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RFK Jr.’s Former Group to Sue American Academy of Pediatrics
The lawsuit alleges the pediatrician organization has violated the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act.
US Transfers ISIS Prisoners From Syria to Iraq, as Terrorists Are Freed During Unrest
The de facto Syrian government has said dozens of ISIS suspects have gone free from prison camps in recent days, as government forces have clashed with the SDF.
Majority of CEOs Not Seeing Financial Benefit From AI Deployment: PwC
Almost a quarter of the chief executives reported an increase in costs after AI adoption.
Pending Home Sales in US Drop Nearly 10 Percent in December: NAR
Meanwhile, Redfin estimated that in December 2025, there were 47.1 percent more home sellers than buyers—the largest gap since 2013.
Tuna Recalled in 9 States Over Botulism Risk: FDA
The items were sold via Meijer, Giant Foods, Safeway, Albertsons, Vons, and Pavilions outlets.
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Trump Says Iran Will Be ‘Blown Up’ If It Follows Through on Threats Against Him
The president promised harsh repercussions against the Islamic Republic, as the war of words between Washington and Tehran continues.
Trump Admin Pauses Tax Refund Seizures, Wage Garnishments for Defaulted Student Loans
Education officials said the suspension is meant to allow more time to implement student loan payment reforms.
California GOP Petitions Supreme Court to Block State’s Redistricted Maps
Last week, a three-judge panel rejected the bid by California Republicans, ruling that the redrawn maps favoring Democrats were legal.
House Speaker Johnson Warns of Chinese, Russian Security Threats in UK Parliament Address
Johnson said that the West faces ‘increasingly sophisticated forms of subversion and espionage’ from hostile powers.
Wall Street Firms Restricted From Buying Single-Family Homes in Trump’s New Order
Titled ‘Stopping Wall Street From Competing With Main Street Homebuyers,’ the order aims to preserve the supply of single-family homes.
US Forces Seize 7th Sanctioned Oil Tanker in Caribbean
Military forces seized Motor Vessel Sagitta without incident.
Lindsey Halligan Leaving Post as US Attorney
Judges seek to appoint a new interim U.S. attorney as Lindsey Halligan’s disputed term expires.
Trump Says ‘Agitators’ in Minnesota Church Should Be Jailed, Wants Broader Investigation
‘These people are professionals! No person acts the way they act,’ the president said.
US Secret Service Prevents $428 Million in Fraud From Card-Skimming Operations
There has been a nationwide increase in such schemes, especially targeting electronic benefits transfer cards, the agency said.
30 Ways Trump Impacted the US, World in First Year
From economic growth to border security and peace deals, a look at Trump’s actions in year one of his second term.
More Than 10,000 Illegal Immigrants Arrested in Minnesota: Noem
The arrests began on Dec. 1 as part of Operation Metro Surge, launched to apprehend illegal immigrants for removal from the country.
It’s ‘Very Unlikely’ Supreme Court Will Overturn Trump’s Tariffs, Bessent Says
Administration officials have warned that a ruling against the tariffs could create economic chaos.
Why People Feel the Economy Is Bad, When Data Show Improvement
The data don’t capture the pain experienced by a large segment of society, experts say.
IRS Announces $1,776 ‘Warrior Dividend’ for Troops Is Tax-Free
The dividend was announced last month by President Donald Trump, who said it would be sent to 1.45 million service members before Christmas 2025.
