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In 1949, urging the U.S. to overthrow Guatemala's democratic government, lawmakers didn't say a word about the real motivation: bananas. In 2026, Trump can't stop talking about Venezuela's oil. LA Times
VOA VIEW: Jealous liberal media.
The Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District is one of 18 school districts or colleges across the country that is currently being investigated over its policies regarding transgender participation in sports. New York Post
VOA VIEW: All those involved should pay heavily.
The earthquake occurred at a depth of 6.2 miles and had an estimated intensity of VI on the modified Mercalli intensity scale. LA Times
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“The ramming was so violent that it deployed all the airbags in the vehicle,” Jay Combs, the interim US attorney for the district, said. New York Post
VOA VIEW: He should pay dearly.
Demand from centers that power artificial intelligence has driven up electricity bills, frustrating consumers. New York Times
VOA VIEW: AI must not be used to inflate energy.
The high-profile visit, which could be seen as snubbing the opposition, comes nearly two weeks after the U.S. military seized President Nicolás Maduro in a raid. New York Times
VOA VIEW: It's called playing both sides.
Russia has targeted Ukraine’s energy infrastructure in past winters, but this year intensified its attacks as temperatures in Ukraine plunged well below freezing. New York Times
VOA VIEW: Russia should pay dearly.
The New York City comptroller said that poor budgeting practices by the previous mayor, Eric Adams, had left the city with looming deficits. New York Times
VOA VIEW: More excuses by Mamdani.
Officials denounced the Trump crackdown at an unofficial congressional hearing in Minneapolis. Administration officials have accused local leaders of promoting violence against ICE agents. New York Times
VOA VIEW: Local leaders are causing their own problems.
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The family of Renee Good, who was shot and killed while protesting Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers, has retained the same law firm that represented George Floyd’s family for a civil investigation. OANN
In a fiery exchange that electrified the White House briefing room, Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt delivered a masterclass in media accountability while standing firmly behind the men and women of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). OANN
According to a law enforcement source, Lance Twiggs — the transgender roommate and romantic partner of Tyler Robinson, the man accused of assassinating conservative activist Charlie Kirk — is no longer under FBI protection. OANN
A death cap mushroom outbreak in California has killed three adults and led to liver transplants in three other patients. Washington Times
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Tourists bundled up, warming shelters for the homeless opened and growers sprayed crops with water to create protective ice for their plants on Friday as sunny Florida shivered through the coldest weather that parts of the state have experienced in more than three years. Washington Times
Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer said he met with President Trump at the White House on Thursday to discuss a vital transit program that allows commuters to cross the Hudson River between New York and New Jersey. Washington Times
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, a Democrat, will direct the state's liquor officials to create a hybrid license that would allow for dancing in some restaurants. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: Hochul is an idiot
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Democrats insist their calls for supporters to protest ICE agents are not irresponsible, and the portrayal of out-of-control demonstrators resisting federal agents is a distortion by Homeland Security. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: The distortion is coming from Dems.
The Virginia Department of Health on Thursday reported the state's first pediatric flu death of the season. Washington Times
Snow-covered roads and poor visibility led to several crashes and traffic jams on interstates throughout the Northeast. The dangerous winter weather brought whiteouts to parts of Pennsylvania and New York. CBS
Postal officials have unveiled a forever stamp honoring Muhammad Ali. It marked the ultimate reversal of the government's view of the late boxing legend. CBS
Venezuelan opposition leader María Machado previously said she wanted to "share" the prize for removing Nicolás Maduro from power. CBS
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The average interest rate on a typical mortgage dipped to 6.06%, the lowest level since September 2022, according to Freddie Mac. CBS
Trump urged Congress, which is grappling over an extension of key ACA tax credits, to pass "The Great Healthcare Plan" without delay. CNBC
VOA VIEW: As they should.
Equinor, the Norwegian company developing the project, said it "will now focus on safely restarting construction activities." CNBC
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America is securing prices about 30% higher for Venezuelan crude than those obtained before President Nicolas Maduro's capture, said U.S. Energy Secretary. CNBC
A teen worker allegedly assaulted at Hillers Pizza sues town officials, claiming they ignored offender's criminal history when renewing a business license. FOX News
Hero driver saves two toddlers who wandered into busy Florida roadway. John Brittingham stopped traffic on A1A to rescue the children in just six seconds. FOX News
Madison Sheahan, the deputy director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, has resigned to run for Congress in Ohio's 9th Congressional District. FOX News
Texas police officer Elijah Garretson, a 27-year-old Army veteran, was shot and killed while trying to arrest a wanted fugitive in Copperas Cove. FOX News
VOA VIEW: The Fugitive should be found and put in jail for the rest of his life.
Latin Kings gang member allegedly stole FBI body armor and weapons from a federal vehicle during unrest in Minneapolis following shootings involving ICE agents. FOX News
VOA VIEW: The animal should all be jailed for life.
Eleven Senate and House Democrats on Thursday said Trump Mobile has not delivered phones as promised and made deceptive claims about its origin. UPI
The Food and Drug Administration advised against selling, eating or serving Super Greens dietary supplement by Live It Up due to salmonella concerns. UPI
The American Civil Liberties Union filed a class action lawsuit on Thursday, accusing the Trump administration of violating the constitutional rights of Minnesotans who were unlawfully detained by federal officers. UPI
VOA VIEW: The ACLU have lost their mind.
The United States has sanctioned five Iranian security officials, a notorious women's prison and a money laundering network amid bloody protests. UPI
VOA VIEW: The sanctions are good.
Democratic members of Congress have accused the Department of Homeland Security of defying a federal court order on visits to ICE facilities. UPI
VOA VIEW: The Dem law makers were wrong again.
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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that the arrests of hundreds of criminal illegal aliens in Charlotte, North Carolina, have continued to rise, despite Mecklenburg County officials incorrectly stating that the federal enforcement operation had come to he Homeland Security reported that, so far, over 425 people have been arrested in the Charlotte area. However, the names of the arrested individuals have not been released. You don't change what is working.
“Operation Charlotte’s Web,” which began on November 15th, was launched as a targeted immigration enforcement surge in Charlotte, NC, focusing on illegal aliens with criminal records — domestic violence, assault, DWI, and more serious offenses like sexual exploitation of minors. “The U.S. Department of Homeland Security and federal agencies continue to target some of the most dangerous criminal illegal aliens as Operation Charlotte’s Web progresses,“ the DHS spokesperson reported Wednesday, December 3. ”This immigration enforcement surge in the Charlotte area has resulted in the arrest of more than 425 illegal aliens since operations began.”
On November 20th, the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office issued a press release announcing that the operation had “officially concluded,” claiming that federal officials had confirmed Border Patrol agents were departing Charlotte and no further CBP operations would occur that day. However, hours later, an official with the Department of Homeland Security denied this report on Friday, with a post on X. “Wrong. Operation Charlotte’s Web isn’t ending anytime soon,” DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin wrote on X, quoting a tweet from a North Carolina newspaper saying that the operation ended.
Homeland Security has not announced when the operation will officially conclude, and the existing number of Border Patrol agents in the city remains unknown. “We’ve seen masked, heavily armed agents in paramilitary garb driving unmarked cars, targeting American citizens based on their skin color, racially profiling, and picking up random people in parking lots and off of our sidewalks, this is not making us safer. It’s stoking fear and dividing our community,” North Carolina Governor Josh Stein stated.
