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Lawmakers Divided After Admiral’s Briefings on Drug Boat Strikes
The ongoing congressional investigation is seeking to determine if the Department of War acted lawfully in the strikes if survivors were targeted.
Senate Democrats Seek 3-Year Extension of Affordable Care Act Premium Tax Credits
Schumer sets up vote on 3-year ACA subsidy extension even as Democrats concede they lack the Republican support needed to pass it.
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6 Things to Know About Trump Accounts for Children and a Billionaire’s $6 Billion Donation
President Trump says he expects more philanthropists to put money in the pot. But how does the program work, and what does it mean for your children?
Thousands of Bottles of Blood Pressure Drugs Recalled Due to Cross-Contamination
The medication, bisoprolol, was recalled nationwide, according to the FDA.
US Dealer Confidence Sinks in 4th Quarter: Cox Automotive
Automotive dealers reported weaker demand as walk-in and online traffic hit record lows. Cox expects confidence to recover in early 2026.
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Bessent Says White House Can Recreate Same Tariffs If It Loses US Supreme Court Case
The Treasury secretary suggested in an interview that the government can use the exact ’tariff structure' under various legislation.
Education Groups Propose Minimum Teaching Workload for Public University Professors
Tenure should be based on instruction rather than the publication of scholarly journal articles that no one outside of academia reads, policy expert says.
California Launches Public Portal for Reporting Allegations of Federal Immigration Agent Misconduct
California’s new web portal is part of broader state resistance to federal enforcement efforts.
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US Planned Layoffs Decline 53 Percent in November: Challenger
Hiring momentum continues to fade heading into the new year.
Trump Says He Wants Jack Smith to Testify Publicly After House GOP Judiciary Subpoena
Lawyers for the former special counsel also said they want him to testify in public.
Ukraine Peace Talks ‘Useful’ but Reaching Concensus ‘Difficult’: Putin
The Russian president’s comments follow remarks by Trump describing U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff’s meeting with Putin as ’reasonably good.’
Congress Debates Health Care as Obamacare Deadline Looms: What to Know
Senators are expected to vote on an extension of enhanced subsidies next week, as Republicans search for a market-based solution to skyrocketing costs.
Key Takeaways From Isaacman’s 2nd Nomination Hearing for NASA Chief
Trump’s nominee for NASA administrator said he would lead with urgency.
Federal Immigration Agents Launch Operation in New Orleans
Homeland Security is targeting illegal immigrants who have been arrested for violent crimes but later released, agency officials said.
Trump Says National Guard Will Deploy to New Orleans at Governor’s Request
Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry said he expected the National Guard troops to arrive before Christmas.
Arizona Sues Temu, Alleging Theft of Americans’ Sensitive Data and Consumer Deception
The complaint alleges the Chinese online retailer secretly mines sensitive phone information and misleads shoppers with fake reviews and knockoff products.
US LNG Exports Reach Record High in November: LSEG
The U.S. government expects liquefied natural gas exports to climb by 10 percent in 2026.
‘They Saw People Getting Away With It’: How Minnesota’s Somali Fraud Exploded
The Minnesota scandals now drawing the national spotlight have been simmering for at least a decade.
US Made $40 Billion From Intel Deal, Trump Says
The Trump administration touts a ‘capex boom’ during the latest Cabinet meeting.
Dominican Republic Confirms US Access to Its Airports in Drug War to Last Until April
President Luis Abinader confirmed details of the accord, which forms part of Washington’s wider war on drug trafficking in the Caribbean and Pacific waters.
USDA to Review All Programs to Ensure ‘Only Legal Citizens’ Receive Government Benefits: Secretary Rollins
Trump warned of social dysfunctions, related to government benefits, growing in the country.
