▌ Saturday, December 6

Media criticizes Trump while ignoring $1B Somali scam in Minnesota. GOP criticizes Governor Walz for failing to address fraud. Ilhan Omar mentions few undocumented Somali migrants.
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Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is facing accusations of covering up a billion-dollar fraud scandal involving the Feeding Our Future program. The fraud within Minnesota's social services programs has been described as "worse than Watergate" by Republican Scott Jensen. Federal prosecutors have charged dozens of individuals, many of whom are Somali asylum-seekers, for defrauding taxpayers of millions of dollars through government assistance programs. There are claims that billions in tax dollars were stolen during the pandemic. Democratic Representative Ilhan Omar stated that few Somali migrants in Minnesota are undocumented, as they came to the U.S. with refugee status.
  • BROADCAST BIAS: Networks blast Trump ‘tirade’ but not $1B Somali scam rocking Minnesota
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  • Joe Concha says the fraud under Tim Walz is ‘sick’ and ‘brazen’
    www.washingtonexaminer.com
  • A Sprawling Fraud Scandal Puts Minnesota’s Somali Community in the Spotlight
    www.wsj.com
  • Minnesota Democratic lawmakers recieved over $50k from Feeding Our Future Fraudsters
    nypost.com
  • Ilhan Omar: Somali Americans Aren’t Afraid of Trump’s Bigotry
    www.nytimes.com
Wounded National Guardsman in acute care shows improvement, described as a 'miracle' by West Virginia governor. He can now open both eyes.
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West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey has given a health update on National Guardsman Andrew Wolfe, who was shot on Nov. 26 in Washington, D.C. Wolfe, who was injured in the shooting, is now able to open both eyes according to Attorney General Pam Bondi.
  • Wounded National Guardsman beginning to 'look more like himself,' remains in acute care: West Virginia gov
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  • Bondi describes wounded National Guardsman as a 'miracle,' says 'he's able to open both eyes'
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Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene plans to resign from Congress and will be featured on '60 Minutes'.
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Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene from Georgia has been missing from Washington since announcing her resignation from Congress. She has missed a week's worth of votes as she prepares for early retirement following a messy split from former President Donald Trump. An interview conducted by Lesley Stahl for "60 Minutes" with Greene will be aired before her exit from Congress next month.
  • Marjorie Taylor Greene plays hooky with House resignation in sight
    www.washingtonexaminer.com
  • Rep Marjorie Taylor Greene to appear on '60 Minutes' ahead of exit from Congress
    www.foxnews.com
30-year-old chihuahua-walking, 'autistic-like' pipe bomb suspect arrested for Jan. 6 incident, expressing disappointment in 2020 election results. CNN issues correction.
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The FBI used cellphone data to crack the years-old Jan. 6 pipe bomber case, despite previously claiming the data didn't exist. The investigation into suspect Brian Cole Jr. has raised questions about potential incompetence or negligence. CNN anchor Jake Tapper apologized for misidentifying Cole Jr. as a "30-year-old White man." Cole Jr. confessed to planting pipe bombs in Washington, D.C., in 2021 and expressed disappointment in the 2020 election results.
  • How a 30-year-old chihuahua-walking, ‘autistic-like’ pipe bomb suspect stumped Biden’s FBI for years
    nypost.com
  • Jan. 6 bomb suspect’s arrest exposes holes in FBI’s story about cellphone data
    www.washingtonexaminer.com
  • CNN's Jake Tapper issues correction after calling DC pipe bomb suspect a 'White man'
    www.foxnews.com
  • Suspect in Jan. 6 pipe bomb case makes 1st court appearance
    abcnews.go.com
  • What we know about suspected pipe bomber on eve of 2021 US Capitol riot
    www.bbc.com
Architect Frank Gehry, known for his innovative designs, has died at 96. His iconic projects continue to inspire.
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Renowned architect Frank Gehry, who passed away at the age of 96, left a lasting impact on classical music through his innovative designs with exceptional acoustics. Over his eight-decade career, Gehry was celebrated as one of the most creative and influential figures in architecture, known for his experimental metallic structures. His iconic works, such as the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles and the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, redefined the architectural landscape with their joyful and provocative designs. Colleagues, clients, and partners reflect on Gehry's remarkable life and contributions to the field.
  • Frank Gehry’s Buildings Sound as Marvelous as They Look
    www.nytimes.com
  • Frank Gehry's most iconic work - in pictures
    www.bbc.com
  • Frank Gehry, masterful architect who transformed L.A.'s urban landscape, dies at 96
    www.latimes.com
Netflix's $83 billion deal with Warner Bros. Discovery sparks Hollywood backlash and anti-monopoly concerns, solidifying Netflix's media dominance.
