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| == Current events == | | == United States Today: News & Trends == |
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| 📰 Current events in the United States
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| | <div style="font-weight:bold; margin-bottom:2px;">Headlines (January 9, 2026)</div> |
| | * '''Jan 9 - 50% Canadian Tariffs:''' President Trump imposes a 50% across-the-board tariff on all Canadian imports, citing Canada's lack of support for the Venezuela operation. |
| | * '''Jan 8 - Maduro Pleads Not Guilty:''' In his first [[Federal Arraignment of Nicolás Maduro|NYC Court Appearance]], Nicolás Maduro shouted, "I am innocent... I am still president!" as he pleaded not guilty to narco-terrorism. |
| | * '''Jan 8 - Energy Crisis Fears:''' U.S. gasoline futures spike as Canada retaliates by cutting off oil and gas exports. |
| | * '''Jan 7 - Golden Fleet Expansion:''' DoD accelerates the construction of the "Golden Fleet" to secure Caribbean shipping lanes following the Venezuela strike. |
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| * '''December 3, 2025''' – The Trump administration pauses most immigration applications, including green card and naturalization requests, for people from 19 countries previously targeted by travel bans, as part of sweeping changes to U.S. immigration policy.
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| * '''December 3, 2025''' – Federal agents launch an immigration enforcement operation in New Orleans under a Trump administration initiative targeting so-called sanctuary cities, drawing protests and criticism from local officials and civil rights groups.
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| * '''December 3, 2025''' – Advocates warn that planned changes to federal homelessness funding could push hundreds of West Virginians and tens of thousands of people nationwide out of permanent housing, after HUD proposes shifting money toward transitional programs.
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| * '''December 3, 2025''' – The Trump administration announces plans to roll back Biden-era vehicle fuel-efficiency standards, saying looser rules will reduce costs and expand consumer choice, while critics warn of higher emissions and slower electric-vehicle adoption.
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| * '''November 27, 2025''' – A Trump-backed Republican candidate wins a nationally watched U.S. House special election in Tennessee’s 7th District, maintaining GOP control of the seat but with a narrower margin than in 2024.
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| * '''November 12, 2025''' – President Donald Trump signs a funding bill that ends a record 43-day federal government shutdown, sending hundreds of thousands of furloughed federal workers back to their jobs.
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| See also: [[United States current events]] for more detailed coverage.
| | * '''Gas Prices at $6?''' – Analysis of how the Canadian energy ban will impact American pumps by next week. |
| </div> | | * '''SDNY Security''' – Continuous live updates on the lockdown of lower Manhattan for the Maduro legal proceedings. |
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| | See: [[The Capture of Nicolás Maduro]] • [[The Golden Fleet]] |
| 🔥 Trending Today in America
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| * '''"Drunk raccoon"''' – A raccoon found passed out in a Virginia liquor store bathroom after breaking into alcohol goes viral nationwide.
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| * '''Venmo outage''' – Payment disruptions cause Venmo to trend heavily across social platforms.
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| * '''Holiday travel chaos''' – Airport congestion, winter delays, and viral airport videos dominate U.S. trending feeds.
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| * '''2025 Year-End Lists''' – “Top movies,” “best songs,” and “most-searched topics” trend as Americans recap the year.
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| America’s most-shared stories, memes, and trending moments — updated regularly.
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| Concise, well-sourced articles about U.S. history, government, places, culture, and people.
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| <div style="font-weight:bold; font-size:120%;">⭐ Featured article</div>
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| Today’s featured article: '''[[United States]]''' – an overview of the country’s history, geography, government, economy, and society.
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| Next steps: explore [[United States Government]] and [[History of the U.S.]] for deeper background.
