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Greenland Should Talk to US Without Denmark, Opposition Leader Says
Pele Broberg, leader of Greenlandic opposition party Naleraq, strongly favors independence for the Danish territory, which could involve a deal with Washington.
Supreme Court Doesn’t Issue Ruling on Trump’s Tariffs, Sets Date for Next Week
The court indicated on its website that it could announce its next round of opinions on Jan. 14.
Amazon Customers Still Eligible for FTC Settlement Payments: 5 Things to Know
Some customers can receive a maximum payment of $51 in the settlement.
Mortgage Rates Slip Below 6 Percent for First Time Since August 2022
The 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 5.99 percent on Friday, following Trump’s pledge to purchase $200 billion in mortgage-backed securities.
US Housing Starts Drop to Lowest Level Since July 2020: Census Bureau
The South and the West were the top regions for new construction in 2025, according to a report.
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US-India Trade Deal Stalled Because Modi Didn’t Call Trump, Commerce Chief Says
Indian exports to the United States are currently under a 50 percent tariff, including a penalty on India’s purchases of Russian oil.
Behind the Group That Controls Chinese Students in America
‘Fight with all their might for the motherland.’ Chinese students are pressured into advancing Beijing’s interests in America.
Reality TV Star Spencer Pratt Announces Los Angeles Mayoral Bid, Vows to ‘Expose the System’
Pratt is demanding accountability from city and state leaders after he and his wife Heidi Montag lost their home in the Palisades wildfire last year.
Trump Cancels Second Wave of Attacks Against Venezuela After Prisoner Release
Trump also said that at least $100 billion would be invested by major oil companies in Venezuela’s energy sector.
Johnson & Johnson Reaches Agreement With Trump Admin to Cut Drug Prices
The company said the agreement meets the president’s requests to the pharmaceutical sector.
2 Shot, Injured in Incident With Federal Police in Portland
‘We are still in the early stages of this incident,’ said Portland Police Chief Bob Day, urging the public to remain calm.
House Passes 3-Year Extension of Obamacare Subsidies
17 Republicans joined 213 Democrats in favor of the bill, which faces long odds in the Senate.
Vance Announces New Assistant AG Position to Tackle Fraud Nationwide
Vance said the assistant attorney general, under the Department of Justice, will answer to him and President Donald Trump.
Kremlin Criticizes US Oil Tanker Seizure, Says Ship Had Permission to Use Russian Flag
‘In the open sea beyond the territorial waters of any state, U.S. naval forces boarded the vessel. Communication with the ship was subsequently lost,’ it said.
House Fails to Override Trump Vetoes
Neither of the two votes garnered the necessary two-thirds majority to override a veto.
Trump Proposes Increasing Military Spending by 66 Percent With $1.5 Trillion 2027 Budget
Democrats and Republican deficit hawks will likely raise objections to the defense spending increase.
Minnesota Agency Staff Backdated Records as Auditors Found Failures: Report
A new report highlights concerns about an agency tasked with helping people with substance abuse and mental health.
Grocery Chain Wegmans Defends Collection of Biometric Data in Some Stores
The New York-based chain said facial recognition technology is deployed in only a small number of higher-risk stores and is not used to track ordinary shoppers.
Trump Admin Releases New Dietary Guidelines
The guidelines emphasize saturated fats and protein, in addition to fruits and vegetables.