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Netflix's proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery in an $82.7 billion cash-and-stock deal is causing concern in the entertainment industry. The deal would give Netflix significant power over theater owners and entertainment-industry unions, leading to fears of job losses, theater closings, and a decrease in boundary-pushing movies. Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are expressing antitrust concerns over the deal, with many worried about Netflix's dominance in the entertainment market. The situation is shaping up to be a Hollywood drama, with questions arising about potential interference from the White House to support Paramount Skydance.
  • What to Know About Netflix’s $83 Billion Deal for Warner Bros. Discovery
    www.nytimes.com
  • Netflix’s Warner Bros. deal sets off anti-monopoly concerns, hostile bid rumors
    www.washingtonexaminer.com
  • Opinion | Netflix Wins the Game of Media Thrones—for Now
    www.wsj.com
  • Five takeaways from the blockbuster Netflix Warner Brothers deal
    www.bbc.com
  • WATCH: Netflix set to buy Warner Bros. in deal valued at $83 billion
    abcnews.go.com
Ukraine faces challenges as Trump promotes peace plan. Putin strengthens ties with India, offering fuel supply amid U.S. pressure. Putin receives praise from Modi during India visit.
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Russian forces have made advances on multiple fronts, with President Putin showing no signs of backing down from demands after talks with U.S. officials. During his visit to India, Putin received a warm welcome, signaling India's defiance of U.S. sanctions for buying Russian oil. Putin stated that Russia would take part of Ukraine by force if Kyiv's troops did not withdraw. Russian oil exports have decreased due to U.S. sanctions on major oil companies Rosneft and Lukoil. Prime Minister Modi praised Putin, highlighting the strong personal relationship between the leaders and their countries.
  • Battlefield Picture Worsening for Ukraine as Trump Pushes Peace Plan
    www.nytimes.com
  • Putin and Modi expand India-Russia economic ties in talks in New Delhi
    www.npr.org
  • Putin's latest warning to Ukraine shows how unlikely a peace deal is
    www.cnbc.com
  • Putin rejects key parts of US peace plan as Kremlin official warns Europe faces new war risk: report
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Russia launches drone and missile attack on Ukraine amid ongoing diplomatic talks. US and Ukraine stress peace progress hinges on Russia.
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Russia launched a significant missile and drone attack on Ukraine, coinciding with upcoming talks between U.S. and Ukrainian officials to discuss ending the war. The discussions have focused on security arrangements and deterrence, with plans for further meetings on Saturday.
  • Russia unleashes drone and missile attack on Ukraine as diplomatic talks continue
    www.npr.org
  • US and Ukraine negotiators say 'real progress' toward peace depends on Russia
    www.bbc.com
DHS responds to Democrat Rep. Grijalva's claim of being pepper-sprayed during ICE raid. Protesters trap agents, leading to arrests.
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Democratic Rep. Adelita Grijalva claims she was pepper-sprayed by Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers during a raid near a Tucson restaurant. Grijalva said she identified herself as a member of Congress while seeking information from officers during the operation. The incident led to protesters swarming the restaurant and locking ICE agents inside, prompting a SWAT team to deploy flash bangs. DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin has disputed Grijalva's claim.
  • DHS fires back after Dem Rep. Adelita Grijalva claims she was ‘pushed aside and pepper sprayed’ during ICE raid
    nypost.com
  • DHS fires back after Dem lawmaker claims she was 'pushed aside and pepper sprayed' during ICE raid
    www.foxnews.com
  • Grijalva claims she was pepper-sprayed by immigration officers in Arizona
    www.washingtonexaminer.com
Trump administration plans to expand travel ban to over 30 countries. Security strategy prioritizes profit over democracy, focusing on mass migration and countering China.
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The Trump administration has increased restrictions on 19 countries in response to the National Guard shooting. The new National Security Strategy emphasizes reducing migration and doing business without passing judgment on authoritarians. The focus has shifted from Middle East terrorism to Western Hemisphere threats and border security. President Trump's national security plan declares an end to the era of mass migration and identifies China as a central threat.
  • Trump administration will expand travel ban to more than 30 countries, DHS chief Kristi Noem says
    nypost.com
  • Trump’s Security Strategy Focuses on Profit, Not Spreading Democracy
    www.nytimes.com
  • Trump rewrites national security playbook as mass migration overtakes terrorism as top US threat
    www.foxnews.com
China is angry at Japan over Taiwan issue, leading to a diplomatic push to isolate Japan. Pop stars are affected.
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Beijing is restricting Japanese movies, music, and art in response to Tokyo's support of Taiwan. The ongoing dispute between Japan and China over Taiwan shows no signs of resolution, with neither side willing to back down.