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| <div style="font-weight:bold; font-size:120%;">🇺🇸 Start here</div> | | <div style="font-weight:bold; font-size:120%;">🇺🇸 Start here</div> |
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| | * [[United States]] |
| <li>[[United States]]</li>
| | * [[Federal Government of the United States]] |
| <li>[[United States Government]]</li>
| | * [[History of the U.S.]] |
| <li>[[History of the U.S.]]</li>
| | * [[American Culture]] |
| <li>[[American Culture]]</li>
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| | <div style="font-weight:bold; font-size:120%;">🏛️ Government & civics</div> |
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| | * '''<span style="color:#b35400;">(Federal Presidential Republic)</span>''' |
| | * [[Presidents of the United States]] |
| | * [[United States Congress]] |
| | * [[Supreme Court of the United States]] |
| | * [[Bill of Rights]] |
| | * [[Elections in the United States]] |
| | * [[Cabinet of the United States]] |
| | * [[Political parties in the United States]] |
| | * [[United States Armed Forces]] |
| | * [[Donald Trump]] |
| | * [[Joe Biden]] |
| | * [[United States Senate]] |
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| <div style="font-weight:bold; font-size:120%;">🏛️ Government & civics</div> | | | |
| <ul style="columns:2; -moz-columns:2; -webkit-columns:2;"> | | <div style="font-weight:bold; font-size:120%;">📜 Foundational Topics & Culture</div> |
| <li>[[Presidents of the United States]]</li>
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| <li>[[Vice President of the United States]]</li>
| | * [[Declaration of Independence]] |
| <li>[[Presidency of the United States]]</li>
| | * [[Gadsden Purchase]] |
| <li>[[Cabinet of the United States]]</li>
| | * [[American Civil War]] |
| <li>[[United States Congress]]</li>
| | * [[Slavery in the United States]] |
| <li>[[United States Senate]]</li>
| | * [[Pioneers and the Western Frontier]] |
| <li>[[United States House of Representatives]]</li>
| | * [[Jazz and Rock and Roll]] |
| <li>[[Supreme Court of the United States]]</li>
| | * [[Federal Holidays in the United States]] |
| <li>[[United States Constitution]]</li>
| | * [[Thanksgiving]] |
| <li>[[Separation of powers]]</li>
| | * [[Super Bowl]] |
| <li>[[Checks and balances]]</li>
| | * [[Broadway theatre]] |
| <li>[[Electoral College (United States)]]</li>
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| <li>[[Impeachment in the United States]]</li>
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| <li>[[Founding Fathers of the United States]]</li>
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| <li>[[George Washington]]</li>
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| <li>[[John Adams]]</li>
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| <li>[[Thomas Jefferson]]</li>
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| <li>[[James Madison]]</li>
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| <li>[[Alexander Hamilton]]</li>
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| <li>[[Benjamin Franklin]]</li>
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| <li>[[John Jay]]</li>
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| <li>[[Samuel Adams]]</li>
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| <li>[[John Hancock]]</li>
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| <li>[[Patrick Henry]]</li>
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| <li>[[Thomas Paine]]</li>
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| <li>[[John Dickinson]]</li>
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| <div style="font-weight:bold; font-size:120%;">🗺️ States, territories & cities</div> | | | |
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| | <div style="font-weight:bold; font-size:120%;">📊 United States at a Glance</div> |
| <li>[[50 States of America]] • [[:Category:United_States_Regions|United States Regions]]</li>
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| <li>[[U.S. Territories]] • [[:Category:Territory Capitals|Territory capitals]]</li>
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| <li style="margin-top:6px;"> | | | style="padding:4px 0; border:none; background:transparent !important;" | Washington, D.C. |
| <span style="font-weight:bold;">Major cities:</span> [[New York City]], [[Los Angeles]], [[Chicago]], [[Houston]], [[Miami]], [[Washington, D.C.]], [[Philadelphia]], [[Atlanta]], [[San Francisco]], [[Boston]], [[Las Vegas]], [[Seattle]] | | |} |
