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Trump Rejects Proposal to Let Homebuyers Use 401(k) Funds for Down Payments
The president says he is not ‘a huge fan’ of the idea as retirement funds perform better than home values.
Big European Pension Funds See Higher Risk in US Holdings, Reject ‘Weaponizing’ Capital
Nordic funds say U.S. policy volatility and debt concerns are lifting the risk premium on American assets but that investment moves are not politically driven.
Chinese Leader Xi Will Visit US Toward Year’s End, Trump Says
U.S. President Donald Trump said he had maintained a good relationship with the leader of the Chinese communist regime despite some differences.
Washington Names New Top Venezuela Envoy
Laura Dogu, who has previously served as U.S. ambassador to both Honduras and Nicaragua, has been named chargé d'affaires to the Venezuela Affairs Unit.
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US Homicide Rate Plummets to 125-Year Low, Group Reports
Carjacking and shoplifting have come down significantly in the country.
Trump Admin Pauses Tax Refund Seizures, Wage Garnishments for Defaulted Student Loans
Education officials said the suspension is meant to allow more time to implement student loan payment reforms.
‘Sinners’ Vampire Thriller Makes Oscar History With 16 Nominations
Michael Jordan, who plays a dual leading role in the film as the twin brothers Smoke and Stack Moore, was nominated for best actor.
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Lawmakers Question Health Insurance CEOs on Cost, Business Practices
Republicans and Democrats agreed on the need to lower health insurance costs but differed in approach.
Trump Withdraws Invitation for Canada’s Carney to Join Board of Peace
The notification comes after the two criticized each other’s comments on US–Canada and international relations in public speeches this week.
NIH Ends Funding for Research Using Human Fetal Tissue
The agency said the policy change applies to all internal and external NIH-supported research and grants.
US to Gain ‘Total Access’ to Greenland Without Payment, Trump Says
Under the agreement, the United States would gain access to the Arctic island for an unlimited period of time and at no cost.
Trump Unveils His Board of Peace in Davos
Trump will chair the board, which will oversee the next phase of the Gaza cease-fire deal and address other global conflicts.
Former Police Officer Acquitted After Facing Charges of Failing to Stop Uvalde School Shooting
The former police officer was facing up to two years in prison over criminal charges on allegations of failing to prevent a crime and save lives.
ICE Launches ‘Operation Catch of the Day’ in Maine
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement says it is targeting the ‘worst criminal illegal aliens who have terrorized communities.’
Major Winter Storm to Hit US, Weather Service Warns
Snowfall is expected in parts of Texas and Louisiana and across the Midwest, the agency says.
Trump Responds to Iran’s Threats Against Him
The president promised harsh repercussions against the Islamic Republic, as the war of words between Washington and Tehran continues.
Supreme Court to Review Trump’s Firing of Fed Governor
Trump has underscored the nature of his authority under Article II of the Constitution, which vests the federal government’s executive power in the president.
Trump: Board of Peace Could Replace United Nations
The U.S. president said he is a ‘big fan’ of the U.N., but the international body ‘has never lived up to its potential.’
Trump Shares Top 3 Accomplishments of First Year Back in Office
The president responded to a question from The Epoch Times at a White House press briefing.
