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A Tennessee Republican lawmaker proposes a bill to send undocumented migrants charged with minor crimes to sanctuary cities.

Tenn. bill would send undocumented migrants to sanctuary cities

California lawmakers introduce bills that would prevent local law enforcement from cooperating with ICE agents near or on school campuses.

Calif. lawmakers introduce bills to prevent ICE actions within 1 mile of schools

Inmates at prison in Pennsylvania, say their constitutional rights were violated as prison officials deprived them of basic necessities.

Pennsylvania prison accused of abusing inmates by depriving them of basic rights

Amazon is adding to its major Midwest technology hub investment while helping to shape the future of artificial intelligence.

Amazon invests $10 billion in Ohio data centers to drive AI evolution

As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, one American symbol is finally getting its official due: the bald eagle.

Congress votes to officially make bald eagle the US national bird

A judge dismissed a California lawsuit attempting to stop Huntington Beach's voter ID mandate.

Huntington Beach gets Calif. lawsuit against its voter ID law dismissed

Democratic senators want to abolish electoral college, push to amend constitution

Democratic senators want to amend Constitution to abolish Electoral College

A judge has allowed Derek Chauvin's defense team to examine George Floyd’s autopsy, heart tissue and fluids in his appeal.

Judge rules Chauvin’s defense may examine George Floyd’s autopsy

The VA will study the effects of psychedelics on veterans with PTSD.

VA funding its first study of psychedelic treatment for PTSD

Just 35% of Americans trust in the judicial system and courts, putting it well below the average of other highly developed countries.

Americans’ trust in courts hits record low: Gallup poll

As Trump's tariff threats loom, the Canadian government is vowing to spend more than $1 billion on the country's border security.

Canada to spend over $1 billion on border security as Trump tariffs loom

AccuWeather released its long-range "white Christmas" forecast just over a week before the Christmas holiday.

AccuWeather issues ‘white Christmas’ forecast

Russia says the head of its nuclear and chemical forces has been killed in a bombing near a Moscow apartment building.

Explosion kills top Russian general in Moscow: Officials

As the clock winds down on TikTok being banned in the U.S., the company asked the Supreme Court on Monday to block the law.

TikTok asks Supreme Court to block law banning social media app

A third federal judge has backtracked on plans to retire in the weeks following President-elect Donald Trump’s win.

3rd federal judge backtracks on plans to retire after Trump win

Years after Disneyland was first accused of violating minimum wage laws, the "happiest place on Earth" has agreed to pay up.

Disneyland owes back pay to 50,000 employees in $233 million settlement

Virginia’s governor announced budget proposals, reaffirming that the state is not a sanctuary for undocumented immigrants.

Virginia Gov. Youngkin threatens to pull state funding for sanctuary cities

Six weeks after the 2020 election, MSNBC and CNN continue to face a steep decline in viewership, while Fox News has gained viewers.

Ratings slump: Half of MSNBC viewers haven’t returned since Election Day

Lawmakers are advocating for copper to be added to the critical minerals list to support renewable energy, despite environmental concerns.

Copper designation may benefit clean energy, raises environmental concerns

The FBI is investigating a Christian sect known as the “Two by Twos.” The sect faces hundreds of child sex abuse allegations.

Child sex abuse allegations emerge against Christian ‘Two by Twos’ sect

Trump's incoming national security adviser, Mike Waltz, said America needs to take a stronger stance on cyberattacks.

Trump’s incoming security adviser ready to get hackers to ‘knock it off’

New Mexico Democratic Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham stated that her state will not support President-elect Trump’s mass deportation plans.

NM Gov. Lujan Grisham vows state won’t help Trump’s mass deportation plans

SoftBank is doubling down with its investment in President-elect Donald Trump's economy, committing $100 billion during Trump's second term.

Trump secures $100 billion investment in America from Japan’s SoftBank

A school shooting reportedly killed at least three people on Monday in Madison, Wisconsin, according to local police.

At least 3 dead in shooting at Madison private school