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| | <div style="font-weight:bold; font-size:110%; color:#721c24; margin-bottom:8px;">💰 U.S. Economic Focus: The OBBB Act</div> |
| | * '''Tax Extensions:''' The Act makes the 2017 tax cuts permanent (effective Dec 31, 2025). |
| | * '''New Deductions:''' Introduces a '''$6,000 senior deduction''' and tax-free overtime/tips. |
| | * '''Outlook:''' Projected to boost GDP but increase the national deficit by $3.4 trillion. |
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| <div style="font-weight:bold; font-size:120%;">🏞️ National parks & places</div> | | | |
| <ul style="columns:2; -moz-columns:2; -webkit-columns:2;"> | | <div style="font-weight:bold; font-size:120%;">🗺️ Geography & National Parks</div> |
| <li>[[National Parks in the United States]]</li>
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| <li>[[Yellowstone National Park]]</li>
| | * [[New York City]] • [[Los Angeles]] |
| <li>[[Yosemite National Park]]</li>
| | * [[Chicago]] • [[Houston]] |
| <li>[[Grand Canyon National Park]]</li>
| | * [[Yellowstone National Park]] |
| <li>[[Great Smoky Mountains National Park]]</li>
| | * [[Grand Canyon National Park]] |
| <li>[[Zion National Park]]</li>
| | * [[Yosemite National Park]] |
| <li>[[Rocky Mountain National Park]]</li>
| | * [[Rocky Mountains]] |
| <li>[[Acadia National Park]]</li>
| | * [[Great Lakes]] |
| <li>[[Arches National Park]]</li>
| | * [[Death Valley]] |
| <li>[[Bryce Canyon National Park]]</li>
| | * [[Appalachian Mountains]] |
| <li>[[Canyonlands National Park]]</li>
| | * [[Everglades National Park]] |
| <li>[[Everglades National Park]]</li>
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| <div style="font-weight:bold; font-size:120%;">🎉 Holidays & culture</div> | | | |
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| <li>[[Federal Holidays in the United States]]</li>
| | 📜 Facts & History |
| <li>[[Independence Day (United States)]]</li>
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| <li>[[Memorial Day]]</li>
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| | | * '''Did You Know:''' The U.S. flag's colors (Red, White, and Blue) are said to symbolize '''Valor, Purity, and Vigilance'''. |
| | * '''Did You Know:''' The original U.S. Motto was *E Pluribus Unum* ('Out of Many, One'), but the current official motto is '''In God We Trust'''. |
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| <li>[[Founding Fathers of the United States]]</li>
| | * [[The National Mall]] |
| <li>[[Presidents of the United States]]</li>
| | * [[Bill of Rights]] |
| <li>[[Presidency of the United States]]</li>
| | * [[Electoral College (United States)]] |
| <li>[[Vice President of the United States]]</li>
| | * [[Federal Reserve System]] |
| <li>[[Cabinet of the United States]]</li>
| | * [[Immigration to the United States]] |
| <li>[[Electoral College (United States)]]</li>
| | * [[Supreme Court of the United States]] |
| <li>[[Presidential line of succession]]</li>
| | * [[The Great Recession]] |
| <li>[[Impeachment in the United States]]</li>
| | * [[American Dream]] |
| <li>[[Alexander Hamilton]]</li>
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| <li>[[Benjamin Franklin]]</li>
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| <li>[[Samuel Adams]]</li>
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| <li>[[Patrick Henry]]</li>
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| <li>[[Thomas Paine]]</li>
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| <li>[[John Dickinson]]</li>
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| Tip: Use [[Special:Search|Search]] to find cities, states, holidays, national parks, and more. | | Tip: Use [[Special:Search|Search]] to find states, historical figures, cultural facts, and more. |
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| <li>The U.S. has '''50 states''' and several inhabited territories, including [[Puerto Rico]] and [[Guam]].</li>
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| <li>[[Alaska]] is the largest state by land area; [[Rhode Island]] is the smallest.</li>
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| <li>[[Yellowstone National Park]] (est. 1872) is widely considered the first national park in the world.</li>
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| <li>Three presidents — [[John Adams]], [[Thomas Jefferson]], and [[James Monroe]] — died on '''July 4'''.</li>
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