  • China’s Mad at Japan, and Pop Stars Are Paying for It
    www.nytimes.com
  • China in diplomatic push to isolate Japan in feud over Taiwan issue
    www.npr.org
White House denies Gov. Newsom's claim of Trump admin rejecting LA wildfire aid meeting, FEMA declined meeting during L.A. fire funding push.
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California has received over $7 billion in federal funds since January due to wildfires, but Governor Gavin Newsom is pushing for more aid. He recently met with lawmakers in Washington, D.C. to renew calls for additional federal assistance for recovery and rebuilding efforts following the fires in Los Angeles.
  • White House slams Newsom after gov claims Trump admin turned down LA wildfire aid meeting: ‘No idea what he’s talking about’
    nypost.com
  • FEMA rejected meeting with Newsom during low-profile push for L.A. fire funding
    www.latimes.com
High school student charged with arson for setting subway rider on fire.
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A high school senior in New York City has been arrested and charged with arson after setting a sleeping subway passenger on fire at Penn Station in Manhattan. The incident occurred around 3 a.m. on Monday, resulting in severe burns for the victim.
  • Man Accused of Setting Subway Rider on Fire Is Charged With Arson
    www.nytimes.com
  • High school student charged with arson in fire that burned subway passenger
    abcnews.go.com
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz criticizes Trump for derogatory remarks about Somali community, expressing concern over hateful behavior.
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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz criticizes President Donald Trump for derogatory remarks about the state's Somali community, calling them unprecedented for a president. Walz also expressed concern over drivers repeating Trump's insults towards him and the immigrant population. The governor highlighted the danger of xenophobic rhetoric amid ongoing fiscal challenges and a fraud scandal in the state. Trump's comments have sparked backlash, with Walz denouncing the behavior exhibited towards him in response to the president's statements.
  • Tim Walz slams Trump for calling Minnesota’s Somali community 'garbage': 'Unprecedented'
    www.foxnews.com
  • Tim Walz ‘deeply concerned’ about people shouting ‘r-word’ driving by his home after Trump swipe
    nypost.com
  • Tim Walz Calls Trump’s Tirade Against Somalis in Minnesota ‘Vile’
    www.nytimes.com
  • Tim Walz says people are using ‘the R-word’ while driving by his house
    www.washingtonexaminer.com
ICE arrests criminal illegal aliens in Minneapolis, including Somalis with ties to Minnesota officials. DHS also arrests dozens in New Orleans.
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Federal immigration officials are focusing on targeting serious criminals in Minneapolis as part of the Trump administration's increased deportation efforts. Abdul Dahir Ibrahim, a Somali illegal immigrant convicted of fraud and linked to prominent Minnesota politicians, has been detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and is currently held at the McCook ICE facility in Nebraska. ICE's recent operations in Minneapolis and New Orleans have resulted in multiple arrests of criminal illegal immigrants with violent histories.
  • ICE operation in Minneapolis arrests seven 'worst of the worst' criminal illegal aliens
    www.foxnews.com
  • Photos emerge of Somali illegal migrant fraudster with Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, Rep. Ilhan Omar
    nypost.com
  • Trump Tightens Work Permits for Migrants, Expanding Crackdown on Legal Immigration
    www.wsj.com
  • Her Roof Was About to Be Fixed. Then Immigration Agents Showed Up.
    www.nytimes.com
Trump approves review of vaccine schedule, CDC withdraws infant Hep B guidance. GOP senator criticizes change, fears negative impact on public health.
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President Donald Trump has signed a memorandum to review the 72-vaccine schedule for American children. Senator Bill Cassidy is urging the CDC to reject new hepatitis B vaccine guidance for newborns, calling it a mistake. The CDC's vaccine advisory committee voted to remove the universal recommendation for the hepatitis B vaccine at birth, suggesting individual-based decisions for babies born to mothers without the virus. This move reverses previous recommendations for universal immunization of newborns against the virus that attacks the liver.
  • Trump signs off on nationwide vaccine schedule review as CDC withdraws infant Hep B guidance: 'Fast track'
    www.foxnews.com
  • CDC vaccine panel votes to remove universal hepatitis B birth dose recommendation
    abcnews.go.com
  • US vaccine panel votes to end recommendation for hepatitis B jabs for newborns
    www.bbc.com
  • CDC advisers vote to overturn decades-long policy on hepatitis B vaccine for infants
    www.npr.org
  • An End to Hepatitis B Shots for All Newborns
    www.nytimes.com
Halle Berry criticizes Gavin Newsom, but 'The View' host defends him, citing his support for women. Newsom responds to Berry's comments.
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Actress Halle Berry criticized Gov. Gavin Newsom for vetoing California's menopause care bill twice, leading to a public exchange between the two. Newsom stated that he is working on fixing the legislation and reconciling with Berry. Washington Examiner senior writer Joe Concha praised Berry for her comments, suggesting that Newsom should not be the next president. Berry accused Newsom of overlooking women and devaluing them in midlife.
