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US Coast Guard Awards Contracts to Build 6 Arctic Icebreakers
In July, Trump signed into law the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which has provided $8.6 billion for deploying the USCG’s icebreaker fleet in the Arctic.
Texas Man Charged With Attempting to Provide Bomb Components, Funding to ISIS
Over the past year, there have been at least 11 plots or attacks against U.S. targets that were inspired by ISIS, the U.S. Central Command said.
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Trump Is Global Newsmaker of the Year: Epoch Times Readers’ Choice
Trump was selected from a shortlist of 10 global and domestic leaders who dominated the news this year.
Judge Allows ICE to Access Some Medicaid Data on Illegal Immigrants
A group of states asked the court to block ICE’s use of the data.
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Trump Again Threatens Suit Against Fed Chair Powell Over Building Renovation
The president revived his disagreement over a $2.5 billion upgrade at the Fed’s headquarters, which he said has been mismanaged.
Education Department Has Rejected Over 300,000 Requests for Lower Student Loan Repayments
The American Federation of Teachers previously sued Trump to maintain the existing arrangement for student borrowers.
OpenAI Looking to Hire ‘Head of Preparedness’ to Tackle AI Dangers
The role, based in San Francisco, requires the person to build capability evaluations, establish threat models, and build mitigations.
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NJ Congresswoman Asks Court to Toss Charges From Incident at ICE Detention Center
Rep. LaMonica McIver was charged with assaulting and impeding federal authorities during a May protest.
Kamala Harris Announces New PAC
The PAC, ‘Fight for the People,’ will support the former vice president’s travel around the country to campaign on behalf of Democratic candidates in 2026.
Outgoing New York Mayor Honors Community Groups, Police for Reducing Crime
Mayor Eric Adams credits community groups in city’s Crisis Management System and confiscation of 25,000 illegal guns for the reduction in crime.
US Commits $2 Billion for Foreign Aid but Tells Agencies to ‘Adapt, Shrink, or Die’
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the agreement would help save American taxpayers money.
ICE Targeting Massive Suspected Fraud in Minnesota
Agents are going door-to-door in Minneapolis to check into reports that federal assistance programs are being abused.
America in Photos: Trump Takes NORAD Santa Calls, Helicopter Crash, and Winter Storm
Notable moments from the past week in America.
As Church Shootings Persist, Congregations Grapple With How to Handle Security
Shane Canestra credits training, attentiveness, and professionalism of his church’s security team with preventing a mass shooting at his church in 2023.
New York to Require Warning Labels on Social Media Platforms
The required warnings are based on consumer protections for products such as tobacco and alcohol, noting risks such as increased anxiety and depression.
Patel Says FBI’s Current Headquarters Is Permanently Shutting Down
Director Kash Patel said a transition would begin immediately.
Why Trump Is Taking the Fight to Venezuela’s Doorstep
‘Venezuela is completely surrounded by the largest armada ever assembled in the history of South America,’ Trump said.
Zelenskyy Says He Will Meet Trump on Sunday to Discuss Peace Plan
The Ukrainian leader said he will meet the U.S. president in Florida on Sunday as negotiations with Russia advance but key issues remain unresolved.
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.
2025: The Year in Photos
A look at some of the most significant events of 2025, captured by a photographer’s lens.
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.
