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The US Department of Transportation has pulled over 6,000 commercial truck drivers for failing roadside English proficiency tests, following a Trump-era executive order. Critics warn of potential racial bias and safety concerns, amid ongoing political disputes over licensing and immigration status. The issue highlights tensions over regulation and safety standards in trucking.
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Recent articles highlight significant increases in health insurance premiums for 2026, driven by expiring COVID-era subsidies, insurer proposals, and rising healthcare costs. Despite political disputes over subsidy extensions, most enrollees will still receive support, but premiums are expected to double or triple for many. States are previewing these hikes ahead of open enrollment.
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Recent polls reveal growing American fears about political violence, societal division, and distrust in institutions. A majority see the country as on the wrong track, with younger voters more accepting of violence and a deep partisan divide on fundamental rights and democracy.
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Zohran Mamdani has been elected as New York's first Indian-American Muslim mayor, with his wife Rama Duwaji, an artist and activist, supporting him. The articles highlight her background, political activism, and the couple's marriage, amid online criticism and support for their political and cultural identities.
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The US has conducted at least 19 military strikes against vessels in the Caribbean and Pacific, claiming they are drug trafficking narco-terrorists. The campaign, justified by the US as a conflict with drug cartels, faces widespread legal and regional opposition, with critics calling the strikes illegal extrajudicial killings.
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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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On December 4-5, 2025, a Pentagon Inspector General report cleared Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth of wrongdoing after he used the Signal app on his personal device to share sensitive information about planned strikes on Yemen's Houthi militants. While Hegseth had authority to declassify the material, the report found his actions violated Pentagon policy and risked operational security. The case is considered closed amid bipartisan scrutiny.