â–¼ Saturday, December 20

Bondi Beach shooting suspects' neighborhood shocked. 7 detained over violent plot. Bondi Beach reopens to honor Hanukkah attack victims.
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Father and son, Sajid Akram, 50, and Naveed Akram, 24, from Bonnyrigg, a suburb near Sydney's Bondi Beach, were named as suspects in a shooting that resulted in 15 deaths on Dec. 14. Seven men initially arrested over concerns of planning a violent act were later released. Following the tragic incident, police reopened parts of Bondi Beach, where a large crowd gathered in solidarity with the Jewish community.
  • ‘Where’s the Humanity?’ Bondi Attack Leaves Suspects’ Neighborhood Stunned.
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  • Australian authorities release 7 men detained over possible violent plot in wake of Bondi Beach shooting
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  • Seven men arrested near Bondi Beach as Australian police foil suspected terrorist attack
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  • WATCH: 'It was a miracle': Bondi Beach survivor speaks out
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  • Mourners grieve 10-year-old slain in Bondi mass shooting as Australia's leader pledges new hate laws
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The latest Epstein files reveal images, cassettes, and high-profile figures. Victims are upset about lack of transparency in the newly released records.
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The recently released documents on Jeffrey Epstein include photos of his properties, audio files, and redacted documents. The release followed a year of political pressure and partial disclosures. Many Justice Department documents were heavily redacted, with little mention of President Trump. The White House highlighted photos of Bill Clinton in the release. Newly released files reveal Maria Farmer's efforts to urge the FBI to investigate Epstein in the 1990s, though the case did not progress for years. Victims expressed frustration over the redactions in the released photos and documents.
  • Watch: Images, cassettes and high-profile figures - What's in the latest Epstein files?
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  • Epstein Files Timeline: How the Trump Administration Released Records
    www.nytimes.com
  • Five Takeaways From the Newly Released Epstein Files
    www.wsj.com
  • DOJ’s Epstein disclosure draws fire for website glitches, missing documents, redactions
    www.foxnews.com
  • New Epstein files reveal photos of Bill Clinton posing with unidentified women
    www.washingtonexaminer.com
Trump warns of government shutdown over Obamacare, announces drug-price deals and plans to pressure insurance companies for price cuts.
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President Donald Trump warned of a potential government shutdown over the battle to extend Affordable Care Act premium tax credits during a visit to North Carolina. He also announced efforts to address health insurance affordability concerns and unveiled "most favored nation" drug agreements with several manufacturers. Trump plans to convene a summit of health insurance CEOs to lower prices, following successful negotiations with pharmaceutical companies.
  • Trump warns of January government shutdown over Obamacare during North Carolina speech
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  • White House announces new round of drug-price deals
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  • Trump says he will haul in ‘rich’ health insurance CEOs to force them to cut costs: ‘They have to make less — a lot less’
    nypost.com
  • Nine of the largest pharma companies ink deals with Trump to lower drug prices
    www.cnbc.com
  • Trump Announces Pricing Deals With Nine Drugmakers
    www.nytimes.com
US launches retaliatory strikes in Syria targeting ISIS after American troops killed.
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The Trump administration launched military strikes in Syria to retaliate against the Islamic State group for an attack that killed two U.S. troops and an American interpreter. American forces targeted dozens of suspected ISIS sites following the deaths of Sgt. William Nathaniel Howard, Sgt. Edgar Brian Torres-Tovar, and interpreter Ayad Mansoor Sakat in Palmyra, Syria. President Trump vowed revenge for the killing of the soldiers, leading to the strikes on several ISIS targets in Syria.
  • U.S. launches strikes in Syria targeting Islamic State fighters after American deaths
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  • U.S. Strikes Islamic State Targets in Syria
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  • US launches ‘massive strike’ on ISIS in Syria after American troops killed
    nypost.com
  • Trump orders ISIS strikes in Syria after Iowa National Guard soldiers killed
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  • US launches retaliatory strikes in Syria targeting ISIS, Hegseth announces
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Steve Bannon criticizes Ben Shapiro at Turning Point conference. Bannon speaks at TPUSA’s AmericaFest. Erika Kirk endorses JD Vance for president.
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At Turning Point USA's AmericaFest conference, Steve Bannon criticized conservative commentator Ben Shapiro as a "cancer," continuing the ideological war between major conservative figures. The conference has become a second Conservative Political Action Conference, with young conservatives gathering in Phoenix to discuss competing visions for the post-Trump era. The event featured denunciations among conservative commentators, including Ben Shapiro rebuking Tucker Carlson over an interview with a white nationalist.
