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Treasury Department Working to ‘Cut Off Federal Benefits to Illegal Aliens’
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s announcement is part of a series of immigration-related reforms announced by the Trump administration over Thanksgiving.
Trump Admin Announces New Immigration Restrictions: What to Know
All asylum applications are currently on hold.
Trump Says He Will Pardon Ex-Honduran President Convicted by Jury in US Drug Case
The U.S. president also reaffirmed his support for Nasry Asfura, the conservative candidate in the neck-and-neck Honduras election.
Wall Street Review: Stocks Surge on Rate-Cut Hopes
Upbeat earnings from major retailers reinforced confidence that consumers remain engaged.
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Tariff Revenue Hits Record High of $31.4 Billion in October
October’s haul set a new monthly high as Treasury data showed soaring customs receipts under President Donald Trump’s tariff program.
Progressive School Board Candidates Make Gains in Recent Elections
Voters are starting to experience fatigue after years of culture war issues that followed the COVID-19 pandemic, one policy expert says.
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Walgreens Nasal Spray Recalled Over Potential Bacterial Contamination, FDA Reports
The recall was initiated over reports of a type of bacteria, Pseudomonas lactis.
US Customs Officials Seize Over $775,000 in Fake Children’s Toys From China
‘As we near the holiday shopping season, we urge parents to remain diligent when buying online or at steep discounts,’ a CBP official said.
Starbucks Workers’ Strike Expands to 85 Cities on Black Friday
The strike began on Nov. 13.
National Murder Rate Is ‘Lowest in Modern History’: FBI Director
Bureau director Kash Patel said a new report in December will show that homicide rates dropped by double digits.
National Guard Member Sarah Beckstrom Dies a Day After DC Shooting
The second National Guard member is ‘fighting for his life,’ the president said.
Elon Musk’s Music City Loop in Nashville May Expand to Tourist Area, Double in Stops
The Music City Loop is expected to open with 20 stops in early 2027.
USCIS Stops Processing All Afghan Immigration Requests After DC National Guard Shooting
Trump earlier called for a reevaluation of every immigrant from Afghanistan who entered the United States during the Biden administration.
People Are Paying $10 Per Pound for These Turkeys—Here’s Why
Ordinary turkeys sell for an average of $1.35 per pound, so what makes these birds so special?
Doctor Critical of CDC Appointed Second in Command at Agency
Dr. Ralph Abraham has been serving as Louisiana’s surgeon general.
EPA Announces $3 Billion Funding for States to Reduce Lead in Drinking Water
Exposure to lead risks hampering IQ and school performance among children.
Text Messages Reveal Extent of Ex-Aide to Hochul’s Ties to Chinese Consulate, Prosecutors Say
Prosecutors say texts with Chinese consular officers reveal the aide’s close collaboration with the CCP in managing Taiwan’s access to NY state officials.
Consumer Confidence Drops as Shoppers Turn Cautious Ahead of Holidays
Sliding confidence and softer spending raise questions about the year-end outlook despite pockets of strength in early holiday demand.
DOGE Refutes Report That It ‘Doesn’t Exist’ Anymore
The task force says that claims about the cost-cutting agency’s demise are ‘fake news.’
