Liberals to announce loans for lumber producers, new quotas on some foreign steel

The Department of Homeland Security has announced the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for approximately 353,000 Haitian migrants living in the United States, with the protections set to expire in February. This decision follows a broader trend of the Trump administration ending TPS for various nationalities, including recent actions affecting Myanmar nationals.

This holiday season, many Americans are facing financial hardships due to job losses, reductions in food benefits, and rising prices, forcing them to make do with less. The economic strain is particularly evident as families adjust their holiday plans amidst these challenges.

President Trump advised Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to moderate her comments regarding Taiwan's sovereignty to prevent straining U.S.-China trade relations, a move that has raised concerns in Japan about its diplomatic stance.

The suspect in the shooting that critically injured two members of the West Virginia National Guard in Washington, D.C., has been identified as Rahmanullah Lakanwal, a 29-year-old Afghan national who previously served alongside U.S. troops in Afghanistan. The incident occurred near the White House on November 26, 2025, prompting a swift law enforcement response.

The Department of Homeland Security has announced that hundreds of thousands of Haitians in the U.S. will lose their legal protections and work permits in February, requiring those without the right to stay to return to Haiti. This decision affects approximately 340,000 individuals who have been living under Temporary Protected Status (TPS).

President Trump has announced that South Africa will not be invited to the 2026 Group of 20 Summit in Miami, citing the country's treatment of a U.S. representative during this year's summit as the reason for this exclusion.

Norovirus cases have been on the rise in the U.S. since mid-October, with significant increases reported in states such as Louisiana, Michigan, and Indiana, according to data from WastewaterSCAN.

A Colombian man has been sentenced to five years in prison and ordered to forfeit $1.2 million for his involvement in a money laundering scheme that funneled drug proceeds from Mexico into U.S. bank accounts, which were then sent to Colombia.