  • Bannon calls Ben Shapiro a ‘cancer’ in Turning Point conference speech
    www.washingtonexaminer.com
  • DAVID MARCUS: At AmericaFest, two legacies hang in the balance, Charlie Kirk’s and Donald Trump’s
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  • Erika Kirk endorses JD Vance for president at tense conservative event
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  • After Charlie Kirk’s Death, MAGA Battles Over Free Speech
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  • Erika Kirk endorses JD Vance for president in 2028
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Autopsy reveals Brown-MIT shooting suspect died by suicide before being discovered. Shooter evaded capture for five days.
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The suspect accused of killing two Brown University students and a Massachusetts Institute of Technology professor was found dead by suicide in a storage unit in Salem, New Hampshire. Claudio Manuel Neves Valente shot himself two days before he was discovered. Former classmates described him as confrontational and socially awkward. The FBI stated that many questions still need to be answered following the conclusion of the nearly weeklong manhunt.
  • Brown-MIT shooting suspect killed himself two days before being found, autopsy shows
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  • Two Young Physicists Seemed Destined for Greatness. Two Decades Later, One Shot the Other Dead.
    www.wsj.com
  • Brown University, MIT shooting suspect likely died days before body found: autopsy
    www.foxnews.com
  • Suspect in Brown and M.I.T. Killings Died 2 Days Before He Was Found, Autopsy Shows
    www.nytimes.com
  • A Reddit post helped find MIT and Brown shooting suspect. Here's what we know
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Vivek Ramaswamy criticizes online right's focus on heritage and challenges conservatives on anti-Indian hate in Turning Point speech.
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Vivek Ramaswamy, a leading Republican candidate for Ohio governor, criticized the "heritage American" vision for the country, emphasizing that ideals should unite Americans rather than racial identity or lineage. He called out rising intolerance within his party, particularly towards Indian American immigrants and their children, including himself.
  • Vivek Ramaswamy criticizes pockets of 'online right' fixated on heritage in Turning Point address
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  • Vivek Ramaswamy Challenges Conservatives on Surging Anti-Indian Hate
    www.nytimes.com
Rams' Puka Nacua fined by NFL for criticizing referees after loss to Seahawks. Apologizes for 'antisemitic' act on YouTube. Accuses refs of bias.
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Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua was fined $25,000 for criticizing NFL referees after a game against the Seahawks. Nacua had previously apologized for an "antisemitic" act on a YouTube stream. He also accused NFL officials of making up calls to get on TV, calling them "the worst."
  • Rams star Puka Nacua fined by NFL after renewed referee criticism and close loss to Seahawks
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Putin states Russia won't attack if respected. No compromise to end war. EU approves $105 billion loan to Ukraine. Putin confident in troops' progress.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that Moscow will not attack other nations if treated with respect and expressed readiness to end the Ukraine war peacefully. He also mentioned that the Russian military is advancing in Ukraine and is confident of achieving its objectives if Ukraine does not agree to his demands. Europe has pledged $105 billion in additional aid to Ukraine for its budget, with the money coming from a loan backed by the European Union's budget. This plan was a compromise after considering using Russia's frozen assets to fund Ukraine. The European Union's decision has raised questions about its decisiveness in the matter. The war between Russia and Ukraine continues, with Putin confirming that Russian troops are advancing.
  • Putin says Russia won't launch new attacks on other countries 'if you treat us with respect'
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  • Putin signals no comprises to end war
    www.washingtonexaminer.com
  • Europe Funnels Billions to Ukraine but Wobbles Geopolitically
    www.nytimes.com
  • Putin tells news conference that Kremlin's military goals will be achieved in Ukraine
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  • EU leaders agree on $105bn Ukraine loan, but without relying on frozen Russian assets
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Democrats have been accused of widespread welfare fraud in Minnesota, potentially totaling over $9 billion. Haitian men were charged in a $7 million fraud scheme in Massachusetts.
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Trump and Republicans are cracking down on Medicaid fraud following allegations of billions in improper payments under Democratic leadership. Federal prosecutors are investigating fraud in multiple social services programs, including a case in Minnesota where five new charges were revealed. In Massachusetts, two Haitian men were charged with running a $7 million SNAP fraud scheme through multiple storefronts. The efforts to combat fraud aim to hold states accountable with penalties starting in 2030.
