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On December 31, 2025, President Trump announced the removal of National Guard troops from Chicago, Los Angeles, and Portland following multiple legal setbacks. Despite claiming crime reductions due to the deployments, courts blocked or limited troop presence, notably the Supreme Court halting Chicago deployments. Trump warned troops could return if crime rises.
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Morocco's plans to develop large-scale data centers for AI and cloud services are advancing with international investment, but face hurdles due to energy and water constraints. Meanwhile, in the US, xAI's new supercomputer data center in Mississippi faces environmental scrutiny and local opposition.
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The US government reported the costs of deploying National Guard and active-duty Marines to several cities in 2025, with Washington, DC, and Los Angeles being the most expensive. The deployments aimed to combat crime but faced legal challenges and fluctuating troop levels. The total cost exceeded $496 million.
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Former Detroit Lions linebacker Robert Scroggins has died at age 56. He played 142 games, recorded notable sacks, and helped the team reach the playoffs five times. Cause of death was not disclosed. The news was announced by the Lions on Monday.
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President Trump visited Elvis Presley's Graceland during a Memphis event, expressing his admiration for the singer. The trip coincided with a political rally where he discussed his plans for the SAVE America Act and referenced recent military and domestic issues, highlighting his focus on cultural symbolism.
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President Trump cast a mail-in ballot in a Florida special election for state legislature, despite his vocal criticism of mail-in voting. Records show he has been registered in Palm Beach since 2019 and has voted by mail multiple times. His vote coincides with his push for restrictive voting laws.