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Trinidad and Tobago Leader Backs US Military Action in Venezuela
At the nearest point, Trinidad and Tobago is only separated by seven miles of seas from Venezuela.
US Restricts Visas of 2 Honduran Government Officials
The visa removal and block of the two government officials was authorized under the Immigration National Act.
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Corporate Seed Control Raises Costs, Stakes for America’s Food Security
The majority of all U.S. seeds are provided by four companies, which some experts say has become a pressing national security issue.
Musk Becomes First Person Worth $700 Billion After Court Restores Tesla Pay Package
The decision reinstated stock options worth about $139 billion, propelling Musk’s fortune to roughly $749 billion, according to the Forbes billionaires index.
Pentagon Fails Audit for 8th Consecutive Year
The Department of Defense aims to pass a clean audit in 2028.
Supreme Court Won’t Hear Challenge to Federal Marijuana Law
A lower court had dismissed the case, finding there is no fundamental right to grow and sell marijuana.
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Transportation Department Mandates English Proficiency for Cross-Border Mexican Railway Workers
A lack of proficiency in English creates ‘an unacceptable safety risk,’ the Transportation secretary said.
In Growing Number of States, Every Student Gets Free Meal at School
Following the COVID-19 pandemic, lawmakers in several states decided to make free food at school for all students a permanent arrangement.
US House Passes Bill to Remove Gray Wolf From Endangered List
If enacted, the legislation would also be protected from being overturned by a judge.
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TikTok Signs Deal With US Investors to Form Data Security Joint Venture
The agreement would place U.S. user data and content oversight under a new American-controlled entity as ByteDance retains algorithm ownership.
Delaware Supreme Court Restores Elon Musk’s $55 Billion Tesla Pay Deal
The state’s top court reversed a lower ruling, reinstating his 2018 Tesla compensation package after finding legal and procedural errors.
Trump Nominates Marine General to Be New Head of Southern Command
Lt. Gen. Francis Donovan is currently the vice commander of the U.S. Special Operations Command, serving in this position since 2022.
5 Takeaways From Rubio’s Year-End Briefing
The secretary of state criticized Venezuelan officials for their alleged support of narco-terrorism, an issue the Trump administration has prioritized.
Rep. Elise Stefanik Drops Out of NY Governor’s Race, Won’t Seek Reelection
Stefanik’s decision means that only one candidate, Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, is currently in the Republican primary contest.
Trump Says He Isn’t Ruling Out War With Venezuela
The president was asked about the prospect of a conflict with the South American country in a new interview.
ICE Announces ‘Most Successful’ Recruitment Campaign in US History
ICE said it was offering ‘unparalleled’ incentives to recruits, including a signing bonus of up to $50,000.
Suspect in Brown University, MIT Professor Shootings Found Dead: Officials
Police identified the suspect as 48-year-old Claudio Neves Valente, who was a former student at Brown University.
Safer Roads, More Work: Truckers Welcome Crackdown on Illegal Drivers
A series of fatal accidents in 2025 spurred calls for reforms and better scrutiny of non-resident foreign commercial driver license holders and applicants.
Kennedy Center Board Votes to Rename It Trump–Kennedy Center
President Donald Trump is the chairman of the Kennedy Center.
US Treasury Sanctions Mexican Cartel Over Fuel Theft
Fuel theft, including the smuggling of crude oil, is the ’most significant non-drug revenue source' for Mexican cartels, Treasury said.
$1 Billion Collected Since Low-Cost Shipments Loophole Closed, CBP Says
Seizures of ‘unsafe and non-compliant low-value goods’ have jumped by 82 percent since the tariff exemption ended, according to the agency.
Trump Vows to Reduce Home Prices With ‘Aggressive‘ Housing Plans
The president suggested that increased illegal immigration under the previous administration has significantly contributed to rising home prices.
