â–¼ Tuesday, December 30

Minnesota's welfare state faces alleged Somali daycare fraud. Trump administration pauses federal funding. SBA halts grants over fraud investigation. State officials dispute video fraud claims.
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The welfare fraud investigation in Minnesota has expanded beyond a $1 billion scandal to uncover systemic abuse of federal loan programs, leading to a halt in payments to recipients. Close allies of Governor Tim Walz were involved in distributing taxpayer dollars to Somali-run daycares, which are at the center of a potential fraud scandal. The Small Business Administration is pausing funding to Minnesota to investigate $430 million in suspected PPP fraud. Federal authorities are intensifying investigations following a viral documentary exposing alleged fraud in Somali daycares, while Minnesota officials deny the allegations.
  • LOEFFLER: Vast network of Somali nonprofits ripped off Minnesota’s welfare state
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  • Walz allies led state agencies that oversaw massive alleged Somali daycare fraud
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  • Trump admin pausing some federal funding to Minnesota amid fraud scandals
    nypost.com
  • Opinion | Walz and Minnesota’s Fraud Problem
    www.wsj.com
Russian official threatens Zelenskyy over alleged attack on Putin's residence. Trump and Netanyahu praise each other despite Gaza differences. Zelenskyy optimistic about peace deal after meeting with Trump. Trump aims for quick progress on Gaza ceasefire.
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- A Russian security official threatened Ukrainian President Zelenskyy - Ukraine denied Russia's claim of a drone strike on Putin's residence - American and Israeli leaders showed unity despite strains over Gaza and Syria - Zelenskyy says peace talks with Russia are close but territorial disputes remain - US president warns Hamas of consequences if it does not disarm
  • Russian official threatens Zelenskyy as Moscow claims Kyiv attacked Putin residence
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  • Ukraine denies attacking Putin's residence with drones
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  • Trump and Netanyahu Praise Each Other After Meeting, Despite Differences Over Gaza
    www.nytimes.com
  • Zelenskyy says peace deal is close after Trump meeting but territory remains sticking point
    www.foxnews.com
  • Trump hopes to reach phase two of Gaza ceasefire 'very quickly'
    www.bbc.com
China criticizes US arms sale to Taiwan as it conducts military drills, including blockading exercises. Tensions rise as China surrounds Taiwan with warships and fighter jets in large-scale drills.
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China has launched its largest military drills ever around Taiwan in response to a record U.S. military sale to the island nation. The People's Liberation Army is conducting a live-fire exercise dubbed "Justice Mission 2025" in the Taiwan Strait, involving the army, navy, and air force. Tensions have escalated between China and its West-aligned neighbors, with Japan's prime minister stating that its military could intervene if China were to take action against Taiwan.
  • China's top diplomat blasts US arms sale to Taiwan as military drills unfold
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  • With Live Artillery and New Warships, China Practices Blockading Taiwan
    www.nytimes.com
  • Chinese military launches ‘Justice Mission’ around Taiwan as regional tensions mount
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  • China surrounds Taiwan with warships, fighter jets in largest military drills on record
    www.foxnews.com
  • Chinese military stages drills around Taiwan to warn 'external forces'
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China's EV market in 2026 faces challenges amid global expansion. Electric vehicles had a mixed performance in 2025.
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Analysts forecast a significant slowdown in China's electric car market growth due to the reversal of pro-electric vehicle federal policies, discontinuation of popular vehicles, and plummeting sales. Despite these challenges, interest in electric vehicles remains steady.
  • China EVs in 2026 look less like a boom and more like a survival test as global expansion ramps up
    www.cnbc.com
  • Electric vehicles had a bumpy road in 2025 — and one pleasant surprise
    www.npr.org
European markets open flat to higher as 2025 ends, while Asia-Pacific markets open mostly lower on the penultimate day. Trading week begins mixed.
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European stocks are anticipated to open flat on Tuesday amidst a lack of clear market direction during the holiday-shortened trading week. Investor attention will be on China's military exercises near Taiwan following recent drills announced on Monday. Meanwhile, Japan's Nikkei 225 index is expected to open higher based on futures trading in Chicago.
