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States Roll Out AI, Paid Leave, and Voting Laws for 2026

Ethan R. Coleman January 1, 2026

At a Glance 38 states will regulate AI use in health care and elections. Paid family and medical leave will expand in Maine, Delaware, Minnesota,...

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Trump’s 2024 Tariff Promises That Haven’t Materialized

Sophia A. Reynolds January 1, 2026

At a Glance Trump threatened 100% tariffs on foreign films, 200% on EU alcohol, and a $2,000 dividend. None of these measures have been enacted by...

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Kennedy Family: Triumphs, Tragedies, and the Legacy of JFK

Jonathan P. Miller December 31, 2025

At a Glance JFK was the 35th U.S. president, elected 1960. The family's political roots trace back to 1884 with P.J. Kennedy. The dynasty has...

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Explosion on Venezuela’s Coast Raises U.S. Strike Speculation

Marcus L. Bennett December 31, 2025

At a Glance Explosion on Dec. 18 destroyed a hut in Alta Guajira. Witnesses say the blast may be linked to a U.S. strike, but no...

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US Expands Travel Ban, Mali & Burkina Faso Retaliate

Daniel J. Whitman December 31, 2025

At a Glance President Donald Trump expands travel ban to 12 countries, adding 7 additional countries with partial restrictions. Mali and Burkina...

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Trump Vetoes Two Bipartisan Bills, Sparks Colorado Fury

Olivia M. Hartwell December 31, 2025

At a Glance President Donald Trump vetoes the Finish the Arkansas Valley Conduit Act and Miccosukee Reserved Area Amendments Act. The vetoes come...

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TikTok’s U.S. Sale Finalized: American Investors Take Majority Control

Ethan R. Coleman December 30, 2025

At a Glance > At a Glance > - TikTok's U.S. operations sold to American investors, with Oracle, Silver Lake, and MGX owning 45%. > - ByteDance keeps...

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Congress Makes Trump Tax Cuts Permanent, Boosts Pentagon and Immigration Spending

Marcus L. Bennett December 30, 2025

At a Glance Permanent Trump tax cuts signed into law on July 4, 2025 $150B added to the Pentagon and $170B for immigration enforcement $1T cut in...

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Musicians Cancel Kennedy Center Shows After Trump Name Added

Sophia A. Reynolds December 30, 2025

At a Glance The Kennedy Center board added President Donald Trump's name to the venue, sparking a wave of cancellations. Jazz band The Cookers, folk...

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China Simulates Taiwan Blockade in Massive 2025 War Games

Marcus L. Bennett December 30, 2025

> At a Glance > - China staged a "Justice Mission 2025" war game around Taiwan, simulating a blockade. > - The drills followed a $11.1 billion U.S....