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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.
US, Allied Forces Have Killed or Captured More Than 2 Dozen ISIS Operatives in Syria
The operations, along with the U.S. military’s previous large-scale strike, were in retaliation for an attack on American forces by an ISIS gunman.
DOJ Sues Virginia Over In-State College Tuition for Illegal Immigrants
The case adds to lawsuits the Trump administration has brought against states that offer aid to illegal immigrants but not out-of-state U.S. citizens.
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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.
Meta to Buy Chinese-Founded AI Startup Manus
The acquisition underscores Big Tech’s push to scale autonomous AI tools while keeping Manus service operating independently.
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Pipe Bomb Suspect’s Attorneys Say He Has OCD, Autism, in Their Request Not to Detain
The Justice Department said on Dec. 28 that Brian Cole Jr. confessed to authorities.
Former IBM Chief Louis Gerstner Dies at 83
IBM’s current CEO credited Gerstner with reshaping the company during a period of crisis.
Judge Allows ICE to Access Some Medicaid Data on Illegal Immigrants
A group of states asked the court to block ICE’s use of the data.
2 Killed in US Strike on Drug Boat in Pacific Ocean Attack
This marks the 30th strike on a vessel U.S. officials said was trafficking drugs in the Caribbean Sea and Eastern Pacific Ocean since Sept. 2
First 2026 Social Security Payments Being Sent Soon: 4 Things to Know
Recipients will see a 2.8 percent boost, with some getting the adjusted payments on Dec. 31.
Over-the-Counter Medicines, Other Items Recalled Over Feces Contamination: FDA
Cold and flu medications, dietary supplements, pet food, cosmetics, medical devices, and foods are subject to the recall.
Legal Group Sues Census Bureau to Prevent ‘Unlawful’ Methods in 2030 Count
The lawsuit argues for counting only actual people, accusing the Census Bureau of using ‘unlawful statistical sampling methods’ in its 2020 count.
Illegal Immigrant Driver Tries to Run Over ICE Officers in Bid to Escape: DHS
The van rammed into several ICE vehicles, according to the department. No officers were severely injured.
Wall Street Review: Stocks Hit New Record Highs on Santa Claus Rally
All major averages on Friday ended slightly lower on year-end profit-taking.
Death Penalty Possible for Suspect in DC Shooting After New Federal Charges
The case has been transferred to the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, where the death penalty is available.
Judge Blocks Trump Admin From Deporting Activist Under Visa Ban
Imran Ahmed argued in his complaint that the sanctions were political retaliation and violated the First Amendment.
White House Christmas Through the Ages: How Presidential Holiday Traditions Evolved
Snowballs, gingerbread houses, and NORAD are key aspects of the White House holiday story.
5 Million Christmas Lights Illuminate 19th-Century Ohio Grist Mill
Clifton Mill’s tribute to Christmas is Anthony Satariano Jr.’s way of keeping his parents’ legacies alive.
