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California sues ICE and other federal agencies over construction of alleged ICE holding facility
The suspected holding facility is expected to be around 18,700 square feet, according to the lawsuit, and will hold up to 150 detainees.
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Trump turns on USMCA: Trade tensions, deficits bring North American trade pact to the brink
President Trump signals he will let the USMCA lapse into annual reviews rather than renew it by July 1, setting up years of renegotiation with Canada and Mexico amid escalating trade tensions.
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NYC to post 'know your rights' signs about sanctuary law in public buildings
Trump's border czar, Tom Homan, has pledged to target New York City over its sanctuary policies that restrict local cooperation with federal immigration crackdowns.
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Three dead, 20 people injured in explosion at Pennsylvania nursing home
Pennsylvania Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro confirmed the explosion occurred at Silver Lake Nursing Home in Bucks County, but the number of those injured and the status of their conditions have not yet been disclosed.
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TSA set to handle record-breaking travel during this holiday season
TSA officials said the agency is fully staffed and ready to screen a projected 44.3 million travelers at airport security checkpoints through Jan 4, 2026. The agency expects the heaviest traveler volume will be about 2.86 million on Dec. 28.
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Grand Jury charges four people with plotting to detonate bombs in Los Angeles on NYE
The grand jury charged the group with one count of providing and attempting to provide material support to terrorists, and one count of possession of unregistered firearms. Two were charged with one count of conspiracy to use a weapon of mass destruction.
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After Raffensperger downplays 2020 GA election 'errors,' Republicans call for federal investigation
The tabulation tapes in question included 315,000 votes – exponentially more than the 11,780 votes mentioned by President Donald Trump in his fateful recorded phone call to Raffensperger in January 2021.
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Trump praying for Supreme Court to rule favorably on tariff authority
Trump said his tariffs on foreign imports are fueling the nation's economic growth as he prays for a favorable Supreme Court decision. "The TARIFFS are responsible for the GREAT USA Economic Numbers JUST ANNOUNCED…AND THEY WILL ONLY GET BETTER!
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Chicago Mayor Johnson refuses to sign or veto budget that didn't include his new business tax
The $16.7 billion spending plan includes higher taxes on cloud computing, liquor and plastic bags, along with rideshare surcharges and a roughly $1 billion sweep of tax-increment financing funds to Chicago Public Schools.
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New York village threatens church for selling Christmas trees, prompting lawsuit threat
Village of the Branch says St. Patrick's can't have more than one fundraising event every 90 days "while allowing other organizations to conduct seasonal sales events," church's lawyers say.
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Two major carmakers reach settlements with Ohio, owners
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced a settlement with Mercedes and another with Hyundai and Kia.
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Louisiana could cut royalties on oil produced on state lands
Under the 2026 State Lease Investment Program, royalty payments on new and existing mineral leases on state lands could be cut in half. The period for public comment is open through Jan. 28.
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U.S. economy sets 2-year high for growth, exceeding analysts' expectations by more than 40%
Plunge in private business investment from second quarter nearly stopped in third quarter, down just 0.3%, Commerce Department says.