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Judge Accused of Helping Illegal Immigrant Escape Is Set to Stand Trial: What to Know
Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan faces up to six years in prison if convicted.
What to Know About Trump’s New ‘Gold Card’ Visa Program
The United States joins a global trend of offering residency in exchange for large capital contributions.
Trump Says He Is Pardoning Former Colorado County Clerk Tina Peters
Colorado officials say the pardon is invalid because Tina Peters was convicted under state law and the president may grant pardons only for federal offenses.
On Human Rights Day, Lawmaker Encourages Advocates to ‘Keep up Pressure on China’
Human rights are ‘non-negotiable,’ says Rep. Young Kim (R-Calif.).
Oklahoma Black Lives Matter Leader Indicted Over Alleged $3.15 Million Embezzlement
FBI Director Kash Patel said Tashella Sheri Amore Dickerson allegedly used her position ‘to steal donor money and enrich herself.’
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Automakers Say China’s Auto Industry Poses ‘Clear and Present’ Threat to US Industry
Experts and lawmakers discussed how China’s takeover of the auto industry could threaten America’s economy and national security.
Education Dept Says It Prevented $1 Billion in Student Aid Fraud After Reinstating Safeguards
Education officials said the pause of anti-fraud measures during the COVID-era created opportunities for scammers.
Judge Rejects Trump Admin Request to Dismiss California Rail Funding Suit
Federal court greenlights challenge to $4 billion grant cancellation for the state’s high-speed project to move forward.
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Lululemon CEO to Step Down in January as US Sales Decrease
CEO Calvin McDonald’s departure comes as competition increases in the athletic wear market.
Indiana Senate Rejects Redistricting Bill Favoring Republicans
The vote was 19–31, with 21 senators from the Republican supermajority voting against the bill.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia Released From ICE Custody After Judge’s Order
The judge said the administration lacked a lawful order to effectuate a third-country removal for Abrego Garcia.
Trump Says Gaza Board of Peace Members to Be Named in Early 2026
‘The kings, and the presidents, prime ministers; they all want to be on the Board of Peace,’ he said.
Trump Says CNN Should Be Sold in Warner Bros. Merger Deal
A bidding war is underway between Netflix and Paramount Skydance for CNN’s parent company.
CDC Advisers Turn Focus to Aluminum in Vaccines
Aluminum salts are used as an adjuvant in many shots.
State Department Issues Travel Advisory for Popular Tourist Destination
‘Most crimes against foreigners are crimes of opportunity. This includes pickpocketing, purse snatchings, and petty thefts,’ the department warned.
Elon Musk Says DOGE ‘Somewhat Successful,’ AI Gives Him Recurring Nightmares
Musk says DOGE curbed waste but fell short of its trillion-dollar goal, blocking billions in improper federal payments.
US Coast Guard Operation Seizes 150,000 Pounds of Cocaine
The drug interdictions have resulted in more than $1.1 billion in revenues being denied for criminal groups.
Miami Elects Eileen Higgins as Next Mayor
She is the first Democratic mayor elected by the city in decades.
2 Chinese Nationals Detained Over Alleged Scheme to Smuggle Nvidia AI Chips to China
U.S. Attorney Nicholas Ganjei said the defendants ran a ‘sophisticated' network in smuggling cutting-edge AI technology to China.
Trump Warns ‘Biggest Threat’ to US Would Be Supreme Court Overruling Tariffs
The Trump administration’s tariff policies are before the Supreme Court.
