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Former Alabama QB AJ McCarron Drops Lieutenant Governor Bid for New Football Role

Aiden V. Crossfield December 22, 2025

In a surprising turn, former University of Alabama quarterback AJ McCarron has dropped his bid for lieutenant governor, opting instead to chase a new...

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Senate Passes $901 Billion NDAA, Boosts Pay, Ukraine Aid, and Tightens U.S. Forces in Europe

Morgan J. Carter December 22, 2025

The Senate just cleared a 3,000‑page defense bill that sets $901 billion in spending for fiscal 2026, a record haul that tops the Trump...

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Evan Turnage Challenges Long-Time Incumbent Bennie Thompson in Mississippi’s 2nd District Primary

Hannah E. Clearwater December 22, 2025

In Mississippi’s 2nd congressional district, a 33‑year‑old antitrust lawyer named Evan Turnage has entered the primary race against long‑time...

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Trump Admin Proposes Cutting Medicare, Medicaid for Minor Gender-Affirming Care, Sparking Backlash

Aiden V. Crossfield December 22, 2025

In a sweeping move that could shut down gender‑affirming surgeries for minors across the United States, the Trump administration has proposed rules...

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Senate Stalls HHS Rule-Making Reform After 50-50 Vote

Isaac Y. Thornwell December 22, 2025

Senate Republicans blocked a resolution that would have forced the Department of Health and Human Services to reopen its rulemaking to public...

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U.S. Urges Mexico to Boost Security and Curb China-Linked Fentanyl Supply

Julia N. Fairmont December 22, 2025

At a Wednesday hearing before the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, U.S. State Department officials urged Mexico to invest more in its security...

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U.S., Mexico Boost Drone Intelligence Sharing to Counter Cartel Threats

Fiona Z. Merriweather December 22, 2025

A recent meeting in Mexico City saw the U.S. and Mexico agree to tighten intelligence sharing on the growing use of drones by drug cartels. The...

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Trump Expands Travel Ban to 30+ Countries, Including Palestinians, Sparks Immigration Group Outcry

Gavin U. Stonebridge December 22, 2025

President Trump signed a new proclamation on Tuesday that broadens his administration’s travel ban to include over 30 countries. Full...

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Pentagon Refuses to Release Full Video of Sept. 2 Drug-Boat Strike, Sparking Debate Over Transparency

Aiden V. Crossfield December 22, 2025

On Tuesday, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that the Pentagon will not release the full, unedited video of the U.S. military’s Sept. 2...

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Heating Costs Set to Surge 9.2% This Winter, NEADA Warns Families Facing New Strain

Gavin U. Stonebridge December 22, 2025

NEADA’s latest report warns that home heating costs will climb 9.2% this winter, pushing the average household to spend $995 on heating—an $84 jump...