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How China’s Rare Earth Stranglehold Is Unleashing American Innovation
U.S. innovation could finally start to blunt Beijing’s control over critical minerals.
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Supreme Court Blocks Trump’s Deployment of National Guard to Chicago
Three conservative justices dissented.
Trump Credits Tariffs for Surprisingly Strong Economic Growth
The gross domestic product (GDP) grew in the third quarter by 4.3 percent, outpacing forecasts, according to a Commerce Department estimate.
Federal Court Rules in Favor of Professor Who Satirized School’s DEI Stance
Judges overruled a lower court decision that said the University of Washington’s actions against the plaintiff didn’t constitute viewpoint discrimination.
BLM Reopens National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska for Drilling
The Trump administration overturned a Biden-era ban on oil and gas development on the state’s North Slope.
Nearly 40 Percent More Home Sellers Than Buyers in November: Redfin
The gap is more than double November last year. Home prices rose nearly 5 percent in seller’s markets and 1.1 percent in buyer’s markets year over year.
Vance Not Confident Ukraine and Russia Will Reach Peace Deal
The vice president made the comments as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he felt the talks were nearing a ’real result.’
Education Department Announces Safety Review of Brown University After Deadly Campus Shooting
The investigations focuses on possible Clery Act violations due to concerns over delayed alerts and security response.
Federal Judge Strikes Down California’s Policies Hiding Gender Switches From Parents
The permanent injunction includes language that bars any employee in California’s education system from ’misleading the parent.’
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Powerball Jackpot Soars to $1.7 Billion After Another Night With No Big Winner
The Powerball jackpot has jumped to an eye-popping $1.7 billion, after the 46th drawing passed without a big winner.
Treasury Targets Money Services Businesses in Crackdown on Cartel Money Flows
Money services businesses include non-bank financial providers such as currency exchanges, check-cashing firms, and money transmitters.
Waymo Self-Driving Cars Stopped, Blocked Roads During San Francisco Power Outage
The problem has raised questions over the ability of autonomous vehicles to adapt to unpredictable or real-world driving conditions.
US Announces 29th Strike on Drug Boat
More than 100 people have been killed so far in the U.S. strikes targeting drug traffickers.
Lawmakers Probe Trump Approval of Nvidia AI Chips Sales to China
They express concern that the decision ‘undercuts’ national security.
Military Jet Performs ‘Headbutt’ on Plane Intruding Into Mar-a-Lago Airspace
The Federal Aviation Administration has placed temporary flight restrictions over the presidential residence until Jan. 4, 2026.
Nicki Minaj Makes Surprise Appearance With Erika Kirk at AmericaFest
The musician attended a Q&A session with the Turning Point USA CEO on Dec. 21.
White House Warns It Might Withhold Smithsonian Funds Pending Content Review
The Trump administration said that it wants to review more material ahead of the 250th anniversary of the nation’s founding.
DOJ Asks Court to Revoke US Citizenship of Ex-Bosnian Prison Guard
The Trump administration seeks to ensure ‘those who persecute others based on protected bases’ do not get refuge in the U.S., according to a DOJ official.
Georgia Power Gets Green Light to Dramatically Grow Grid to Draw Data Centers
State’s public service commission unanimously approves hotly-contested plan after assurances developers, not ratepayers, to foot bill. Opponents not convinced.
Half a Million People Signed This Petition—What’s It About?
A petition aims to bring an end to a human rights abuse, one signature at a time.
DOJ Seeking Appeals on Dismissals of Criminal Cases Against James Comey, Letitia James
The former FBI director and New York attorney general had their cases thrown out in late November for the same reason.
White House Economist Predicts ‘Biggest Refund Cycle Ever’ During 2026 Tax Season
‘A lot of the tax changes, which affect last year, weren’t in any tax forms that people filled out at the beginning of’ this year, the economist said.
