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CBP Records Zero Illegal Border Releases for 8th Consecutive Month
Federal officials say no illegal immigrants were released on parole in December, as border apprehensions and encounters fell to historically low levels.
Lawmakers Grapple With How to Re-Engage America’s Tech-Reliant Youth
Several state and federal bills aimed at curbing social media use and relying less on ed-tech products are in play.
Trump Says He Left Maduro Regime in Place to Avoid Repeat of Iraq
The president warned that a power vacuum could create more problems, pointing to historical examples as a cautionary tale.
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DOJ Sues Virginia for Failing to Turn Over Voter Rolls
It’s the latest lawsuit in what’s been a flurry of actions the Trump administration has taken against states to ensure accurate voter rolls.
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.
Federal Judge Denies DOJ Bid to Access California Voter Registration Rolls
U.S. District Judge David O. Carter said the government cannot use civil rights legislation ‘as a tool to forsake the privacy rights’ of voters.
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Wall Street Review: Small Caps Shine as Large Caps Struggle in Volatile Week
Stock markets were choppy this week on White House–Federal Reserve tensions, Trump’s credit card rate cap proposal, and an upbeat TSMC outlook.
Democrat-Controlled Virginia Assembly Passes Redistricting Amendment
The proposal, which would allow Democrats to redraw the state’s congressional maps, will now go to voters in a referendum.
DOJ Seeks Life Sentence for Trump’s Would-Be Assassin
The Justice Department said in its latest filing Friday that Ryan Routh’s crimes ‘undeniably warrant a life sentence.’
FBI Announces $100,000 Reward After Government Vehicles Broken Into in Minneapolis
At least one arrest was made in the case, although officials say there will be more.
US Demands Concrete Results From Mexico on Border Security, Fentanyl
Mexican Foreign Minister Juan Ramón de la Fuente and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed security and fighting drug cartels in a phone call.
How Expanded Obamacare Made Premiums Spiral, Americans Dependent
A COVID-19-era stimulus package caused Obamacare enrollment to skyrocket but increased dependency and fraud, further destabilizing the health insurance market.
US Says ‘All Options Are on the Table’ in Emergency UN Meeting on Iran
The ambassador’s stark message comes as Iranian dissidents testify to the regime’s clampdown on nationwide protests.
Venezuela’s Machado Gifts Trump Her Nobel Peace Prize Medal
Opposition leader María Corina Machado was awarded the peace prize in December 2025 for her fight for democracy.
Trump Says He Has No Plans to Fire Fed Chair Powell
Trump has placed public pressure on Powell to lower interest rates more quickly, saying that not doing so harms the U.S. economy.
Trump Threatens to Invoke Insurrection Act to End Anti-ICE Protests in Minnesota
Trump warned that he would use the law if politicians didn’t stop attacks on ICE.
Education Department Opens Investigations Into 18 Institutions on Men Competing in Women’s Sports
Young Americans are increasingly declining to identify as transgender or queer identities, according to a report.
Senate Shelves Bill to Block Military Action in Venezuela
Vance cast the tie-breaking vote to table the War Powers resolution. Two Republicans who last week voted to back the measure flipped their votes.
Trump Announces 25 Percent Tariff on Chips Not Used Domestically
Chips that are transshipped through the United States to other countries will be subject to the tariff, according to the White House.
