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Kennedy’s HHS Shake-Up: Cuts Jobs, Research, Pushes Vaccine Skepticism

Natalie A. Brooks January 1, 2026

At a Glance 10,000 HHS jobs cut in first year Billions in research funding slashed, $500 m mRNA contract terminated CDC no longer recommends COVID...

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Legal News Political News

Brian Cole Seeks Conditional Release After Alleged Jan. 6 Pipe Bomb Plot

Derrick M. Collins January 1, 2026

At a Glance Brian Cole, 30, accused of planting pipe bombs at Democratic and Republican party headquarters on Jan. 5, 2021. He is requesting...

Minnesota Capitol marked with a large red X and scattered paperwork in afternoon light signaling halted child‑care payments.

Health News Political News

HHS Freezes Minnesota Child-Care Funds After Viral Fraud Video

Natalie A. Brooks December 31, 2025

At a Glance HHS freezes all federal child-care payments to Minnesota after a viral fraud video. New payment rules require justification and photo...

Wayuu community member standing on ruined fishing village shore with sunset sky and wrecked boat.

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Venezuela Explosion Sparks US Strike Rumors, Witnesses Say

Natalie A. Brooks December 31, 2025

At a Glance Explosion on Dec. 18 along Venezuela's coast sparks speculation about a U.S. strike. Witnesses from the Wayuu community say a hut and...

Officials standing at a border crossing holding passports with stern faces and a tension‑filled checkpoint behind.

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Mali, Burkina Faso Ban U.S. Citizens After Trump Travel Restrictions

Caleb R. Anderson December 31, 2025

At a Glance Mali and Burkina Faso ban U.S. citizens in retaliation for Trump's travel ban. The bans come after the U.S. expanded travel restrictions...

Donald Trump stands at the Oval Office podium with papers open for veto and warm light behind him.

Government News Political News

Trump Vetoes Two Bipartisan Bills, Sparks State and Tribal Backlash

Megan L. Whitfield December 31, 2025

At a Glance Donald Trump vetoes pipeline and tribal land expansion bills. Both bills passed Congress by voice vote. Colorado senators criticize the...

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Government News Political News

Trump’s 2025 Congress Passes Permanent Tax Cuts, $1 Trillion Defense Boost, and 22 Regulation Repeals

Cameron R. Hayes December 30, 2025

At a Glance President Trump's tax cuts made permanent on July 4, 2025 Congress allocated $150B to the Pentagon and $170B to ICE, sparking...

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Kennedy Center Renamed, Musicians Cancel Shows Over Trump Move

Megan L. Whitfield December 30, 2025

At a Glance Kennedy Center renamed to include President Donald Trump's name, sparking artist walkouts. Jazz band The Cookers, folk singer Kristy...

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China Executes Biggest Taiwan Blockade Drill Since 2022

Caleb R. Anderson December 30, 2025

At a Glance China staged its biggest Taiwan blockade drill, citing the $11.1 B U.S. arms package as a trigger. The exercise tested sea-air...

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Health News Political News

States to Get $10B Rural Health Funding, But Conditions Loom

Megan L. Whitfield December 30, 2025

At a Glance States will receive $10B for rural health care next year. Funding tied to Trump-era policies and can be clawed back. Average 2026 award...