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Final U.S. Pennies Sell for Record $800,000, Ending 232 Years of Circulation

Ethan R. Coleman December 16, 2025

On a quiet Wednesday in Philadelphia, the U.S. Mint pressed the last penny ever struck, a moment that ended 232 years of one‑cent circulation and set...

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Trump Administration Urges Continuation of White House Ballroom Amid Historic Preservation Lawsuit

Ethan R. Coleman December 16, 2025

In a surprising move, the Trump administration filed a court document on Monday insisting that the White House ballroom project must proceed, citing...

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Navy Report Exposes Growing Risks in V‑22 Osprey, Calls for Urgent Fixes

Ethan R. Coleman December 16, 2025

Twenty service members have died in V‑22 Osprey accidents over the last four years, a death toll that has prompted a Navy report that calls the...

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California’s New Congressional Map Heads to Court as Democrats Seek to Flip Seats

Ethan R. Coleman December 16, 2025

In a showdown that could reshape the balance of power in Washington, California’s newly approved congressional map is set to be challenged in federal...

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Pentagon Urges Reenlistment of Troops Discharged Over COVID Vaccine Refusal

Ethan R. Coleman December 15, 2025

In a surprising policy shift, the Pentagon has announced that all military services must again reach out to personnel who left or were forced out due...

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Trump’s New Appointments and Political Moves Spark Scrutiny Across Washington and the West Coast

Ethan R. Coleman December 15, 2025

In a flurry of appointments and political maneuvering, President‑elect Donald Trump’s team is shaping a new administration while facing growing...

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LA Prosecutor Charges Five Unlicensed Contractors Targeting Eaton Fire Victims

Ethan R. Coleman December 14, 2025

Los Angeles prosecutors have taken a hard line against a group of five men who offered to repair homes in Altadena after the devastating Eaton Fire,...

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Senate Report Accuses ICE of Detaining U.S. Citizens in Southern California

Ethan R. Coleman December 14, 2025

A new U.S. Senate report released Tuesday claims that U.S. citizens, including several Americans in Southern California, were unlawfully detained by...

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Trump Administration Expands Militarized Border Zone to California, Transferring Control to Navy

Ethan R. Coleman December 14, 2025

On Wednesday, the Trump administration announced a new militarized zone along California’s southern border, extending the military’s reach to the...

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Los Angeles Council Approves Plan to Expand RV Removal Under New State Law

Ethan R. Coleman December 14, 2025

Los Angeles officials will soon be able to remove abandoned recreational vehicles from streets thanks to a new state law that lifts the value...