–China Competition Underscores House-Approved NDAA
Congress wants the Pentagon to phase out the use of Chinese computers, investigate TP-Link, and hold China to account over the fentanyl crisis.
Trump Signs Order to Limit Proxy Advisors’ Influence on Shareholder Votes
The president urged to increase oversight of the proxy advisor industry to curb what he called ‘politically-motivated agendas.’
Minneapolis Passes Beefed-Up Sanctuary Law, Citing ‘City Values’ as ICE Arrests Mount
The 13-0 vote further underscores progressives’ opposition to Trump’s ramped-up enforcement of immigration laws.
Lululemon CEO to Step Down in January as US Sales Decrease
CEO Calvin McDonald’s departure comes as competition increases in the athletic wear market.
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White House Says US Planning to Keep Seized Venezuelan Tanker’s Oil
Press secretary Karoline Leavitt says that a ‘legal process will be followed.’
DOJ Sues Minneapolis Schools for Racial Discrimination Against Employment Candidates
The current contract with the teachers’ union also stipulated layoff and employee benefit decisions by race and gender, the lawsuit said.
Judge Rejects Trump Admin Request to Dismiss California Rail Funding Suit
Federal court greenlights challenge to $4 billion grant cancellation for the state’s high-speed project to move forward.
Indiana Senate Rejects Redistricting Bill Favoring Republicans
The vote was 19–31, with 21 senators from the Republican supermajority voting against the bill.
Trump Admin Pulls 9,500 Truck Drivers off the Road for Failing English Tests
The rising tally is part of the Trump administration’s push to enforce English proficiency rules and curb safety risks from unqualified commercial drivers.
What the Federal Reserve Rate Cut Means for Your Money
Lower mortgage rates, cheaper borrowing costs, and smaller returns on savings could be some of the effects of the Fed’s decision.
Trump Admin Opens Applications for $1 Million Immigration Gold Card
The Trump Gold Card will allow foreign nationals to receive expedited permanent residency status in the United States if they donate $1 million to the country.
Officials Give New Details on $700 Million Google Settlement
Most of the payments would go out automatically if the consumer has PayPal or Venmo.
More Than 250 People Quarantined in South Carolina Over Measles Outbreak, Officials Say
Authorities in the state confirmed 27 new measles cases in the ongoing outbreak, which started in October.
Trade Chief Jamieson Greer Indicates Progress on US–India Trade Deal
‘With India, it’s fairly far advanced,’ U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said, regarding the trade talks.
What to Know About Trump’s Plan to Prevent States From Regulating AI
Although the president hasn’t yet offered many concrete details on the upcoming executive order, the plan has key similarities to one that failed in Congress.
‘Rich Dad Poor Dad’ Author Warns of Communism in Financial Institutions
Robert Kiyosaki said the Federal Reserve Bank’s policies are devaluing currency and negatively affecting middle-class Americans.
State Department Has Revoked 85,000 Visas Since January, Official Says
Many of the top reasons cited for the revocations include DUIs, assaults, and theft.
New York Archdiocese Agrees to Mediation for Settling 1,300 Claims of Sexual Abuse
The church, which serves 2.5 million New York Catholics, said it is working to make available $300 million to ‘provide compensation to survivors.’
