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Federal Workers Challenge Trump Administration’s Ban on ‘Gender-Affirming’ Care
The complaint alleges that the policy is discriminatory.
Trump Says US Losing Ability to Issue Tariffs a ‘Terrible Blow’ for National Security
Several lower courts have ruled against the tariffs but left them in place while the Supreme Court considers the issue.
New Year’s Gas Prices 23 Cents Cheaper Than a Year Ago in US
AAA data show the national average price for regular gasoline fell again as 2026 began, extending a broad nationwide decline.
SBA Suspends 6,900 Minnesota Borrowers Over Potential COVID-19 Loan Fraud
SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler said the borrowers were approved for 7,900 pandemic relief loans worth about $400 million.
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New York Mayor Mamdani Vows to Enact Democratic Socialist Agenda
Zohran Mamdani signed executive orders, including one establishing a deputy mayor for economic justice.
Court Reinstates School District Employees’ Free Speech Lawsuit Over Anti-Racism Training
The plaintiffs argued the training was ‘indoctrination’ based on a theory of ‘white supremacy.’
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Made-in-USA Cars Granted Trump Tax Break in IRS Deduction Guidance
A deduction of up to $10,000 is available for vehicles that undergo final assembly in the United States.
US Slashes Proposed Tariffs on Italian Pasta From 92 Percent to Single Digits, Italy Says
Italy said that the U.S. Commerce Department sharply reduced proposed antidumping duties on 13 pasta makers ahead of final U.S. decision in March.
Day in Photos: World Celebrates 2026, Seized Vessel, and First Sunrise
A glimpse into the world through the lens of photography.
New Trump-Ordered Immigration Restrictions in Effect as of Jan. 1
Nationals from Burkina Faso, Laos, Mali, Niger, Sierra Leone, South Sudan, and Syria will be subject to full travel restrictions starting Thursday.
Oil Glut Pushes Prices Down, Easing Inflation in 2025—What’s Ahead
An expert predicts more volatility in energy logistics in 2026 due to geopolitical tensions, regulatory changes, and reliance on AI-driven risk intelligence.
US Sanctions 4 More Companies, 4 More Oil Tankers Accused of Serving Venezuela
These latest sanctions actions are part of a multifaceted pressure campaign against Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro over drug trafficking.
Border Patrol’s Chicago Operation Expected to Go on ‘For Years,’ Official Says
Operation Midway Blitz has yielded thousands of immigration-related arrests, officials said.
US Instructs Its Western-Nation Embassies to Report on Abuses Due to Mass Immigration
Europe hosted 94 million migrants last year, while North America hosted 61 million.
Somali Americans Face Audits for Potential Immigration Fraud
Gaining citizenship via fraud is grounds for denaturalization, said a federal official amid investigations into scams in Minnesota.
Judge Blocks White House’s Attempt to Defund Consumer Watchdog Agency
Republicans have long criticized the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau for what they say are politicized tactics targeting financial institutions.
DHS Blocked From Ending Deportation Protection for South Sudanese
A Boston-based federal judge granted an emergency request ahead of a Jan. 5, 2026, deadline.
Republicans Seek to Reclaim State Senate Supermajority in Iowa Special Election
If Republicans can flip the seat, they can reverse a surprise defeat in an August state Senate special election.
Trump Again Threatens Suit Against Fed Chair Powell Over Building Renovation
The president revived his disagreement over a $2.5 billion upgrade at the Fed’s headquarters, which he said has been mismanaged.
