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How Trump’s China Pivot Turned Taiwan Into a US Strategic Priority: Miles Yu
Yu says Washington’s post-2017 security shift reframed Taiwan’s defense as a matter of American self-interest.
New Jersey Poised to Eliminate High School Exit Exam, Like Most States
Supporters of tossing the test said students don’t take it seriously and classroom time can be better spent. Critics say we’re making it too easy to graduate.
Trump Admin Expands Travel Ban to 5 More Countries, Adds Restrictions to Others
They include Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, South Sudan, and Syria, said the White House.
Labor Department Sends Fraud ‘Strike Team’ to Minnesota
At least seven federal entities are now investigating alleged ‘fraud, waste, and abuse’ of government programs in Minnesota.
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One Big Beautiful Bill: From Taxes to Tuition, How Key Provisions Will Roll Out
The law unfolds in phases, with tax, health care, and safety-net provisions taking effect over multiple years.
Waymo Vehicle ‘Standoff’ in San Francisco Street Exposes a Weakness, AI Expert Says
Autonomous vehicles are designed to avoid risk and can exhibit over-cautious behavior, according to San Jose State University Professor Ahmed Banafa.
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Trump Cabinet Official Calls for Minnesota Governor to Resign Over Fraud Scandals
Education Secretary Linda McMahon became the top political leader to urge the governor to step down amid multibillion-dollar fraud scandals in Minnesota.
FBI Offers $50,000 Reward in Search for Brown University Shooting Suspect
The FBI Boston office said a reward will be provided to anyone who can give information leading to the person’s identification, arrest, and conviction.
Trump Awards Mexican Border Defense Medals in White House Ceremony
The president also signed an order classifying fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction, citing the hundreds of thousands of U.S. deaths linked to the opioid.
California Sues Trump Admin Over $33 Million Withheld Due to Trucker English-Proficiency Rules
The state argues the funding decision was arbitrary, was unlawful, and threatens public safety.
California Hires CDC Officials Who Left Trump Administration
Susan Monarez and Dr. Debra Houry have been brought on to help launch a new initiative.
More Than 4.7 Million Phone Numbers Added to ‘Do Not Call’ Registry in 2025: FTC
There are currently nearly 260 million numbers active in the registry.
Real Beards, All Heart: What It Takes to Be a Santa Claus
Professionals can earn up to $500 an hour, but students at this Santa bootcamp say the real reward is still the Christmas spirit of hope and generosity.
DOJ Must Return Data Seized From Comey Confidant, Court Will Retain Copy: Judge
Prosecutors can seek a new warrant for the files, judge says.
ICE Announces Arrest of 400 Illegal Immigrants in Minnesota
Operation Metro Surge targets the ‘worst of the worst’ illegal immigrants, the Department of Homeland Security stated.
‘National Defense Area’ on California–Mexico Border: What to Know
The designation revives a little-known Roosevelt-era directive that set aside federal lands for border protection more than a century ago.
Health Care Bill Introduced in House After Senate Rejects 2 Attempts to Deal With Expiring Subsidies
Appeals Court Halts Boasberg’s Contempt Proceedings Over Deportations
The Justice Department accused U.S. District Judge James Boasberg of pursuing a fishing expedition.
DOJ Files Lawsuits Against 4 More States Over Voter Data
So far, lawsuits have been brought against 18 states, the Justice Department said.
