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5 questions about the latest economic growth report

The U.S. economy grew at a 4.3% annual rate in the third quarter (July through September), according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis.

December 24, 2025

Gas odor reported before deadly explosion at Pennsylvania nursing home

A powerful explosion at a Pennsylvania nursing home killed two people and injured 20 others on Tuesday, with investigators examining whether a gas leak caused the blast that occurred shortly after a utility crew responded to reports of a gas odor.

December 24, 2025

Obama-appointed judge sides with Trump on $100,000 visa fee for foreign workers

A federal judge has upheld President Trump's $100,000 fee for certain high-skilled foreign workers, dealing a blow to business groups who argued the policy would harm the economy.

December 24, 2025

Supreme Court rules Trump overstepped authority in Chicago National Guard deployment

The Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that President Trump exceeded his constitutional authority by federalizing and deploying National Guard troops to Chicago, marking a significant legal setback for the administration.

December 23, 2025

5 questions about the latest Epstein document release

The DOJ released nearly 30,000 additional pages of files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein on Tuesday, after facing criticism for missing Friday's deadline.

December 23, 2025

Baby boomers turn 80 in 2026: How America’s largest generation is reshaping demographics

The oldest baby boomers are turning 80 in 2026, marking a significant demographic shift as America rapidly ages with declining birth rates and longer life expectancies, putting pressure on the economy and social programs.

December 23, 2025

Military recruiting soars after Trump election and ‘woke’ policy rollback

The U.S. military posted its strongest recruiting performance in 15 years during fiscal 2025, with Pentagon officials drawing a direct line between the numbers and the Trump administration's rejection of left-wing policies.

December 23, 2025

Trump embraces 19th-century spheres of influence foreign policy doctrine for Latin America

The Trump administration is implementing what analysts describe as a 19th-century "spheres of influence" foreign policy doctrine, with Latin America taking center stage in this strategic shift.

December 22, 2025

Homeland Security offers $3,000 Christmas bonus to illegal immigrants who self-deport

Homeland Security is dangling a supersized holiday carrot: $3,000 for illegal immigrants who go home for Christmas and stay there.

December 22, 2025

Bethlehem celebrates Christmas again as Gaza ceasefire brings hope

Christmas celebrations have returned to Bethlehem after two years of subdued observances, bringing renewed hope and economic relief to the city following a ceasefire in Gaza that began in October.

December 22, 2025

Wisconsin judge Hannah Dugan convicted on felony charge for obstructing ICE arrest in courthouse

A federal jury convicted Wisconsin state Judge Hannah Dugan on a felony obstruction charge for interfering with ICE officers attempting to arrest an illegal immigrant in her Milwaukee County courtroom.

December 21, 2025

5 questions about Trump’s North Carolina rally and economic agenda

Trump focused on economic achievements, including falling drug prices, plans to target health insurance companies, and job creation.

December 20, 2025

Trump suspends visa lottery after university shooter entered through program

President Trump has suspended the diversity visa lottery program after authorities revealed that the gunman in this month's university shootings entered the United States through the chance-based immigration system.

December 19, 2025

5 questions about the diversity visa lottery shutdown

Trump ordered Homeland Security to shut down the program after learning that Claudio Manuel Neves Valente, the gunman who attacked Brown University and MIT this month before killing himself, entered the U.S. through the diversity visa lottery.

December 19, 2025

Trump installs White House plaques calling Biden ‘worst president’ and Obama ‘divisive’

President Trump has turned the White House's Presidential Walk of Fame into his personal report card on America's leaders, installing plaques that read like his social media posts.

December 18, 2025

Swing-district Republicans break ranks to advance Obamacare premium subsidy extension

House Democrats' legislation to extend enhanced Obamacare premium subsidies for three years will receive a vote after four swing-district Republicans joined a discharge petition, reaching the 218 signatures needed to force floor action.

December 17, 2025

Wuhan lab fires back with $50 billion lawsuit against GOP senator who blamed China for COVID

The Chinese lab blamed for sparking the coronavirus pandemic is striking back with a $50 billion lawsuit against Sen. Eric Schmitt, demanding he pay for damaging Wuhan's reputation.

December 17, 2025

House Speaker predicts Republican unity on health care bill despite Obamacare subsidy dispute

House Speaker Mike Johnson expressed confidence that swing-district Republicans upset about not renewing expiring Obamacare subsidies will ultimately support the GOP's broader health care bill scheduled for a Wednesday vote.

December 16, 2025

5 questions about the Brown University shooting

A gunman opened fire in a first-floor auditorium-style classroom on Saturday, where students were in a study group preparing for final exams, killing two students and wounding nine others.

December 16, 2025

FBI warned Biden officials Mar-a-Lago raid lacked probable cause, emails show

The FBI's Washington field office warned Biden administration officials they lacked probable cause to raid President Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate before the August 2022 search, according to emails the Justice Department will hand over to Congress.

December 16, 2025