Russia threatens to harden stance on Ukraine. Netanyahu says Trump to receive Israel Prize. Trump and Netanyahu paper over disagreements. Musk discusses AI with Netanyahu. Israeli president pushes back on Trump's Netanyahu pardon claim.
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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that President Trump will receive Israel's highest cultural honor, the Israel Prize, making him the first non-Israeli recipient ever. Netanyahu and Trump met at Mar-a-Lago to discuss the future of Gaza and the Middle East. Elon Musk also spoke with Netanyahu to turn Israel into a global leader in artificial intelligence. Israeli President Isaac Herzog denied discussing pardoning Netanyahu with Trump.
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Russia Threatens to Harden Its Stance on Ukrainewww.nytimes.com
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Netanyahu says Trump to become first non-Israeli to receive Israel Prizewww.foxnews.com
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Trump and Netanyahu paper over disagreements at Mar-a-Lago meetingwww.washingtonexaminer.com
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Trump threatens to 'knock the hell' out of Iran if they build weaponswww.cnbc.com
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Trump backs Netanyahu after rumors of friction, talks tough on Iran: ‘We’ll knock the hell out of them’nypost.com
Trump pledges $2 billion for UN humanitarian aid while urging agencies to adapt or shrink.
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The Trump administration has announced a $2 billion pledge towards United Nations humanitarian aid, with officials stating that it will save taxpayers $1.9 billion through consolidated operations. This pledge comes after previous major cuts to US funding for humanitarian operations. The move has been welcomed by the UN, but it is noted that the administration has been wary of foreign aid and has warned U.N. agencies to adapt or face consequences due to lost funding.
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Trump tells UN agencies to 'adapt, shrink, or die' while offering $2B humanitarian funding pledgewww.foxnews.com
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US pledges $2bn for humanitarian aid, but tells UN 'adapt or die'www.bbc.com
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US pledges $2 billion towards UN humanitarian aidwww.washingtonexaminer.com
Ex-NFL kicker highlights men's role in women's sports through 'Battle of the Sexes' tennis match, sparking fan backlash.
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Former NFL kicker Jay Feely criticized the "Battle of the Sexes" event, advising his followers not to trust "ignorant liberals" regarding men in women's sports. The match between Nick Kyrgios and Aryna Sabalenka in Dubai did not seem to resonate with fans, as the Australian player emerged victorious over the Bulgarian competitor.
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'Battle of the Sexes' tennis match proves critical point about men in women's sports, ex-NFL kicker suggestswww.foxnews.com
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'Battle of the Sexes' tennis match sparks backlash from fanswww.foxnews.com
Additional Kennedy Center performances canceled due to renaming after Trump.
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A dance company has pulled out of two upcoming performances next year, and an arts center has canceled two New Year's Eve jazz concerts as per the information on their website.
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More Kennedy Center Performances Are Canceled After Trump’s Renamingwww.nytimes.com
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More Kennedy Center Performances Are Canceled After Trump’s Renamingwww.nytimes.com
Trump claims US targeted a significant facility linked to alleged Venezuelan drug operations.
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President Donald Trump confirmed that the United States conducted a strike on a suspected drug facility in Venezuela, describing it as a significant operation to disrupt drug trafficking from Latin America. The administration did not provide specific details about the attack, which comes amid a military buildup in the Caribbean region.
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Trump says US hit 'big facility' linked to alleged Venezuelan drug boatswww.bbc.com
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Trump suggests US hit ‘big facility’ in Venezuela drug fightwww.foxnews.com
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Trump says US 'knocked out' a 'big facility' in Venezuelaabcnews.go.com
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Trump Says the U.S. Struck a ‘Big Facility’ in Campaign Against Venezuelawww.nytimes.com
Adams may not attend Mamdani's inauguration due to concerns. Mamdani faces criticism over FDNY pick. Musk warns of potential consequences.
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New York City Mayor Eric Adams is uncertain about attending Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's inauguration due to concerns about Mamdani's supporters protesting. Despite their rivalry during the mayoral campaign, Adams has adopted a more conciliatory approach towards Mamdani. Mamdani will have a private ceremony before his public inauguration block party. Mamdani's choice for FDNY commissioner, Lillian Bonsignore, has faced criticism from Elon Musk, leading to a social media dispute between the two.
