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Trump Threatens Tariff Increase on Mexico Over Rio Grande Water Dispute
The U.S. president is demanding the release of 800,000 acre-feet owed per 1944 water treaty, citing harm to Texas agricultural industry.
Federal Judge Tosses Trump’s Order Halting Wind Energy Projects
U.S. District Judge Patti Saris ruled in favor of a coalition of attorneys general from 17 states and the District of Columbia.
Florida Designates CAIR, Muslim Brotherhood as Foreign Terrorist Organizations
Gov. Ron DeSantis has ordered state agencies to block support for both groups over alleged extremist ties. CAIR plans to challenge the move in court.
AUKUS in Full Swing, Australia-US Alliance Fortified in AUSMIN Meeting
Australia and the US have both confirmed the other as their nation’s strongest ally.
Former DEA Official and Associate Face Charges of Conspiring to Assist Mexican Drug Cartel
Prosecutors alleged that the pair agreed to launder cartel funds and support its operations after meeting with an undercover source.
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Alina Habba Resigns as Acting US Attorney for New Jersey
The decision was confirmed by Habba and Attorney General Pam Bondi on Dec. 8.
Abbott Backs TPUSA Expansion Into Texas High Schools
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick earlier pledged $1 million to support the expansion.
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NBA Player Terry Rozier Pleads Not Guilty in Sports Betting Case
The Miami Heat guard was released on a $3 million bond.
Stellantis Doubles Down on Traditional Hybrids as US EV Market Shifts
Experts said Stellantis’s shift away from fully electric cars reflects current consumer sentiment.
Supreme Court Won’t Hear NBA’s Appeal in Consumer Privacy Lawsuit
A federal appeals court previously ruled that consumers’ viewing histories were protected by federal law.
Supreme Court Seems Poised to Side With Trump in FTC Firing Case
The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court to overrule a 90-year precedent on the issue.
43 Wasteful Contracts With $3.5 Billion Ceiling Value Terminated: DOGE
The Department of Health and Human Services has registered the most savings under DOGE.
Supreme Court Blocks Appeals Court Ruling in Immigration Judges’ Free Speech Lawsuit
The Fourth Circuit previously directed a district court to reconsider its order to dismiss the case.
Senior US Diplomats Criticize EU Policies That Hit X With $140 Million Fine
Even before the EU’s fine was announced, U.S. Vice President JD Vance suggested it amounted to punishing X for ‘not engaging in censorship.’
Trump Awards Kennedy Center Honors Medals in Oval Office
This year’s honorees included George Strait, Sylvester Stallone, and Gloria Gaynor.
SBA Orders More Than 4,300 Small Businesses to Produce Financial Records in Fraud Clampdown
Businesses that fail to comply with these requirements by Jan. 5 risk losing their eligibility to participate in the 8(a) program.
US, Ukraine Officials Make Progress on Creating Security Framework, Talks to Continue
The meeting marked the sixth round of U.S.–Ukraine discussions in two weeks.
Indiana House Passes New Congressional Map Favoring Republicans
The state House passed the bill by a vote of 57–41. It will now go to the Indiana Senate, where it’s uncertain if the bill will pass.
Trump’s National Security Strategy Offers US Tech, Military Advantage as Alternative to CCP
Decades of foreign investment only strengthened the Chinese Communist Party.
US Senators Introduce Bill to Prevent Export of Nvidia’s Advanced Chips to China
‘Denying Beijing access to these AI chips is essential to our national security,’ Sen. Pete Ricketts (R-Neb.) said.
Border Encounters Drop to Record Low in November: CBP
November figures show continued drop, with zero releases for the seventh straight month as drug seizures jump.
