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Today: December 05, 2025
Today: December 05, 2025

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AT&T commits to ending DEI programs

U.S. wireless carrier AT&T said in a letter to the U.S. telecoms regulator that it had committed to ending diversity, equity and inclusion programs, a

AT&T commits to ending DEI programs
Business|Economy|Education

Crackdown on trucking schools shouldn't disrupt industry. But scrutiny on immigrant drivers might

Everything the Trump administration has done this year to strengthen and enforce the standards for truck drivers and the schools that train them after several deadly crashes may cause problems for some companies if immigrants continue to flee the profession rather than deal with the harassment and scrutiny

Crackdown on trucking schools shouldn't disrupt industry. But scrutiny on immigrant drivers might
Crime|Election|Finance|Political|US|World

Justice Department expands legal action against states that have refused its demands for voter data

The U.S. Justice Department is suing six more states in its ongoing campaign to obtain voter data and other election information

Justice Department expands legal action against states that have refused its demands for voter data
Crime|Political|World

Judge issues injunction restricting immigration arrests in nation's capital

A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from making widespread immigration arrests in the nation’s capital without warrants or probable cause that the person is an imminent flight risk

Judge issues injunction restricting immigration arrests in nation's capital
World

Trump administration halts immigration applications for migrants from 19 travel-ban nations

The Trump administration is pausing immigration applications, including green cards, for people from 19 countries previously banned from travel

Trump administration halts immigration applications for migrants from 19 travel-ban nations
Crime|World

US military carried out second strike killing survivors on a suspected drug boat that had already been attacked, sources say

US military carried out second strike killing survivors on a suspected drug boat that had already been attacked, sources say

US military carried out second strike killing survivors on a suspected drug boat that had already been attacked, sources say
Crime|US|World

Afghan vetting process under renewed scrutiny following National Guard shooting in DC

Afghan vetting process under renewed scrutiny following National Guard shooting in DC

Afghan vetting process under renewed scrutiny following National Guard shooting in DC
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Trump pushes for more restrictions on Afghan refugees. Experts say many are already in place

The Trump administration is promising a stricter anti-immigration agenda after an Afghan national was being charged in the shooting of two National Guard members

Trump pushes for more restrictions on Afghan refugees. Experts say many are already in place
Business|Education|Political|US|World

Northwestern University agrees to pay $75 million as part of deal with Trump administration that restores frozen funds

Northwestern University agrees to pay $75 million as part of deal with Trump administration that restores frozen funds

Northwestern University agrees to pay $75 million as part of deal with Trump administration that restores frozen funds
Crime|US|World

Trump officials and judge face off over flights to El Salvador in rare, high-stakes contempt probe

A federal judge in Washington has relaunched his contempt probe of the Trump administration for failing to turn around two planes carrying Venezuelan migrants to El Salvador in March

Trump officials and judge face off over flights to El Salvador in rare, high-stakes contempt probe
Crime|Europe|Political|US|World

US halts all asylum decisions after shooting of National Guard members

The Trump administration has halted all asylum decisions and paused issuing visas for people traveling on Afghan passports

US halts all asylum decisions after shooting of National Guard members
Crime|US

Bustling DC retail district in shock after shooting of National Guard members

Bustling DC retail district in shock after shooting of National Guard members

Bustling DC retail district in shock after shooting of National Guard members
Crime|Political|World

Multiple arrested as protesters block federal agents at Manhattan garage

Multiple arrested as protesters block federal agents at Manhattan garage

Multiple arrested as protesters block federal agents at Manhattan garage
Crime|Political|US

From White House adviser to Trump’s handpicked prosecutor: 63 days with Lindsey Halligan

From White House adviser to Trump’s handpicked prosecutor: 63 days with Lindsey Halligan

From White House adviser to Trump’s handpicked prosecutor: 63 days with Lindsey Halligan
Americas|Economy|Finance|Political|US|World

Venezuelan leader Maduro may seem desperate. But his loyalty vs punishment strategy is hard to crack

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro was once critical of English

Venezuelan leader Maduro may seem desperate. But his loyalty vs punishment strategy is hard to crack
Crime|Political|US|World

Lawmakers voice support for congressional reviews of Trump's military strikes on boats

Lawmakers from both parties say they support congressional reviews of U.S. military strikes against vessels suspected of smuggling drugs in the Caribbean Sea

Lawmakers voice support for congressional reviews of Trump's military strikes on boats
Crime|Education|Political|Sports|World

Trump issues White House invitation to families of the two National Guard members who were shot

President Donald Trump says he’s invited the family of a National Guard member fatally shot last week to the White House

Trump issues White House invitation to families of the two National Guard members who were shot
Crime|Political|World

Venezuela's National Assembly to investigate US boat strikes

Venezuela's National Assembly will form a special commission to investigate U.S.

