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yesterday launched a deadly strike against Islamic State forces in Nigeria.
Amid persistent charges, the militants have been persecuting Christians.
President Trump posted news of the strike on his social media site.
Nigeria's Foreign Minister Yusuf Maithama Tugar says that Nigeria was in on the strategic planning of the Christmas Day strike.
State Department has announced that there will be restrictions on visas for Nigerians and family members found to be involved in attacks on Christians.
In Christmas Day raids at more than 100 locations in Istanbul, police detained over 100 suspected members of the militant Islamic State group.
Authorities there say that terrorists were planning attacks at Christmas and New Year's celebrations.
2025 has been a year of unprecedented immigration enforcement across the U.S.
as the Trump administration has deported more than 500,000 undocumented immigrants.
NPR's Jasmine Garst says that some undocumented parents
are taking steps to make sure that their children are safe.
American motorists are getting a nice Christmas gift this week.
According to AAA, gasoline is averaging just $2.85 nationwide, down 19 cents last year.