  • It's not just Minnesota. Democrats have created welfare fraud everywhere
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  • What to Know About Minnesota’s ‘Industrial-Scale Fraud’ Scandal
    www.wsj.com
  • Several Billion Dollars Were Lost to Fraud in Minnesota, Prosecutors Say
    www.nytimes.com
Elise Stefanik suspends campaign for NY governor, won't seek House reelection, drops out of governor race, and will leave Congress.
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Republican congresswoman Elise Stefanik, who shifted from a moderate stance to a strong supporter of former President Trump, has decided to end her campaign for New York governor. Stefanik, a Trump ally, cited a challenging primary campaign and her young son as reasons for her unexpected decision. She also announced that she will not seek another term in the House of Representatives.
  • Elise Stefanik Tried Everything to Please Trump. He Still Jilted Her.
    www.nytimes.com
  • Stefanik suspends campaign for New York governor, won't run for reelection to House
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  • Republican Elise Stefanik ends New York governor bid
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  • Stefanik exits NY governor race, will not run for reelection to US House
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  • Stefanik suspends gubernatorial campaign and announces retirement from Congress
    www.washingtonexaminer.com
Rob and Michele Reiner's bodies released after autopsies. They tried to help son Nick with addiction. Brentwood mourns. Nick may face death penalty.
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Filmmaker Rob Reiner and his wife Michele were found dead in their Brentwood home, and their son Nick has been charged with their murders. The bodies were returned to the Reiner family after autopsies were performed. The neighborhood of Brentwood, known for offering privacy to celebrities, has been in the spotlight due to this tragic event. Nick Reiner, 32, appeared in court wearing a suicide prevention vest after being charged with the murders of his parents.
  • Rob and Michele Reiner's bodies released to family after autopsies
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  • Brentwood is mourning the Reiners, but also having O.J. Simpson flashbacks
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  • Rob Reiner Family Tragedy Strikes a Nerve for Families Fighting Addiction
    www.nytimes.com
  • Watch: Moment Nick Reiner is arrested after being seen in convenience store
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  • His Favorite Courtroom Drama Is ‘A Few Good Men.’ Now He’s Nick Reiner’s Lawyer.
    www.wsj.com
Angels settle wrongful death lawsuit with Tyler Skaggs' family over fentanyl-laced pills.
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The Los Angeles Angels have reached a settlement in a wrongful death lawsuit with Tyler Skaggs' family, who initially sought $118 million over the pitcher's 2019 overdose. The two-month trial brought by the family has concluded with an agreement between Skaggs' family and the Angels.
  • Angels settle wrongful death lawsuit with family of Tyler Skaggs, who died from fentanyl-laced pills
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  • Tyler Skaggs' family reaches a settlement with the Angels during deliberations in wrongful death case
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NASCAR legend Greg Biffle and family died in a fiery plane crash in North Carolina, with the pilot yet to be identified.
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The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating a plane crash at a North Carolina airport that killed seven people, including NASCAR champion Greg Biffle and his family. The pilot has not been identified yet. The crash occurred during landing at Statesville airport. The final text message from Biffle's wife before the crash was also revealed.
  • Greg Biffle’s Plane Turned Back Minutes After Takeoff
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  • Fiery plane crash that killed NASCAR legend Greg Biffle and family captured in new devastating video
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  • WATCH: NASCAR legend and family killed in fiery plane crash
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  • Multiple deaths reported in North Carolina crash of business jet connected to retired NASCAR driver
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  • Small aircraft crashes in North Carolina while landing
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Trump administration targets Maduro's inner circle and family with new sanctions for narco-state crackdown. DOJ indicts Tren de Aragua leaders for violent crimes.
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President Trump has increased pressure on the government of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by imposing new sanctions on his associates and their families. The Department of the Treasury has sanctioned several family members of Malpica Flores, the nephew of Maduro's wife, for corruption and financial assistance to Caracas. Additionally, the Trump administration has launched a crackdown on the Venezuelan Tren de Aragua cartel, indicting over 70 gang members on terrorism charges across multiple states. Hector Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, the leader of the gang, has been indicted on terrorism and drug trafficking charges.
  • Fox News Politics Newsletter: Trump admin targets Maduro’s inner circle, family
    www.foxnews.com
  • Trump ups pressure on Maduro with new sanctions on associates and their families
    www.washingtonexaminer.com

â–¼ Friday, December 19

Zohran Mamdani appoints Julie Su as deputy mayor for economic justice.
