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Barbara Leaf, the State Department’s top official for the Middle East, will travel to Damascus this week, marking a significant step in U.S. diplomatic engagement with Syria.

The National Rifle Association (NRA) is optimistic about the future of Second Amendment rights with President-elect Donald Trump in the White House. After years of battling anti-gun policies in Washington and state capitals, NRA CEO and Executive Vice President Doug Hamlin expressed excitement about working with Trump on several pro-gun initiatives. The NRA is eager to support Trump in pushing for national concealed carry reciprocity and reforms at the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF).

The U.S. population grew at its fastest pace in over two decades, reaching 340 million residents in 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Neil Cavuto, a familiar face on Fox News for nearly three decades, is leaving the network, with his final show scheduled for Thursday afternoon. Cavuto’s contract, which ends at the close of this month, will not be renewed.

Since the Biden administration took office nearly four years ago, there have been a slew of controversial actions, many of which seem unjustified. But often, it’s the behind-the-scenes decisions that cause the most frustration. One such example was the Department of Defense’s (DOD) February 2023 policy that prohibited uniformed servicemembers from participating in the unfurling of the American flag at sporting events. The policy, stemming from concerns about how flags were displayed horizontally at these events, had no real justification and only served to dampen the spirit of military members and fans alike.

Former Judge Andrew Napolitano told Newsmax on Thursday that Luigi Mangione, the man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, could face the death penalty if federal prosecutors pursue charges of murder as an act of terrorism.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) updated the definition of "healthy" for the first time in thirty years.

Manhattan resident Chen Jinping pleaded guilty to conspiring to act as an agent of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) after he operated a secret police station in the city on behalf of the PRC’s Ministry of Public Security (MPS).

Agents with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) have detained a 20-year-old California man, Alexander Paffendorf, for allegedly conspiring with Madison, Wisconsin, school shooter Natalie "Samantha" Rpuinow.

Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) suggested that Elon Musk replace Rep. Mike Johnson (R-LA) as House Speaker.