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Supreme Court appears set to expand presidential power and upset nine decades of law on independent agencies. LA Times
Although President Trump mostly railed against illegal immigration during his campaign last year, his administration has put into motion a broad and unprecedented set of policy changes aimed at substantially limiting legal immigration. LA Times
Two in three Americans said they want to "hibernate the entire winter like a bear.” New York Post
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Housing markets across the US struggled with historically strained affordability in 2025, but a handful of metros stood out by offering buyers a chance to become homeowners without breaking the bank. New York Post
They didn't attain the heights of their human counterparts. New York Post
Federal relief money comes after China boycotted American farm products in retaliation for U.S. tariffs. New York Times
VOA VIEW: China will pay.
People who have health insurance under the Affordable Care Act will face higher deductibles and higher premiums. New York Times
VOA VIEW: ACA is a waste.
Moscow has ramped up covert operations in Mexico, with spies meeting handlers in its bustling capital and seaside resorts, U.S. officials say. New York Times
The earthquake struck off the coast of Aomori Prefecture, on Japan’s main island, Honshu. New York Times
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Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani and his wife, Rama Duwaji, will move into the official residence in Manhattan sometime after his inauguration. New York Times
VOA VIEW: There go false promises.
President Donald Trump announced plans to sign an executive order aimed at regulating artificial intelligence at the federal level, arguing that the United States will only win the AI race if companies can work under “one rulebook.” OANN
Over 62,000 migrant children smuggled into the United States without a parent under the Biden administration have been rescued from sex trafficking and forced labor, according to border czar Tom Homan. OANN
President Donald Trump presented the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees with medals in the Oval Office on Saturday, which included a star-studded cast of the “very best in American arts and culture.” OANN
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President Donald Trump revealed that he does not believe Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has even read his latest peace proposal, expressing his “disappointment” with the Ukrainian leader. OANN
VOA VIEW: Is more a Russin problem and standoff.
Paramount Skydance is doubling down on its bid to buy Warner Bros. Discovery rather than lose to Netflix, upping the ante for a deal that could significantly change the media and entertainment landscape. Washington Times
Changes that Disney made to a popular program that lets qualifying disabled people skip long lines at its California and Florida theme parks are too restrictive, disabled fans contend in a federal lawsuit. Washington Times
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White House border czar Tom Homan on Sunday brushed off criticism of immigration raids in Minnesota's Somali communities. Washington Times
A federal judge has dealt a setback to Justice Department efforts to seek a new indictment against former FBI Director James Comey, temporarily barring prosecutors from using evidence they had relied on when they initially secured criminal charges. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: The SC must take action.
Del Thielke is thought to be the last person alive who was present on the USS Missouri when Japan signed its Instrument of Surrender, ending World War II. CBS
Holiday spending is growing over last year, but at a slower pace. Americans are facing higher prices without seeing more in their paychecks and that's leading to tough decisions at the register. CBS
VOA VIEW: These are tough time.
Russia is welcoming President Trump's new U.S. national security strategy, calling it largely consistent with Moscow's "vision." CBS
VOA VIEW: Russia is full of BS.
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President Trump took aim at Rep. Henry Cuellar, a Democratic congressman from Texas whom he recently pardoned, in a Truth Social post. CBS
VOA VIEW: Cuellar was foolish.
The 63-year-old Roger Clemens has been accused of using performance-enhancing drugs, which he has denied. CBS
"It's very discouraging," said one job-seeker as employers pull back on hiring entry-level workers. CBS
VOA VIEW: Tough time for finding a job.
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The UAE and Saudi Arabia have this year launched multibillion-dollar initiatives to build cloud, data centers and other AI infrastructure. CNBC
VOA VIEW: They are growing while the U.S. is fighting.
Tensions appear to be mounting once again between U.S. President Donald Trump and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. CNBC
VOA VIEW: Trump gave Russia too much.
A large share of student loan borrowers report that their debt makes it harder to cover basic needs such as food and housing. CNBC
VOA VIEW: It is getting harder and harder for students.
Cybercriminals target holiday packages in transit, stealing over $318 million in cargo using AI and online freight platforms to hijack deliveries. FOX News
Convicted felon and illegal immigrant from El Salvador allegedly wounds Omaha police in shootout after randomly opening fire on shopper at neighborhood store. FOX News
Pearl Harbor's 84th anniversary ceremony marks historic milestone as no survivors attend for first time, with only 12 of original troops still alive today. FOX News
A Florida college student's large order of ammunition to his dorm room led to the discovery of a semi-automatic rifle under his bed, according to authorities. FOX News
Court system failures allow dangerous repeat offenders back on streets despite violent histories. FOX News
VOA VIEW: Liberal fools are the cause of many problems.
The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Munro seized more than 10 tons of cocaine from a drug-running vessel south of Mexico in the eastern Pacific Ocean. UPI
ICE agents pushed and pepper-sprayed Rep. Adelita Grijalva during an immigration enforcement action outside a Tucson restaurant, she alleges. UPI
VOA VIEW: She acted like a fool.
Leaders of Europe's top three military powers met with Ukrainian President Zelensky after the United States' latest peace brokering bid came up short. UPI
VOA VIEW: Trump is making a mess out of the situation.
A U.S. envoy reaffirmed Monday that "complete denuclearization" of North Korea remains the policy shared with South Korea, after a new U.S. security strategy document showed the phrase was absent. UPI
VOA VIEW: Not a good situation.
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Federal authorities arrested an anti-ICE protester who allegedly damaged a vehicle belonging to immigration agents during a pot farm raid over the summer near Los Angeles. He should be tried and convicted.
In addition, nine other suspects were arrested for allegedly attacking law enforcement officers over the summer during immigration enforcement operations in and around Los Angeles. "I want to be very clear. Every American has a right to peacefully protest," Bill Essayli, the U.S. Attorney for the Central District of California, said during a news conference. "What is not constitutionally protected is a right to engage in violence, or to impede federal agents by assaulting or doxing or obstructing their operations."
Among those charged were two members of VC Defensa, an organization federal prosecutors said operates and manages what they call a rapid response network to impede immigration agents, for conspiring to impede and injure federal law enforcement officers." One of the members charged in the complaint used her vehicle to block U.S. government vehicles from leaving the location, while another member and others ambushed the vehicles by throwing rocks at them.
Several government vehicles were damaged, and a federal contract employee was injured as a rock went through and objects, including objects on fire from an overpass on her vehicle window, shattering the glass and striking her, Essayli said. "The FBI arrested nine violent agitators in Los Angeles for their roles in a June protest where law enforcement officers were trapped under a bridge and attacked with Molotov cocktails," FBI Director Kash Patel said. "Violence against law enforcement will never be tolerated.
"This FBI stands shoulder to shoulder with the men and women who wear the badge—we will always defend those who defend America. Violence against law enforcement ends here," he added. Fox News was exclusively embedded with Homeland Security during the pre-dawn arrest of Isai Carrillo, who was taken down by agente-dawn raid specifically targeted two anti-ICE activists who federal authorities said played a lead role in the disturbing, viral video that shows activists bottlenecking immigration agent’s cars and then violently smashing-in their windows during a notable pot farm raid in Camarillo, Calif., over the summer.