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Adams unsure he’ll attend Mamdani inauguration, says mayor-elect’s fans ‘protest everything’www.washingtonexaminer.com
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Mamdani Will Be Sworn In at Abandoned Subway Station Beneath City Hallwww.nytimes.com
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Elon Musk warns 'people will die' over Mamdani's FDNY commissioner pick, Lillian Bonsignorewww.foxnews.com
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Elon Musk slams Mamdani’s appointment on Lillian Bonsignore as FDNY commissioner over lack of experience: ‘People will die’nypost.com
Minnesota GOP lawmakers demand Walz's resignation over fraud crisis. Senate pressures grow as fraud scandal unfolds. ICE and FBI investigate suspected fraud sites.
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Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is facing calls for resignation from Republican lawmakers over an alleged fraud scandal that could result in up to $9 billion in losses for taxpayers. Senator Jim Banks is pushing for a federal investigation into the alleged Minnesota childcare fraud, which involves fake daycare centers and Somali networks. There is controversy surrounding a Minnesota law that allows voters to vouch for eight neighbors' residency without ID, with critics questioning election integrity safeguards. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has announced a surge of federal agents to investigate suspected fraud sites in Minnesota, particularly focusing on childcare and other fraudulent activities. The state has been under scrutiny from Washington for months due to these accusations.
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Opinion | Walz and Minnesota’s Fraud Problemwww.wsj.com
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Minnesota GOP lawmakers cite Constitution in call for Walz to resign over fraud crisiswww.foxnews.com
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ICE joins FBI agents in investigating suspected Minnesota fraud siteswww.washingtonexaminer.com
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Tim Walz bragged about childcare business in Minnesota during 2024 VP debate before massive fraud scandal came to lightnypost.com
Former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua's friends were victims in a deadly car crash in Nigeria, leaving Joshua injured.
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British-Nigerian boxer Anthony Joshua was injured in a car crash in Nigeria on Monday, where two of his friends were identified as the victims who died in the accident.
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Boxing star Anthony Joshua's friends identified as victims in deadly car crashwww.foxnews.com
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Former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua involved in a car accident in Nigeriaabcnews.go.com
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Boxing star Anthony Joshua injured in fatal car crash in Nigeriawww.foxnews.com
CBS reporter refutes claims of Supreme Court corruption as "patently false" and "dangerous". Reported as rare truth about Trump and the Supreme Court.
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CBS News' legal correspondent Jan Crawford expressed her belief on "Face the Nation" that the narrative regarding the Supreme Court's alleged corruption has been overreported. She was praised for her coverage, with some suggesting that if all media reports were as thorough as hers, awards would be given instead of criticism. Crawford highlighted the liberal media's assertion that the U.S. Supreme Court is biased in favor of former President Trump as an example of an "underreported" story.
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CBS reporter calls it 'patently false' and 'dangerous' to claim Supreme Court is 'corrupt'www.foxnews.com
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Rare CBS truth about Trump and the Supreme Court: Liberal Media Screamwww.washingtonexaminer.com
Ilhan Omar is under investigation for wealth gains, aid fraud, and controversial stances amid a $9B fraud scandal in Minnesota.
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A conservative watchdog is investigating Rep. Ilhan Omar's finances amid a fraud scandal in Minnesota. Companies owned by her husband have seen a significant increase in value, raising questions about her wealth gains. Additionally, her defense of Somalia's territorial claims is under scrutiny as federal authorities look into fraud losses in Minnesota.
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Ilhan Omar faces investigation after outrage over massive wealth gains and aid fraud in Minnesotanypost.com
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Ilhan Omar disclosures show husband’s companies surged in value as Minnesota reels from $9B fraudwww.foxnews.com
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Ilhan Omar’s Somaliland stance slammed as Minnesota fraud scandal deepenswww.foxnews.com
Jan. 6 pipe bomb suspect admits targeting political parties, fights DOJ delay in evidence turnover, citing stolen election claims.
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A man accused of planting pipe bombs outside the Democratic and Republican national committee headquarters on the eve of the Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol riot confessed to investigators that he felt compelled to "speak up" for those who believed the 2020 election was stolen. The man's defense attorneys claim the Justice Department is delaying evidence turnover and pushing back hearings. The accused individual said "something just snapped" according to prosecutors.