  • 'View' host rejects Halle Berry’s attacks on Newsom, says he's 'done a lot for women'
    www.foxnews.com
  • Gavin Newsom pushes back on Halle Berry’s claim that ‘he should not be president’
    www.washingtonexaminer.com
  • Gavin Newsom cowers to Halle Berry’s jab over ‘devaluing’ women at NYT summit: ‘Just connected with her manager’
    nypost.com
Trump suggests renaming football to soccer, discusses World Cup draw with sports legends and world leaders in DC. US Men's National Team gets favorable group matchups.
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President Donald Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino met privately for about 50 minutes after the World Cup draw. FIFA awarded Trump its inaugural Peace Prize, and Trump suggested renaming soccer to football and the NFL during the World Cup. The 2026 FIFA World Cup groupings were revealed with the help of sports and political figures like Trump and Tom Brady. The U.S. Men's National Team was grouped with Australia, Paraguay, and a playoff qualifier, making them favorites to advance in the tournament.
  • This is what Trump told Carney and Sheinbaum after ‘YMCA’ dance at FIFA World Cup draw, lip reader reveals
    nypost.com
  • Trump says America should change football's name so soccer can have it: 'It really doesn't make sense'
    www.foxnews.com
  • England start World Cup against Croatia, Scotland to face Brazil
    www.bbc.com
  • Trump finally gets his peace prize as FIFA hands him inaugural award at World Cup draw
    www.washingtonexaminer.com
  • WATCH: 2026 World Cup draw at the Kennedy Center, explained
    abcnews.go.com
DeSantis concerned Trump supporters may not support GOP in midterms due to lack of engagement.
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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis cautioned Republicans not to rely on winning in areas where former President Donald Trump was successful in the 2026 elections. He emphasized the need for the party to be more assertive and distinguish themselves from Democrats to maintain the support of Trump-aligned voters in upcoming elections.
  • DeSantis worried voters ‘unique’ to Trump won’t back GOP in midterms
    www.washingtonexaminer.com
  • DeSantis warns GOP faces 'issue' keeping Trump voters engaged in future elections
    www.foxnews.com
Republicans in Congress lack a health plan as subsidies expire. Scalise promises GOP healthcare overhaul soon. Bipartisan group proposes 'CommonGround 2025' framework.
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Top Republicans are working on a proposal to counter Democrats' push for extending health care subsidies, but have not made much progress. House Majority Leader Steve Scalise has announced plans to bring healthcare legislation to the floor in the coming weeks, focusing on reducing costs and improving access. A bipartisan coalition led by Reps. Josh Gottheimer and Jen Kiggans is advocating for a healthcare framework to prevent insurance premium spikes. Democrats have secured a floor showdown agreement, but the Senate has yet to reach a consensus. House Republicans are divided on how to address high healthcare costs with the expiration of enhanced Obamacare subsidies looming.
  • Running Out of Time, Republicans in Congress Still Lack a Health Plan
    www.nytimes.com
  • Scalise announces GOP healthcare overhaul coming in 'next few weeks' amid battle over expiring subsidies
    www.foxnews.com
  • Senate Democrats settle on three-year Obamacare subsidy bill, drawing GOP jeers
    www.washingtonexaminer.com

▌ Friday, December 5

Supreme Court to review Trump's birthright citizenship order for constitutionality.
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Architect Frank Gehry has passed away at the age of 96. The Supreme Court has announced that it will hear arguments later this term in a case challenging President Donald Trump's executive order on birthright citizenship. This order, which aims to end birthright citizenship, had been rejected by lower courts. The case, Trump v. Barbara, originated in a federal court in New Hampshire.
  • Justices to Review Trump’s Order Restricting Birthright Citizenship
    www.nytimes.com
  • SCOTUS takes up Trump birthright citizenship case
    abcnews.go.com
  • Supreme Court agrees to hear challenge to Trump’s birthright citizenship order
    www.washingtonexaminer.com
  • US Supreme Court agrees to hear case challenging birthright citizenship
    www.bbc.com
  • Supreme Court to decide whether or not Trump’s birthright citizenship order is unconstitutional
    nypost.com
Melania Trump spreads cheer at hospital, attends Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony with President Trump, declaring love for all citizens.
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The first lady, Melania Trump, visited sick children at a Washington, D.C.-area hospital for a heartwarming Christmas celebration. President Trump wished the nation a "Merry Christmas" during the National Christmas Tree lighting ceremony, where a 35-foot red spruce from Virginia's George Washington and Jefferson National Forest was displayed. The ceremony was led by the Trumps, along with hockey player Wayne Gretzky and members of The Beach Boys. The National Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony is a presidential tradition that began in 1923 and will be held at the Ellipse, south of the White House.