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Zohran Mamdani, the mayor-elect of New York City, has appointed Leila Bozorg, a public official and development advocate, and Julie Su, who previously served as acting secretary of labor in the Biden administration, as his top aides. Su's appointment has sparked controversy due to her handling of fraud in California's unemployment system. Mamdani has named Su as the deputy mayor for economic justice in his incoming administration.
  • Mamdani Names Deputy Mayors for Housing and Economic Justice
    www.nytimes.com
  • Zohran Mamdani picks failed progressive Biden nominee Julie Su as top ‘economic justice’ aide
    nypost.com
The Kennedy Center is renamed Trump-Kennedy Center after unanimous board vote. It honors both Kennedy and Trump.
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The Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. has added President Trump's name to its facade, renaming it the "Trump-Kennedy Center." The decision has sparked criticism from JFK's family, as the arts center was originally designated as a living memorial to President John F. Kennedy. The renaming follows a board vote, which was announced just one day after the White House revealed the unanimous decision. President Kennedy's vision for the arts as a cornerstone of democracy was shared by past presidents Eisenhower and Johnson.
  • Kennedy Center, Memorial to JFK, Is Trump’s Now, Too
    www.nytimes.com
  • It was called the Kennedy Center, but 3 different presidents shaped it
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  • WATCH: Work begins to rename Kennedy Center as 'Trump-Kennedy Center'
    abcnews.go.com
  • Trump's name added to Kennedy Center following unanimous board vote to rename historic building
    www.foxnews.com
  • Watch: President Trump's name added to facade of Kennedy Center
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Trump's new marijuana policy eases restrictions, sparking mixed reactions. Alex Berenson criticizes the move as promoting dangerous drug misinformation.
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The text discusses the liberal and libertarian efforts to destigmatize and legalize drugs of abuse, particularly marijuana, in the United States. It highlights concerns about the potential negative impact on young people's developing brains and the association of marijuana with health problems like psychosis. The text also mentions the ongoing debate about the classification of marijuana as a dangerous and habit-forming substance.
  • ALEX BERENSON: Trump's marijuana order pushes a dangerous lie about drugs
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  • Opinion | Trump Goes for the Stoner Vote
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  • Trump just legalized marijuana nationwide — here’s why potheads are rejoicing
    nypost.com
  • Trump’s New Marijuana Policy Offers an Opportunity
    www.nytimes.com
  • WATCH: Trump announces executive order reclassifying marijuana
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Romney suggests taxing the wealthy, including himself, to address the national debt, breaking from Republican views.
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Former GOP Senator Mitt Romney is advocating for increased taxes on wealthy Americans to address the national debt crisis and promote bipartisan fiscal solutions. He emphasizes the importance of taking action to prevent a looming deficit crisis.
  • Romney breaks with GOP orthodoxy, says 'rich people like me' should pay more taxes to fix debt
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  • Mitt Romney: Tax the Rich, Like Me
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Mamdani makes hiring changes after aide resigns due to old antisemitic remarks resurfacing.
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Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani was unaware of antisemitic posts made by his newly appointed director, Catherine Almonte Da Costa, and stated he would not have hired her if he had known. Catherine Almonte Da Costa resigned from her position after the Anti-Defamation League brought attention to her past antisemitic remarks about 'money hungry Jews.'
  • Mamdani Revamps Hiring After Old Antisemitic Remarks Prompt Aide to Quit
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  • Top Mamdani appointee dramatically quits after antisemitic posts resurface
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  • Mamdani Appointee Resigns After Decade-Old Antisemitic Posts Re-emerge
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DHS reveals Biden admin marked illegal immigrant as non-enforcement priority. Illegal immigrant, alleged murderer released by Soros-backed DA. Virginia man killed.
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The Department of Homeland Security under Trump criticized a county's 'sanctuary' policies after an illegal immigrant, who was considered a 'non-enforcement priority' under Biden, was released and allegedly killed a man the following day. The immigrant from El Salvador had a criminal record, was freed by Fairfax prosecutors, and then committed the crime in Northern Virginia. The immigrant was arrested for homicide just a day after being released on a separate offense by a district attorney whose campaign was supported by George Soros.
  • Biden admin marked illegal immigrant, alleged murderer as 'non-enforcement priority,' DHS reveals
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  • DHS rips Dem-run county after illegal immigrant murderer released: 'Blood on their hands'
    www.foxnews.com
  • Illegal immigrant was released from jail by Soros district attorney one day before allegedly killing Virginia man
    www.washingtonexaminer.com
Nets coach shows support for Jewish community after Australia Hanukkah attack, honoring victims by lighting menorah during game.
