Transportation Department Gives NY State 30 Days to Comply With License Rules

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy holds a press conference on New York’s nondomiciled Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) practices on Dec. 12 , 2025. U.S. Department of Transportation/Screenshot via The Epoch Times The Department of Transportation (DOT) warned New York state that it has 30 days to comply with new federal rules around nondomiciled commercial driver’s license

Commander overseeing U.S. military forces in Caribbean relinquishes command early

Doral, Florida — The admiral overseeing U.S. military forces in South America relinquished command Friday, as the U.S. continues its buildup of ships and military assets off Venezuela and carries out strikes against alleged drug boats.  “We have worked hard and tirelessly to build relationships and understand requirements across the region,” Adm. Alvin Holsey said

U.S. could owe businesses $168B if Supreme Court rejects Trump tariffs

The U.S. government could owe businesses as much as $168 billion if the Supreme Court rules that the Trump administration improperly invoked a federal emergency powers law earlier this year in hitting dozens of countries with new tariffs, according to a recent analysis.  Through December 5, the U.S. government has collected $259 billion in tariff