(0:10): Trump's Vetoes on Key Colorado Water and Florida Tribal Projects Face Potential Congressional Override

(2:09): Federal Judge Disqualifies Acting U.S. Attorney in Letitia James Probe, Citing Authority Issues

(4:06): IRS Announces 2026 Tax Season Start Date, New Deductions and Increased Refunds Expected

(6:05): South Carolina Governor Faces Supreme Court Challenge Over National Guard Deployments to D.C.

(7:53): States Grapple with 2026 Welfare Reforms: Medicaid Cuts, SNAP Changes, and Tax Decisions Loom

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(0:10): WBD Rejects Paramount’s $77.9B Bid, Backs Netflix in High-Stakes Media Merger Battle

(1:17): One Year After Fires, LA Communities Rebuild and Remember with Memorial Events and Resilience Initiatives

(3:20): Minneapolis Shooting by Immigration Agent Sparks Controversy and Protests

(4:58): Trump to Deliver Key State of the Union on America's 250th Anniversary, Shaping GOP Vision for 2026

(6:41): Detroit Crime Rates Plunge in 2025: City Credits Collaboration and Innovation for Success

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(0:10): Public Broadcasting Faces Closure: Congress Cuts Funding, Local Stations Struggle for Survival

(2:08): Massive DHS Operation Targets Alleged Fraud in Minnesota, Sparks Protests and Tensions

(4:28): New Jersey's Crime Rates Drop: Multi-Pronged Strategy Leads to Notable Decline in Gun Violence

(6:10): U.S. Transportation Battery Market Surges Amid EV Boom, Faces Raw Material and Infrastructure Challenges

(8:16): St. Louis to Host 2026 U.S. Figure Skating Championships, Sparking $20M Economic Boost

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(0:10): Detroit Launches Major Cash-Aid Program for Moms: Rx Kids Detroit Aims to Transform Maternal Health

(2:26): USA to Become Global Tourism Hub in 2026 with World Cup, 250th Anniversary Celebrations

(4:59): Fort Bragg Secures $145 Million for Major Upgrades, Reverts to Historic Name Amid Defense Funding Boost

(7:13): Supreme Court's 2026 Docket Tackles Transgender Rights, Birthright Citizenship, and Election Laws

(9:10): Massive Flight Disruptions Hit US: Over 200 Cancellations, 3,876 Delays Across Major Airlines

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(0:10): National Guard Deployments in Democratic Cities Wind Down Amid Legal Challenges and Political Debate

(2:07): ACA Subsidy Expiration Triggers Premium Surge: Millions Face 114% Increase as Political Stalemate Persists

(4:14): Lamar Jackson Denies Quit Rumors, Confirms Readiness for Ravens Showdown Against Steelers

(6:02): NYC Mayor Launches Bold Housing Reforms, Revives Tenant Protection Office on Day One

(8:23): Cook County Hospitals Brace for Surge in Uninsured Patients as ACA Subsidies Expire

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(0:10): Massive Fraud Probe Uncovers $250M Minnesota Child Aid Scandal, Sparks National Outcry

(2:17): Southwest Florida Activates Warming Stations Amid Unusual Winter Chill

(4:30): U.S. Stocks Dip Amid Shortened Holiday Week; Energy Sector Gains as Oil Prices Rise

(6:39): Operation Naughty List: Gastonia Police Nab 74 in Holiday Crime Crackdown

(8:07): US Finalizes Rule Allowing Asylum Denials at Border Amid Health Crises

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(0:10): Missing Hunter Found Dead in Lake Hartwell: Investigators Probe Presumed Drowning Incident

(1:49): DOJ Sues Virginia Over In-State Tuition for Undocumented Immigrants, Cites Federal Law Preemption

(3:45): NJ State DEP Orders Ocean Grove to Open Beaches on Summer Sundays, Ending Long-Standing Dispute

(6:04): New Hampshire Boosts Patrols for New Year’s to Combat Drunk Driving Under 'Drive Sober' Campaign

(8:03): US Considers Immigration Moratorium Amid Calls for Reform and Legislative Debate

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(0:10): Pipe-Bomb Suspect Admits Targeting Political Parties, Cites Election Fraud Claims

(2:03): Mid-Air Helicopter Collision Near NJ Airport Leaves One Dead, Multiple Injured

(3:25): Massachusetts Parole Ruling Sparks Debate: Balancing Emerging Adults' Rights, Victims' Concerns

(5:21): Rising Homelessness Crisis Threatens Education for 1.4 Million Students Nationwide

(7:24): Dismantling USAID: Trump's Foreign Aid Overhaul Sparks Legal Battles, Risks Global Influence Shift

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(0:10): CBS News Postpones "60 Minutes" Segment on El Salvador Prison, Sparking Censorship Concerns

(2:02): Biden-Era Diplomats Recalled in Major U.S. Foreign Service Reshuffle

(3:38): Trump Unveils 2026 Immigration Crackdown: $170B for Raids, Detentions, and Enforcement Expansion

(6:03): Colorado Gov. Polis Criticizes Trump After FEMA Rejects Disaster Aid for Wildfires and Floods

(8:00): Port Canaveral Leads U.S. Cruise Surge: 2026 Poised as Record Year for Global Itineraries

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(0:10): U.S. Inflation Eases to 2.7% as Fed Faces Tough Rate Decision Amid Data Concerns

(2:17): US Sanctions ICC Judges Amid Controversy Over Probes Involving Israeli Leaders

(4:01): Minnesota Pandemic Fraud Probe Widens: $250M Child Nutrition Funds Diverted, 90 Charged Nationwide

(6:07): Severe Winter Storm Hits North Dakota: No-Travel Advisory Issued Amid Life-Threatening Conditions

(7:59): Basin States Face New Deadline for Colorado River Water Deal Amid Drought Concerns

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