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New Orleans — Gov. Jeff Landry said Tuesday he spoke with President Donald Trump and expects National Guard troops to deploy to the city before Christmas to bolster security. Officials said the deployment would be larger…
Minneapolis — Federal authorities plan a targeted immigration enforcement operation in the Minneapolis–St. Paul region this week, focusing on Somali immigrants with final deportation orders. Administration teams would de…
Washington. Congress faces a shrinking window this month to extend COVID-era Affordable Care Act premium tax credits before they expire, risking higher premiums for millions starting January 1. Lawmakers from both partie…
Washington — U.S. officials on Tuesday defended September strikes on suspected Venezuelan drug boats after reporting that a follow-up attack reportedly killed survivors clinging to wreckage. Defense Secretary Pete Hegset…
Washington — The Trump administration announced Tuesday it will withhold federal SNAP funding from Democratic-led states next week unless they provide requested recipient data. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins told a…
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. Florida lawmakers advanced four proposed constitutional amendments this week to reduce property taxes for homeowners, including a measure (HJR 201) to eliminate non-school property taxes for homestead p…
WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth defended U.S. follow-up strikes on an alleged drug‑smuggling boat at a Dec. 2 cabinet meeting, saying he did not see survivors and invoking the 'fog of war.' The strikes began …
Washington President Donald Trump announced Tuesday the rollout details for 'Trump Accounts,' a federal child-investment program paired with a $6.25 billion pledge from Michael and Susan Dell to seed 25 million accounts.…
Madison, Wis. Former lieutenant governor Mandela Barnes announced Tuesday that he will run for governor of Wisconsin, entering the Democratic primary for the 2026 seat. In a campaign launch video titled “Reality Check,” …
Washington. The Supreme Court on Tuesday heard arguments from First Choice Women's Resource Centers, which challenged a New Jersey subpoena seeking donor and organizational information issued by Attorney General Matthew …
Cupertino: Apple appointed Amar Subramanya as vice president of AI on Dec. 2, reporting to Craig Federighi and leading Foundation Models, machine learning research and AI safety and evaluation. John Giannandrea, senior v…
Washington — Republican Sen. Bernie Moreno of Ohio introduced legislation this week on Capitol Hill to prohibit dual citizenship in the United States. The Exclusive Citizenship Act of 2025 would require citizens holding …
Washington — Costco sued in the U.S. federal Court of International Trade seeking refunds and protection from liquidation over tariffs President Donald Trump imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.…
BATON ROUGE, Lane Kiffin left Ole Miss this weekend and accepted LSU's head coaching job, saying Monday he could not pass up what he called the best job in college football. LSU introduced Kiffin at a stadium event after…
Jersey City voters elected Councilmember James Solomon mayor on Tuesday, defeating former Governor Jim McGreevey in a runoff after no candidate won a majority on Nov. 4. Election returns showed Solomon building a decisiv…
Indianapolis, lawmakers proposed new congressional districts that Republicans drafted Monday to reshape Indiana’s nine U.S. House seats and aim to flip two Democratic-held districts. The Indiana House reconvened to consi…
Washington — Rep. Jasmine Crockett declined Sunday to retract a Nov. 18 House-floor assertion that Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin received campaign contributions from Jeffrey Epstein. Media and …
New York — State gaming officials voted Tuesday to approve three casino licenses for New York, awarding permits for projects in Queens at Aqueduct and near Citi Field and for a Bally's development at Ferry's Point golf c…
Philadelphia — The 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Monday affirmed a lower court and disqualified Alina Habba from serving as acting U.S. attorney for New Jersey. Judges found the Trump administration's efforts to k…
United States. Corporate disclosures and financial updates from multiple listed companies were published Tuesday, reporting financing actions, board changes, operational results, and treasury strategies. Kestra Medical f…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Republican Matt Van Epps and Democrat Aftyn Behn competed Tuesday in a special election for Tennessee's 7th Congressional District to replace Republican Mark Green. Van Epps led modestly in late polls …
United States — Local outlets also reported a range of events this week: university and college activity including UNI’s NCAA volleyball seeding and a student holiday market; New Jersey political developments with Atlant…
Washington — President Donald Trump confirmed on Sunday that he spoke by phone with Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro but declined to provide details. The New York Times reported the call and a possible meeting discuss…
Southeast U.S. — Multiple southern-tracking storm systems are bringing steady rain and cooler temperatures across the region. Meteorologists reported that low pressure moving along the Gulf coast will produce widespread …
Washington — President Donald Trump confirmed Sunday that he spoke with Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro but declined to disclose details, reporters aboard Air Force One. The New York Times reported an earlier call th…