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China Still Curbs Rare Earth Supplies Despite Trump Deal
Two months after President Donald Trump reached a deal with China to lift restrictions on the supplies of rare earth elements, Beijing continues to restrict those that the U.S. needs to produce its permanent magnets and other products, market participants told Bloomberg.
Wed, 24 Dec 2025 16:36:40 EDTTrump-Backed Asfura Wins Honduras Presidency Amid Delays
Nasry Asfura, who was backed by President Donald Trump, won Honduras' presidential election, the country's electoral authorities said Wednesday afternoon, ending a weekslong count.
Wed, 24 Dec 2025 16:20:21 EDTRetail Seasonal Hiring Falls, Even for Santas
Demand for seasonal and temporary workers declined this holiday season, extending even to once-reliable roles such as mall and party Santas.
Wed, 24 Dec 2025 16:06:25 EDTNetanyahu From Jerusalem: Israel Is Safe for Christians
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu used a Christmas message from Jerusalem to portray Israel as a haven for Christians in the Middle East, drawing a sharp contrast between religious freedom in Israel and a recent arson attack on a Christmas display at a Catholic ...
Wed, 24 Dec 2025 16:41:46 EDTRNC Chair Christmas Message: 'Wages Are Up, Prices Are Down'
Republican National Committee Chair Joe Gruters issued a Christmas message on Wednesday, noting how much better off Americans are under President Donald Trump.
Wed, 24 Dec 2025 16:11:07 EDTLaken Riley Act Drives Surge in ICE Arrests Nationwide
The Department of Homeland Security says that more than 17,500 criminal illegal aliens have been arrested and detained nationwide under enforcement of the Laken Riley Act, a law that mandates federal detention of noncitizens accused or convicted of specified crimes.
Wed, 24 Dec 2025 16:20:47 EDTHarvard, Trump Admin Clash Privately
Harvard University and the Trump administration are at odds over the terms of a potential settlement, after a private letter from Education Secretary Linda McMahon appeared to contradict what Harvard says it has agreed to, reports the New York Times.
Wed, 24 Dec 2025 16:16:31 EDTDOJ Delays Epstein Files After Finding 1 Million Records
The Justice Department said Wednesday that it may need a "few more weeks" to release all of its records on the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein after suddenly discovering more than a million potentially relevant documents.
Wed, 24 Dec 2025 14:59:20 EDTNewsom Declares Emergency as Storms Batter Southern Calif.
Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency Wednesday for six Southern California counties hit by storms that have produced flooding and wind damage. The declaration covers Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, and Shasta counties.
Wed, 24 Dec 2025 16:03:35 EDTUK Officials Warn Farm Drones Could Aid Prison Escapes
The head of a British prison officials' group is warning that a new generation of agricultural drones could be used to airlift inmates out of prisons.
Wed, 24 Dec 2025 15:22:09 EDTCrypto Finds a Place on Gen Z Wish Lists Despite Swings
Younger Americans are showing cautious openness to receiving cryptocurrency as a Christmas gift, even as digital assets continue to experience sharp price swings.
Wed, 24 Dec 2025 15:10:39 EDTPoll: Voters Prefer Melania Trump's WH Christmas Style
A new poll shows that Americans strongly prefer first lady Melania Trump's White House Christmas decorating style over the designs unveiled by Jill Biden and Michelle Obama during their time in the residence.
Wed, 24 Dec 2025 15:05:11 EDTWH Orders Forces to 'Quarantine' Venezuelan Oil for 2 Months
The White House has ordered U.S. military forces to focus almost exclusively on enforcing the "quarantine" of Venezuelan oil for at least the next two months, a U.S. official told Reuters on Wednesday.
Wed, 24 Dec 2025 14:58:22 EDTTrump's Lindell Support Rumbles Minnesota Governor Fight
Some Republican strategists are concerned that President Donald Trump's involvement in the Minnesota gubernatorial race could hurt the party's chances, Politico reported.
Wed, 24 Dec 2025 14:41:35 EDTZelenskyy Warns of Chinese Satellites Linked to Russian Strikes
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said this week that Ukrainian intelligence has identified troubling links between Chinese satellite activity and Russian strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, raising fresh concerns about Beijing's support for Russia's war effort.
Wed, 24 Dec 2025 14:53:34 EDTPoll: Politics Off the Table at Holiday Gatherings
When it comes to topics people expect to discuss at holiday gatherings this season, politics is pretty far down the list, according to a new survey.
Wed, 24 Dec 2025 14:12:45 EDTSouthern California Braces for Devastating Christmas Storm
Flash flood warnings were in effect in Los Angeles and most of southern California on Wednesday as one of the worst Christmas storms in recent memory brought heavy rain and fears of deadly mudslides.Driven by an atmospheric river known as "the Pineapple Express," which...
Wed, 24 Dec 2025 14:07:55 EDTDOJ Seeks Christmas Help to Fast-Track Epstein Files
Justice Department leaders asked federal prosecutors in Florida to volunteer during the Christmas holiday period to help speed the review and redaction of documents connected to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Wed, 24 Dec 2025 13:50:45 EDTSouth Texas Builders: ICE Arrests Have Upended Industry
Construction leaders in South Texas say stepped-up Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrests at job sites have disrupted the industry, slowed building activity, and raised concerns about rising housing costs across the Rio Grande Valley...
Wed, 24 Dec 2025 13:27:50 EDTEmergency Orders Keep Midwest Coal Plants Running
The Trump administration issued emergency orders to keep coal-fired power plants in Indiana and Michigan operating, citing growing concerns about the reliability of the Midwest power grid and the region's ability to meet electricity demand in the coming years.
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