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Activists Urge Biden to Commute Federal Death Row Sentences Ahead of Trump Presidency

Human rights activists, former corrections officials, and families of crime victims have called on President Biden to commute the sentences of all 40 federal death row inmates before leaving office.

Small Business Optimism Surges Following Trump’s Election Victory

Small business owners’ optimism has soared to its highest level since June 2021 after President Donald Trump’s White House victory and Republican control of Congress, according to the latest survey from the National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB).

U.S. Economy Adds 227,000 Jobs in November, Beating Expectations

The U.S. economy added 227,000 jobs in November, surpassing economists’ forecast of 215,000, the Department of Labor reported Friday. The unemployment rate edged up slightly to 4.2%, as more individuals entered the workforce.

Trump Administration May Deport Migrants to Third Countries if Home Nations Refuse

The Trump administration is reportedly exploring options to deport migrants to third-party nations if their home countries refuse to accept them. Sources confirmed to NBC News that discussions are underway with countries like Turks and Caicos, the Bahamas, Panama, and Grenada as possible destinations for deportees.

Russian Stowaway Bypasses Security at JFK, Boards Flight to Paris Unnoticed

A Russian woman identified as Zhanna Dali faces federal charges after allegedly sneaking past security at New York’s JFK Airport and boarding a Paris-bound Delta flight without a ticket. The incident, which occurred on November 26, raised serious concerns about airport security procedures.

Under 10% of Federal Workers Come Into the Office Every Day: Report

A new Senate report reveals that only 6% of federal employees are working in person daily, raising alarms about costs and productivity.

Biden Administration Locks in Telework for SSA Employees in Last-Minute Deal

The Biden administration has finalized a sweeping agreement ensuring telework protections for 42,000 Social Security Administration (SSA) employees through 2029.

San Francisco’s New Mayor Inherits Nearly $1 Billion Budget Crisis

San Francisco Mayor-elect Daniel Lurie faces a daunting task as he prepares to address the city’s $876 million budget shortfall when he takes office on January 8. The fiscal crisis stems from pandemic-era decisions, declining tax revenue, and rising costs.

Trump’s “MAHA Dream Team” Aims to Revolutionize U.S. Healthcare

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.

Congressional Committee Finds COVID ‘Most Likely’ Resulted From Lab Leak

A new report from the House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic acknowledges that the COVID-19 virus "most likely" leaked from a Chinese lab.

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