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Administration cancels some naturalization ceremonies for those on travel ban list

Dec 4, 2025 10:45 AM EST

ABC News,

Some naturalization ceremonies for people that were set to be sworn in as U.S. citizens from the 19 countries that have been put on the Trump administration’s new travel ban list have been placed on pause, according to multiple sources.

US pauses all pending green card applications from 19 ‘countries of concern’

Dec 4, 2025 10:42 AM EST

ABC News,

The United States has paused all pending immigration applications from 19 “countries of concern,” meaning that even applicants with pending green card applications will be subject to a pause and review, following the shooting of two National Guard members in Washington, D.C.

U.S., China agree to framework deal

Oct 27, 2025 5:44 PM EDT

CNN,

Sunday, October 26, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent outlined the framework for a U.S.-China trade deal to avoid imposing an additional 100% tariff on Chinese imports.

US and China say a trade deal is drawing closer as Trump and Xi ready for a high-stakes meeting

Oct 27, 2025 11:41 AM EDT

Associated Press,

A trade deal between the United States and China is drawing closer, officials from the world’s two largest economies said Sunday as they reached an initial consensus for President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping to aim to finalize during their high-stakes meeting.

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America The Beautiful: 4th Of July Special

Jun 29, 2025 4:28 PM EDT

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This 4th of July Jeff and Boogie highlight the top 5 most American things that you can do all leading up to fireworks.

US surgeon general declares gun violence a public health crisis

Jun 25, 2024 10:32 AM EDT

Associated Press,

The U.S. surgeon general on Tuesday declared gun violence a public health crisis, driven by the fast-growing number of injuries and deaths involving firearms in the country.

US defense chief vows continued aid to Ukraine, even as Congress is stalled on funding bill

Mar 20, 2024 1:58 PM EDT

Associated Press,

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin vowed Tuesday that the U.S. will continue to support Ukraine’s war effort against Russia, even as the U.S. Congress remains stalled over funding to send additional weapons to the front.

FAFSA changes could unlock more than $1B in aid

Jan 25, 2024 1:37 PM EST

CNN,

The Department of Education is adjusting this year’s free application for federal student aid.

US hits Iraq militia sites and anti-ship missiles in Yemen as fight with Iranian proxies intensifies

Jan 24, 2024 10:54 AM EST

Associated Press,

The U.S. military struck three facilities in Iraq and two anti-ship missiles in Yemen operated by Iranian-backed militias that have attacked U.S. personnel and ships in the region as the United States tries to keep the Israel-Hamas war from spilling over into a wider conflict.

Abortion fight puts Vice President Harris at the center of the 2024 election campaign

Jan 22, 2024 1:05 PM EST

Associated Press,

Vice President Kamala Harris is taking center stage in the Democrats’ renewed push for abortion rights during this year’s election and she will mark the 51st anniversary of the Roe v. Wade ruling on Monday in Wisconsin.

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Administration cancels some naturalization ceremonies for those on travel ban list

US pauses all pending green card applications from 19 ‘countries of concern’

U.S., China agree to framework deal

US and China say a trade deal is drawing closer as Trump and Xi ready for a high-stakes meeting

America The Beautiful: 4th Of July Special

US surgeon general declares gun violence a public health crisis

US defense chief vows continued aid to Ukraine, even as Congress is stalled on funding bill

FAFSA changes could unlock more than $1B in aid

US hits Iraq militia sites and anti-ship missiles in Yemen as fight with Iranian proxies intensifies

Abortion fight puts Vice President Harris at the center of the 2024 election campaign

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