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Suspect confessed he planted 6 Jan pipe bombs, prosecutors saywww.bbc.com
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Jan. 6 pipe bomb suspect fights DOJ delay in turning over evidencewww.washingtonexaminer.com
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Pipe bomb suspect told FBI he targeted U.S. political parties, memo sayswww.npr.org
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DC pipe bomb suspect says someone needed to 'speak up' about stolen election claimswww.foxnews.com
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Suspect Confessed to Planting Pipe Bombs Near the Capitol Before Jan. 6www.nytimes.com
Media denied access to Tyler Robinson trial as judge rejects intervention. Public access limited in case of suspected Charlie Kirk assassin.
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A Utah judge denied media organizations' request to intervene in the murder trial of Tyler Robinson, the accused assassin of Charlie Kirk. Media access is a significant pretrial issue in the case, with Judge Tony Graf ruling against the media's efforts during a remote hearing. Robinson is due in court for a hearing on media access to his capital murder case proceedings in Provo, Utah.
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Judge denies effort for media to intervene for access to Tyler Robinson trialwww.washingtonexaminer.com
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Suspected Charlie Kirk assassin fights how much public can seewww.foxnews.com
ICE conducted a Christmas weekend crackdown, arresting convicted criminals including murderers and child predators across multiple states.
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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers were commended by the Department of Homeland Security for their ongoing operations during the Christmas weekend in 2025. DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin specifically praised ICE agents for arresting individuals such as gang members, murderers, and drug traffickers on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
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Convicted murderer, child predators rounded up in Christmas weekend ICE crackdown: ‘Greatest gift’www.foxnews.com
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ICE delivers 'greatest gift of all' with Christmas arrests of convicted criminals across multiple stateswww.foxnews.com
Marjorie Taylor Greene criticizes Trump's lack of faith, treatment of women, and foreign meetings in a NYT Magazine profile.
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A New York Times Magazine report on Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene reveals her critical views on President Trump, questioning his religious beliefs and criticizing the treatment of women at his Mar-a-Lago club. The article discusses her transition from a strong supporter of Trump to a vocal critic within the Republican Party, highlighting her emphasis on "America First" and her break from the former president.
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5 takeaways as MTG unloads to NYT Magazine, dishing scathing criticism of Trumpwww.foxnews.com
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MTG says Trump doesn’t ‘have any faith’ and slams ‘sexualization’ of women at Mar-a-Lagonypost.com
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Five Takeaways From the New York Times Profile of Marjorie Taylor Greenewww.nytimes.com
Chinese military conducts large-scale military drills around Taiwan to send a warning to external forces amidst rising regional tensions.
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China is conducting a large-scale military exercise, named "Justice Mission 2025," around Taiwan amidst rising tensions with Western-aligned nations. The drills are the largest ever conducted by China around Taiwan and come after the U.S. announced an $11.1 billion arms sale to the island. The exercises follow statements from Japan's prime minister suggesting military involvement if China were to take action against Taiwan, and mark the end of a period of relative calm in the region.
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Chinese military launches ‘Justice Mission’ around Taiwan as regional tensions mountwww.washingtonexaminer.com
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China surrounds Taiwan with warships, fighter jets in largest military drills on recordwww.foxnews.com
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Chinese military stages drills around Taiwan to warn 'external forces'www.npr.org
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China Will Hold Live-Fire Military Exercises Around Taiwanwww.nytimes.com
Democrats are trying to prevent ICE from collaborating with local police nationwide amid concerns over hard-line deportation policies under Trump.
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Some Democrats are pushing to sever connections between local police and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) amid increased collaboration between federal and local authorities to locate undocumented immigrants. Three House Democrats have reintroduced legislation to address this issue as political tensions rise over ICE raids targeting illegal immigrants, with Democratic officials from California, Arizona, and New Jersey opposing these actions by President Donald Trump.
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Democrats move to stop ICE from working with local police nationwidewww.washingtonexaminer.com
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Year of ICE rage: Top 5 Democrat meltdowns as Trump revives hard-line deportation agendawww.foxnews.com
Wyoming Secretary of State Chuck Gray is running for the state's only House seat with an "America first" campaign.
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Wyoming Secretary of State Chuck Gray is running for his state's House seat after previously ceding to Rep. Harriet Hageman for a successful statewide bid. Gray is the first major candidate to replace Hageman and promises to advance the Trump agenda in his campaign.
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Wyoming secretary of state running for state’s lone House seatwww.washingtonexaminer.com
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‘America first’: Wyoming Secretary of State Chuck Gray launches House bidwww.foxnews.com
Texas teen Camila Mendoza Olmos missing since Christmas Eve is believed to be in imminent danger, according to the sheriff.
