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2 African Nations Bar Americans Following US Travel Ban on Them
Mali and Burkina Faso were recently added to a long list of African and other nations whose nationals are banned from entering the United States.
5 States Limit Soda, Candy for SNAP Recipients to Curb Obesity
The new restrictions are designed to promote healthier choices in federal food aid.
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In Texas, a 400-Acre Muslim Development Sparks Controversy
Lawsuits and investigations have followed a development that is self-described as the ‘epicenter of Islam in America.’
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Zelenskyy Discusses Establishing US Military Presence in Ukraine With Trump
The Ukrainian president said in a WhatsApp message to media that a U.S. military presence in the country would be a major factor in a U.S. security guarantee.
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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US Lifts Sanctions on Former CFO of Russia’s Sberbank
The Treasury Department said the executive has demonstrated she no longer poses a threat as it pertains to Russia.
Minnesota-Type Fraud Likely in Ohio, Say State Lawmakers
A Republican-led initiative calls for a state agency to ramp up scrutiny of child care sites for possible fraud schemes.
Judge Blocks White House’s Attempt to Defund Consumer Watchdog Agency
Republicans have long criticized the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau for what they say are politicized tactics targeting financial institutions.
IRS Raises Standard Mileage Rate by 2.5 Cents per Mile
The updated rates apply to both gas and electric vehicles used by a company for business purposes.
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.
5 Takeaways From Trump’s Meeting With Netanyahu
The Jewish state’s prime minister said Trump would be awarded the Israel Prize, the first to a non-Israeli.
Trump Warns Iran Not to Restart Its Nuclear Program
‘If they are, we’re going to have to knock them down,’ the president said.
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.
Junk Food Bans for SNAP Users in Some States Starting 2026: What to Know
More than a third of states will prohibit the purchase of some foods, and states will shoulder more of the program’s administrative cost.
Heavy Snowstorm Hits Northeast
More than half a foot of snow could fall on New York City by noon, Dec. 27.
US Dollar Poised for Largest Annual Decline Since 2003
Geopolitics, diversification, and Fed easing contribute to the U.S. dollar’s downward pressures.