  • Melania Trump gives uplifting message about Santa to young kids at hospital
    www.foxnews.com
  • WATCH: Trumps attend National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony
    abcnews.go.com
  • Watch: President Trump and First Lady Melania light National Christmas Tree
    www.bbc.com
  • Trump declares his love for all US citizens — even ones he dislikes — after citing Jesus at Christmas tree lighting
    nypost.com
  • WATCH LIVE: President and first lady hold tree lighting ceremony
    www.washingtonexaminer.com
Louisiana AG calls for NOPD to end 'sanctuary' policies and collaborate with federal immigration authorities.
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Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill has requested New Orleans police to work with federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and other government agents who are targeting illegal immigrants in the city. The Trump administration has deployed ICE and Customs and Border Protection agents to New Orleans to detain illegal immigrants and violent criminals. Murrill's letter encourages the New Orleans Police Department leadership to cooperate with federal immigration authorities in alignment with Louisiana law.
  • Louisiana attorney general demands New Orleans police stop enforcing ‘sanctuary’ policies
    www.washingtonexaminer.com
  • Louisiana AG urges NOPD to cooperate fully with federal immigration authorities
    www.foxnews.com
Lloyd Doggett retires after Texas GOP wins redistricting case. Supreme Court supports partisan gerrymandering. Indiana House approves map favoring Republicans. TPUSA pressures Indiana Republicans. Red states pursue Trump-backed redistricting.
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Rep. Lloyd Doggett from Texas announced that he will not seek reelection following the redrawing of political maps in the state. The conservative majority court in Texas allowed the state to use voting maps that disadvantage Democrats. In Indiana, the House of Representatives passed a GOP-friendly congressional map favoring Republicans in all nine districts, despite opposition from Democrats. Turning Point USA launched a campaign with pro-Trump super PACs to pressure Indiana Republicans to support Trump's redistricting efforts. The bill faces a hurdle in the state Senate.
  • Lloyd Doggett announces retirement after Supreme Court hands Texas GOP redistricting win
    www.washingtonexaminer.com
  • The Supreme Court, Once Wary of Partisan Gerrymandering, Goes All In
    www.nytimes.com
  • Red state moves forward on Trump-backed push for new congressional map
    www.foxnews.com
  • US Supreme Court allows Texas to use redrawn voting maps in midterms
    www.bbc.com
  • Supreme Court to Allow Texas to Use New Congressional Map in Win for Republicans
    www.wsj.com
Capitol Hill revolt challenges Trump's Venezuela strategy, raising concerns of troop deployment and potential violence against US citizens. Terrorism alert renewed.
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The Fox News Politics newsletter covers the latest updates on the Trump administration and Capitol Hill. Tensions between the U.S. and Venezuela are escalating, with a national security expert discussing the possibility of American boots on the ground. The Trump administration is facing pushback from Congress over military strikes in the Caribbean, with lawmakers seeking to limit operations in Venezuela. President Trump has promised military action targeting cartels in Venezuela, but a security expert warned of potential reprisals against U.S. citizens. The State Department has renewed its "do not travel" warning for Venezuela, advising immediate departure for Americans due to crime, terrorism, and detention risks.
  • Fox News Politics Newsletter: Capitol Hill revolt threatens Trump’s Venezuela playbook
    www.foxnews.com
  • Repatriation Flights With Hundreds of Migrants Arrive in Venezuela
    www.nytimes.com
  • Trump again threatens Venezuela land strikes — and says Colombia also at risk
    nypost.com
  • Venezuela land strikes will start ‘very soon,’ Trump says at final Cabinet meeting of the year
    www.washingtonexaminer.com
  • Venezuela calls Trump's call to close airspace a 'colonialist threat'
    www.npr.org
DC appeals court rules in favor of Trump's ability to remove Democratic appointees from independent agencies, allowing firing of two agency heads.
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A federal appeals court has ruled that President Trump was legally allowed to fire Democratic appointees at federal agencies and replace them with new board members. The court found that Trump did not abuse his presidential powers in this action.
  • Opinion | A President’s Right to Say ‘You’re Fired’
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  • DC appeals court sides with Trump on removing Democratic appointees from independent agencies
    www.washingtonexaminer.com
  • Appeals court hands Trump a victory, OK'ing firing of two independent agency heads
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Coast Guard sniper disables narco-boat engines in video. Trump's boat strikes spark controversy. US conducts 22nd strike on alleged drug vessel.
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The Coast Guard seized a large amount of cocaine during Operation Pacific Viper to combat drug trafficking. There are concerns about the legality of the strikes and how they align with the Trump administration's goals. Additionally, there are reports of controversy surrounding Signalgate, a man arrested for planting pipe bombs near the U.S. Capitol, and the Supreme Court allowing Texas to use a gerrymandered map. Congress is investigating a strike that resulted in multiple deaths, while the U.S. military conducted another strike targeting a suspected drug vessel in the Eastern Pacific.
