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Retail Theft Surges by 93%: Calls for Federal Action Grow

Shoplifting incidents in the U.S. surged 93% in 2023 compared to pre-pandemic levels, with retailers experiencing a 90% rise in monetary losses, according to a new study by the National Retail Federation (NRF).

Rep. Thomas Massie Breaks with Speaker Mike Johnson Over Controversial Spending Bill

Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) has become the first Republican to publicly announce he will not support Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) in the upcoming January speakership vote, following backlash over a massive spending bill released Tuesday evening. The bill, a 1,537-page continuing resolution (CR), has sparked outrage among conservative lawmakers, who argue it contradicts the mandate given by voters in the November elections.

Biden Administration’s LNG Report Challenges Trump’s Export Plans

The Biden administration’s Energy Department released a report that could complicate President-elect Donald Trump’s plans to promote liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports.

State Department Sued by Palestinians Over Israel Aid

A group of Palestinians filed a lawsuit against the U.S. State Department over its military aid to Israel.

Officer Involved Shooting Breaks Out in Phoenix, Suspect Killed

A suspect was killed in an officer-involved shooting on Wednesday in north Phoenix near 28th Avenue and Thunderbird Road. Phoenix Police later confirmed that the...

Philadelphia Correctional Officers Arrested Over Involvement in Contraband Smuggling Operations

Two Philadelphia correctional officers were arrested on Tuesday for their involvement in separate contraband smuggling operations at Curran-Fromhold Correctional Facility (CFCF), according to an announcement by District Attorney Larry Krasner and the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office Gun Violence Task Force.

Department of Defense Funding Fungus Protein Alternative

The Pentagon is funding companies creating protein alternatives as part of its Distributed Bioindustrial Manufacturing Program (DBIMP).

Congress to Vote on New Restrictions for U.S. Investments in China

Congress is preparing to vote on legislation that would restrict U.S. investments in China as part of a broader government funding bill, lawmakers announced Tuesday.

U.S. Government to Pay $116 Million to Settle Abuse Claims at California Federal Prison

The U.S. government has agreed to pay nearly $116 million to settle lawsuits brought by over 100 women who suffered sexual abuse and mistreatment at the now-closed Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) in Dublin, California.

House Foreign Affairs Chair Warns of Chinese Spy Drones Over U.S. Military Sites

House Foreign Affairs Committee Chair Michael McCaul, R-Texas, warned Tuesday that some of the unidentified aircraft spotted over the East Coast are likely Chinese "spy drones." McCaul’s comments came before a classified briefing on drone activity, raising national security concerns.

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