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Hochul and Democratic New York lawmakers haven't formally adopted Trump's 'no tax on tips' policy
Service workers are voicing their frustration with New York not adopting the new policy
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U.S. judge temporarily blocks Trump admin attempt to deport British anti-disinformation activist
A court conference is scheduled for Dec. 29 to address the government’s actions, according to reports.
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Trump-Kennedy Center president says he plans to seek $1 million in damages over 'political stunt'
Jazz musician Chuck Redd, who had led the Christmas Eve Jazz Jam at the center since 2006, called off this year’s performance after the building’s board of trustees approved adding President Donald J. Trump’s name alongside that of John F. Kennedy on the facility’s exterior signage, naming the venue the Donald J. Trump and the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
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FEMA pauses preparedness grants, orders states to recount populations without deported migrants
“FEMA will rescind the funding hold upon its review and approval of the State’s methodology and population certification,” the notice said, according to CNN.
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Top Iowa school leader arrested by ICE had lengthy criminal record
His criminal history in the U.S. includes charges in Maryland, Pennsylvania and New York such as reckless driving, unlawful possession of a loaded firearm, drug possession, forgery and criminal possession of weapons.
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U.S. Treasury considers $1 coin featuring Trump for 250th US anniversary
The proposal stems from bipartisan legislation passed in 2020 authorizing the Treasury to issue commemorative $1 coins during the semiquincentennial year.
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Policy experts unimpressed with SBA’s ‘record’ capital delivered to small businesses
According to an SBA press release, the agency in total for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 “has guaranteed 84,400 7(a) and 504 small business loans for $44.8 billion.”
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City taxpayer burden swells, as Chicago pension debt rises
New Equable Institute data shows city taxpayers now face unfunded debt from its municipal, laborers, police, fire and teachers’ pension funds topping $53 billion, or more than the overall pension costs of at least 44 states.
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Defense Secretary Hegseth fires high level Navy official: Report
“Jon Harrison will no longer serve as Chief of Staff to the Secretary of the Navy," the Pentagon told Politico. "We are grateful for his service to the Department."
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Supreme Court rules Trump admin can end legal protections for Venezuelan migrants
The court was split 6-3 in its ruling, with all three liberal justices dissenting.
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Trump says shutdown will not keep him from Navy's 250th birthday celebration this weekend
The Navy is hosting a "Titans of the Sea – A Salute to the Fleet," event, which is part of the events to mark the United States' 250th birthday next year. The Navy itself will turn 250 on Oct. 13.
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Federal judge sentences attempted Kavanaugh assassin to eight years in prison
The defendant, who previously went by Nicholas John Roske at the time but now goes by Sophie Roske after transitioning from male to female, pleaded guilty to one felony charge of attempting to assassinate a Supreme Court justice in April.
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Judge threatens to dismiss Trump Georgia case in 14 days if new prosecutor is not assigned
McAfee said he would dismiss the case against all of the defendants, which includes President Donald Trump and Rudy Giuliani.