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Brooklyn Nets head coach Jordi Fernandez expressed the team's commitment to supporting the Jewish community in the wake of the Australia Hanukkah attack. The team paid tribute to the victims by lighting a menorah during their game against the Miami Heat.
  • Nets coach vows support for Jewish community following Australia Hanukkah attack: 'A sad day'
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  • Nets honor Australia Hanukkah attack victims, light menorah during game
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Pediatricians, Mehmet Oz, detransitioner Chloe Cole, and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. oppose Trump's move to restrict transgender care for minors.
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Doctors and children's hospitals are opposing the Trump administration's efforts to ban gender-affirming care for teens and tweens, stating that there is no new evidence to support such a ban. CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz defended regulations on gender transition treatment in a Washington Post op-ed. Detransitioner Chloe Cole and HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. are advocating for ending gender transition procedures on minors. Kennedy denounced "chemical and surgical sex-rejecting procedures" during a press conference announcing a ban on taxpayer funding for such procedures. Proposed new rules would cut federal financing from hospitals providing gender treatments for adolescents.
  • Trump's push to end transgender care for young people opposed by pediatricians
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  • Mehmet Oz declares 'America's children aren't lab mice' in crackdown on gender transition treatments
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  • Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says HHS won’t fund ‘sex-rejecting procedures’ for minors: ‘It is malpractice’
    nypost.com
  • Trump Moves to Prevent Access to Gender-Related Care for Minors
    www.nytimes.com
Republican Sen Cynthia Lummis won't seek re-election in 2026, becoming the 11th senator to leave the upper chamber that year due to energy concerns.
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Republican Senator Cynthia Lummis of Wyoming has announced that she will not seek re-election in 2026, citing exhaustion and feeling like 'a sprinter in a marathon' after serving in the Senate. This decision makes her the 11th senator to announce plans to step down from the upper chamber after a challenging year with Republicans in the majority.
  • Republican Sen Cynthia Lummis will not seek re-election in 2026, citing the 'energy required'
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  • Cynthia Lummis becomes 11th senator to walk away from upper chamber in 2026
    www.washingtonexaminer.com
Wisconsin Judge Hannah Dugan found guilty of obstructing ICE agents by aiding illegal immigrant. Assembly leaders demand resignation.
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Wisconsin's Republican Assembly leaders are threatening impeachment proceedings against Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan if she does not resign immediately following a felony obstruction conviction for helping an illegal migrant evade Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers in her courthouse. Dugan, 66, faces up to five years in prison for ushering the man out a courtroom side door. She was found guilty by a Wisconsin jury on a federal charge of obstructing a proceeding before a U.S. department or agency.
  • Assembly leaders call for Dugan’s resignation, threaten impeachment
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  • Opinion | Judge Dugan Learns a Hard Lesson
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  • US judge found guilty of helping migrant evade immigration agents
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  • Wisconsin Judge Hannah Dugan guilty of obstructing ICE agents after helping illegal migrant evade arrest
    nypost.com
  • A federal jury finds Milwaukee judge guilty of obstructing immigration agents
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Biden's DOJ and FBI considered investigating Kyrsten Sinema for campaign finance violations after she left the Democratic Party.
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The Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) reportedly discussed launching a criminal investigation into former Senator Kyrsten Sinema for potential campaign finance violations after she switched parties in 2022. Sinema's chief of staff, Daniel Winkler, claimed that the probe was motivated by partisan political reasons.
  • Biden DOJ and FBI considered criminal probe into Kyrsten Sinema after she left Democratic Party
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  • Biden FBI, DOJ weighed campaign finance probe of Sen. Kyrsten Sinema after she left Dem party
    nypost.com
Trump administration plans to dismantle federal climate center, facing opposition from scientists.
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The Trump administration announced plans to dismantle the National Center for Atmospheric Research in Colorado, citing it as a source of climate alarmism. This decision has raised concerns among experts about the potential impact on weather and climate research accuracy.
  • Trump administration to dismantle federal climate center
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  • Scientists push back on Trump plan to break up a critical climate and weather center
    www.npr.org
Rubio warns mass migration in Europe could harm NATO and sees the biggest threat to the US from the Western Hemisphere.
