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Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy have voiced their desire to end the semiannual daylight saving time (DST) clock changes, with Ramaswamy calling the policy “inefficient and easy to change.” Their comments came after Musk shared an X (formerly Twitter) poll showing widespread public support for abolishing the "annoying" time change. Many political figures, including Donald Trump Jr., echoed their sentiments, with many calling for permanent daylight saving time to be adopted.

China announced Tuesday a ban on exporting certain minerals and metals to the U.S., escalating the ongoing trade and tech war. The targeted materials—germanium, gallium, antimony, and superhard substances—are vital for manufacturing semiconductors, batteries, and military hardware.

Abortions in Michigan reached their highest levels since 1990 after the state declared them a "fundamental right."

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) revealed that the U.S. government spent almost $151 billion on illegal immigration in 2023.

Representative Jared Moskowitz (D-FL) has joined the congressional DOGE Caucus, the first Democrat to do so.

President-elect Donald Trump’s transition team is unveiling the "Make America Healthy Again" (MAHA) initiative, spotlighting a lineup of bold reformers slated to lead the nation’s healthcare overhaul. Trump’s Cabinet picks are positioned to tackle bureaucracy, corruption, and America’s rising chronic disease rates, with a focus on transparency and competition.

The Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP), a foreign news organization central to the first impeachment of President-elect Donald Trump, has received extensive funding from the U.S. State Department, according to an investigation by Drop Site News.

Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, expressed confidence that President-elect Donald Trump will exercise his pardon authority "legitimately," particularly for peaceful protesters from the January 6, 2021, Capitol events. Speaking on Newsmax’s The Record With Greta Van Susteren on Monday, Cruz differentiated between peaceful demonstrators and those who committed violence, emphasizing accountability for criminal actions.

President Joe Biden’s sweeping pardon of his son, Hunter Biden, has drawn sharp criticism from IRS whistleblowers who exposed alleged interference in the investigation into Hunter’s financial crimes. Supervisory Special Agent Gary Shapley and Special Agent Joe Ziegler issued a statement Sunday, condemning the move as an abuse of power that undermines justice.

First Lady Jill Biden voiced support for President Joe Biden’s controversial decision to pardon Hunter Biden during a press conference at the White House on Monday. The announcement came as the Bidens unveiled this year's holiday theme, "A Season of Peace and Light," during a gathering with National Guard families.