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President Trump has indicated he may invoke the Insurrection Act to deploy National Guard troops into Chicago and other cities, bypassing court rulings and local opposition. The move aims to address rising crime and unrest, raising concerns over presidential power and legal limits. This story is current as of October 14, 2025.
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The US is intensifying efforts to reduce Russian energy exports, urging Japan to stop importing Russian LNG and India to cease Russian oil purchases. Discussions include potential tariffs on Chinese exports and diplomatic talks with Russia, amid ongoing geopolitical tensions over Ukraine and energy security.
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As of November 25, 2025, Character.AI will prohibit users under 18 from engaging in open-ended chatbot conversations following lawsuits linking its AI companions to teen suicides. The company will implement age verification and daily chat limits, shifting younger users toward AI-driven creative tools like video and story generation amid growing regulatory scrutiny in the US.
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On December 8, 2025, Paramount Skydance launched a hostile $108.4 billion all-cash bid to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD), challenging Netflix's $83 billion deal announced last week. Paramount's offer includes WBD's cable assets like CNN, unlike Netflix's bid. Backed by Larry Ellison and Middle Eastern sovereign wealth funds, Paramount argues its bid offers greater regulatory certainty and benefits Hollywood's theatrical industry. President Trump signaled involvement in the regulatory review, citing competition concerns over Netflix's market share.
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President Trump’s plans to expand the White House ballroom have led to significant construction changes, including demolishing the East Wing. The project faces internal disagreements over size and design, with new architect Shalom Baranes joining after clashes with the previous firm. Public and political reactions remain divided.
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The US Department of Education announced a court-approved settlement to end the SAVE student loan repayment plan, which was challenged legally by Missouri and other states. Borrowers will need to select new repayment plans, with a limited window once the settlement is approved, affecting 7.6 million borrowers today, Thu, 11 Dec 2025.