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Federal agents arrested forty-four protesters after they chained themselves to San Franciscos immigration courthouse, blocking access to the building. The demonstration, led by religious leaders, aimed to disrupt immigration hearings and advocate for human rights. However, the Department of Homeland Security labeled the protesters as rioters and canceled immigration court appointments. The incident sparked controversy over the use of city resources and the peacefulness of the demonstration.

President Trump unveils Warrior Dividend - a $1,776 bonus for every US service member, honoring Americas founding year. The funds, generated from tariffs, will reach approximately 1.45 million recipients before Christmas, showcasing the administrations support for the armed forces.

Two U.S. Senators block Coast Guard nominee over controversial policy: Democrats Tammy Duckworth and Jacky Rosen put a hold on Admiral Kevin Lundays nomination due to a Coast Guard policy that downplayed swastikas and nooses as potentially divisive symbols, contradicting Lundays earlier directive.

Congressman Seth Magaziner introduces a special petition to ban stock trading by Congress, Vice President, President, and their families. Backed by Democratic leadership and potentially Republicans, the bill aims to address concerns about conflicts of interest. Meanwhile, Republican Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna files a similar petition, gaining bipartisan support.

FAA Loses Hundreds of Air Traffic Controller Trainees Due to Government Shutdown; Modernization Efforts Continue

House Republicans recently passed a new healthcare bill, the Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act, aiming to cut costs without extending Affordable Care Act subsidies. The bill, which passed with a vote of 216 to 211, focuses on ideas popular with conservatives like funding for cost-sharing reductions and expanding association health plans. The bill is not expected to pass in the Senate and has caused disagreements within the Republican party, with moderate Republicans wanting to extend the subsidies. The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office estimates the bill would reduce the federal deficit by $35.6 billion over ten years.

U.S. Government Admits Role in Fatal Helicopter-Airliner Collision: The U.S. government has officially acknowledged its part in a tragic accident involving a Black Hawk helicopter and an airliner near Washington D.C., resulting in 67 fatalities. The Army and FAA are held accountable for their roles, with the Army pilots lack of vigilance and the FAAs failure to follow proper procedures contributing to the crash. The families of the victims are deeply saddened, and the NTSB is set to release a full report next year, highlighting contributing factors such as the helicopters high altitude and the FAAs inadequate air traffic control.

Brown University initiates a thorough review of campus security following a tragic mass shooting, focusing on security cameras, access controls, alarm systems, staffing, and emergency procedures. The review aims to address security gaps while preserving the open nature of a college campus. The university faces criticism for delayed notifications and the non-activation of campus sirens during the shooting.

In a recent address, Russian President Vladimir Putin criticized EU leaders, labeling them little pigs, and accused them of profiting from Russias potential collapse. He also blamed the previous US administration for instigating the Ukraine war and threatened to use military force if diplomatic negotiations fail. Putin praised Russias performance in the conflict and emphasized the need for a security buffer zone. Meanwhile, Washington is stepping up diplomatic efforts to end the war, while Ukraine and its allies resist key Russian demands. A debate is ongoing in Europe about taking more aggressive financial actions against Moscow.