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Camila Mendoza Olmos, a 19-year-old from Texas, went missing on Christmas Eve morning and is believed to be in imminent danger according to Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar. She was last seen leaving her house just before 7 a.m. on that day.
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Missing Texas teen believed to be in 'imminent danger'www.bbc.com
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Missing 19-year-old Camila Mendoza Olmos believed to be 'in imminent danger,' Texas sheriff sayswww.foxnews.com
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Texas teen missing since Christmas Eve believed to be in 'imminent danger': Sheriffabcnews.go.com
Nancy Pelosi didn't plan to tear up Trump's 2020 State of the Union speech.
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Nancy Pelosi revealed in a conversation with ABC's Jonathan Karl that her tearing of a speech was spontaneous and not premeditated. She described the torn speech as a "manifesto of lies."
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Nancy Pelosi reveals she didn’t intend to rip up Trump’s 2020 State of the Union speechnypost.com
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Nancy Pelosi says she had 'no intention' of tearing up Trump's 2020 State of the Union speechwww.foxnews.com
Aaron Rodgers reacts to controversial no call in Steelers' loss to Browns. Fans upset over final TD attempt.
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Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers and NFL fans were upset after a controversial play in their game against the Cleveland Browns. Fans were angry when no penalty was called on a play involving Browns cornerback Denzel Ward and Steelers wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling.
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Steelers' Aaron Rodgers gives blunt reaction to controversial no call in loss to Brownswww.foxnews.com
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NFL fans fume as Steelers' final TD attempt ends with controversial no callwww.foxnews.com
North Korea tests long-range cruise missiles, emphasizing nuclear ambitions.
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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has vowed to continue expanding the country's nuclear capabilities, following the test-firing of new cruise missiles designed to carry nuclear warheads. The missiles were launched into the sea as part of North Korea's efforts to strengthen its nuclear deterrence.
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North Korea fires cruise missiles as Kim underscores nuclear ambitionswww.foxnews.com
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North Korea says it tested long-range cruise missilesabcnews.go.com
2026 Senate races will determine if Republicans keep control. Vulnerable House and Senate seats at stake. Supreme Court may help Republicans.
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Former North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper is set to face former RNC Chair Michael Whatley in a high-stakes 2026 Senate race, while Sen. Jon Ossoff is gearing up to defend his seat. The upcoming election is crucial, with control of Congress expected to be determined by a narrow margin. A small group of House and Senate incumbents are already being identified as the most vulnerable in the upcoming cycle. Both political parties are focusing on key races that could sway the balance of power. Republicans are eyeing a Supreme Court case on the Voting Rights Act as a potential opportunity to maintain their control of the House despite historical challenges.
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5 pivotal 2026 Senate races will determine whether Republicans maintain governing trifecta under Trumpwww.foxnews.com
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The 2026 battleground: Congress’s most vulnerable House and Senate seatswww.washingtonexaminer.com
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The Supreme Court could give Republicans a good shot at keeping the House in 2026 — and these Dems are in the hot seatnypost.com
Summary: Manhunts in 2025 included high-profile cases like Charlie Kirk's killing, Idaho murders plea, and Karen Read verdict.
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In 2025, there were massive searches for escaped killers in Louisiana and Washington. The year was marked by captivating cases involving assassination plots and brutal murders with shocking twists that dominated national news cycles.
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Manhunts across America in 2025: Five cases that left cities, campuses and towns on edgewww.foxnews.com
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Charlie Kirk’s killing, Idaho murders plea and Karen Read verdict: Inside 2025’s biggest crime momentswww.foxnews.com
Winter storm brings dangerous wind, snow, and ice to the East, impacting New York, New England, Minnesota, and the Midwest.
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A 'bomb cyclone' is intensifying severe winter weather across the United States, with snow expected on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day in several states. Blizzard warnings have been issued in some areas, leading to reduced visibility and numerous crashes on the roads. The storm is forecasted to disrupt holiday travel and knock out power for millions of people. Another winter storm is expected to bring inclement weather from the Dakotas into northern New England in the coming days, putting over 40 million people on alert.
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Winter storm moves east on Monday, bringing dangerous wind, snow and iceabcnews.go.com
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Parts of New York and New England Brace for Ice Stormwww.nytimes.com
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'Bomb cyclone' forecasted to bring heavy snow, blizzard conditions and dangerous travelwww.npr.org
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Winter storm snarls holiday travel across Northeast, Great Lakeswww.washingtonexaminer.com
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Thousands of US flights disrupted as winter storm loomswww.bbc.com
January Social Security payments of $994 will be sent out in two to three days.