  • Coast Guard helicopter sniper takes out narco-boat engines in stunning exclusive video
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  • Trump’s Boat Strikes Corrode America’s Soul
    www.nytimes.com
  • Morning news brief
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  • Opinion | Hegseth’s Order and the Admiral
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  • Boat strike briefings help Hegseth - but shipwreck video release may hurt
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Congress members engage in personal attacks after shutdown drama. Democrats' anger at government peaks. Young Americans disapprove of Democrats, Republicans, and Trump.
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Congress is focusing on personal attacks instead of legislating, leading to dysfunction on Capitol Hill. A new Pew Research Center poll shows that only one-in-five Americans trust the federal government to do the right thing, highlighting a historic emotional divide. Additionally, a new Harvard poll indicates that young Americans are deeply pessimistic about both political parties, with President Trump's approval rating at just 29% among the 18-29 age group nationwide.
  • Congress melts down: Members unleash personal attacks after weeks of shutdown drama
    www.foxnews.com
  • Democrats’ anger at federal government hits record high just days before shutdown: Pew poll
    www.foxnews.com
  • Young Americans give big thumbs down to Democrats, Republicans, Trump: poll
    www.foxnews.com
Polis urges U.S. Treasury to extend free tax filing service.
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Colorado Gov. Jared Polis has written to the U.S. Treasury Department requesting the reinstatement of the IRS Direct File tool, which he believes saves money for taxpayers. The online tool, launched in 2024, aims to simplify the tax filing process.
  • Polis calls on U.S. Treasury to extend free tax filing service
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  • Polis calls on U.S. Treasury to extend free tax filing service
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Olivia Nuzzi leaving Vanity Fair amid affair allegations.
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Vanity Fair and journalist Olivia Nuzzi are ending their relationship as her contract expires, following allegations of inappropriate relationships with interview subjects. Condé Nast, the magazine's parent company, confirmed that Nuzzi's contract will not be renewed at the end of the year.
  • Olivia Nuzzi parting ways with Vanity Fair following affair allegations
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  • Olivia Nuzzi and Vanity Fair Will Part Ways
    www.nytimes.com
Minnesota's fraud scandals highlight entitlement state issues, with Wisconsin at risk of similar problems, according to GOP governor candidate.
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The text highlights concerns about fraud in the welfare system, particularly in Minnesota where a $1 billion scandal involving terrorists has been uncovered. Wisconsin Rep. Tom Tiffany warns that similar fraud could occur in his state due to the governor's refusal to allow audits. Republicans see this as an opportunity to push for reforms and address issues with the welfare system.
  • Opinion | How Minnesota Became the Land of 10,000 Frauds
    www.wsj.com
  • Wisconsin ‘refusing to learn the lesson’ of Minnesota after fraud scandal, GOP gov hopeful warns
    www.foxnews.com
Former DEA agent charged with conspiring to launder $12 million for Mexican cartel.
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Former DEA official Paul Campo has been charged with planning to launder $12 million for the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, as well as laundering $750,000 for them using cryptocurrency. The Department of Justice announced the indictment on Friday, also naming associate Robert Sensi. Campo, who worked for the DEA for 25 years, allegedly laundered money for the cartel in Mexico, according to the unsealed indictment.
  • Former DEA agent charged with conspiring to launder $12 million for Mexican cartel
    www.washingtonexaminer.com
  • Ex-D.E.A. Agent Charged With Agreeing to Launder Millions for Cartel
    www.nytimes.com
NYC council overrides Adams' housing voucher veto. Mamdani raises $3 million for mayoral transition fund, vows to stop clearing homeless encampments in January.
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The New York City Council has rejected Mayor Eric Adams' proposal to limit a city-funded housing voucher program, fearing it could lead to rent increases for low-income residents. Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has raised $3 million towards his transition fund from various donors, including crypto kings and movie stars. Mamdani has pledged to halt homeless encampment sweeps initiated by Adams, criticizing their ineffectiveness and lack of housing solutions.
  • NYC council overrides Adams’ housing voucher veto
    www.washingtonexaminer.com
  • Mamdani Woos Wealthy Donors Alongside Grassroots Givers for Transition
    www.nytimes.com
  • Mamdani breaks with Adams, vows NYC will stop clearing homeless encampments in January
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Florida judge grants DOJ motion to unseal Epstein grand jury transcripts in the abandoned Jeffrey Epstein case.
