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Director Rob Reiner and Wife Confirmed Dead After 2 Bodies Found in Home
California officials and family members are mourning the death of the Hollywood actor and director and his wife.
America in Photos: First Snow in the City, Flooding in Snohomish, and Honoring the Fallen
Notable moments from the past week in America.
Trump Condemns Shootings at Brown University, Sydney, and ISIS Attack in Syria
‘I just want to pay my respects to everybody,’ the president said.
Johnson & Johnson Ordered to Pay $40 Million in Damages to 2 Women in Talcum Lawsuits
Jurors ruled that the company failed to warn consumers about known dangers of its talc-based products.
US Billionaire Backs $1 Million GoFundMe for Fruit Shop Owner Who Disarmed Mass Shooter
‘In a moment of chaos and danger, he stepped forward without hesitation,’ the popular GoFundMe page says.
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Republicans Grapple With Thorny H-1B Visa Issue
Democrats view the visa program as a flashpoint issue that could divide the Republican base and bring them gains.
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.
10 Major Laws Taking Effect in California in 2026
From banning masks for law enforcement officers to completely banning plastic bags in stores, here is an overview of what Californians can expect.
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Erika Kirk Responds to Theories About Husband’s Death During CBS News Town Hall
Erika Kirk reacted to allegations made about her late husband during a CBS News town hall moderated by CBS editor-in-chief Bari Weiss on Dec. 13.
FBI Hunting Down Members of 764 Network: Dan Bongino
The 764 network comprises ‘Nihilistic Violent Extremists’ who support the production and sharing of child sex abuse material and extreme gore media.
DOJ Sues States for Voter Information–What to Know
The Justice Department is also suing Fulton County, Georgia, for records related to the 2020 election.
20 States Sue Trump for Imposing $100,000 Fee on H-1B Visas
Twenty states filed a suit claiming that the president exceeded his authority by imposing the fee.
Treasury, IRS Crack Down on Somali Fund Transfers While Probing ‘Massive Fraud Ring’
New rules will be enacted to better track money flowing ’to areas of concern, such as Somalia,' the Treasury secretary said.
Judge Blocks Government From Detaining Abrego Garcia Again
His attorneys were afraid ICE would arrest him at a hearing on Friday.
Watchdog Finds 9 Large US Banks Actively Engaged in Debanking
Banks targeted industries based on media reports and other reputational standards, the report revealed.
Trump Says He Is Pardoning Former Colorado County Clerk Tina Peters
Colorado officials say the pardon is invalid because Tina Peters was convicted under state law and the president may grant pardons only for federal offenses.
Automakers Say China’s Auto Industry Poses ‘Clear and Present’ Threat to US Industry
Experts and lawmakers discussed how China’s takeover of the auto industry could threaten America’s economy and national security.
IRS, Treasury Provide New Guidance on Health Savings Account Tax Benefits
The updates are expected to allow more people to save and to pay for health care costs via Health Savings accounts.
2.5 Million Illegal Immigrants Deported Under Trump Admin: DHS
DHS arrested more than 595,000 illegal aliens who had not self-deported.
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.
