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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.
Trump Awards Kennedy Center Honors Medals in Oval Office
This year’s honorees included George Strait, Sylvester Stallone, and Gloria Gaynor.
FBI Warns About Ransom Scams Involving Fake ‘Proof of Life’ Photos
The agency advised people to always attempt to contact their loved ones before considering paying the ransom.
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US Border Patrol to Charge $5,000 Apprehension Fee for Illegal Border Crossers
The apprehension fee was authorized under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act that President Donald Trump signed into law in July.
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Waymo Recalls Self-Driving Vehicles Amid Texas School Bus Violations
The self-driving cars have passed stopped school buses in Austin, Texas, 19 times this school year. Regulators want reports by Jan. 20.
US, Ukraine Officials Make Progress on Creating Security Framework, Talks to Continue
The meeting marked the sixth round of U.S.–Ukraine discussions in two weeks.
Indiana House Passes New Congressional Map Favoring Republicans
The state House passed the bill by a vote of 57–41. It will now go to the Indiana Senate, where it’s uncertain if the bill will pass.
Trump’s National Security Strategy Offers US Tech, Military Advantage as Alternative to CCP
Decades of foreign investment only strengthened the Chinese Communist Party.
US Senators Introduce Bill to Prevent Export of Nvidia’s Advanced Chips to China
‘Denying Beijing access to these AI chips is essential to our national security,’ Sen. Pete Ricketts (R-Neb.) said.
Border Encounters Drop to Record Low in November: CBP
November figures show continued drop, with zero releases for the seventh straight month as drug seizures jump.
Supreme Court Upholds Texas Election Map That Favors Republicans
Republicans currently have a tiny majority over Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives.
US Embassy Renews Venezuela ‘Do Not Travel’ Advisory for Americans
The bulletin was sent out as tensions between the United States and Venezuela have escalated in recent days.
Roughly 53,000 Home Buying Contracts Fell Through in October: Report
In San Antonio, 21 percent of deals were canceled, the highest among 47 metropolitan areas.
Watchdog Uncovers Massive Fraud, Waste in Obamacare Insurance Tax Credits
For plan year 2024, GAO identified almost 66,000 SSNs that had more than 366 days of coverage.
Trump Pardons Oak View Group Cofounder in Texas Arena Bid-Rigging Case
Sports executive Tim Leiweke, who was indicted on federal antitrust charges, received clemency as the president pardoned other political and public figures.
US Air Force Thunderbird Jet Crashes in Southern California
The F-16’s pilot ejected safely, according to officials.