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A Florida judge has granted a motion to unseal grand jury transcripts from the initial investigation into Jeffrey Epstein. The Justice Department may unseal the transcripts tied to the late convicted sex offender, as ruled by a federal judge in Florida. This decision was made based on the Epstein Files Transparency Act of 2025, signed by President Donald Trump. The release of the sealed testimony was ordered after Congress passed a new law requiring files related to Epstein to be made public, overriding a previous rejection earlier this year.
  • Florida judge grants DOJ motion to unseal Epstein grand jury transcripts
    abcnews.go.com
  • Florida Judge allows unsealing of Epstein grand jury files
    www.washingtonexaminer.com
  • Judge Approves Release of Epstein Grand Jury Documents in Florida Case
    www.nytimes.com
  • Judge Orders Release of Epstein Florida Grand-Jury Transcripts
    www.wsj.com
  • US judge orders unsealing of court records from abandoned Jeffrey Epstein case
    www.bbc.com
NY AG Letitia James challenges US attorney's authority. Grand jury rejects new mortgage fraud indictment against her. DOJ's attempt to revive fraud case also declined.
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New York Attorney General Letitia James is facing challenges to indict her by Acting U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of New York John Sarcone. The Justice Department's recent failed attempts to prosecute James, a frequent target of the Republican president, have resulted in setbacks. A judge dismissed the Trump administration's initial indictment against James, and a subsequent grand jury effort also failed. Despite these setbacks, the possibility of bringing charges against James in the future remains open.
  • Judge on the clock as NY AG Letitia James challenges US attorney's authority to investigate her lawsuits
    www.foxnews.com
  • Grand jury rejects new mortgage fraud indictment against New York Attorney General Letitia James
    www.npr.org
  • Grand Jury Said to Decline to Re-Indict Letitia James
    www.nytimes.com
  • Grand jury declines to charge Letitia James after first case dismissed
    www.bbc.com
  • Grand jury rejects DOJ's attempt to revive fraud case against Letitia James: Sources
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One set of human remains discovered at a San Diego property, according to the District Attorney's office.
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Law enforcement in San Diego, California, recently conducted a search for human remains on a property, resulting in the discovery of one set of human remains. Prosecutors are investigating potential links to a former resident who is currently facing a murder charge in a separate case.
  • 1 set of human remains found at San Diego property: DA
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  • Human Remains Found Buried at San Diego Home
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Trump administration warns Europe of 'civilizational erasure' due to mass migration. Pledges to restore American power and criticizes European allies.
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The Trump administration's new National Security Strategy warns of "civilizational erasure" in Europe due to mass migration and political issues, marking a departure from previous directives. The strategy aims to counter foreign influence in the Western Hemisphere by reviving the Monroe Doctrine. It emphasizes the need for Europe to maintain its identity and self-confidence, criticizing its focus on regulatory suffocation. The administration seeks to help Europe correct its current trajectory and reassert America's dominance in the region.
  • Trump administration warns Europe faces ‘civilizational erasure’ over mass migration in new National Security Strategy
    www.washingtonexaminer.com
  • Trump pledges to reassert Monroe Doctrine to restore American power
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  • Trump's security strategy slams European allies and asserts U.S. power in the Americas
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  • Trump national security strategy calls out ‘anti-democratic’ Europe, urges ‘resistance’
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  • Trump Administration Says Europe Faces ‘Civilizational Erasure’
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A climate study predicting a $38 trillion annual economic impact was retracted due to inaccurate data.
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The British scientific journal Nature retracted a climate study because of data reliability issues, specifically problematic data from Uzbekistan that affected the results.
  • Climate study warning of $38 trillion-a-year hit to economy yanked over faulty data
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  • Climate study warning of $38 trillion-a-year hit to economy yanked for faulty data
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California GOP Rep. Issa plans to seek reelection in California instead of moving to Texas after redistricting.
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Rep. Darrell Issa of California has decided to seek reelection in his home state rather than moving to Texas for a less competitive House run. The decision comes as California's new congressional map threatens to boost Democrats and after Issa considered running in a Dallas-area district in 2026. Issa's San Diego-area district was redrawn to favor Democrats, prompting his choice to stay and run for reelection in California's gerrymandered 48th Congressional District.
  • Hot mic reveals Issa plotting GOP strategy after California redraws House map
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  • Issa to seek reelection in California, forgoing run in Texas
    www.washingtonexaminer.com
  • Issa will run for reelection in California rather than move to Texas
    www.latimes.com
GOP introduces 'Trump Health Freedom Accounts' to replace Obamacare subsidies. Rand Paul proposes bill for negotiating lower health insurance premiums. Republicans suggest enhanced health savings accounts for buying insurance and other expenses.
