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The Justice Department released an unusual statement unequivocally defending President Trump. LA Times
VOA VIEW: BS!
In Oxnard, families remain separated and shops are hurting because of deportations and fear of further immigration raids after two in July at Glass House Farms. LA Times
New visa rules require travelers to undergo social media screening causing delays at U.S. consulate LA Times
VOA VIEW: They should pay attention.
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Two FedEx big rigs collided, ripping open a trailer and dumping packages across the northbound 5 Freeway in Pacoima, forcing a full shutdown and wrecking the San Fernando Valley commute early Wednesday. New York Post
VOA VIEW: A mess.
Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's inaugural committee is raising more eyebrows -- giving controversial children’s podcaster Ms. Rachel a place on his team. New York Post
VOA VIEW: A fool.
WASHINGTON — The Justice Department said Wednesday that more than 1 million more files “potentially related to” late pedophile Jeffrey Epstein have been found by the Manhattan US attorney’s office — and that it “may take a few more weeks” to comply with the law mandating their release. “The US Attorney for the Southern District... New York Post
It is the latest twist in the marquee battle of the administration’s campaign to rein in colleges and universities it views as too liberal. New York Times
VOA VIEW: Harvard will lose.
Accepting an argument from a law professor that no party to the case had made, the Supreme Court handed the Trump administration a stinging loss that could lead to more aggressive tactics. New York Times
The offer was the closest Mr. Zelensky has come to addressing the thorny territorial disputes in Donetsk that have repeatedly derailed peace talks. New York Times
VOA VIEW: Time will tell.
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Two police officers died in the explosion, the authorities said. Earlier this week a car bomb killed a military commander in the same area of Russia’s capital. New York Times
Recent U.S. actions against ships near Venezuela may embolden other countries to seize or detain ships, legal experts said. New York Times
The country’s production of nuclear warheads has slowed, but its missiles may be poised to strike back fast in case of an attack, an annual assessment found. New York Times
VOA VIEW: China is a joke.
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump have taken their official Christmas portrait photo, donned in black. OANN
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The Trump administration has approved the deployment of 350 National Guard troops to New Orleans, concurrent with a separate federal immigration enforcement operation in the city led by Border Patrol. OANN
The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage ticked down modestly this week, remaining in the same narrow range of the past two months. Washington Times
A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from enforcing a March presidential memorandum to revoke the security clearance of prominent Washington attorney Mark Zaid, ruling that the order - which also targeted 14 other individuals - could not be applied to him. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: The judge overstepped his authority,
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Legal barriers and scarce resources have long constrained the states' authority in the involuntary commitment of mentally ill street people, making it a rare occurrence. Washington Times
Iran and the United States reaffirmed their commitments to diplomacy at a contentious meeting of the U.N. Security Council on Tuesday, but the gap between the Trump administration and the Islamic Republic on a nuclear deal remains wide and deep. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: Iran has no authority.
The Justice Department early Tuesday released more than 11,000 additional documents and photos from the Jeffrey Epstein files. CBS
Economic growth blew past forecasts in the third quarter despite ongoing concerns about jobs, tariffs and inflation. CBS
VOA VIEW: Good news.
Doctors and scientists say this year's influenza season could be tougher than usual, with a new version of the flu virus, called H3N2, spreading quickly. CBS
VOA VIEW: Health does not look good.
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For the first time, an automatic landing system called Autoland was used to land a plane in Colorado after pilots reported losing cabin pressure mid-flight. The safety system activated itself and took control of the aircraft to land it. CBS
ICE has filed more than 8,000 requests to toss out asylum claims in immigration court, asking judges to send immigrants to third-party countries. CBS
VOA VIEW: GOOD!
Agents like OpenAI's Instant Checkout and Perplexity's Instant Buy threaten to reshape the e-commerce landscape. CNBC
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In an unsigned decision released on Tuesday, the court said Trump lacked the authority to federalize troops in Chicago. CNBC
VOA VIEW: A SC mistake,
Millions could be eligible for Trump's "no tax on tips" deduction for the upcoming tax season. But some workers won't benefit from the tax break, experts say. CNBC
VOA VIEW: Some will get disappointed.
Motive says its products, including a dashboard camera for tracking truckers, have saved over 1,000 lives. CNBC
Southwest's stock has gained nearly 24% so far this year, more than any other airline. CNBC
VOA VIEW: Good performance.
Hassett said the artificial intelligence boom is boosting economic growth while simultaneously putting downward pressure on inflation. CNBC
VOA VIEW: OK!
As part of an investigation that kicked off a year ago, the agency found that China is engaging in unfair trade practices in the industry. CNBC
VOA VIEW: China cheats.
The Trump administration will start garnishing the wages of student loan borrowers in default in early January. CNBC
VOA VIEW: Good!
David Neuhauser, CIO at Livermore Partners, told CNBC's "Access Middle East" that gold has more room to run. CNBC
Amid higher prices, more than one-third of shoppers racked up holiday debt this season, averaging $1,223, according to a recent report. CNBC
FBI reports violent crime arrests roughly doubled under Trump administration, jumping from 6,000-7,000 annually to nearly 14,000 in first year. FOX News
Brown University places police chief Rodney Chatman on administrative leave following deadly campus shooting that killed two people and injured nine others. FOX News
VOA VIEW: He was a liberal fool.
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VOA VIEW: Walz should go to jail.
The United States is currently witnessing an unprecedented decline in murders with 2025 projected to mark the largest one-year drop on record. UPI
VOA VIEW: Good!
High winds, torrential rains and localized river flooding could make the Christmas holiday particularly challenging across Southern California. UPI
Three days following a massive San Francisco blackout that disrupted its driverless operations, Waymo said it will upgrade its fleet to better handle future power outages. UPI
President Donald Trump's new special envoy to Greenland, Jeff Landry, has denied suggestions the United States is "trying to conquer" the island. UPI
Republican pastor John Lastinger won the special election for South Carolina's House District 88 to fill the seat vacated by former State Rep. RJ May. UPI
VOA VIEW: Good news!
Several states filed a lawsuit to overturn a new rule created by HHS that bans funding for hospitals that provide gender-affirming care for minors. UPI
VOA VIEW: Waste of time.
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Following weeks of talks, U.S. officials were set to present a revised peace plan to the Kremlin that deals with the concerns of Ukraine and Russia. UPI
VOA VIEW: More BS.
The ruling says states cannot be required to account for population changes tied to deportations to receive disaster preparedness funds. UPI
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