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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...

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Russia Deploys Nuclear-Capable Oreshnik Missile System to Belarus

Julia N. Fairmont December 22, 2025

Belarus has just become the newest home of Russia's most advanced nuclear‑capable missile system, the Oreshnik, a move that could reshape the...

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Trump Envoy to Meet Qatar, Egypt and Turkey Officials in Miami to Push Gaza Ceasefire Phase 2

Gavin U. Stonebridge December 22, 2025

In a move that could signal a shift in the Gaza ceasefire, President Donald Trump’s Middle East envoy, Steve Witkoff, is set to host key officials...

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House Democrats Release More Jeffrey Epstein Photos Ahead of DOJ Deadline

Hannah E. Clearwater December 22, 2025

In a move that has intensified scrutiny over Jeffrey Epstein’s network, House Democrats released dozens more images Thursday from the estate of the...

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Mexican Nationals Deported from U.S. Exceed 145,000 Since Trump’s Second Inauguration, El Sol Reports

Fiona Z. Merriweather December 22, 2025

More than 145,000 Mexican nationals have been deported from the U.S. since President Trump returned to office on Jan. 20, according to Mexico’s...

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Trump Reschedules Marijuana to Schedule III, Sparks Mixed Reactions

Morgan J. Carter December 22, 2025

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday that could reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug and open new avenues for medical...