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Belarus Frees 123 Political Prisoners in US-Brokered Deal
Lukashenko’s office said it welcomed the lifting of what it called ‘illegal’ Biden-era sanctions.
ICE Announces Arrest of 400 Illegal Immigrants in Minnesota
Operation Metro Surge targets the ‘worst of the worst’ illegal immigrants, the Department of Homeland Security stated.
2 US Army Soldiers, Civilian Interpreter Killed by ISIS Gunman in Syria
The attack occurred in the central Syrian town of Palmyra during a counter-ISIS engagement.
UC Berkeley PhD Student Charged With Felony Vandalism Causing Over $46,000 in Equipment Damage
Jiarui Zou is scheduled to be arraigned on Dec. 15.
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Illinois Becomes 12th State to Allow Medically Assisted Suicide for Terminally Ill Adults
The law makes such options available to patients determined by two physicians to have six months or less to live. Opponents say it ‘legitimizes suicide.’
Education Dept Says It Prevented $1 Billion in Student Aid Fraud After Reinstating Safeguards
Education officials said the pause of anti-fraud measures during the COVID-era created opportunities for scammers.
Semi-Truck Driver Arrested in Crash That Kills 29-Year-Old Man in Washington
Kamalpreet Singh, who has a commercial driver’s license issued by California, was arrested Thursday and charged with vehicular manslaughter.
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As Battle Group Off Venezuela Awaits Orders, a New Commander Takes the Helm
Air Force Lt. Gen. Evan Pettus succeeds Navy Adm. Alvin Holsey as acting commander of U.S. Southern Command as the military post becomes a top Trump priority.
Wall Street Review: Investor Rotation Triggers Tech Stock Sell-Off
Investors moved to rate-sensitive stocks after lackluster tech earnings raised AI return concerns and the Fed cut rates for the third time this year.
Appeals Court Halts Boasberg’s Contempt Proceedings Over Deportations
The Justice Department accused U.S. District Judge James Boasberg of pursuing a fishing expedition.
DOJ Files Lawsuits Against 4 More States Over Voter Data
So far, lawsuits have been brought against 18 states, the Justice Department said.
DHS Ends Temporary Protected Status for Ethiopians
The move comes as the Trump administration rolls back TPS designations it says have been exploited and fuel illegal immigration.
On Human Rights Day, Lawmaker Encourages Advocates to ‘Keep up Pressure on China’
Human rights are ‘non-negotiable,’ says Rep. Young Kim (R-Calif.).
Minneapolis Passes Beefed-Up Sanctuary Law, Citing ‘City Values’ as ICE Arrests Mount
The 13-0 vote further underscores progressives’ opposition to Trump’s ramped-up enforcement of immigration laws.
Indiana Senate Rejects Redistricting Bill Favoring Republicans
The vote was 19–31, with 21 senators from the Republican supermajority voting against the bill.
Americans Could See up to $2,000 Tax Refunds Next Year, Says Treasury Secretary
Refunds will be coming during the tax year, Scott Bessent said.
Ukraine, US Officials in Agreement on Ukraine Reconstruction Plan
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy noted security as key to post-war economic outlook in talks with U.S. officials.
Federal Government Buys Fleet of Planes for Deportation
The six Boeing 737 commercial passenger aircraft will be used to remove foreign deportees from the country. ICE currently uses charter aircraft.
Rollins, RFK Jr. Announce $700 Million Investment in Regenerative Agriculture
Rollins called the initiative a ‘first-of-its-kind’ effort to improve the soil of America’s farms.