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House GOP Rep. August Pfluger has introduced the "More Affordable Care Act" to allow states to replace Obamacare with "Trump Health Freedom Accounts" and enable cross-state healthcare shopping. Meanwhile, Sen. Rand Paul has introduced the “Health Marketplace and Savings Accounts for All Act” to expand Health Savings Account eligibility for all Americans, aiming to make healthcare more efficient and affordable. Missouri Republican Rep. Eric Burlison is proposing a super HSA that would allow users to purchase health insurance and unprocessed foods with pre-tax dollars from employers.
  • GOP unveils plan for 'Trump Health Freedom Accounts' to replace Obamacare subsidies with state waivers
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  • Rand Paul proposes legislation to ‘negotiate lower premiums’ for health insurance
    www.washingtonexaminer.com
  • Republican pitches health savings accounts 'on steroids' that Americans could use to buy insurance — and steak
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EU fines Elon Musk's company $140 million for lack of transparency, risking backlash from Trump.
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The European Union fined Elon Musk's X $140 million for misleading use of blue check marks and lack of transparency in ads and data access. This move may lead to retaliatory measures from the Trump administration. The fine, implemented under the Digital Services Act, is the first of its kind in the 27-nation bloc. The platform breached transparency obligations, sparking a dispute between the EU and the US.
  • EU hits Elon Musk's X with $140 million fine over business practices
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  • EU fines X $140 million, risking the ire of Trump
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  • Elon Musk's X fined $140 million by European Commission over lack of transparency
    www.cnbc.com
  • EU Hits Elon Musk’s X With $140 Million Fine
    www.nytimes.com
US is prepared to host the World Cup and address crime in host cities, focusing on security for international visitors.
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President Donald Trump is confident in the security of host cities for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The State Department is increasing resources globally to handle visa demand for the event, aiming to reduce wait times while maintaining strict security vetting procedures.
  • Trump says US ready to host World Cup, will 'take care' of crime in host cities
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  • US prepares for influx of international visitors ahead of World Cup with security at the forefront
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NYC teen arrested for setting homeless subway rider on fire after explosive street takeover video shows mob ambushing couple.
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Justin Aguilera was arrested by New York City police in connection with a violent street takeover in Queens, where residents were attacked and a vehicle was set on fire. Additionally, an 18-year-old Manhattan man has been arrested and charged with attempted murder, arson, and assault after a homeless 56-year-old subway rider was set on fire.
  • Arrest made after explosive street takeover video shows mob ambushing couple during fiery car meetup
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  • NYC teen arrested, charged for setting homeless subway rider on fire, police say
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FBI considering charges against 16-year-old in cruise ship homicide. Family dynamics may explain investigators' silence, legal expert suggests.
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An emergency custody hearing has brought to light that Anna Kepner's stepbrother may be facing charges in the Carnival cruise death, as the FBI continues its investigation into the homicide. The investigation into Anna Kepner's case is complicated by the ruling of mechanical asphyxia, and authorities are considering evidence in this rare case that involves dynamics within a shared family household.
  • FBI weighing state or federal charges against 16-year-old in Anna Kepner cruise ship homicide case: lawyer
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  • Carnival cruise ship death: Family dynamics may explain investigators’ silence, legal expert says
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Coldest temperatures of the season hit Midwest and Northeast.
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The Midwest and Northeast are experiencing the coldest air of the season, with the Mid-Atlantic region seeing its first snowfall. Record low temperatures are reported in several cities, while a winter storm is bringing snow to the mid-Atlantic, with most of Virginia waking up to accumulating snow.
  • WATCH: Coldest temperatures of the season hit Midwest, Northeast
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  • Coldest temperatures of the season hit Midwest and Northeast
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Consumer prices rose slightly in September, with core inflation rate at 2.8%, lower than expected, according to delayed PCE report.
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The release of the most recent Personal Consumption Expenditures index was delayed due to the government shutdown. The core personal consumption expenditures price index for September was expected to show a 2.9% annual increase. Inflation rose to 2.8% for the year ending in September, according to the Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge. This delay in economic reports was caused by the longest government shutdown in U.S. history.
  • PCE Report Shows Consumer Prices Rose Slightly in September
    www.nytimes.com
  • Core inflation rate watched by Fed hit 2.8%, delayed September data shows, lower than expected
    www.cnbc.com
  • Inflation rose to 2.8% in September in Fed’s preferred gauge, delayed report shows
    www.washingtonexaminer.com
Trump promotes small cars to combat affordability issue in the automotive industry. Op-ed advocates for making cars more affordable.
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President Donald Trump has approved the domestic production of "tiny cars" as part of an affordability-focused proposal. He has dismissed claims of affordability being a hoax while also easing mileage mandates that penalized gas-car production.
  • Trump touts ‘TINY CARS’ as he seeks solutions to countering affordability ‘hoax’
    www.washingtonexaminer.com
  • Opinion | Making Cars More Affordable Again
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