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Chicago Declines to Apply for DOJ Violence Intervention Grants
The office of the mayor cited its unwillingness to comply with the Trump administration’s policies.
FAA Urges Pilots to Proceed With Caution in Venezuelan Airspace as Security Situation Deteriorates
The alert follows growing U.S. pressure on Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and increased military activity offshore.
In Photos: 2025 US Capitol Christmas Tree Arrives in Washington
The 53-foot red fir hails from the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, which spans most of Nevada and part of eastern California.
Tyson To Shutter Nebraska Beef Plant in January
Announcement of the closure sparked reaction from cattlemen and state officials as the national beef market continued to struggle Friday.
Social Security Commissioner Touts ‘Tremendous Progress’
The agency has served 65 percent more callers in 2025 compared to 2024.
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US Business Activity Accelerates, With New Orders Notching Biggest Gains So Far This Year
New orders surge to the fastest pace of 2025 as services drive U.S. growth, signaling solid late-year economic expansion.
DOJ Sues California to End In-State College Tuition for Illegal Immigrants
The lawsuit cited federal authority granted under President Bill Clinton’s 1996 Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act.
Eric Swalwell Announces Run for California Governor on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’
As he enters the race for governor, Swalwell joins a crowded field of Democratic contenders.
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Trump, Mamdani Highlight Common Ground in White House Meeting
‘Some of his ideas really are the same ideas that I have,’ Trump said, noting shared goals on bringing down prices.
Sen. Graham Blocks House Bid to Overturn Law Allowing Senators to Sue DOJ
The provision allowed US senators to personally recover a minimum of $500,000 for each time their data was subpoenaed in violation of the law.
House Passes Resolution Denouncing ‘Horrors of Socialism’
There were 86 Democrats who joined all Republicans to vote in favor of the resolution.
Botulism Outbreak Linked to Infant Formula Expands to 15 States
The FDA has received reports that the recalled products are still being sold in multiple states.
FAA Awards $10,000 Bonuses to 776 Air Traffic Workers Who Had Perfect Attendance During Shutdown
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy commended the workers for keeping the public safe during the federal government shutdown.
Lawmakers Want to Block US Purchases of Chinese Chipmaking Equipment
It’s a matter of national security that domestic chipmaking tools meet standards of ’reliability and integrity,' lawmaker says.
US Working ‘Quietly’ on Russia–Ukraine Peace Plan: White House
Trump ’supports this plan,‘ White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said. ’It’s a good plan for both Russia and Ukraine.’
Members of Congress Skeptical That Stock Trading Ban Will Pass
The members who are advocates of the bill said internal resistance to the measure within the Senate and House was high.
Judge Temporarily Blocks Termination of Protected Status for Syrians
Temporary protected status for Syrians was due to end on Nov. 21.
Order Restricting Use of Force by Immigration Agents in Chicago-Area Paused by Appeals Court
The federal appeals court also warned against ‘overreading’ its ruling and said a rapid appeal process could result in a ‘more tailored and appropriate’ order.
Jessica Tisch to Remain NYPD Commissioner Under Mamdani
The mayor-elect lauded Tisch’s work tackling corruption in the top levels of the police department.
Fed Split Over December Rate Cuts, Raising Economic Uncertainty
Federal Reserve meeting participants are concerned about jobs and inflation remaining above target.
Rep. Jordan Refers Jack Smith’s Former Aide to DOJ for Criminal Prosecution
The former official, Thomas Windom, had failed to provide answers to a House Republican panel in September, the letter says.
