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At least 7 states report cyberattacks on water systems, with some having to be shut down
Last month, 30 Minnesota towns and cities were hit by a "coordinated cyberattack." Michigan is now reporting cyberattacks on nine of its water systems.
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Military has used up most of its precision long-range missiles during Iran war: report
"Virtually all" of the military's primary surface-to-air weapons have been used up in the five months the U.S. has been at war with Iran.
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Judge blocks New York law barring ICE agents from wearing masks and requiring visible identification
Judge Mae D’Agostino of the Northern District of New York partially granted the DOJ's request for a preliminary injunction, ruling that the federal government is likely to succeed at trial.
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Growing concerns about ‘activist judges’ intensify calls for structural reforms
The long-simmering calls have recently intensifies as a number of federal district court judges have repeatedly blocked major executive branch initiatives.
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Mamdani officially sworn in as New York City mayor
A public inauguration will take place on the steps of City Hall later Thursday, which will see Vermont Independent Sen. Bernie Sanders administer a ceremonial oath of office.
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War Department launches New Year's Eve strikes on drug boats, killing five alleged narco-terrorists
SOUTHCOM said the New Year's Eve strikes were ordered by War Secretary Pete Hegseth as part of Operation Southern Spear, and the boats were operated by designated terrorist organizations, though it did not specify which ones.
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CIA refutes claim that Ukraine targeted Putin's home in a drone strike: Reports
CIA Director John Ratcliffe reportedly briefed Trump on the assessment on Wednesday.
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Washington Monument in DC lights up with historic display for NYE as America enters 250th year
The monument will be illuminated with projections depicting American history, focusing on the country's founding and its future, across a five-night celebration that runs from Dec. 31, 2025 through Jan. 5, 2026.
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Chief Justice Roberts reflects on ideals in Declaration of Independence in end-of-year report
Roberts used his last two year-end reports to warn about the dangers of artificial intelligence and intimidating judges. But this year Roberts avoided current events to highlight the progress the U.S. has made in fulfilling the founding fathers' vision for the country.
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Comer invites Walz to testify in front of House Oversight panel about Minnesota fraud
Comer invited Walz and Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison to testify in front of the panel at a hearing related to the fraud on Feb. 10.
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Law enforcement ramps up security at NYE celebrations nationwide, warns Americans to be vigilant
The FBI and Department of Homeland Security said in a joint bulletin that there is no specific threat to festivities this year, but noted that lone actors and small groups pose the most significant threat to New Year's Eve celebrations.
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Number of Americans detained in Venezuela has risen since US increased pressure on regime: Report
An unidentified U.S. official told the New York Times that some of the detainees face legitimate criminal charges, but the U.S. government is considering designating at least two other prisoners as wrongfully detained.
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Trump says construction on his long-promised Triumphal Arch expected to begin in next 2 months
The structure is purportedly modeled loosely on European victory monuments.