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Trump Says 2026 Midterms Will Be Referendum on Prices, Economic Success
Lowering energy costs by boosting domestic production has been central to Trump’s strategy on inflation and affordability.
Winter Weather Cancels Over 1,000 Flights Across US
Airports in the New York City area reported over four inches of snow, according to the National Weather Service.
Coal Plants to Remain Open to Prevent Blackouts in Midwest: Energy Secretary
The coal plant units, scheduled to cease operations in December, will now remain open until March 23, 2026.
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California Begins Assessments of Christmas Floods, Mudslides
Several feet of rain and snow fell across the state over the past five days.
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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Major Retailers Charging Shoppers Return Fees of up to $45 for Unwanted Gifts
The majority of the return and restocking fees apply to items that are being shipped back via mail.
Airlines Cancel Over 1,500 Flights Across the US Ahead of Winter Storm
States from Connecticut to Pennsylvania will face heavy snowfall, while mid-Atlantic states will encounter freezing rain.
Nigeria Emphasizes Cooperation With US Amid Strikes on ISIS
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said it would work to protect civilians regardless of their faith.
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.
US Strikes ISIS in Nigeria: Trump
A Pentagon spokesperson told The Epoch Times that the Nigerian government approved the strikes.
DHS Arrests Over 17,500 Criminal Illegal Immigrants Under Laken Riley Act
Laken Riley was murdered by a Venezuelan illegal immigrant in 2024.
Turning Point’s Gathering of Conservatives Marked by Both Conflict and Optimism
At AmericaFest 2025 in Phoenix, participants reflect on Charlie Kirk, divisions over Israel, and winning elections in 2026 and beyond.
Day in Photos: Christmas Meat Auction, Delegation Plane Crash, and California Storm
A glimpse into the world through the lens of photography.
States Sue HHS to Keep Federal Dollars for Transgender Procedures for Minors
The HHS has deemed transgender procedures to be neither safe nor effective as a treatment for children with gender dysphoria.
Tennessee Judge Postpones Abrego Garcia Trial Amid Claims of Vindictive Prosecution
Instead, an evidentiary hearing has been scheduled allowing the government to make arguments against the claims.
350 Louisiana National Guard Members Deploying to Assist Law Enforcement Efforts
A Pentagon spokesman said the deployment, supported by Louisiana’s governor, would help curb crime in New Orleans and other metropolitan areas.
House Oversight Committee Expands Investigation Into Minnesota Fraud
So far, the U.S. attorney for the District of Minnesota has brought felony charges against more than 90 people.
Treasury Targets Money Services Businesses in Crackdown on Cartel Money Flows
Money services businesses include non-bank financial providers such as currency exchanges, check-cashing firms, and money transmitters.
