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Today: December 17, 2025
Today: December 17, 2025

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CSX appoints new CEO as US railroad operator battles activist pressure

CSX Corp has named veteran executive Steve Angel its CEO, replacing Joe Hinrichs, as the U.S. railroad operator fends off pressure from an activist investor against the

CSX appoints new CEO as US railroad operator battles activist pressure
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GOP Rep. Mike Lawler: I was "left with no choice" but to join with Democrats on health care

Lawler and three other House Republicans bucked their party to join with Democrats and force a vote on a three-year extension of Obamacare subsidies.

GOP Rep. Mike Lawler: I was "left with no choice" but to join with Democrats on health care
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Judge temporarily blocks Trump administration policies limiting lawmakers' access to ICE facilities

A federal judge in the nation’s capital has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from enforcing policies limiting Congress members’ access to immigration detention facilities

Judge temporarily blocks Trump administration policies limiting lawmakers' access to ICE facilities
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Senators demand AG Pam Bondi recuse herself from Warner Bros. antitrust review

Senators demand AG Pam Bondi recuse herself from Warner Bros. antitrust review

Senators demand AG Pam Bondi recuse herself from Warner Bros. antitrust review
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Israeli PM Netanyahu announces $35 billion gas deal with Egypt as US pushes for summit

Israeli PM Netanyahu announces $35 billion gas deal with Egypt as US pushes for summit

Israeli PM Netanyahu announces $35 billion gas deal with Egypt as US pushes for summit
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South Africa briefly held US government personnel on refugee assignment amid fraught relationship

South Africa briefly held US government personnel on refugee assignment amid fraught relationship

South Africa briefly held US government personnel on refugee assignment amid fraught relationship
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Some sanctioned oil vessels divert from Venezuela as Trump threatens blockade

Some oil vessels are diverting away from Venezuela after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened a “blockade” of sanctioned oil tankers entering or leaving the South American country

Some sanctioned oil vessels divert from Venezuela as Trump threatens blockade
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Postal service plans to open last-mile delivery network to more shippers in money-raising move

The U.S. Postal Service says it intends to open its “last-mile” delivery network to large and small shippers, expanding beyond current arrangements with giants such as Amazon and UPS

Postal service plans to open last-mile delivery network to more shippers in money-raising move
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More drops for AI stocks drag Wall Street to its worst day in nearly a month

More drops for AI stocks dragged the U.S. market to its worst day in nearly a month

More drops for AI stocks drag Wall Street to its worst day in nearly a month
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California threatens Tesla with 30-day suspension of sales license for deceptive self-driving claims

California regulators are threatening to suspend Tesla’s license to sell its electric cars in the state early next year unless the automaker tones down its marketing tactics for its self-driving features after a judge concluded the Elon Musk-led company has been misleading consumers about the technology’s capabilities

California threatens Tesla with 30-day suspension of sales license for deceptive self-driving claims
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Obamacare enrollees: Worried about losing the enhanced subsidies? Share your story

Obamacare enrollees: Worried about losing the enhanced subsidies? Share your story

Obamacare enrollees: Worried about losing the enhanced subsidies? Share your story
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The oil blockade threat creates anxiety in Venezuela but people stick to their daily lives

U.S. President Donald Trump's announced blockade on sanctioned Venezuelan oil could lead to shortages of food, fuel, and other basic goods

The oil blockade threat creates anxiety in Venezuela but people stick to their daily lives
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New plaques on Trump’s ‘Presidential Walk of Fame’ offer pointed descriptions of predecessors

New plaques on Trump’s ‘Presidential Walk of Fame’ offer pointed descriptions of predecessors

New plaques on Trump’s ‘Presidential Walk of Fame’ offer pointed descriptions of predecessors
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4 Republicans defy Speaker Johnson to force House vote on extending ACA subsidies

Four centrist Republicans have broken with their party's leadership over health care

4 Republicans defy Speaker Johnson to force House vote on extending ACA subsidies
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$1 billion in de minimis tariff revenue has been collected since loophole closed

$1 billion in de minimis tariff revenue has been collected since loophole closed

$1 billion in de minimis tariff revenue has been collected since loophole closed
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Trump's push to make oil drilling cheap again squeezes some states more than others

A Republican push to make drilling cheaper on federal land is creating new fiscal pressure for states that depend on oil and gas revenue, most notably in New Mexico

Trump's push to make oil drilling cheap again squeezes some states more than others
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Winds exceed 80 mph in the Inland NW, knocking down trees and power lines

Winds exceed 80 mph in the Inland NW, knocking down trees and power lines

Winds exceed 80 mph in the Inland NW, knocking down trees and power lines
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GOP centrists choose nuclear option in fight with Mike Johnson over Obamacare

GOP centrists choose nuclear option in fight with Mike Johnson over Obamacare

GOP centrists choose nuclear option in fight with Mike Johnson over Obamacare
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World Cup winner to get $50M from richer prize pool, half of Chelsea's payday at Club World Cup

The winner of the 2026 World Cup will receive $50 million from a $655 million prize pool, FIFA said in announcing record financial rewards for teams in a tournament with ticket prices that have sparked outcries

World Cup winner to get $50M from richer prize pool, half of Chelsea's payday at Club World Cup
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Billionaire Ray Dalio joins push to fund Trump Accounts, pledging $75 million to Connecticut kids

The U.S. Treasury asked major philanthropic donors to contribute to new investment accounts for children Wednesday in part of what Secretary Scott Bessent called a “50 State Challenge” to raise funds for the Trump Accounts program

Billionaire Ray Dalio joins push to fund Trump Accounts, pledging $75 million to Connecticut kids
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Climate scientists face the loss of a critical research center — and vow to fight back

Climate scientists face the loss of a critical research center — and vow to fight back

Climate scientists face the loss of a critical research center — and vow to fight back
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Senate sends Trump annual defense policy bill without changes to address bipartisan concerns on aircraft safety

Senate sends Trump annual defense policy bill without changes to address bipartisan concerns on aircraft safety

Senate sends Trump annual defense policy bill without changes to address bipartisan concerns on aircraft safety
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‘Never been done before’: What to know about Europe’s controversial plan to use Russia’s frozen assets

‘Never been done before’: What to know about Europe’s controversial plan to use Russia’s frozen assets

‘Never been done before’: What to know about Europe’s controversial plan to use Russia’s frozen assets
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Executives at subprime auto lender Tricolor face fraud charges following bankruptcy

Executives at subprime auto lender Tricolor face fraud charges following bankruptcy

Executives at subprime auto lender Tricolor face fraud charges following bankruptcy