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Affordable Care Act Subsidies Have Expired
The subsidies were a contentious issue in Congress during the government shutdown that lasted from October to mid-November.
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FBI Thwarts ISIS-Inspired New Year’s Eve Terror Plot in North Carolina
Christian Sturdivant, 18, had allegedly planned the attack for about a year, according to US Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina Russ Ferguson.
Trump Says US Losing Ability to Issue Tariffs a ‘Terrible Blow’ for National Security
Several lower courts have ruled against the tariffs but left them in place while the Supreme Court considers the issue.
DOJ Eyes Minnesota’s ‘Vouching’ System for Voter Registration, Demands Records
Federal authorities say the state’s law allowing voters to ‘vouch’ for other people on same-day voter registrations could violate federal voter laws.
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SBA Suspends 6,900 Minnesota Borrowers Over Potential COVID-19 Loan Fraud
SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler said the borrowers were approved for 7,900 pandemic relief loans worth about $400 million.
Court Reinstates School District Employees’ Free Speech Lawsuit Over Anti-Racism Training
The plaintiffs argued the training was ‘indoctrination’ based on a theory of ‘white supremacy.’
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Trump Vows to Intervene if Iran Kills Protestors
The president said the United States was ‘locked and loaded and ready to go’ in a post on Truth Social.
Chinese Military Drills Around Taiwan Raise Tensions ‘Unnecessarily,’ US Says
The escalating tensions in the Taiwan Strait, a key global shipping route, have sparked international concerns.
RFK Jr. Stops Requiring Doctors to Report Patient Vaccine Status
‘Government bureaucracies should never coerce doctors or families into accepting vaccines,’ the health secretary said.
Changes Coming for the 2026 Tax Filing Season: 6 Things to Know
White House officials have projected larger refunds this year.
Trump Delays Tariff Hike on Furniture, Cabinets by 1 Year
The delay postpones a scheduled increase from 25 percent to higher rates on upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets, and vanities, originally set for Jan. 1.
Oregon Expands Online Voter Registration, Allowing Sign-Ups Without Driver’s License or State ID
Supporters say the move expands ballot access without compromising election security, while critics warn it could increase fraud and erode trust.
Americans Urged to Avoid Russia as State Department Reaffirms Top-Level Travel Warning
The warning comes as Russia has alleged there was a drone attack against Putin’s residence and deployed nuclear-capable hypersonic missiles near NATO borders.
In Texas, a 400-Acre Muslim Development Sparks Controversy
Lawsuits and investigations have followed a development that is self-described as the ‘epicenter of Islam in America.’
Zelenskyy Discusses Establishing US Military Presence in Ukraine With Trump
The Ukrainian president said in a WhatsApp message to media that a U.S. military presence in the country would be a major factor in a U.S. security guarantee.
Homeland Security Looks to Fast-Track Demolition of Vacant Historic Buildings in DC
The St. Elizabeths West Campus is where DHS is headquartered. The department said the buildings need to be torn down for security reasons.
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.
Trump Admin Agrees to Review Stalled NIH Grants in DEI Legal Battle
The grant application process was halted under a policy targeting diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
