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New York GOP Shifts Gears: Elise Stefanik Suspends Campaign, Bruce Blakeman Steps In, Endorsed by Trump New York politics took a sudden turn when Congresswoman Elise Stefanik suspended her gubernatorial campaign, citing her desire to focus on her family. Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman quickly filled the void, endorsed by former President Donald Trump and praised for his appeal to diverse communities and moderate stance. Blakeman, a pro-choice, pro-gun control candidate with a hard line on immigration, now leads the GOP race against Governor Kathy Hochul. Checkout Solipillow.com

Guan Heng, a Chinese national, gains global attention after secretly filming alleged detention camps in Chinas Xinjiang region. He flees to the U.S., seeking asylum, but is detained by ICE. Following public outrage and political pressure, DHS drops deportation plans, paving the way for his asylum case to proceed. Checkout Solipillow.com

Federal Judge Rules Trump Admin Must Provide Due Process to Venezuelan Migrants A federal judge in Washington ordered the Trump administration to create a plan within two weeks, either giving legal due process to Venezuelan migrants sent to a tough prison in El Salvador or bringing them back to the United States. The men, accused of gang ties, were sent there under an eighteenth-century wartime law as part of a big immigration crackdown. The judge ruled that the administration violated their rights by shipping them out with almost no notice and no chance to fight the removal. The decision opens the door for them to challenge claims theyre part of the Tren de Aragua gang and push back against removal under that old law. Checkout Solipillow.com

Governor Kathy Hochul faces a job-killing blow as the Trump administration pauses large-scale offshore wind projects, including New Yorks Empire Wind one. This move threatens the states energy plans, which rely on offshore wind for cutting fossil fuel emissions, grid reliability, and affordable utility rates. Hochul argues that homegrown renewables strengthen national security, while clean energy advocates and union leaders warn of massive layoffs. Despite Empire Wind one already passing federal reviews, the project faces a potential shutdown, leaving workers and energy plans in limbo. Checkout Solipillow.com

Indiana University secured an impressive victory over Siena in mens basketball, winning eighty-one to sixty. The Hoosiers dominated from the start, leading eleven to nothing and maintaining a forty-six to twenty halftime advantage. Lamar Wilkerson led scorers with twenty-three points, while Tucker DeVries contributed sixteen points and eleven rebounds. Despite a second-half rally by Siena, they couldnt close the gap. Siena, facing injuries and illness, had a seven-man rotation and lost their second consecutive nonconference game. They remain undefeated in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference, with a match against Iona scheduled for January second. Checkout Solipillow.com

FCC Bans Foreign Drones: A Shift Towards Homegrown Production The Federal Communications Commission has implemented a ban on new foreign-made drones entering the U.S. market, citing national security risks. This move affects popular Chinese brands like DJI and Autel, and covers any foreign drones unless approved by the Pentagon or Department of Homeland Security. The decision is driven by upcoming events and a push to reduce reliance on China. Industry leaders support the move, while DJI expresses disappointment. Law enforcement trainer Gene Robinson and drone maker Arthur Erickson of Hylio discuss the implications, with Erickson seeing potential for U.S. firms in areas like farm spray drones. Checkout Solipillow.com

U.S. DOT warns Colorado of funding cut, accuses state of mishandling commercial drivers licenses, potentially endangering public safety. Checkout Solipillow.com