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Trump Admin Agrees to Review Stalled NIH Grants in DEI Legal Battle
The grant application process was halted under a policy targeting diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
Judge Allows ICE to Access Some Medicaid Data on Illegal Immigrants
A group of states asked the court to block ICE’s use of the data.
From Tax Cuts to Tariff Stability—US Economy Poised for Solid Growth in 2026
‘I’m positive about the economy in 2026, with some reservations,’ says economist Rick Pederson.
NJ Congresswoman Asks Court to Toss Charges From Incident at ICE Detention Center
Rep. LaMonica McIver was charged with assaulting and impeding federal authorities during a May protest.
Kamala Harris Announces New PAC
The PAC, ‘Fight for the People,’ will support the former vice president’s travel around the country to campaign on behalf of Democratic candidates in 2026.
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2 Killed in US Strike on Drug Boat in Pacific Ocean Attack
This marks the 30th strike on a vessel U.S. officials said was trafficking drugs in the Caribbean Sea and Eastern Pacific Ocean since Sept. 2
Education Department Has Rejected Over 300,000 Requests for Lower Student Loan Repayments
The American Federation of Teachers previously sued Trump to maintain the existing arrangement for student borrowers.
OpenAI Looking to Hire ‘Head of Preparedness’ to Tackle AI Dangers
The role, based in San Francisco, requires the person to build capability evaluations, establish threat models, and build mitigations.
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Trump Says He’s Not Worried About Chinese Naval Exercises Around Taiwan
‘They’ve been doing naval exercises for 20 years in that area,’ the president said.
Trump Warns Iran Not to Restart Its Nuclear Program
‘If they are, we’re going to have to knock them down,’ the president said.
Trump to Meet Netanyahu for Talks on Gaza and Regional Security
The meeting follows months of intensive diplomacy in preparation for the next phase of the Gaza cease-fire.
Trump Says US, Ukraine ‘A Lot Closer’ to Peace Plan Agreement After Meeting With Zelenskyy
Lingering territorial disputes—particularly around the heavily Russian-occupied Donbas region—still have to be resolved.
Winter Weather Cancels Over 1,000 Flights Across US
Airports in the New York City area reported over four inches of snow, according to the National Weather Service.
California Begins Assessments of Christmas Floods, Mudslides
Several feet of rain and snow fell across the state over the past five days.
US Airline Industry Caps a Strong 2025—What Lies Ahead in 2026
Experts expect large-scale events and improved operational reliability to continue supporting airline revenue in the coming year.
Anticompetitive Rental Scheme: Blackstone’s LivCor Reaches Settlement With Justice Department
The company engaged in pricing tactics that harmed customers, the department said.
Nvidia Strikes Tech-and-Talent Deal With AI Startup Groq to Run AI at Scale
Chip giant Nvidia will license Groq’s AI technology and hire founder Jonathan Ross and key engineers in a deal short of a full acquisition.
Ohio Man Spreads Christmas Cheer With Holiday-Themed Artwork Covering Hundreds of Miles
Some of Timothy Pearson’s latest artwork includes a 500-mile nativity scene and a 300-mile Grinch created with his plane’s flight path.
Trump Tells Children Santa on His Way, Thanks Service Members
The president spoke to children across America on Dec. 24.
Wyoming Congresswoman Who Ousted Liz Cheney Launches Senate Bid
Backed by endorsement from Trump, Rep. Harriet Hageman is seeking to move from House to Senate.
