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US Expands Sanctions Targeting Family Network of Venezuela’s Maduro
The new sanctions target relatives of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro’s wife and immediate family members of a Panamanian businessman.
DOJ Seeking Appeals on Dismissals of Criminal Cases Against James Comey, Letitia James
The former FBI director and New York attorney general had their cases thrown out in late November for the same reason.
Chinese Researcher Charged With Smuggling E. Coli Into the US
The Indiana University scientist studied the same plant fungus as Chinese researchers in Michigan charged with smuggling it last month, the FBI reported.
Middletown Water Supply Hit With Accidental Fluoride Surge in November: Public Works Commissioner
The Department of Public Works Commissioner revealed an accidental overdose of fluoride in the city water supply that happened in November.
US House Passes Bill to Remove Gray Wolf From Endangered List
If enacted, the legislation would also be protected from being overturned by a judge.
Investigation Launched Into Plane Crash That Killed NASCAR Legend
The ill-fated private jet was returning to the airport in heavy rain when it crashed and burst into flames, federal investigators reported.
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Las Vegas Locals Say Hidden Fees, Less Value Are Driving Away Tourists
Some say they long for the old magic of Vegas to return.
Justice Department Appeals Judge’s Block on Harvard Funding Freeze
In September, a judge reversed the Trump administration’s funding freeze, arguing that it was attempting to violate the First Amendment.
Oakland Airport Launches ‘Guest Pass’ Allowing Non-Passengers Past Security Check
The new program will allow non-passengers to go with their loved ones to the gates and see them off, the airport said.
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Wall Street Review: Stocks End Week Mixed Amid Bulls-Bears Tug of War
Bullish investors eye lower interest rates, while bears worry about stretched valuations and bubble risks.
Visa, Mastercard to Pay $167.5 Million to Settle ATM User Fee Lawsuit
If approved by the court, the settlement will conclude the 14-year-old case.
White House Announces Historic Reduction in Red Tape
The federal government cut 646 regulations in 2025, exceeding the goal set by the president.
Erika Kirk Endorses JD Vance for President in 2028
Kirk’s remarks signal an early endorsement for Vance, who has not yet officially declared his intention to run but is widely expected to do so.
US Halts Green Card Lottery Program After Brown University, MIT Shootings
The visa program was suspended at the direction of President Donald Trump, according to Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.
Tennessee Governor Pardons Country Star Jelly Roll for Past Convictions
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee granted clemency to the country star for past robbery and drug convictions in recognition of the musician’s redemption.
House Sends Land Development Permit Reform Bill to Senate
The proposed SPEED Act narrows the scope of environmental impact studies, accelerates project reviews, and trims litigation timelines.
6 New Suspects Accused as Minnesota Fraud Probe Expands—Loss Estimates Climb to $9 Billion
The U.S. attorney’s office gave an update on the scale of fraud in the North Star State—now a ‘fraud tourism’ destination, the first assistant attorney said.
Trump Demands Venezuela Return Seized US Oil Assets After Ordering Tanker Blockade
The president is ramping up pressure on the Maduro regime, linking the tanker blockade to a decades-old seizure of U.S. oil assets.
Mexico Making Strides in Sealing Border, but GOP Panelists Say More Progress Needed
Officials in a House hearing praise President Sheinbaum’s efforts to curtail drug smuggling and illegal immigration, but say ‘greater burden-sharing’ is needed.
Trump Announces $1,776 ‘Warrior Dividends’ to Military Members
The president said the checks are ‘already on the way’ to members of the military.
Ray Dalio Donates $75 Million to ‘Trump Accounts’ for Connecticut Kids
The contribution matches $250 per child for families in the donor’s home state.
Overturned Somali Fraud Verdict Could Help Reveal ‘Road Map’ for Reforms: Minnesota Lawmaker
A new state senator is probing a controversial case that he said could reveal how to better prevent, detect, and prosecute fraudsters.
