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Affordable Care Act enrollment is slightly ahead of last year so far, despite expiring subsidies 12/08/2025 04:59pm • NEW YORK (AP) ��� The number of Americans signing up for Affordable Care Act health insurance for 2026 is moderately higher than it was at a similar time last year, initial new federal data shows, even as subsidies set to expire at the end of 2025 will make the coverage more expensive for many. Seen Swing district Republicans brace for political fallout if health care subsidies expire 12/08/2025 07:00am • ALLENTOWN, Pa. (AP) ��� Republicans in key battleground U.S. House districts are working to contain the political fallout that may come when thousands of their constituents face higher bills for health insurance coverage obtained through the Affordable Care Act. For a critical sliver of the Republic Democratic governors say the party's midterm strategy must focus on voters' pocketbook concerns 12/07/2025 07:23pm • PHOENIX (AP) ��� Democratic governors met this weekend in Arizona, looking to parlay last month���s big victories for the party in New Jersey and Virginia into campaigns for next year���s midterms, when a majority of governor's seats will be up for election. Those elections helped Democrats zero in 7 of the Best Fidelity Bond Funds to Buy for Steady Income 12/07/2025 07:00pm • From February 2022 to August 2024, bond investors experienced mixed results across their portfolios due to the Federal Reserve's aggressive interest rate hikes. During this period, the benchmark policy rate climbed from a post-COVID-19 low of 0.25% to a peak of 5.5%. The rapid rise in rates had a se Protesters arrested after smearing custard and crumble on Crown Jewels case at Tower of London 12/06/2025 09:23am • LONDON (AP) ��� Four protesters were arrested Saturday after splattering food on the display case of a priceless diamond-encrusted crown at the Tower of London. The Crown Jewels display was temporarily closed after members of a group called Take Back Power smeared apple crumble and poured yellow cus Today in History: December 6, 13th Amendment ratified, abolishing slavery 12/06/2025 04:10am • Today is Saturday, Dec. 6, the 340th day of 2025. There are 25 days left in the year. Today in history: On Dec. 6, 1865, the 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, abolishing slavery, was ratified as Georgia became the 27th state to endorse it. Also on this date: In 1907, at least 361 men and b Arizona congresswoman claims she was pepper sprayed during federal operation 12/05/2025 09:29pm • A federal law enforcement operation at an Arizona taco shop resulted in a fracas on Friday, with agents deploying pepper spray as a group of protesters tried to stop authorities. Two agents were injured, and U.S. Rep. Adelita Grijalva was in the vicinity as protesters were sprayed. The Democratic c Trump meets Mexican President Sheinbaum in person for the first time at World Cup draw 12/05/2025 04:50pm • WASHINGTON (AP) ��� President Donald Trump has finally met with his Mexican counterpart, Claudia Sheinbaum. Their long-delayed first face-to-face discussion focused on next year's World Cup ��� and included side discussions about trade and tariffs ��� but immigration was not the top issue. That's d New report shows vulnerability of DC area water supply: Shortages could lead to restrictions, taps running dry 12/05/2025 04:47pm • New research from the Interstate Commission on the Potomac River Basin shows the region's water supply could fail to meet the area's needs by 2030, in the event of an extreme drought. Changing weather patterns and increased water would strain the Potomac River, which serves as the primary ��� an Michigan State receives $401M gift from Greg and Dawn Williams for school and athletic department 12/05/2025 04:06pm • EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) ��� Michigan State has received a $401 million gift from Greg and Dawn Williams, supporting the university's and athletic department's fundraising initiatives with the largest donation to the school and one of the richest in college sports history. ���Their investment in bot FACT FOCUS: Trump said weaker gas mileage rules will mean cheaper cars. Experts say don't bet on it 12/05/2025 12:41pm • DETROIT (AP) ��� President Donald Trump this week announced plans to weaken rules for how far automakers' new vehicles need to travel on a gallon of gasoline, set under former President Joe Biden. The Trump administration said the rules, known formally as Corporate Average Fuel Economy, or CAFE, sta U.S. consumer sentiment improved this month but remains subdued, the University of Michigan reports 12/05/2025 10:27am • WASHINGTON (AP) ��� U.S. consumers' mood improved slightly this month, with worries about inflation easing a bit, but remains gloomy. The University of Michigan's consumer sentiment index, released Friday in a preliminary version, rose to 53.3 early this month from a final reading of 51 in November. German parliament approves pension package after a rebellion in Merz's party 12/05/2025 10:08am • BERLIN (AP) ��� Germany's parliament on Friday approved a pension reform package that had prompted a rebellion in the ranks of Chancellor Friedrich Merz's party, averting a crisis for the government after a bumpy first seven months in office. Lawmakers in the lower house voted 318-224 in favor of t All About Public Service Loan Forgiveness 12/04/2025 07:00pm • Public Service Loan Forgiveness has long drawn criticism because of high ineligibility rates fueled by strict and detailed requirements and miscommunication from federal student loan providers. Over the past several years, the Department of Education has sought to address eligibility barriers and co Speaker Johnson pleads with Republicans to keep concerns private after tumultuous week 12/04/2025 05:44pm • Washington (AP) ��� House Speaker Mike Johnson is imploring his fellow Republicans to stop venting their frustrations in public and bring their complaints to him directly. ���They���re going to get upset about things. That���s part of the process,��� Johnson told reporters Thursday. ���It doesn���t