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio has urged European nations to halt mass migration to prevent the erasure of their cultural heritage, cautioning that importing millions of foreign nationals could weaken NATO. Rubio also highlighted transnational terrorist groups as the primary security threat to the United States from the Western Hemisphere.
  • Rubio crusades for Western civilization, warning European mass migration could threaten future of NATO
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  • Rubio identifies 'single most serious threat' to the US from Western Hemisphere
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Authorities suspect a link between Brown University shooting and MIT professor's killing, as both incidents may be connected.
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Authorities are investigating a potential connection between deadly shootings at Brown University and MIT. The U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts expressed concern about a possible hit list, with the recent incidents potentially being the beginning of a larger plan. Police are searching for a person of interest in the Ivy League attack, and are also looking into a potential link to the killing of an M.I.T. professor. Evidence has been found linking the shootings at the two universities, prompting further investigation into the connection between the campus attacks.
  • Brown, MIT suspect had 200 rounds as authorities feared hit list: Official
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  • Authorities Investigating Possible Link Between Brown Shooting and MIT Professor’s Killing
    www.wsj.com
  • Brown Shooting: Authorities Search for a Person With Possible Connection to MIT Killing
    www.nytimes.com
  • Evidence shows deadly Brown, MIT shootings may be linked, sources say: report
    www.foxnews.com
  • Israel investigating whether Iran had role in shooting death of MIT professor: Report
    www.washingtonexaminer.com
NYC subway struggles with fare evasion despite new gates. MTA spends $7.3M on anti-theft measures, but challenges persist. Honcho claims success, but fatalities remain a concern.
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At a demonstration of new turnstile replacement devices, one rider was hit in the neck and another managed to sneak through without paying. Despite efforts to prevent fare evasion and subway surfing, riders are finding ways to bypass the security measures. The MTA boss praised the agency's efforts to address subway surfing, but the annual death toll from such incidents remains high.
  • Bumpy Rollout for New Gates Meant to Stop Subway Fare Evasion
    www.nytimes.com
  • NYC subway fare jumpers easily beat anti-theft ‘fins’ as MTA spends $7.3M to bring program to nearly every station
    nypost.com
  • MTA honcho boasts of anti-subway surfing effort ‘success’ but death toll tells different story
    nypost.com
Chinese visa holder accused of smuggling E. coli into the US, FBI Director Kash Patel reports.
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A Chinese postdoctoral researcher named Youhuang Xiang, who was on a J-1 visa and worked at Indiana University Bloomington, has been charged by the FBI for smuggling E. coli into the United States. He is also accused of lying to Customs and Border Protection about the incident.
  • Chinese visa holder charged with smuggling E. coli into US
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  • Chinese researcher on US visa charged with smuggling E. coli into the country, FBI Director Kash Patel says
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The Trump administration appeals court ruling to restore $2.7B federal funding to Harvard University.
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The Trump administration is appealing a judge's ruling in favor of Harvard University, reigniting a long-standing dispute between the two parties. The Justice Department has stated that it will attempt to overturn the decision before the deadline.
  • Trump administration appeals ruling restoring $2.7B in federal funding to Harvard
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  • Trump Administration to Appeal Harvard Funding Case
    www.nytimes.com
Democratic lawmakers visit migrant cells in NYC. Judge criticizes ICE for conditions in Long Island facility.
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A federal judge has ruled that elected officials must be granted access to immigration holding facilities after the agency had previously barred them. The ruling comes after reports of a detainee and eight others being held in poor conditions in a small room with an open toilet in freezing and filthy conditions.
  • ICE Allows Democratic Lawmakers Inside Migrant Cells in New York City
    www.nytimes.com
  • Trump-Appointed Judge Flays ICE Over Conditions in Long Island Lockup
    www.nytimes.com
134 House Republicans seek assurances before US eases Syria sanctions.
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Over 100 House Republicans are calling for oversight of Syria as the U.S. plans to lift sanctions, cautioning that progress could be reversed if there are setbacks.
  • 134 House Republicans demand 'assurances' before US eases Syria sanctions
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  • 134 House Republicans demand 'assurances' as US eases Syria sanctions
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Tennessee governor pardons singer Jelly Roll for past robbery and drug convictions in Christmas clemency decision.
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Country musician Jelly Roll, also known as Jason DeFord, has received a pardon from Tennessee Governor Bill Lee for past felony convictions, clearing his record. This redemption story marks a new milestone for the singer, potentially making it easier for him to travel internationally. Governor Lee pardoned a total of 33 people, including Jelly Roll, in his recent clemency decision.
