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Mercedes-Benz Reaches $150 Million Settlement With US States Over Diesel Emissions
The agreement ends nine years of litigation for the German carmaker over emissions software installed in its diesel vehicles.
Trump Unveils ‘Golden Fleet’ Initiative, New Battleship Class to Boost Sea Power
The president introduced new plans to revive U.S. shipbuilding and expand the Navy’s ship inventory.
Boasberg Orders Federal Government to Facilitate Hearings, Possibly Return Deportees
Trump had invoked the Alien Enemies Act to deport suspected members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua.
Italy Fines Apple $116 Million for Double-Consent Requirement
The Italian competition authority says Apple abused its super-dominant position by forcing app developers to get user consent for targeted ad tracking.
Trump Critic George Conway Enters Congressional Race
Conway was offered a position in the first Trump administration but declined.
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Trump Admin Halts Offshore Wind Projects Over National Security Concerns
The action affects five large offshore wind projects under construction and builds on a broader Trump administration review of federal wind policy.
Power Restored in Most of San Francisco After Fire in Substation Impacted 130,000 Customers
A fire inside a Pacific Gas & Electric substation knocked out power to residents and businesses on Saturday.
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Upstate NY School District Under Investigation for Allegedly Placing Student in Time-Out Box
The district superintendent has been reassigned to ‘home duties’ while a principal and a teacher are on administrative leave pending the state investigation.
Popular Kentucky Bourbon Maker Jim Beam to Pause Production at Main Distillery
The decision comes as the Bluegrass State sits on an all-time high number of aging barrels of bourbon.
US Department of State Issues Travel Advisory Against 2 Middle Eastern Countries
Americans in Yemen have been targeted by Houthi terrorists ‘just because they are U.S. citizens,’ the department warned.
White House Economist Proposal Coming Soon on $2,000 Tariff Rebate Checks
A reduction in U.S. government debt and economic growth are the reasons for the checks, says the head of the National Economic Council.
Trump Orders Federal Spectrum Shift to Secure US Lead in Global 6G Race
Analysts say early control over the spectrum could determine which countries shape the future digital economy and security environment.
Corporate Seed Control Raises Costs, Stakes for America’s Food Security
A majority of all U.S. seeds are provided by four companies, which some experts say has become a pressing national security issue.
Trump Announces $1.3 Billion in Sales of Gold Card Visas
The proceeds are going toward paying down the national debt.
Trump Nominates Marine General to Be New Head of Southern Command
Lt. Gen. Francis Donovan is currently the vice commander of the U.S. Special Operations Command, having served in this position since 2022.
5 Takeaways From Rubio’s Year-End Briefing
The secretary of state criticized Venezuelan officials for their alleged support of narco-terrorism, an issue the Trump administration has prioritized.
Rep. Elise Stefanik Drops Out of NY Governor’s Race, Won’t Seek Reelection
Stefanik’s decision means that only one candidate, Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, is currently in the Republican primary contest.
Trump Says He Isn’t Ruling Out War With Venezuela
The president was asked about the prospect of a conflict with the South American country in a new interview.
ICE Announces ‘Most Successful’ Recruitment Campaign in US History
ICE said it was offering ‘unparalleled’ incentives to recruits, including a signing bonus of up to $50,000.
Suspect in Brown University, MIT Professor Shootings Found Dead: Officials
Police identified the suspect as 48-year-old Claudio Neves Valente, who was a former student at Brown University.
