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Bondi Vows to Hold Former Officials Accountable for ‘Government Weaponization’
‘This is a ten-year stain on the country committed by high-ranking officials against the American people,’ the attorney general said.
Kremlin Says Alleged Ukrainian Drone Attack Will Harden Russia’s Peace Talk Stance
Moscow said that a purported strike on Russian President Vladimir Putin’s residence was aimed at derailing peace talks, a claim Kyiv dismissed as fabricated.
DHS Blocked From Ending Deportation Protection for South Sudanese
A Boston-based federal judge granted an emergency request ahead of a Jan. 5, 2026, deadline.
Investors Scoop Up 40 Percent of Vacant Lots Sold After Los Angeles Fires: Report
Meanwhile, fire zone housing value tops $46 billion, according to a new Zillow analysis.
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Chamber of Commerce Appeals Ruling Upholding $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee
The plaintiffs argued that the nation benefits from H-1B workers, and that the program makes the manufacturing sector competitive.
Education Department Has Rejected Over 300,000 Requests for Lower Student Loan Repayments
The American Federation of Teachers previously sued Trump to maintain the existing arrangement for student borrowers.
OpenAI Looking to Hire ‘Head of Preparedness’ to Tackle AI Dangers
The role, based in San Francisco, requires the person to build capability evaluations, establish threat models, and build mitigations.
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Republicans Seek to Reclaim State Senate Supermajority in Iowa Special Election
If Republicans can flip the seat, they can reverse a surprise defeat in an August state Senate special election.
Trump Again Threatens Suit Against Fed Chair Powell Over Building Renovation
The president revived his disagreement over a $2.5 billion upgrade at the Fed’s headquarters, which he said has been mismanaged.
Trump Hosts Netanyahu at Mar-a-Lago for Bilateral Discussions
The two leaders discussed Gaza, Iran, and Syria, among other issues during a nearly three-hour working lunch.
BofA CEO Calls Economy ‘Pretty Solid’ but Warns Consumer Pullback Is Top Risk for 2026
Bank of America data show spending is up by more than 4 percent, even as sentiment surveys remain subdued.
New Jersey Helicopter Collision Kills 1 Pilot, Injures Another
The helicopter collision happened over the Hammonton Municipal Airport on Sunday.
How the AI Bubble Is Being Masked Within Big Tech
Experts say market conditions bear a striking resemblance to the dot-com era before the crash in 2000, but with a few differences.
Retail in 2025: A Roller Coaster Year—What’s Next in 2026
The volatility in sales reflects a combination of high prices, rising household debt, and growing concerns about labor market weakness.
Nigeria Emphasizes Cooperation With US Amid Strikes on ISIS
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said it would work to protect civilians regardless of their faith.
Courts Cap Off Year of Major Decisions, Confrontations Over Trump Agenda
Trump’s second term has brought a wave of litigation that tested the limits of judicial and executive authority.
US Strikes ISIS in Nigeria: Trump
A Pentagon spokesperson told The Epoch Times that the Nigerian government approved the strikes.
DHS Arrests More Than 17,500 Criminal Illegal Immigrants Under Laken Riley Act
Laken Riley was murdered by a Venezuelan illegal immigrant in 2024.
Turning Point’s Gathering of Conservatives Marked by Both Conflict and Optimism
At AmericaFest 2025 in Phoenix, participants reflect on Charlie Kirk, divisions over Israel, and winning elections in 2026 and beyond.
