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Newsom Declares Emergency as Floods, Mudslides Threaten California on Christmas Day
Atmospheric rivers have drenched Southern California, prompting rescues, evacuations, and warnings, and disrupting holiday travel.
DOGE Says 14 Contracts Worth $190 Million Canceled
The task force has estimated total savings of more than $214 billion, an amount it says equates to roughly $1,329 per taxpayer.
DHS Arrests Over 17,500 Criminal Illegal Immigrants Under Laken Riley Act
Laken Riley was murdered by a Venezuelan illegal immigrant in 2024.
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Turning Point’s Gathering of Conservatives Marked by Both Conflict and Optimism
At AmericaFest 2025 in Phoenix, participants reflect on Charlie Kirk, divisions over Israel, and winning elections in 2026 and beyond.
Federal Court Rules in Favor of Professor Who Satirized School’s DEI Stance
Judges overruled a lower court decision that said the University of Washington’s actions against the plaintiff didn’t constitute viewpoint discrimination.
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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.
DOJ Says It Uncovered 1 Million More Documents Potentially Related to Epstein
It’s not clear why the documents were not found earlier, but the department said they ‘will release the documents as soon as possible.’
European Leaders Criticize US Entry Ban on Europeans in Censorship Rift
Secretary of State Marco Rubio described former European Commissioner Thierry Breton and four other Europeans as agents of censorship.
2 Hospitalized After ICE Agents Open Fire on Attackers in Maryland
No fatalities have been reported, and no federal agents were injured in the attack.
Transportation Department to Spend Nearly $1 Billion Toward Road Safety
The DOT is also funding projects aimed at improving roadway capacity, supporting U.S. energy dominance, and facilitating tourism.
CMS Unveils Model to Expand Coverage of Certain Weight Loss Drugs
The health agency has introduced a voluntary initiative allowing Medicare Part D and state Medicaid to cover obesity treatments.
Trump Admin Confirms New H-1B Process
Priority will be placed on higher-skilled, higher-paid foreign workers.
Macron Affirms Support for Greenland Sovereignty Amid US Interest in Annexation
France’s president made his comments following U.S. President Donald Trump’s appointment of an envoy to the self-governing Danish territory.
USCIS Updates Domestic Abuse Program Rule for Immigrants After Finding ‘Rampant’ Fraud
Self-petitions under the program had jumped by about 360 percent between Fiscal Years 2020 and 2024.
Pill Version of Weight-Loss Drug Wegovy Approved by US Regulator
U.S.-listed shares of Novo jumped by 8 percent while Lilly fell by 1 percent in trading after the approval was announced.
Why Florida Leads the Nation in Cooperating With ICE Enforcement
The issue sparks fiery division nationwide, often on partisan lines. So the politics of the law-and-order official leading Florida’s efforts may surprise some.
DOJ Sues 3 States and DC Over Access to Voter Rolls
A top official said states are required to provide the information to guard against ‘vote dilution’ in elections.
Instacart Scraps Variable-Pricing Experiment After Consumer Groups Warned of Inflated Grocery Bills
The company said it ended the pricing tests after criticism that the practice risked quietly inflating grocery bills for cost-strained households.
America in Photos: National Guard Dignified Transfer, Washington State Flood, and AmericaFest
Notable moments from the past week in America.
