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RFK Jr. Stops Requiring Doctors to Report Patient Vaccine Status
‘Government bureaucracies should never coerce doctors or families into accepting vaccines,’ the health secretary said.
Trump Says Minnesota Fraud Investigation Only the Start, Suggests Other States Next
‘We’re going to get to the bottom of all those. It was a giant scam,’ the president said during New Year’s Eve remarks.
New Trump-Ordered Immigration Restrictions in Effect as of Jan. 1
Nationals from Burkina Faso, Laos, Mali, Niger, Sierra Leone, South Sudan, and Syria will be subject to full travel restrictions starting Thursday.
Oil Tanker Pursued by US Coast Guard Near Venezuela Changes Name, Claims Russian Registry
The tanker has remained at large since the U.S. Coast Guard first attempted to board it on Dec. 21.
Pentagon Awards $328.5 Million Lockheed Martin Contract to Boost Taiwan’s Air Force
The announcement comes as Taiwan faces increasing military pressure from China.
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Oil Glut Pushes Prices Down, Easing Inflation in 2025—What’s Ahead
An expert predicts more volatility in energy logistics in 2026 due to geopolitical tensions, regulatory changes, and reliance on AI-driven risk intelligence.
Minnesota to Mandate K–12 Ethnic Studies Instruction in 2026
Parents are allowed to review all curricula and opt their child out of instruction found objectionable, in which case schools must provide alternatives.
Whooping Cough Cases Rise Nationwide, Hit 15-Year High in Arkansas
Cases of the respiratory illness continue to surge across the United States, with 13 deaths reported this year.
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Trump Delays Tariff Hike on Furniture, Cabinets by 1 Year
The delay postpones a scheduled increase from 25 percent to higher rates on upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets, and vanities, originally set for Jan. 1.
Trump Orders Colorado Coal-Fired Power Station to Stay Open
The last-minute order means stable and reliable energy and jobs for the local community, officials said.
Here’s What Farmers Can Expect to Receive in Payments From Trump’s Aid Package
The president unveiled the $12 billion package this month to ease the strain on farmers stemming from the U.S.-China trade war.
Jack Smith Deposition Transcript, Video Released by House Committee
The former special counsel was asked by lawmakers about whether his investigations were politically motivated.
Respiratory Illness Levels High for First Time This Virus Season: CDC
The season typically runs from the fall through the winter.
Americans Will Drop Everything (and Anything) to Celebrate New Year’s Eve
Let Times Square keep its big boring ball. Innovators nationwide have more distinctive ideas about what should fly and fall in saying farewell to 2025.
Disney to Pay $10 Million to Resolve Children’s Privacy Claims
The settlement resolves allegations that Disney collected data on children and used that information for targeted advertising through its YouTube channels.
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.
Trump Says Netanyahu Pardon ‘On Its Way’; Israeli President’s Office Suggests Otherwise
Netanyahu is the first Israeli prime minister to be charged with a crime while in office.
Auto Industry Shifting Gears During a Rough Ride
Experts predict intensifying dealer competition in 2026.
Trump Criticizes Alleged Ukrainian Attempt to Strike Putin’s Residence
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the Russian government was lying about the strikes to excuse prolonging a war it sparked with its 2022 invasion.
Jan. 6 Pipe Bomb Suspect Confessed, Prosecutors Say, as Defense Scrutinizes Case
A new court filing says that Brian Cole Jr. admitted during a post-arrest interview to having built and planted the explosive devices.
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.
