Politics & Policy
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Treasury sanctions Iran, Venezuela over combat drones, weapons trade
The department said Iran's unmanned aerial vehicle trade threatens U.S. personnel in the Middle East, and its trade with Venezuela poses security concerns in the Western Hemisphere.
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You Vote: What New Year’s resolution would you most like to see President Trump make and keep?
Trump touched on a wide array of subjects, highlighting the decline in maritime drug trafficking, his efforts to tackle wokeness in schools, and the revitalization of the military, among others.
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Freight train derails and leaks hazardous chemical in Kentucky, no injuries reported
One of the cars was transporting the molten sulfur, which is commonly used in industrial applications, such as fertilizer production.
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Wyoming conservation group sues federal agency to obtain data on eagles killed by wind farms
“We have no real idea of how many birds are being killed[...]in the presence of the wind turbines. And I think the numbers are enormous compared to what we know right now,” said Mike Lockhart, a biologist who worked for the Fish and Wildlife Service for over 30 years.
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US airlines cancel over 1,000 flights amid winter storm warning from Great Lakes to New England
In addition to the cancellation, the airlines have also delayed over 3,800 flights, according to the website FightAware.com
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Special election set in Virginia House District 17
Virginia House Speaker Don Scott formally called the election after Sickles stepped down to join Gov.-elect Abigail Spanberger’s incoming administration. Scott issued the notice on Dec. 24, setting the election process in motion.
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Audit: One-in-five employees at Energy Department loan office had potential conflicts of interest
During budget hearings in May, Energy Secretary Chris Wright warned that the Biden-Harris administration was pushing out billions in loans without proper controls. This is the same office that provided failed solar startup Solyndra with a $535 million loan guarantee under Obama.
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Blue states created an election trimester for ballots, now Trump conservatives are pushing back
Look for wild vote count fluctuation for days after polls close. Counteroffensives include an executive order by President Trump, followed by a challenge to Mississippi's counting process that has not reached the U.S. Supreme Court. Ohio's legislature voted to require all its ballots to arrive on election night to be tallied.
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California gets break from heavy, historic rain, but threats of flash flooding, high surf remain
The rain and accompanying strong winds are from strong storm systems known as atmospheric rivers that carry massive plumes of moisture from the tropics.
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Trump to meet Zelensky in Florida on Sunday in bid to finalize peace deal details
The two world leaders are expected to discuss peace talks in the Russia-Ukraine war at Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort. Zelensky told reporters the meeting was designed to finalize as many details as possible.
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Study reveals top U.S. states for K-12 education
Massachusetts and Virginia rank as the top states for K-12 education, with strong academics, high graduation rates and supportive school environments.
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In Trump's first year, customer service at Social Security markedly improved, watchdog finds
Auditors credited the improvements in the Social Security system to a new telephone customer service system, changes in staffing and better training.
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You Vote: Should Dept. of HHS be stopped by lawsuit from blocking transgender procedures for minors?
The policy change was in line with President Donald Trump's executive order directing the HHS to end the practice.