White House to share ballroom plans with commission in January
The White House will present its ballroom plans to the National Capital Planning Commission at a meeting next month. Source link
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California auditor finds millions in wasted dollars in state agencies
The California State Auditor's office found that several agencies wasted, misused or failed to report over $5 million in funds. Source link
5 questions about the wave of Congressional comeback campaigns
Former lawmakers across the country are attempting political comebacks, driven by what they describe as high stakes with President Trump in office and a sense they still have something to…
Trump Targets the Islamic State in Nigeria
The U.S. launched Tomahawk cruise missiles at two Islamic State bases, and the administration is claiming the deaths of multiple terrorists. Source link
Stalled spending bills put Congress in catch-up mode when lawmakers return in January
Congress has not passed any spending bills since the 43-day government shutdown ended, and lawmakers won't have much time left to act when they return to session in January. Source link
Singapore Police Say Former Lawyer M. Ravi Took Drugs Before Death; Friend Arrested on Drug Charges
Former lawyer M. Ravi was found unconscious at his home after allegedly consuming drugs with a friend, police said on December 24, adding that investigations into the case are ongoing.…
Singapore: 43-Year-Old Foreign National to be Charged Over Graffiti at Salvation Army Premises in Upper Bukit Timah
A 43-year-old woman was arrested and will be charged in court on Saturday, December 27, for her alleged involvement in a vandalism case at a Salvation Army facility in Upper Bukit Timah.…
Singapore: 27-Year-Old Man Arrested Over Alleged Loan Shark Harassment in Choa Chu Kang
Singapore police have arrested a 27-year-old man in connection with a case of suspected loan shark harassment involving graffiti vandalism at a residential block in Choa Chu Kang. The…
Singapore: 2 Arrested Within Hours Over Snatch Theft Targeting Elderly Man in Redhill
Singapore police have arrested a 20-year-old man and a 17-year-old male teenager for their suspected involvement in a snatch theft case targeting an elderly victim in Redhill. The incident…
Zelenskyy says he's meeting with Trump in Florida Sunday
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he will meet with President Trump over the weekend in Florida to try to find an end to the four-year war with Russia. Source link
Wall Street little changed in post-Christmas session
Wall Street indexes opened nearly flat in light post-Christmas trading on Friday (Dec 26), while investors bet that more interest rate cuts and strong corporate earnings would propel…
They lost. Now they're running again -- and betting voters will forget
Voters are feeling a sense of deja vu in Missouri's 1st Congressional District, where Cori Bush is mounting a comeback to reclaim the House seat she lost less than two years ago in the…
What to know about the militants targeted by U.S. airstrikes in northwest Nigeria
The United States airstrikes that targeted Islamic State group militants in northwestern Nigeria on Thursday marked a major escalation in an offensive that the West African's overstretched…
How the White House drew a new battle plan to take on the Washington press corps
Immediately upon his return to the White House for a second term, President Trump and his team adopted an aggressive new press strategy to avoid constantly playing defense, as they had…
Proposed legislation would add refined fuels to the U.S. emergency crude oil supply
Sen. John Curtis has introduced legislation to establish a dedicated stockpile of refined fuels such as gasoline, diesel and jet fuel and locate it west of the Rocky Mountains. Source link
TotalEnergies sues Charge+ over sale of EV charging assets
The defendant says it refused to proceed with the deal because BlueSG – which accounted for more than 95% of the claimant’s revenue – was alleged to not be a going concern TotalEnergies…
Marty Supreme’s American Hustler
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Trump launched global tariff wars in 2025. Here's a recap of his trade actions this year
It's been a roller coaster of a year for U.S. trade policy. Source link
What to Do on New Year’s Eve
Few harbingers are more promising than the Swedish singer and producer Robyn. A sonic palate cleanser, she always seems to appear when we need her most. Her 1995 début, “Robyn Is Here,”…
Singapore stocks flat; latest factory output data posts solid growth
Singapore stocks ended flat on Friday (Dec 26), even as the latest factory output data pointed to continued strength in manufacturing activity. The benchmark Straits Times Index (STI) was…
Sheng Siong awards long-serving staff members with gold coins
In recognition of their loyalty, local supermarket chain Sheng Siong has awarded its long-serving employees with gold coins. Sheng Siong has more than 80 stores islandwide, with the…
Thai rice exports may fall as much as 12.5% in 2026 as baht bites
Thailand’s rice exports are projected to fall to 7 million metric tons next year from up to 8 million in 2025, with the strong baht making it harder to compete with the plentiful supplies…
Keppel Data Centre Campus gets conditional approval for 10-year lease extension
This is part of the sale of two hyperscale data centres in the campus to Keppel DC Reit Authorities have granted a conditional 10-year lease extension (to Jul 15, 2050) for Keppel Data…
Green debt sales hit record levels in 2025 despite climate backlash
Europe has also rolled back some of its toughest environmental rules amid concerns about growth and competitiveness Investors have piled into climate-friendly assets this year despite…