Trump bids holiday greetings to U S troops
President Trump spoke by video to all five military branches from Washington as a government shutdown kept agencies closed. He thanked U S service members for their sacrifice and said Americans are grateful, while the Trumps kept Christmas Eve active with calls, services, and NORAD Santa tracking.
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ACLU Sues Government Over NSA Call Records Program
The American Civil Liberties Union filed suit in Manhattan federal court seeking information on the NSA call and data collection program. It argues the government has not released records since a February FOIA request and notes 2017 data shows vast surveillance with few targets. The suit aims to force disclosure before a 2019 reauthorization.
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Government shutdown sparks social media hardship claims
Lawmakers react as shutdown enters its fourth day with workers detailing financial strain. President Trump defends wall fight, claims Mexican payment was promised, then clarifies contracting for new wall segments while DHS gives few answers amid a flurry of tweets and comments.
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Lincoln Home draws curiosity amid political turmoil
Springfield visitors Estefania Lara and Oswaldo Madrid, Venezuelans staying with relatives, tour the Lincoln Home while discussing a federal government shutdown and its impact on Lincoln-related sites. Hotel bookings in Springfield lag behind five years ago as state sites face reduced hours from budget impasses during Rauner and Quinn administrations.
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Christmas gifts help families battling cancer touched by community
Jaxon Malcolm smiled as volunteers and family opened presents Saturday, part of Dill and Hawkins Christmas efforts to aid cancer-stricken families. Susan Hawkins praised donors and helpers who pitch in to pass blessings forward and support others in need.
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