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Health‑Care Subsidies Face Jan. 1 Expiration as Congress Grapples with Bipartisan Discharge Petitions

Morgan J. Carter December 18, 2025

A looming January 1 deadline threatens to end the enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies that millions of Americans rely on, setting the stage for a...

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Trinidad and Tobago Grants U.S. Military Airport Access Amid Rising Tensions with Venezuela

Morgan J. Carter December 18, 2025

Trinidad and Tobago has granted the United States military permission to use its two main airports, Piarco International in Trinidad and ANR Robinson...

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Jimmy Lai’s Daughter Urges Release, Says Father Wants to Focus on Family and Faith

Morgan J. Carter December 18, 2025

In a move that has drawn the attention of Washington, London, and Beijing, Jimmy Lai’s daughter, Claire Lai, has publicly stated that her 78‑year‑old...

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U.S. and Europe Near Ukraine Security Deal as Talks Continue Amid Drone Storms

Morgan J. Carter December 18, 2025

The United States and European leaders are inching toward a new security framework for Ukraine, following a series of talks in Berlin that could...

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Cruz Threatens to Halt Federal Funding Over Defense Bill Military Flight Rules

Morgan J. Carter December 18, 2025

Sen. Ted Cruz threatens to hold up federal funding until a defense bill amendment tightens military flight rules after a crash that killed...

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U.S., Ukraine and Europe Near 90% Agreement on Peace Deal, Territorial Issues Still Pending

Morgan J. Carter December 18, 2025

U.S., Ukraine and major European countries have reached consensus on 90 percent of terms for a deal to end Ukraine’s war with Russia, but territorial...

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U.S. Military Kills Eight in Latest Drug‑Smuggling Boat Strikes Amid Congressional Scrutiny

Morgan J. Carter December 18, 2025

Eight people were killed when the U.S. military struck three boats in the eastern Pacific Ocean on Monday. The strikes were carried out against...

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Judge Dugan Faces Obstruction Charges After Directing Immigrant Through Private Back Door

Morgan J. Carter December 17, 2025

Prosecutors used courtroom audio on Monday to show that Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan knew federal agents were waiting to arrest an...

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House GOP Stalemate Threatens Extension of Affordable Care Act Subsidies

Morgan J. Carter December 17, 2025

With Affordable Care Act subsidies set to expire on Dec. 31, a clash between moderate Republicans and House leadership threatens a vote on extending...

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Cruz Calls for Military Flight Restrictions After DC Crash, Threatens Funding Hold

Morgan J. Carter December 17, 2025

After a January 29 collision over Washington, D.C. that killed 67 people, Sen. Ted Cruz is demanding new restrictions on military flights to prevent...