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Trump's Regime Change War on Venezuela is Patently Illegal
WASHINGTON, Jan. 3 [Category: Political] -- Public Citizen issued the following news release:

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Trump's Regime Change War on Venezuela is Patently Illegal

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President Trump announced a "large scale strike" on Venezuela that toppled its leader Nicholas Maduro, who has been kidnapped and flown to the U.S. to stand trial, according to attorney general Pam Bondi. 

In response, Lisa Gilbert, co-president of Public Citizen, issued the following statement :

"President Trump has launched an unjustified regime-change war without seeking the required congressional approval for the use of force. ... Show Full Article

Training Program Expands Immigration Legal Services Statewide
CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 3 -- The National Partnership for New Americans issued the following news:

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New training program expands immigration legal services statewide

By Andres Bautista

ALBUQUERQUE -- A new immigration law workforce training program will expand access to legal services for New Mexico's nearly 131,000 foreign-born workers, with community advocates now serving residents from Bernalillo and Dona Ana to San Juan and Lea counties.

"This innovative partnership is helping the department train new professionals for in-demand legal careers in our state," said Sarita Nair, Secretary ... Show Full Article

Red Beast Enterprises Cited Again by USDA: PETA Statement
NORFOLK, Virginia, Jan. 3 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release:

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Red Beast Enterprises Cited Again by USDA: PETA Statement

Fort Collins, Colo. - Please see the following statement from PETA Vice President Daniel Paden regarding a just-posted U.S. Department of Agriculture inspection report (https://www.peta.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/2025-07-31-PST_Inspection_Report_Red_Beast_Enterprises_Inc.pdf), which reveals more serious animal welfare violations in the laboratories of Red Beast Enterprises, also known as High Quality Research. According ... Show Full Article

No Labels Issues Commentary: New Year, Same Challenges for Congress
WASHINGTON, Jan. 3 -- No Labels issued the following commentary on Dec. 31, 2025:

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New Year, Same Challenges for Congress

With federal government funding set to expire January 30 and health insurance subsidies unresolved, lawmakers return to Washington under growing pressure.

By Peyton Lofton

It may be a New Year, but it's not a fresh start for Congress.

When lawmakers return to town, they will face the same problems they didn't address before the holiday break: a looming government shutdown and a growing health insurance squeeze. The difference now is timing. With deadlines fast approaching ... Show Full Article

Direct Relief: Cyclone Ditwah Killed Hundreds and Blocked Sri Lankans From Aid. A Medical Team Reached Them
SANTA BARBARA, California, Jan. 3 -- Direct Relief issued the following news:

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Cyclone Ditwah Killed Hundreds and Blocked Sri Lankans from Aid. A Medical Team Reached Them.

Alabaster International, outfitted with Direct Relief field medic packs and emergency supplies, traveled to treat patients in the country's battered north.

When Cyclone Ditwah battered Sri Lanka late last month, killing more than 600, landslides and infrastructure damage cut whole communities off from aid and medical care in the country's north. In the following weeks, Shannon Fernando-Rubera's team focused on reaching ... Show Full Article

CAIR in the News, January 3, 2026
WASHINGTON, Jan. 3 [Category: Sociological] -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release:

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CAIR in the News, January 3, 2026

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CAIR-MN: Minnesota families and child care providers scramble as federal funds hang in balance - CNN

Nasrulah Mohamed said Nokomis Daycare Center in Minneapolis experienced a break-in. The day care center was not featured in the viral video, according to the Minnesota chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations.

CAIR-MN: DHS hypes worksite enforcement as fraud allegations rip through Minnesota - Axios

CAIR-NY: Mayor ... Show Full Article

Advancing CKSA: Integrating Spaced Repetition to Strengthen Knowledge Retention
LEXINGTON, Kentucky, Jan. 3 -- The American Board of Family Medicine issued the following news:

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Advancing CKSA: Integrating Spaced Repetition to Strengthen Knowledge Retention

As part of ABFM's commitment to providing high-quality, relevant assessment tools , we're excited to introduce spaced repetition into the Continuous Knowledge Self-Assessment (CKSA) activity.

Beginning January 1, 2026, each quarterly CKSA activity will feature 30 questions, including five personalized spaced repetition questions and 25 new questions.

What is Spaced Repetition?

Spaced repetition is an evidence-based ... Show Full Article