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Federal Judge Upholds New York’s Driver’s Licenses for Illegal Immigrants
A U.S. district judge argued that the Trump administration failed to establish that the law violates the US Constitution’s Supremacy Clause.
Trump Admin Confirms New H-1B Process
Priority will be placed on higher-skilled, higher-paid foreign workers.
350 Louisiana National Guard Members Deploying to Assist Law Enforcement Efforts
A Pentagon spokesman said the deployment, supported by Louisiana’s governor, would help curb crime in New Orleans and other metropolitan areas.
ACLU of Missouri Suing to Halt Use of State’s New Congressional Map
The lawsuit also seeks a referendum on the issue at the next November election.
US Tightens Controls on Tech Investment in Chinese Companies, Supply Chain Security
The $901 billion NDAA includes measures aimed at protecting U.S. tech competitiveness, biosecurity, and defense supply chains.
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Former Sen. Ben Sasse Diagnosed With Terminal Cancer
Sasse suggested he might pursue treatment.
Federal Court Rules in Favor of Professor Who Satirized School’s DEI Stance
Judges overruled a lower court decision that said the University of Washington’s actions against the plaintiff didn’t constitute viewpoint discrimination.
Federal Judge Strikes Down California’s Policies Hiding Gender Switches From Parents
The permanent injunction includes language that bars any employee in California’s education system from ’misleading the parent.’
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US Bars Entry for Foreign Nationals Seeking to Censor Americans
The secretary of states said the U.S. government was taking action against five foreign nationals who led efforts to censor and demonetize Americans.
Nearly 100 Minnesota Mayors Speak Out Against ‘Fraud, Unchecked Spending’
Citizens and local governments are being hit hard, the mayors told the governor and lawmakers, with a one-two punch of increased taxes and reduced services.
House Oversight Committee Expands Investigation Into Minnesota Fraud
So far, the U.S. attorney for the District of Minnesota has brought felony charges against more than 90 people.
Waymo Self-Driving Cars Stopped, Blocked Roads During San Francisco Power Outage
The problem has raised questions over the ability of autonomous vehicles to adapt to unpredictable or real-world driving conditions.
US Announces 29th Strike on Drug Boat
More than 100 people have been killed so far in the U.S. strikes targeting drug traffickers.
Lawmakers Probe Trump Approval of Nvidia AI Chips Sales to China
They express concern that the decision ‘undercuts’ national security.
Military Jet Performs ‘Headbutt’ on Plane Intruding Into Mar-a-Lago Airspace
The Federal Aviation Administration has placed temporary flight restrictions over the presidential residence until Jan. 4, 2026.
Nicki Minaj Makes Surprise Appearance With Erika Kirk at AmericaFest
The musician attended a Q&A session with the Turning Point USA CEO on Dec. 21.
White House Warns It Might Withhold Smithsonian Funds Pending Content Review
The Trump administration said that it wants to review more material ahead of the 250th anniversary of the nation’s founding.
DOJ Asks Court to Revoke US Citizenship of Ex-Bosnian Prison Guard
The Trump administration seeks to ensure ‘those who persecute others based on protected bases’ do not get refuge in the U.S., according to a DOJ official.
Georgia Power Gets Green Light to Dramatically Grow Grid to Draw Data Centers
State’s public service commission unanimously approves hotly-contested plan after assurances developers, not ratepayers, to foot bill. Opponents not convinced.
Half a Million People Signed This Petition—What’s It About?
A petition aims to bring an end to a human rights abuse, one signature at a time.
DOJ Seeking Appeals on Dismissals of Criminal Cases Against James Comey, Letitia James
The former FBI director and New York attorney general had their cases thrown out in late November for the same reason.