  • Jelly Roll granted pardon by Tennessee governor in Christmas season clemency decision
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  • Jelly Roll Is Pardoned for Previous Robbery and Drug Convictions
    www.nytimes.com
  • Singer Jelly Roll pardoned by Tennessee governor
    www.washingtonexaminer.com
Ocasio-Cortez confident in potential 2028 presidential win against JD Vance after leading in polls as a VP candidate.
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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is being speculated to run for president in 2028 and potentially win, as indicated by a recent poll where she edged out Vice President JD Vance. Ocasio-Cortez embraced meme language and taunted Vance, stating she would "stomp" him in a potential 2028 presidential matchup. She highlighted a poll on social media showing her leading Vance 51% to 49%.
  • Ocasio-Cortez has a ‘real shot’ at the presidency by following Trump 2024 model
    www.washingtonexaminer.com
  • AOC predicts triumph over JD Vance in hypothetical 2028 matchup: 'Let the record show: I would stomp him'
    www.foxnews.com
'Avatar: Fire and Ash' earns $12 million in Thursday previews. The review praises the film for its diverse settings.
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"Avatar: Fire and Ash," the latest installment in the Disney and James Cameron franchise, premiered in theaters with early preview screenings earning $12 million domestically. The film promises new creatures, landscapes, melodramatic plot lines, and big battle sequences, offering audiences a lot to look forward to.
  • 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' snares $12 million in Thursday previews
    www.cnbc.com
  • ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ Review: By Land, by Water, by Air!
    www.nytimes.com
Wisconsin home sales slow in November with stalled supply, leading to rising prices.
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Existing home sales in Wisconsin saw a slight increase in November, with prices continuing to rise and supply decreasing. The higher end of the market is performing well, with people paying a premium for homes across most of the state. While there was a slight drop in home sales compared to the previous year, sales have been steadily increasing since January. The median price for a home in Wisconsin also increased.
  • November home sales struggle as supply stalls
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  • Prices continue to rise as Wisconsin home sales slow
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Democrats blocked GOP funding plan, causing lawmakers to leave early. Thune relies on Trump's endorsement to keep Senate majority.
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Senate Majority Leader John Thune, a Republican from South Dakota, is seeking support from Democrats for government funding after their opposition caused a vote to be derailed. Thune is relying on President Donald Trump's endorsement to maintain the Senate majority and secure re-election for vulnerable incumbents. He emphasized working closely with the White House in preparation for the upcoming midterm elections.
  • Democrats' last-minute move to block GOP funding plan sends lawmakers home early
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  • Thune banks on Trump endorsement power to protect Senate majority 
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TikTok signs deals to create new US joint venture and sell US operations to American investors, including Oracle-led group.
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The Chinese owner of TikTok, ByteDance, has reached a deal with American investors to establish a new U.S. joint venture. This agreement is intended to address national security concerns related to ByteDance's ownership of the popular social media platform. The deal involves forming a new U.S. unit with American investors Oracle, Silver Lake, and MGX holding a majority stake, effectively ending the U.S. government's efforts to force ByteDance to sell its U.S. operations.
  • Will the TikTok deal mean the app changes in the US?
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  • TikTok signs deal to create new US joint venture
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  • TikTok signs deal to give U.S. operations to Oracle-led investor group
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  • TikTok signs Trump-backed deal to sell US entity to American investors
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  • TikTok’s Chinese owner ByteDance inks deal to sell US operations to American investors, including Oracle
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Trump signed a law repealing tough sanctions on Syria.
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The Caesar Act was implemented in 2019 as a response to the regime of former dictator Bashar al-Assad's widespread and systematic human rights violations.
  • Trump Signs Law Repealing Tough Sanctions on Syria
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  • Trump Signs Law Repealing Tough Sanctions on Syria
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Trump suspends U.S. green card lottery following Brown University and MIT shootings due to suspect's use of the program.
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President Trump has ordered the suspension of the visa lottery program following the recent tragic events involving the suspect in the killing of two Brown University students and an MIT professor. The suspect entered the US through the Diversity Immigrant Visa lottery program in 2017 and was granted a green card. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced the pause on the program, stating that USCIS is halting the Diversity Immigrant Visa Program in response to these incidents.
