Washington — The Department of Homeland Security on Monday increased its voluntary-departure incentive to $3,000 and a free flight for undocumented immigrants who register via the CBP Home app and leave the United States by Dec. 31, 2025. Secretary Kristi Noem today announced the temporary raise from $1,000 as a...
Washington, the Trump administration paused leases for five large offshore wind projects along the East Coast on Monday, citing national security risks identified by the Pentagon and Defense Department reports. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said the pause allows Interior to work with Defense, leaseholders and states to assess mitigation options....
TOPEKA, Kan. Kansas lawmakers approved a STAR bonds package Monday and the Kansas City Chiefs announced an agreement to relocate to Kansas beginning in 2031. The Legislature authorized up to 70% of a proposed stadium’s cost to be covered by STAR bonds, financed with future sales and liquor tax revenues...
REDDING, Calif. — Heavy rain from an atmospheric river soaked Northern California, triggering flash floods that stranded motorists and residents and prompted multiple water rescues. Local police and fire departments responded to numerous calls Sunday, and an officer rescued a trapped driver who later died despite CPR, Mayor Mike Littau...
United States. Gas stations across multiple states reported falling pump prices this week as holiday travel approaches. GasBuddy and AAA data show national average gasoline dropped to about $2.79 per gallon, with state averages ranging from $2.35 in Arkansas to $2.85 in Peoria. Energy Information Administration data this week recorded...
United States — Weather services across multiple regions issued forecasts this week nationwide predicting a mix of rain, snow and warming trends through Christmas, affecting the West, Midwest, Northeast and Alaska. The National Weather Service forecasted heavy rain for Solano County, an atmospheric river and warm records in Utah, and...
Greenbelt, Maryland — U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis held hearings this week over whether Kilmar Abrego Garcia, mistakenly deported to El Salvador in March and released from ICE custody, should be returned to immigration detention. The government must file a brief by Dec. 26 explaining legal authority to re-detain him;...
Washington — President Donald Trump announced Sunday that he appointed Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry as the United States special envoy to Greenland, a role described as advancing U.S. national security interests in the Arctic. Officials in Denmark and Greenland expressed concern and signaled diplomatic responses this week. News reports noted...
San Francisco — Waymo resumed robotaxi service on Sunday after temporarily suspending operations Saturday when a fire at a PG&E substation cut power to roughly 130,000 customers, causing traffic lights to fail and multiple Waymo vehicles to stop at intersections, blocking streets and prompting the company to pause service. Social...
DENVER — Colorado officials said federal authorities denied two disaster declaration requests after August wildfires and October flooding, and the state now plans to appeal. Governor Jared Polis called the denials “political games” on Sunday, and Senators Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper criticized the decision. FEMA sent denial letters late...
