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OBGYN Group Withdraws From CDC Vaccine Panel
The group is objecting to the remaking of the committee and the removal of its experts from committee workgroups.
House Rejects Bill Aimed at Preventing Future Midair Collisions, Such as DC Crash
The House needed more than two-thirds support to pass the bill under a fast-track process, and ultimately voted 264–133.
Trump Admin Ramps Up Efforts to Uncover Foreign Money Given to US Universities
Universities and colleges received more than $5.2 billion in foreign gifts and contracts last year.
Ford Recalls More Than 400,000 Explorer Vehicles for Rear-Suspension Toe Link Fracture
The issue could result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of an accident.
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Travel Group Calls on DHS to Resume Global Entry Program
The airport security pre-approval system for incoming travelers was suspended in the midst of a shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security.
Ex-Google Engineers Charged With Stealing Phone Processor Secrets to Send to Iran
The recent immigrants from Iran face up to 150 years in prison if convicted of 14 criminal charges.
California Allocates $35 Million to Aid Illegal Immigrants
The funding is in addition to the $125 million set aside for immigration-related legal services, the governor’s office said in a statement.
Warner Bros. Says Paramount Proposed Higher Takeover Offer
Netflix will have four days to revise its offer to purchase the legacy entertainment empire.
Here’s How a New US-Led Mineral Alliance Could Sideline China
While Beijing maintains a ‘perception of dominance’ in rare earths, experts say the United States is increasing its leverage.
State of the Union 2026 Preview: NTD Live Special Coverage
Tune in for the latest on the president’s speech as our in-depth panels break down what it could mean for you.
EU Pauses US Trade Deal After Trump Announces 15 Percent Global Tariff
The EU has paused ratification once before, after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened tariffs on countries that opposed the U.S. acquisition of Greenland.
US Intelligence Helped Mexico in Raid That Killed ‘El Mencho,’ White House Confirms
The cartel leader was killed in a Mexican government operation on Sunday, leading to retaliatory attacks by cartel members around the nation.
EU Urges US to Honor Terms of Trade Deal After Supreme Court Ruling
‘A deal is a deal,’ the European Commission said in a statement.
Top Cartel Leader ‘El Mencho’ Killed in Mexican Military Operation, US Official Says
The U.S. Embassy also warned Americans in multiple Mexican states to be alert.
Trump Admin Moves Ahead With Biden’s 10-Year Deadline for Lead Pipe Replacements
Replacing lead storage lines is the only way to comply with the Safe Drinking Water Act’s mandate to prevent anticipated adverse health effects, the EPA said.
Supreme Court Ruling on Tariffs Won’t Change US–China Trade Relations: Analysts
Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh, who dissented, and analysts said Trump can use other legal options to continue his global tariff policies.
US New Home Sales Hit Near-4-Year High in November 2025
December also saw strong new home sales, marking the second-highest level in the period.
Melania Trump Donates 2nd Inaugural Gown to Smithsonian
The 2025 inaugural ball gown is becoming part of the museum’s long-running exhibit recognizing the role and legacy of first ladies.
