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What Is the Diversity Visa Lottery That Trump Suspended?
The visa lottery allowed over 50,000 people from underrepresented countries to immigrate to the United States every year, with no merit-based requirements.
White House Christmas Through the Ages: How Presidential Holiday Traditions Evolved
Snowballs, gingerbread houses, and NORAD are key aspects of the White House holiday story.
Newsom Declares Emergency as Floods, Mudslides Threaten California on Christmas Day
Atmospheric rivers have drenched Southern California, prompting rescues, evacuations, and warnings, and disrupting holiday travel.
Federal Judge Bars Trump Revocation of Attorney’s Security Clearance
The ruling marks another setback on Trump’s efforts to revoke security clearances of officials involved in the Biden laptop coverup, Steele Dossier, and more.
Nights of Lights: History, Tradition, and Christmas Converge in America’s Oldest City
St. Augustine’s Nights of Lights is an annual holiday festival, rooted in a Christmas tradition going all the way back to the city’s original Spanish founders.
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Hawaii Can Charge Cruise Passengers a Climate Tax, Judge Rules
The legislation, dubbed the ‘Green Fee’ by Hawaii Gov. Josh Green, is set to take effect with the start of 2026, becoming a first-of-its-kind law.
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.
NORAD Celebrates 70 Years of Tracking Santa Claus and Spreading Holiday Cheer
This year, for the first time, children can reach Santa on Christmas Eve by making calls directly through NORAD’s website.
US Issues Travel Warning to Americans as Thailand–Cambodia Fighting Rages
The State Department warned U.S. citizens to steer clear of the border region amid ongoing clashes and a fragile diplomatic push.
19-Year-Old Leader of Violent 764 Group Pleads Guilty to RICO, Child Exploitation: FBI
The perpetrator groomed and extorted minor victims to carry out ‘a variety of violent conduct,’ including self-mutilation, the FBI said.
Federal Judge Upholds Trump’s $100,000 Fee for H-1B Visas
Two groups had argued the president lacked legal authority to change the fee.
Trump Credits Tariffs for Surprisingly Strong Economic Growth
The gross domestic product (GDP) grew in the third quarter by 4.3 percent, outpacing forecasts, according to a Commerce Department estimate.
83,000 Bags of Frozen Shrimp Recalled Over Possible Radioactive Contamination: FDA
The latest recall impacts Washington state-based Direct Source Seafood LLC products sold at various locations.
DOGE Says 55 Contracts Worth $863 Million Canceled in Past 5 Days
DOGE has estimated total savings of more than $214 billion since its creation, an amount that it says equates to roughly $1,329 per taxpayer.
US Announces 29th Strike on Drug Boat
More than 100 people have been killed so far in the U.S. strikes targeting drug traffickers.
Judge Declares Mistrial in New York Gubernatorial Aide’s Foreign Agent Case
Prosecutors said they will retry the case as soon as possible.
Trump Admin Halts Offshore Wind Projects Over National Security Concerns
The action affects five large offshore wind projects under construction and builds on a broader Trump administration review of federal wind policy.
Trump, Starmer Discuss Ukraine, Gaza Peace Efforts in Pre-Christmas Call
The two leaders also discussed the appointment of new British Ambassador to the U.S. Christian Turner.