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In January, Social Security payments for retirees and Supplemental Security Income payments will be issued. The first round of Social Security payments, capped at $5,108, will be issued on January 14 for retirees born on or before the 10th of a month, with the second round on January 21. Supplemental Security Income payments, up to $994, will be issued on December 31 for January 2026 recipients.
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First round of January Social Security payments goes out in 16 dayswww.washingtonexaminer.com
Pennsylvania man charged for killing mother and wounding father during Christmas target practice. Stray bullet kills Oklahoma woman on porch.
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A Pennsylvania man has been charged with shooting his parents, killing his mother and injuring his father the day after Christmas. In a separate incident, an Oklahoma man accidentally shot and killed a woman while firing a Glock .45 handgun at an energy drink can during target practice on Christmas Day.
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Pennsylvania man charged after killing mother, wounding father after Christmaswww.foxnews.com
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Man Charged in Fatal Shooting During Backyard Target Practicewww.nytimes.com
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Christmas target practice turns deadly as stray bullet kills Oklahoma woman sitting on porchwww.foxnews.com
College students show signs of seeking truth, with optimism for academia despite left-wing bias, according to the head of a 'free enterprise' college.
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The university president has identified five key changes indicating a renewal in higher education in 2025, including increased student advocacy and parents reclaiming their voices. The president shared a message of hope for higher education at AmericaFest, emphasizing the importance of promoting free enterprise values and civility on campus in the face of academic challenges.
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Five hopeful signs college students are seeking truth once morewww.foxnews.com
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Head of America's 'free enterprise' college optimistic about academia despite left-wing bias: 'there is hope'www.foxnews.com
European markets open flat for the last trading week of 2025, while Asia-Pacific markets trade mixed as the week begins.
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European stocks are predicted to open the last trading week of the year without much change. Meanwhile, Japan's Nikkei 225 index is expected to open higher based on futures trading in Chicago.
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European markets set to start the last trading week of 2025 in flat territorywww.cnbc.com
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Asia-Pacific markets set to trade mixed as investors kick off final trading week of 2025www.cnbc.com
Body found on Santa Cruz County beach after swimmer went missing in possible shark attack. Shark spotted nearby.
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A body has been found near the location where a swimmer, Erica Fox, went missing in California last week. The Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office is investigating the discovery, which follows a recent shark attack in the area.
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Body discovered after swimmer went missing in possible shark attack in Californiaabcnews.go.com
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Body found on beach in Santa Cruz County north of site where shark was spotted, officials saywww.latimes.com
Thirteen people died in a train derailment in southern Mexico, according to the Mexican president.
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Mexican President confirms that 13 people died in a train derailment in southern Mexico. The Interoceanic Train was carrying approximately 250 passengers and crew members on a route connecting the Pacific and the Gulf of Mexico. Almost 100 individuals sustained injuries in the incident.
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Mexican president says 13 people died in the Interoceanic Train derailment in southern Mexicoabcnews.go.com
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Mexico Train Derailment Kills 13 Peoplewww.nytimes.com
FBI increases resources in Minnesota to tackle fraud schemes, with $250M scheme just the beginning. Patel warns of more.
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FBI Director Kash Patel is sending more federal agents and resources to Minnesota to address a fraud scandal primarily affecting Somali immigrants in the state. The investigation aims to dismantle large-scale fraud schemes exploiting federal programs.
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Patel surging FBI resources to ‘dismantle’ Minnesota fraud schemeswww.washingtonexaminer.com
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FBI surges resources to Minnesota as Patel calls $250M fraud scheme 'tip of iceberg'www.foxnews.com
NFL Week 17 saw AFC North and NFC South titles up for grabs. Week 18 will determine two division winners.
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In Week 17 of the NFL, some teams improved their playoff chances, but the AFC North and NFC South division titles will be decided in Week 18. The Pittsburgh Steelers will face the Baltimore Ravens, and the Carolina Panthers will take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in crucial matchups to determine the division winners.
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NFL Week 17 scores: AFC North, NFC South up for grabs as playoff picture almost completewww.foxnews.com
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2 NFL division titles on the line in Week 18 after crucial losses tighten playoff picturewww.foxnews.com