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The conversation comes one day after the president of Mexico issued a warning to Trump about his intentions to apply a 25 percent tariff on all Mexican exports.
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Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Features New Float and Balloon Designs, Along With Old Fan Favorites
Seven new floats and six new balloons will be making their debut this year, combined with annual staples marking the 100 years since the first parade in 1924.
Donald Trump Jr. Hints at Big Changes in White House Press Briefing Room
He said his father, the president-elect, likes the idea of supplementing traditional media with reporters who have more influence and viewership.
Tracking Every Trump Cabinet Pick
The president-elect is selecting his Cabinet nominees after winning the 2024 presidential election.
CCP Whistleblower Names Top Chinese Official Behind Attacks on Shen Yun
The Chinese regime’s Ministry of State Security is undertaking a plan against Falun Gong spiritual practice and Shen Yun, whistleblower says.
China’s Role in Fentanyl Crisis Back in Spotlight as Tariffs Loom
The United States says China is the primary source of illicit fentanyl making its way onto American streets.
Utah Governor Will Support Trump in Deporting Criminal Illegal Immigrants
Democrats and other immigrant-rights advocates said the governor’s announcement will stir fear in the state’s immigrant communities.
Day in Photos: Raiding the ‘Chone Killers,’ Burning in the ‘Red Zone,’ and Traditional Christmas Markets
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Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae Will Buy Home Loans Valued Up to $806,500
The decision could enable potential home buyers in the United States to purchase higher-priced homes.
Recess Appointments: Trump’s Way to Bypass Senate Impasse?—Jeff Clark
What are recess appointments? Why is Trump so interested in them? And what are the legal or historical precedents for them? Jeff Clark explains.
Blinken Says G7 Should Stay Teamed Up to Confront Communist China
‘We’re now engaging China and the challenges it poses from a position of strength,’ the secretary of state said.
Former US CEO Pleads Guilty to Shipping Goods to Sanctioned Chinese Entities
According to court documents, the company made more than 1,000 shipments of goods to Chinese entities accused of sending armored vehicles to North Korea.
Volkswagen to Sell Assembly Plant in Xinjiang Amid Mounting Pressure
While the company said the decision was made for economic reasons, the automaker’s presence in Xinjiang has become a source of ethical scrutiny over the years.
3 Americans Jailed in China Returning Home After Diplomatic Deal
The detained Americans have spent years in Chinese jail. The White House didn’t confirm if any Chinese citizens were freed in exchange.
US Sanctions More Maduro Allies Over Venezuelan Election, Government Repression
The United States has declared Venezuelan opposition candidate Edmundo González the rightful Venezuelan president and called for Nicolas Maduro to step down.
Texas Democrat Says He Can Find Common Ground With Trump’s Border Czar
‘We can do so many things on policies that can work right away,’ Rep. Henry Cuellar says.
Federal Reserve’s Preferred Inflation Metric Ticks Up as Services Fuel Price Pressures
‘Will this cause the Fed to skip December? We think it should,’ said Nancy Tengler, CEO and CIO at Laffer Tengler Investments.
Mexico’s President Says ‘Migrant Caravans’ No Longer Arriving in US
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum sent a letter to President-elect Trump in response to tariff threats.
World First Child Social Media Ban Bill Passes Australian Lower House
The legislation, should it pass the Senate, will allow the government to fine companies such as X and Facebook if they fail to stop under 16s holding accounts.
Thousands Return to Lebanon as Israel-Hezbollah Cease-Fire Holds
The Lebanese prime minister, Najib Mikati, has urged Israel to abide by the terms of the cease-fire, which requires them to leave the country within 60 days.
‘The Seed of the Sacred Fig’ Shows Tyranny in Its True Light
Islamist ideology imposes cruel rules on an Iranian family in Mohammed Rasoulof’s searing film.
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Danica McKellar Says Christmas Movies Provide ‘Escape From This Crazy World’
The 49-year-old actress is starring in the upcoming film, ‘A Cinderella Christmas Ball.’
Danica McKellar Says Christmas Movies Provide ‘Escape From This Crazy World’
The 49-year-old actress is starring in the upcoming film, ‘A Cinderella Christmas Ball.’
Study Links Heart Problems to 50 Percent Higher Cognitive Impairment Risk
New research shows a strong connection between cardiovascular health and cognitive decline, emphasizing early intervention to preserve brain health.
Study Links Heart Problems to 50 Percent Higher Cognitive Impairment Risk
New research shows a strong connection between cardiovascular health and cognitive decline, emphasizing early intervention to preserve brain health.
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From George Washington to James Madison, the men who established America cherished the classics.
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Director John Sturges brings a story of a lawman who restrains a need for vengeance to exact justice.
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John Wise: Father of American Ballooning
In this installment of ‘Profiles in History,’ we meet a boy curious about flight who grows up to become an aeronaut and makes a number of historic flights.
Sacagawea: The Life and Legacy of an American Heroine
The famous translator for the Lewis and Clark Expedition was also a wife, mother, and proud daughter of the Shoshone.
Einstein and His Violin: The Harmony of Science and Music
The genius physicist Einstein often played Mozart while working on his theory of relativity.
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