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Courts Cap Off Year of Major Decisions, Confrontations Over Trump Agenda
Trump’s second term has brought a wave of litigation that tested the limits of judicial and executive authority.
Silver Tops $75 as Record-Breaking Precious Metals Run Continues
Gold and platinum also hit fresh all-time highs.
Anticompetitive Rental Scheme: Blackstone’s LivCor Reaches Settlement With Justice Department
The company engaged in pricing tactics that harmed customers, the department said.
Dog Biscuits Under Recall in 7 States
The recall was initiated after the FDA conducted routine sampling of the company’s products and found bacterial contamination.
Nvidia Strikes Tech-and-Talent Deal With AI Startup Groq to Run AI at Scale
Chip giant Nvidia will license Groq’s AI technology and hire founder Jonathan Ross and key engineers in a deal short of a full acquisition.
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.
Newsom Declares Emergency as Floods, Mudslides Threaten California on Christmas Day
Atmospheric rivers have drenched Southern California, prompting rescues, evacuations, and warnings, and disrupting holiday travel.
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Register Glitch Leads to Christmas Cheer for Shoppers at Texas H-E-B Store
Video of the incident was captured by numerous patrons, who recorded a store employee addressing the crowd lined up at check-out.
Christmas Day Sports: A Look at the Premier Holiday Matchups
This year’s major events include five NBA games and three NFL games, with games spanning more than 12 hours.
DOGE Says 14 Contracts Worth $190 Million Canceled
The task force has estimated total savings of more than $214 billion, an amount it says equates to roughly $1,329 per taxpayer.
Hawaii Can Charge Cruise Passengers a Climate Tax, Judge Rules
The legislation, dubbed the ‘Green Fee’ by Hawaii Gov. Josh Green, is set to take effect with the start of 2026, becoming a first-of-its-kind law.
2 Hospitalized After ICE Agents Open Fire on Attackers in Maryland
No fatalities have been reported, and no federal agents were injured in the attack.
Transportation Department to Spend Nearly $1 Billion Toward Road Safety
The DOT is also funding projects aimed at improving roadway capacity, supporting U.S. energy dominance, and facilitating tourism.
CMS Unveils Model to Expand Coverage of Certain Weight Loss Drugs
The health agency has introduced a voluntary initiative allowing Medicare Part D and state Medicaid to cover obesity treatments.
Trump Admin Confirms New H-1B Process
Priority will be placed on higher-skilled, higher-paid foreign workers.
Macron Affirms Support for Greenland Sovereignty Amid US Interest in Annexation
France’s president made his comments following U.S. President Donald Trump’s appointment of an envoy to the self-governing Danish territory.
USCIS Updates Domestic Abuse Program Rule for Immigrants After Finding ‘Rampant’ Fraud
Self-petitions under the program had jumped by about 360 percent between Fiscal Years 2020 and 2024.
Pill Version of Weight-Loss Drug Wegovy Approved by US Regulator
U.S.-listed shares of Novo jumped by 8 percent while Lilly fell by 1 percent in trading after the approval was announced.
Why Florida Leads the Nation in Cooperating With ICE Enforcement
The issue sparks fiery division nationwide, often on partisan lines. So the politics of the law-and-order official leading Florida’s efforts may surprise some.
DOJ Sues 3 States and DC Over Access to Voter Rolls
A top official said states are required to provide the information to guard against ‘vote dilution’ in elections.