Venezuela's National Assembly to investigate US boat strikes
Crime|US|World

Who is National Guard shooting suspect Rahmanullah Lakanwal?

Who is National Guard shooting suspect Rahmanullah Lakanwal?

Who is National Guard shooting suspect Rahmanullah Lakanwal?
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Gunvor weighs US energy push that could bolster Washington ties, sources say

Commodity trader Gunvor has held active talks to invest in U.S. oil- and gas-producing assets, which could smooth over ties with the Trump administration

Gunvor weighs US energy push that could bolster Washington ties, sources say
Economy|Environment|Technology

Trump’s push for more AI data centers faces backlash from his own voters

The residents came in camouflage hats and red shirts signaling unity, more than 300 of them packing into a rural

Trump’s push for more AI data centers faces backlash from his own voters
Business|Crime|Political|US|World

Former Trump lawyer Alina Habba is disqualified as top New Jersey prosecutor, US appeals court rules

President Donald Trump’s ex-lawyer Alina Habba has been disqualified from serving as New Jersey’s top federal prosecutor

Former Trump lawyer Alina Habba is disqualified as top New Jersey prosecutor, US appeals court rules
Crime|Political|US|World

Former Trump personal lawyer Alina Habba is unlawfully serving as the US attorney for New Jersey, appeals court says

Former Trump personal lawyer Alina Habba is unlawfully serving as the US attorney for New Jersey, appeals court says

Former Trump personal lawyer Alina Habba is unlawfully serving as the US attorney for New Jersey, appeals court says
Crime|World

Court disqualifies Trump ally Habba as top New Jersey federal prosecutor

A federal appeals court determined on Monday that Alina Habba, a former personal lawyer to Donald Trump, was unlawfully appointed as the top federal prosecutor in

Court disqualifies Trump ally Habba as top New Jersey federal prosecutor
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|US|World

Trump met with advisers on Venezuela as US ramps up pressure

U.S. President Donald Trump held talks on Monday with top advisers to discuss the pressure campaign on Venezuela, among other topics, a senior U.S. official said.

Trump met with advisers on Venezuela as US ramps up pressure
Crime|Health|World

National Guard member shot in DC has shown positive signs, West Virginia governor says

West Virginia's governor says a National Guard member from his state who was shot last week in an attack in Washington, D.C., remains in serious condition but has shown some positive signs

National Guard member shot in DC has shown positive signs, West Virginia governor says
Health|Political|World

The US government is no longer commemorating World AIDS Day

The US government is no longer commemorating World AIDS Day

The US government is no longer commemorating World AIDS Day
Business|Environment|Health

Trump administration backs Bayer's bid to curb Roundup lawsuits

President Donald Trump's administration urged the U.S.

Trump administration backs Bayer's bid to curb Roundup lawsuits
Business|Economy|Education|Political

Dell family to donate $6 billion to 'Trump accounts' of 25 million US children

Entrepreneur Michael Dell and his wife, Susan, will deposit $250 in the individual investment accounts of 25 million American children in

Dell family to donate $6 billion to 'Trump accounts' of 25 million US children
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Health|Stock Markets|World

European shares little changed; Bayer surges on Trump administration backing

By Anastasiia Kozlova, Purvi Agarwal and Tharuniyaa .

European shares little changed; Bayer surges on Trump administration backing
Interview|US|World

With Border Patrol expected in New Orleans, a mayor-elect tugs at levers in her reach to ‘protect people’

With Border Patrol expected in New Orleans, a mayor-elect tugs at levers in her reach to ‘protect people’

With Border Patrol expected in New Orleans, a mayor-elect tugs at levers in her reach to ‘protect people’
Economy|Environment|Political|Science|Technology

Trump removes 'renewable' from title of U.S. energy lab

The Trump administration has renamed one of the country's energy laboratories to remove the word 'renewable' in the latest effort to downplay

Trump removes 'renewable' from title of U.S. energy lab
Business|World

Pope Leo urges against US incursion of Venezuela as he warns Western countries to be ‘less fearful’ of immigrants

Pope Leo urges against US incursion of Venezuela as he warns Western countries to be ‘less fearful’ of immigrants

