FCC announces ban on new Chinese-made drones over national security concerns
The FCC is banning new foreign-made drones, including those made by Chinese companies DJI and Autel, citing risk to national security and the safety of Americans.
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U.S. military hits alleged “low-profile” drug vessel in Pacific, killing 1
The U.S. military says it struck a vessel that was allegedly carrying drugs in the eastern Pacific on Monday, killing one person — part of a months-long campaign of boat strikes near Latin America. The military has hit at least 29 alleged drug vessels since early September, killing 105 people. President Trump has argued that
US Announces 29th Strike on Drug Boat
The Pentagon as seen from the Washington Monument in Washington on Nov. 17, 2025. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times The United States military Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) on Monday evening announced that the United States has carried out a 29th strike targeting drug runners in the waters off South and Central America. “On Dec. 22, at the
Trump calls release of photos of people in Epstein files “a terrible thing”
President Trump said Monday that the release of thousands of photos from the government’s files on Jeffrey Epstein risked ensnaring “highly respected” people with no connection to the late sex offender’s crimes, in the president’s first public remarks since the files were released last week. The congressionally mandated releases brought to light images of former
Federal Government Updates Sage-Grouse Plan to Expand Oil Drilling, Mineral Mining
The greater sage-grouse, known for its elaborate mating dance, has been at the center of a decade-long land-use dispute. Bob Wick/BLM/Reuters The U.S. Bureau of Land Management released updated plans for the conservation of greater sage-grouse habitat Monday, opening up more lands in eight states for oil drilling and mineral mining. “We are strengthening American
Judge Allows Abrego Garcia to Remain Free While She Considers Immigration Issues
Kilmar Abrego Garcia arrives with his wife Jennifer Vasquez Sura and his attorney Simon Sandoval-Moshenberg (L) at U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland in Greenbelt, Md., on Dec. 22, 2025. Alex Wong/Getty Images A U.S. District Judge overseeing a lawsuit by Salvadoran national Kilmar Abrego Garcia against the Trump administration allowed him to
20% of NYC mayor-elect Mamdani transition appointees have anti-Zionist ties: ADL
ADL report alleges 20% of NYC mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's appointees have anti-Zionist ties, raising concerns about his transition team's stance.