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Bringing Christmas Cheer to Americans in Disaster Recovery Zones

From toy drives to a visit from Santa, holiday cheer reaches those struggling in the Pacific Northwest after floods displaced more than 100,000 people.

ICE Agents Hurt in Minnesota Arrest as Tensions Rise Over Immigration Enforcement

ICE agents were injured during enforcement actions in St. Paul, Minnesota, as tensions mount between federal agents and local residents and officials.
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Powerful Holiday Storm Lashes Southern California and Brings Flash Floods, Mudslides

A powerful winter storm hit California, bringing heavy rain, gusty winds, mudslide evacuation warnings, near whiteout mountain snow, and hazardous holiday travel.

Nebraska Sues Smart Home Company for Selling Banned Chinese Security Gear

The state of Nebraska has filed a lawsuit against a U.S.-based smart home product company over potential security risks posed by China-made security cameras it’s selling.

States Sue HHS to Keep Federal Dollars for Transgender Procedures for Minors

Coalition of 19 Democrat-led states and DC sue HHS over proposals to bar federal funding for transgender medical procedures for minors.

US Consumers Grow More Optimistic About Future Finances, Recession Fears Retreat

U.S. consumers grew more hopeful about their future financial prospects in December and edged away from worst-case recession fears.

6 New Suspects Accused as Minnesota Fraud Probe Expands—Loss Estimates Climb to $9 Billion

U.S. First Asst Attorney Joe Thompson announced indictments against a half-dozen new suspects in recently identified welfare fraud schemes in Minnesota.

Pay Garnishments for Defaulted Student Loans to Begin in January

Starting next month, borrowers who didn’t honor the conditions of federally backed student loans should notice smaller paychecks, a DOE senior official said.