Trump Wants Quick Action on His Agenda—Can Congress Deliver?

A budget reconciliation bill allows major spending changes by a simple majority vote. That may be difficult given disagreements on fiscal policy within the GOP.
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Railroad Cathedral: Antwerp Train Station

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Pacific Palisades Fire: Newsom Declares State of Emergency, 30,000 Ordered to Evacuate

About 13,000 structures are under threat, according to authorities, but the exact number of buildings damaged or destroyed by the blaze is not yet clear.
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New Orleans Attack Shows Ongoing Influence of ISIS Propaganda, Analysts Say

Whether ISIS physically exists or not is ‘irrelevant’ to Islamic extremists, says a counterterrorism expert.
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    A Look Back at 24 Moments That Helped Define 2024

    Here’s Why Americans Are Becoming Sicker: Calley Means

    “We’re being lied to about chronic disease,” says former lobbyist Calley Means, the co-author of “Good Energy.”
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      Infographic: A Who’s Who of All Trump’s Cabinet Level Nominees

      Coming from diverse backgrounds, the president-elect’s Cabinet selections bring a variety of skills to the new government.
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      Higher Fluoride Levels Linked to Lower IQ Scores in Children, New Review Finds

      New research has identified 1.5 milligrams of fluoride per liter as a key threshold for child development safety concerns.
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      Corporate Bankruptcies Surge to 14-Year High Amid Economic Strains

      U.S. businesses faced near-record bankruptcies in 2024 as tighter credit conditions and softer consumer discretionary spending strained corporate finances.
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      CDC Monitoring HMPV Outbreak in China

      The CDC said it does not believe the respiratory disease is currently a cause for concern in the United States.
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      House Speaker Details GOP Plan to Raise Debt Ceiling in Reconciliation Bill

      Mike Johnson (R-La.) says Republicans want to avoid brinkmanship with Democrats that could destabilize bond markets and weaken the dollar.
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      House Passes Laken Riley Act, First Bill of New Congress

      The Act requires Homeland Security to detain criminal illegal immigrants and allows states to sue the federal government over immigration policy.
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      FDA Announces Thresholds for Lead in Baby Foods

      Exposure to the heavy metal even at low levels negatively impacts children’s learning ability and academic achievements, according to the CDC.
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      Trump Not Ruling Out Military, Economic Coercion to Retake Panama Canal, Claim Greenland

      Trump said that he ‘cannot assure’ that military or economic coercion would not be used to take control of these two strategic locations.
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      ‘Home, Sweet Home’: America’s First Hit Song

      The gentle tune and wistful lyrics served as comforting reminder of peace for soldiers during the Civil War.
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      6 Easy Indoor Home Projects to Do This Winter

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      The Best Gardening Resolutions Go Beyond Your Own Backyard

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      8 Hostess Gift Ideas for Holiday Visits

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      ‘To Hell and Back’: Saluting a Movie Star and Decorated War Hero

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      ‘Capture or Kill’—A Mitch Rapp Novel

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      6 Easy Indoor Home Projects to Do This Winter

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      The Best Gardening Resolutions Go Beyond Your Own Backyard

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      8 Hostess Gift Ideas for Holiday Visits

      ‘To Hell and Back’: Saluting a Movie Star and Decorated War Hero

      ‘To Hell and Back’: Saluting a Movie Star and Decorated War Hero

      ‘Capture or Kill’—A Mitch Rapp Novel

      ‘Capture or Kill’—A Mitch Rapp Novel
      It’s a Jubilee Year in Rome: Here’s What That Means

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      6 Reasons I Prefer Cruises When I Travel With Family

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