U.S.

Recipients will see a 2.8 percent boost, with some getting the adjusted payments on Dec. 31.

Notable moments from the past week in America.

The American Federation of Teachers previously sued Trump to maintain the existing arrangement for student borrowers.

The Trump administration canceled $4 billion in funding for the project in July.

Democrats and Republicans are eyeing pivotal Senate races as polling, retirements, and primaries shape the 2026 electoral battlefield.

Lowering energy costs by boosting domestic production has been central to Trump’s strategy on inflation and affordability.

Venezuelans once held in El Salvador’s Terrorism Confinement Center call on Washington to comply with a court ruling on due process rights.

The drop in murders coincides with high-profile federal anti-crime initiatives.

Gold and platinum also hit fresh all-time highs.

Moscow said U.S.-led negotiations are inching forward and accused European allies of undermining the effort, as Ukraine said key disputes remain unresolved.

Daughter of jailed Chinese church leader, pastors share sorrow and resilience amid Beijing’s ongoing suppression of faith.

Colorado officials say the pardon is invalid because Peters was convicted under state law and the president may grant pardons only for federal offenses.

Two agents were injured while trying to apprehend a Cuban national, who allegedly struck the officers with his vehicle.

Consumers remained cautious on big-ticket spending, but expectations for household finances reached their most positive level in nearly a year.

Instead, an evidentiary hearing has been scheduled allowing the government to make arguments against the claims.