  • Trump orders suspension of visa lottery program used by suspect in Brown, MIT murders
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  • Noem announces pause on immigrant visa lottery that allowed alleged Brown shooter to enter US
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  • Trump suspends U.S. green card lottery after Brown University shooting
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  • US suspends green card lottery scheme after Brown University shooting
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  • Trump suspends U.S. green card lottery after Brown University and MIT shootings
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Army activities in Washington skies caused concern years before a fatal crash.
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Local pilots had expressed concerns about an aged helicopter fleet and inexperienced pilots from Fort Belvoir before a tragic midair collision that resulted in the death of 67 people.
  • How the Army Caused Alarm in the Washington Skies Years Before a Fatal Crash
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  • How the Army Caused Alarm in the Washington Skies Years Before a Fatal Crash
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Florida executed a man for a 1987 double murder. 19 people were executed in Florida in 2025, a record.
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Radio reporter John Koch has been closely monitoring executions in Florida, considering them to be highly significant actions taken by the state. The recent execution of Frank Walls for a double murder conviction was the 19th execution in Florida this year, the highest number among all states.
  • Florida Executed A Record 19 People in 2025. He Witnessed Them All.
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  • Florida executes man convicted of killing airman and girlfriend in 1987 home invasion
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US military conducts two strikes on drug boats in Operation Southern Spear. Trump signs National Defense Authorization Act.
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The U.S. military conducted two more strikes on vessels suspected of transporting drugs in the Pacific Ocean, bringing the total to 28 boats targeted. Additionally, U.S. forces killed five narco-terrorists in a separate operation in the Eastern Pacific. President Donald Trump is set to sign the National Defense Authorization Act at 6 p.m., following its passage through the Senate and House with strong bipartisan support.
  • US announces two more strikes on suspected drug boats in Operation Southern Spear
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  • US military strikes narco-terrorist vessels in latest Eastern Pacific drug trafficking operation
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  • US military launches strike on boat carrying alleged drug smugglers, killing 4
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  • U.S. Military Announces 4 Killed in 26th Boat Strike
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  • Senate passes $901 billion defense bill that pushes Hegseth for boat strike video
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GOP proposes alternative to Obamacare subsidies, potentially reducing health insurance prices by 11%. House Republicans face internal conflict. Democrats push for subsidies vote.
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Four House Republicans have joined Democrats in an effort to extend enhanced Obamacare tax credits for three years, bypassing GOP leadership. This move has sparked infighting within the Republican party. House Democrats celebrated as a discharge petition reached enough signatures to extend the subsidies, with pressure on Speaker Mike Johnson to call for a vote. The inability to counter the Affordable Care Act has been a challenge for Republicans and may impact the upcoming elections. President Trump has expressed optimism about the U.S. economy, while some Republican lawmakers have aligned with Democrats on healthcare subsidy votes.
  • GOP alternative to Obamacare subsidy extension could cut health insurance prices by 11%
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  • Home for the holidays on the Hill: 'Fighting' in the House Republican 'family'
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  • Once Again, Health Care Proves to Be a Bitter Political Pill for G.O.P.
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  • Takeaways from Trump's address. And, some GOP lawmakers shift stance on ACA subsidies
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  • Opinion | A ‘Nonsensical’ GOP House Revolt
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Trump surpasses Biden's first-year confirmation total with 417 nominees confirmed in 2025 after Senate rule change.
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Senate Republicans confirmed nearly 100 more nominees late Thursday, allowing President Trump to surpass his predecessor in confirmations by the end of his first year back in office. The change in Senate rules earlier in the year enabled Republicans to bypass Democratic roadblocks and confirm a total of 417 nominees in 2019.
  • Trump laps Biden in confirmations after ‘nuclear’ Senate rule change
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  • Trump gets 417 nominees confirmed by Senate in 2025, surpasses Biden's first-year total in record pace
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Trump visits North Carolina town in redrawn district, optimistic about economy in 2026. Speech previews 2026 campaign focus on economy.
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President Trump is highlighting improvements in the economy while visiting a key congressional district. He is optimistic about the economy in 2026, mentioning declining gas prices and increased energy production. In a televised speech, Trump criticized President Biden on inflation, crime, and the border, emphasizing his own successes and previewing his plans for the future.
  • Trump will revisit a North Carolina town, now the focus of a newly redrawn congressional district
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  • Trump speech sparks optimism as 'gangbuster' economy forecasted for 2026
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  • Trump tries to turn economy back on Democrats in preview of 2026 campaign
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  • Full Transcript of President Trump’s Speech on the Economy
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  • WATCH: President Trump addresses nation in end of year remarks
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