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Trump administration ends lease for three golf courses in the District

The Trump administration has ended the lease agreement with the National Links Trust for three golf courses in the District.

‘Nothing really happens’: Lawmakers frustrated about inaction on kids’ online safety bills

Lawmakers are tired of teaming up on bipartisan bills to protect kids online, only to have the broadly supported measures languish.

A year after DOGE, the cuts keep coming

The Department of Government Efficiency hasn't come close to achieving the $1 trillion in cuts pledged at its launch last January but it has rooted out billions in wasteful spending, shrunk the bloated federal workforce and spurred a nationwide effort to streamline and economize government agencies.

Trump attracts America’s billionaires to bankroll policies and projects

President Trump loves billionaires, and they seemingly love him, too. America's wealthiest have all but lined up to fund the president's pet projects and policy ideas on a level that surpasses any other president.

Meta’s new AI privacy policy allows targeted ads, possibly political ads, based on chats with bots

Some Instagram users may start seeing that political advertisements mirror what they say and search on the social media platform.

Combatting ‘vampire devices’ and other tips for lower utility bills this winter

Every year people brace for their credit card statements after holiday shopping, but there's another hefty cost that creeps up on us during the colder months – the utility bill.

Gloria Allred questions Trump’s reasons for ending friendship with Epstein

Attorney Gloria Allred on Friday speculated on why the friendship between President Trump and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein ended, and what the files released by the Justice Department (DOJ) could reveal about the falling out. "Well, I‘ve heard different explanations from the White House about why he dropped him," Allred told CNN's Phil Mattingly....

Southwest changing two longtime policies in 2026: What passengers should know

Beginning on Jan. 27, 2026, Southwest Airlines is enacting a new assigned seating policy as well as new requirements for plus-size customers.

International students are good for America

President Trump's plan to allow 600,000 Chinese students to study at U.S. universities could generate $43 billion for the U.S. economy, while a 17 percent decline in international student enrollment could cost the U.S. economy $18 billion and widen the existing gap in STEM talent.

Somalia, African Union rip Israel over recognition of Somaliland

Somali officials and the African Union on Saturday blasted Israel for recognizing Somaliland as an independent state and allegedly undermining Somalia's sovereignty. "The federal government of Somalia warns that illegitimate actions of this nature seriously undermine regional peace and stability, exacerbate political and security tensions in the Horn of Africa, the Red Sea and the...

Newsom has strong year in California, but is he peaking too soon?

California Gov. Gavin Newsom moved himself into front-runner status for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2028, emerging from a pack of contenders to clear leading status. It was a strong year for Newsom, whose combative approach to taking on President Trump resonated with Democrats and won favorable headlines for his team. “The headline on Newsom...

The Dilemma for the Democrats in 2026 is … the Democrats

As we head into the new year and its critically important November elections, several questions arise for the Democrats as they gaze into the mirror.

Trump touts tariffs, crime crackdown as first year of second term winds down

President Trump on Saturday touted low national crime statistics and his immigration agenda while claiming his tariffs have resulted in "no inflation" as the first year of his second term comes to a close. "Crime in the United States is at its lowest levels on record," Trump wrote on Truth Social. "Much of that is...

‘We are the free world now’ — Europe declares war on free speech in the US

This move against European officials is a good start.

Crockett: Trump, GOP not interested in doing anything to ‘make health care more affordable’

Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) on Friday said President Trump and Republican lawmakers have no interest in making "health care more affordable" as ObamaCare subsidies are set to expire, rising the monthly cost for millions. "But right now, as I go around, especially as I’ve been talking to my seniors, they are so very concerned because...

Will marijuana be legalized, rescheduled in 2026?

Next year could be marked with big shifts for the marijuana industry.

Why Gavin Newsom would crush JD Vance in 2028 

Donald Trump's brand is losing credibility, and Gavin Newsom's Hollywood-grade instincts make him a formidable opponent for Vice President JD Vance, who is being groomed for 2028 and must balance honoring Trump without imitating him.

Thailand, Cambodia agree to new ceasefire terms

A new ceasefire deal between Thailand and Cambodia went into effect Saturday after dozens have been killed and thousands have been displaced due to a weeks-long territorial conflict. Part of the 72-hour ceasefire deal requires Thailand to return 18 Cambodian soldiers held in Thai custody since July, as well as clear their shared border of...

Perry Bamonte, guitarist and keyboardist for The Cure, dies at 65

Perry Archangelo Bamonte, longtime guitarist and keyboardist for the influential goth band The Cure, has died. He was 65.

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