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Education Department Reaches Deal to Dismantle Biden’s Student Loan Plan
Some 7 million student loan borrowers would have to enroll in a different program and repay their debt if a court approves the settlement.
State Department Has Revoked 85,000 Visas Since January, Official Says
Many of the top reasons cited for the revocations include DUIs, assaults, and theft.
Homeownership Has Become a Luxury in Many US Cities: Report
Homebuyers in San Francisco need to make $353,500 annually to purchase a typical home.
Utah to Hold Special Legislative Session on Redistricting
State legislators are seeking to undercut a state judge’s ruling that invalidates the current House district map and replaces it with a Democrat-friendly one.
US Job Openings Hold Steady in October After September Surge: BLS
The number of people who have resigned from their jobs is the lowest in more than five years.
Trump Plans to Ease Environmental Rules to Lower Tractor Prices for Farmers
The president blames excessive environmental restrictions for driving up farming machinery costs.
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Federal Judge Orders Release of Ghislaine Maxwell Files About Jeffrey Epstein
The order was issued Tuesday after the Justice Department in November asked two judges in New York to unseal grand jury transcripts and exhibits.
Abbott Backs TPUSA Expansion Into Texas High Schools
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick earlier pledged $1 million to support the expansion.
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Trump Says It’s Up to Hegseth Whether to Release Second Boat Strike Video
Secretary Pete Hegseth said the video was being reviewed, but did not indicate whether it would be released.
Supreme Court to Hear Challenge to Campaign Finance Restrictions
Vice President JD Vance and others brought a lawsuit against a law limiting party coordination with candidates, arguing it is unconstitutional.
Trump Tells Xi US Will Ship Nvidia H200 Chips to ‘Approved Customers’ in China
Other U.S. chip companies will see similar restrictions lifted, the president said.
Supreme Court Seems Poised to Side With Trump in FTC Firing Case
The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court to overrule a 90-year precedent on the issue.
43 Wasteful Contracts With $3.5 Billion Ceiling Value Terminated: DOGE
The Department of Health and Human Services has registered the most savings under DOGE.
Supreme Court Blocks Appeals Court Ruling in Immigration Judges’ Free Speech Lawsuit
The Fourth Circuit previously directed a district court to reconsider its order to dismiss the case.
Senior US Diplomats Criticize EU Policies That Hit X With $140 Million Fine
Even before the EU’s fine was announced, U.S. Vice President JD Vance suggested it amounted to punishing X for ‘not engaging in censorship.’
Zelenskyy Says He Had ‘Long and Substantive’ Phone Call With Witkoff, Kushner as Peace Talks Continue
‘Ukraine is determined to keep working in good faith with the American side to genuinely achieve peace,’ the Ukrainian president said.
How the US Defense Industry Is Removing China From the Supply Chain
Keith Norman, from California-based battery manufacturer Lyten, said reliance on China becomes a ‘challenge’ during periods of heightened geopolitical risk.
Federal Appeals Court Upholds Trump’s Firing of Labor Board Members
‘Congress cannot restrict the President’s ability’ to remove them because the two boards wield ’substantial executive power,' the majority opinion states.
Dollar General Plans to Open 450 New Stores in US in 2026
The company posted strong third-quarter sales and profit as it drew in both high- and low-income customers.
Noem Says More Than 2 Million Illegal Immigrants Have Left US Under Trump
At a meeting this week, the Homeland Security secretary also confirmed more than 10,000 new ICE hires.