Pope Leo urges against US incursion of Venezuela as he warns Western countries to be ‘less fearful’ of immigrants
Crime|Election|Finance|Political|US|World

Key figure in Comey case sues to block use of evidence as DOJ mulls second indictment

A key figure in the Trump administration's now-dismissed criminal case against former FBI Director James Comey has asked a federal judge to bar

Key figure in Comey case sues to block use of evidence as DOJ mulls second indictment
Crime|Political|US|World

Trump criticizes the program that brought Afghan refugees to the US who fought the Taliban

The man accused of shooting two National Guard members in Washington is one of about 76,000 Afghans brought to the U.S. after the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan

Trump criticizes the program that brought Afghan refugees to the US who fought the Taliban
Crime|Political|World

Officials criticize Biden vetting, but Afghan shooting suspect was granted asylum under Trump

The Trump administration on Thursday blamed Biden-era vetting failures for the admission of an Afghan immigrant suspected of shooting two

Officials criticize Biden vetting, but Afghan shooting suspect was granted asylum under Trump
Crime|Political|US|World

US will reexamine all green cards issued to people from 19 countries as Trump administration ramps up immigration crackdown

US will reexamine all green cards issued to people from 19 countries as Trump administration ramps up immigration crackdown

US will reexamine all green cards issued to people from 19 countries as Trump administration ramps up immigration crackdown
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

US Commerce Department pushed for control of Swiss investment in trade talks, sources say

The U.S.

US Commerce Department pushed for control of Swiss investment in trade talks, sources say
Europe|Political|US|World

UN urges Washington to keep doors open to asylum seekers after D.C. attack

U.N. agencies on Friday appealed to Washington to continue allowing asylum seekers access to the country and to be given due process after President Donald Trump vowed to freeze

UN urges Washington to keep doors open to asylum seekers after D.C. attack
Crime|Political|US|World

National Guard member dies as ambush in US capital becomes political flashpoint

A National Guard member died on Thursday after being shot near the White House in an ambush that investigators say was carried

National Guard member dies as ambush in US capital becomes political flashpoint
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|World

How Maduro’s forces are responding to US deployments in the Caribbean

How Maduro’s forces are responding to US deployments in the Caribbean

How Maduro’s forces are responding to US deployments in the Caribbean
Crime|US|World

What is Operation Allies Welcome, the program officials say brought the DC shooting suspect to the US?

What is Operation Allies Welcome, the program officials say brought the DC shooting suspect to the US?

What is Operation Allies Welcome, the program officials say brought the DC shooting suspect to the US?
Business|Crime|Economy|Political|World

US directs diplomats to lobby governments against mass migration, cable says

The Trump administration last week ordered U.S. diplomats abroad to lobby against pro-migration policies and raise concerns over what it says are migrant

US directs diplomats to lobby governments against mass migration, cable says
World

Federal judge expands access to bond hearings for detained immigrants nationwide

A federal judge in California has expanded a decision allowing more detained immigrants to request bond hearings

Federal judge expands access to bond hearings for detained immigrants nationwide
Election|Political|US|World

Court allows North Carolina's new Republican-drawn US House map to take effect

A panel of three federal judges in North Carolina on Wednesday cleared the way for a new congressional map to be used in the 2026 midterm elections, in a win for President

Court allows North Carolina's new Republican-drawn US House map to take effect
Crime|Economy|Education

A mother was taken into custody by ICE. Then the public learned of her family tie to the White House

A mother was taken into custody by ICE. Then the public learned of her family tie to the White House

A mother was taken into custody by ICE. Then the public learned of her family tie to the White House
Education|Political|US|World

Trump administration's effort to end 1960s school desegregation cases faces a hurdle

The Trump administration’s effort to overturn decades-old school desegregation orders is facing pushback from a federal judge in Louisiana

Trump administration's effort to end 1960s school desegregation cases faces a hurdle
Business|Economy|Political|World

Canada's prime minister announces supports for lumber, steel sectors hit by U.S. tariffs

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is announcing new supports for the steel and lumber industries hit hard by U.S. tariffs

Canada's prime minister announces supports for lumber, steel sectors hit by U.S. tariffs
Business|Crime|Lifestyle|Political|World

Immigrant with family ties to White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt is detained by ICE

A Massachusetts woman who was once engaged to the brother of White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt remains in ICE custody two weeks after her arrest on the way to pick up the son she shares with her ex-fiance

Immigrant with family ties to White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt is detained by ICE