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Judge Orders ICE to Release Kilmar Abrego Garcia From Custody
The judge said the administration lacked a lawful order to effectuate a third-country removal for Abrego Garcia.
FBI Says Seized Oil Tanker Near Venezuela Was Supporting Terrorist Groups
Iran’s embassy in Caracas condemned the move as a ‘grave violation of international laws and norms.’
Trump Admin Pulls 9,500 Truck Drivers Off the Road for Failing English Tests
The rising tally is part of the Trump administration’s push to enforce English proficiency rules and curb safety risks from unqualified commercial drivers.
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Supreme Court to Decide on Taking Up Major Climate Lawsuit Against Exxon, Suncor
‘Boulder’s lawsuit seeks to rewrite national energy policy by way of its state courts,’ University of California law professor John Yoo said.
DOJ Sues Minneapolis Schools for Racial Discrimination Against Employment Candidates
The current contract with the teachers’ union also stipulated layoff and employee benefit decisions by race and gender, the lawsuit said.
Judge Rejects Trump Admin Request to Dismiss California Rail Funding Suit
Federal court greenlights challenge to $4 billion grant cancellation for the state’s high-speed project to move forward.
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Noem Faces Scrutiny over Immigration Policies at House Hearing; Senate to Vote on Dueling Health Care Bills
Noem is testifying before the House Homeland Security Committee, which is likely to focus heavily on immigration.
The Senate’s ‘Blue Slip’ Tradition Is Hampering Trump’s Appointments
Under this convention, senators in the home state of nominees are effectively given veto power.
House Passes $901 Billion Compromise Defense Policy Bill
The bill will now go before the Senate for consideration.
RFK Jr.’s Former Group Calls on FDA to Revoke Approval for Most COVID-19 Vaccines
Children’s Health Defense says three of the four available vaccines should be withdrawn.
FDA Analyzing Safety of RSV Antibodies Approved for Young Children
The probe is being led by the FDA’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research.
CCP’s History of ‘Broken Promises,’ Human Rights Abuses Harms US, World: Congressional Commission
China continues to rank among the worst human rights offenders in the world, despite ratifying a number of international human rights agreements.
Trump Touts Lower Prices, Bigger Paychecks in 1st Stop of National Tour
Speaking to a crowd in Pennsylvania, the president highlighted his administration’s efforts to lower the cost of living nationwide.
Senate to Vote on GOP Alternative to Expiring Obamacare Subsidies
Republicans dash to finish health care solutions ahead of an expected vote on extending Obamacare enhanced subsidies, favored by Democrats.
ADP Employment Report Signals Labor Market Rebound After Weeks of Declines
Fresh weekly job gains have broken a month-long streak of declines, raising hopes for a rebound amid broader labor-market fragility.
Federal Reserve Poised to Cut Interest Rates at Final Meeting of 2025
‘The path to this decision has been one of the more intriguing ones of the year,’ market strategist Jay Woods said.
Florida Designates CAIR, Muslim Brotherhood as Foreign Terrorist Organizations
Gov. Ron DeSantis has ordered state agencies to block support for both groups over alleged extremist ties. CAIR plans to challenge the move in court.
Alina Habba Resigns as Acting US Attorney for New Jersey
The decision was confirmed by Habba and Attorney General Pam Bondi on Dec. 8.
