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Trump Administration Halts Immigration Processing From 19 Countries
The pause affects green cards and citizenship applications, noting ongoing security risks in the aftermath of last week’s National Guard attack in Washington.
US LNG Exports Reach Record High in November: LSEG
The U.S. government expects LNG exports to climb 10 percent in 2026.
Husband of Ex-New York Governor Aide Recorded Millions in Payments From China, Files Show
The defendants had a master list for a web of financial transactions. Prosecutors allege they were laundering illicit gains.
Jan. 6 Defendant Sues Federal Government for $18 Million Over Alleged Abuses in Custody
Ryan Samsel is suing after becoming what his lawyer described as ‘the most tortured individual by the Federal Government in recent American history.’
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Top FDA Drug Regulator Departing After Weeks in Position
Dr. Richard Pazdur was named head of the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research in November.
National Teachers Union Training Members to Promote LGBT Ideology, Parents Group Says
The National Education Association wants students to become social justice advocates instead of learning facts and skills, according to Defending Education.
Los Angeles Man Arrested for Allegedly Throwing Unlit Explosives at Federal Building
Jose Francisco Jovel said he wanted to blow up the building and ’spray down' the officers, authorities said. His attack caused no damage.
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DeSantis to Call Special Session for Congressional Redistricting
Depending on the outcome of an ongoing Supreme Court case, lawmakers are expected to gather in the spring.
Apartment Rents Fall in November for 4th Month as Vacancy Rate Hits Record High
A surplus of multifamily housing units pushed the national vacancy rate to 7.2 percent in November, according to a rental report.
USDA Secretary Threatens Funding Cuts to Democratic-Leaning States Over SNAP Noncompliance
The agriculture secretary has said that SNAP, or food stamps, is rife with fraud. Democratic states have filed multiple legal challenges.
Winter Storm Warnings Issued Across 5 Northeast States
Upstate New York, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine were cited, with advisories for New Jersey, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Connecticut.
Nearly 3,000 Commercial Driver’s License Training Providers Removed From Federal Registry
An additional 4,500 CDL training providers were put on notice for potential noncompliance.
Top 5 Supreme Court Cases to Watch in December
The court is set to review the death penalty, Trump’s ability to fire bureaucrats, and other impactful issues.
Luigi Mangione Seeks Exclusion of Evidence in Murder Trial
Mangione faces state and federal murder charges and could receive the death penalty if convicted.
West Virginia Guardsman Shows ‘Positive Signs’ of Recovery After DC Ambush, Governor Says
Andrew Wolfe, 24, remains in serious condition as he continues to fight for his life at a Washington hospital.
TSA Announces $45 Fee for Passengers With No REAL ID, Passports, or Other Accepted Documents
Passengers without REAL ID or another accepted form of identification will face longer wait times at airports, the TSA warned.
US Small-Business Confidence Above 52-Year Average: SBA
The biggest concern for small businesses currently is the inability to hire skilled individuals, and not trade tariffs, SBA chief Loeffler said.
Trump Invites Families of National Guard Members Who Were Shot to White House
‘We’re going to honor Sarah. And likewise with Andrew, recover or not, we’re going to honor him,’ the president told reporters.
The Link Between Transgenderism and Autism
Some nations now screen for neurological conditions before intervening in gender dysphoria. But not America.
US–Ukraine Negotiations to End Russia’s War Productive, But Work Remains: Rubio
U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff is headed to Russia on Monday to continue negotiations.
