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Texas Appeals to Supreme Court After Judges Strike Down Congressional Map
A federal district court ruled Nov. 18 that challengers would likely be able to prove at trial that the state map was racially discriminatory.
5 Takeaways From Trump’s Meeting With Mamdani
The president and the mayor-elect said they found common ground in a cordial meeting focused on the future of New York City.
Energy Dept Dismantles Major Biden-Era Offices, Shifts Focus to Nuclear, Fossil Fuels
The department has canceled billion of dollars in federal funding for Biden-era energy projects over the past months.
Social Security Commissioner Touts ‘Tremendous Progress’
The agency has served 65 percent more callers in 2025 compared to 2024.
Zoox Launches Pilot Program of Free Robotaxi Service in San Francisco
The company launched its first autonomous ride-hailing service in Las Vegas in September.
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Alabama Library Board Approves Moving Books on Transgender Topics to Adult Sections
Board member Amy Minton said that most feedback received by the board was in favor of the change.
DOJ Sues California to End In-State College Tuition for Illegal Immigrants
The lawsuit cited federal authority granted under President Bill Clinton’s 1996 Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act.
Eric Swalwell Announces Run for California Governor on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’
As he enters the race for governor, Swalwell joins a crowded field of Democratic contenders.
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House Democrats Seek to Block Funding for US Military Action Against Venezuela
Trump has not ruled out the possibility of U.S. strikes on land-based targets or other military action against Venezuela specifically.
Trump Admin’s Proposed 28-Point Russia–Ukraine Peace Plan: What’s in It?
The plan would see Kyiv cede territory to Moscow, reduce its armed forces, and abandon its hopes of joining NATO all together.
Fluoridated Water Not Linked to Lower Cognitive Abilities: Study
The study used tests and modeling to analyze the impact of fluoridated water on cognitive abilities.
Trump Calls for Preventing States From Creating Their Own AI Regulations
Multiple states, both red and blue, have moved to establish regulations on AI companies so far this year.
Vance Asks Americans for Patience as Trump Admin Manages Inflation, Economy
The vice president pointed to a recent positive jobs report as evidence that policies are having their intended effects.
Trump Suggests Death Penalty for Democrats Who Called for US Troops to Defy ‘Illegal Orders’
The president’s remarks follow the release of a video by Democratic lawmakers calling on troops to disregard orders.
US Economy Created 119,000 New Jobs in September, Topping Market Estimates
The latest nonfarm payrolls report is the first monthly jobs data since August.
Federal Judge Issues Fiery Dissent From Ruling Striking Down Texas Redistricting
Judge Jerry E. Smith said the ruling comes so late in the process that it ‘turns the Texas electoral and political landscape upside down.’
House Passes Bill to Rescind Senate Payout Provision
The addendum to last week’s government funding bill ignited a political firestorm, winning broad condemnation from both parties.
More Than 250 Arrested in Immigration Enforcement Operation in North Carolina
DHS says ‘Operation Charlotte’s Web’ is targeting criminal illegal aliens in the Charlotte area.
US Largest Recipient of Chinese Loans, New Report Shows
China lends nearly $1 trillion to high-income countries, as much as its Belt and Road Initiative in the global South.
Texas Governor Designates CAIR, Muslim Brotherhood as Foreign Terrorist Organizations
The designation would authorize the state attorney general to shut down both of the organizations, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said.
