Janet Yellen tells Congress that U.S. could hit debt limit in mid-January

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Trump opposes TikTok ban, asks Supreme Court for time to resolve via negotiations

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Marc Fogel designated as “wrongfully detained” in Russia

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Marc Fogel designated “wrongfully detained” by U.S. government, family says

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President-elect Trump’s “border czar” details immigration plans

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Trump’s “border czar” details plans to reintroduce migrant family detention centers

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