  • European markets set to open flat to higher as 2025 draws to a close
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CIA drone strike in Venezuela targets port, killing 2. US military kills 2 narco-terrorists in Pacific operation. Trump pressures Venezuela.
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Last week, the U.S. conducted its first known operation inside Venezuela, targeting a dock allegedly used for shipping narcotics. The attack, which was the 30th announced by the U.S. military since early September, resulted in the killing of two narco-terrorists in international waters on December 29. President Trump had mentioned the strike a few days prior, stating it was related to drugs and Venezuela.
  • C.I.A. Conducted Drone Strike on Port in Venezuela
    www.nytimes.com
  • U.S. Kills 2 in Strike in Pacific, as Trump Pressures Venezuela
    www.nytimes.com
  • US military kills 2 narco-terrorists in Eastern Pacific strike operation targeting vessel
    www.foxnews.com
Swimmer found dead with shark-deterrent band on ankle in California after possible shark attack. Body discovered in Santa Cruz County.
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Rescue teams recovered the body of Erica Fox, who went missing from Monterey Bay, after an intensive search that lasted six days. The discovery was made near where a swimmer, who may have been attacked by a shark, disappeared last week. The Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office is investigating the incident, which involves a recent shark attack and the disappearance of Erica Fox near Lover's Point in Pacific Grove.
  • Swimmer believed to be victim of shark is found dead, a shark-deterrent band around her ankle
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  • Body discovered after swimmer went missing in possible shark attack in California
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  • Body found on beach in Santa Cruz County north of site where shark was spotted, officials say
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LAPD requests court order to seal Rob and Michele Reiner's death reports, blocking autopsy findings' release.
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The Los Angeles court has sealed the death reports of Rob and Michele Reiner after the Medical Examiner had already disclosed the cause of death to the public. The decision was made by a Superior Court judge in response to a request from law enforcement to prevent the release of the autopsy reports.
  • Rob and Michele Reiner death reports suddenly sealed in mystery court order requested by LAPD
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  • Judge blocks release of Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner autopsy findings
    www.latimes.com
US man charged for fatally shooting woman blocks away during backyard target practice. Pennsylvania man charged for killing mother, wounding father after Christmas. Oklahoma woman killed by stray bullet during Christmas target practice.
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Multiple incidents involving gun violence occurred around Christmas time. In Pennsylvania, a man was charged for shooting his parents, resulting in his mother's death and his father's injury. In Oklahoma, a man accidentally shot and killed a woman while practicing shooting at an energy drink can with a newly purchased handgun on Christmas Day.
  • US man charged after shooting practice in backyard allegedly kills woman blocks away
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  • Pennsylvania man charged after killing mother, wounding father after Christmas
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  • Man Charged in Fatal Shooting During Backyard Target Practice
    www.nytimes.com
NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin's father dies, mother injured in house fire at North Carolina home.
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A fire at the home of NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin's parents resulted in his father's death and his mother being injured. The incident occurred at a North Carolina home connected to the NASCAR star on Sunday night.
  • NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin's father killed, mother injured in house fire
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  • Deadly fire occurs at North Carolina home linked to NASCAR star Denny Hamlin
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Hamas confirms five leaders killed, including 'masked spokesperson'. Group recruits teens amid election issues in Gaza.
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Five Hamas military commanders have been confirmed dead by the terrorist group's armed wing, dealing a significant blow to the leadership structure of the Palestinian militant organization in the Gaza conflict. Hamas is reportedly recruiting teenage fighters during the ceasefire in Gaza following the withdrawal of Israeli forces in October. National security analyst Professor Kobi Michael has warned about the increasing militant control in the region.
  • Hamas confirms five leaders killed including 'masked spokesperson' in major blow to terror group
    www.foxnews.com
  • Hamas builds new terror regime in Gaza, recruiting teens amid problematic election
    www.foxnews.com
House Democrats plan to reconvene the Jan. 6 committee to highlight Republican attempts to alter the Capitol riot narrative.
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House Democrats will hold an unofficial hearing on the fifth anniversary of the Jan. 6 riot, as House Republicans declined to participate in a hearing proposed by House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries. The hearing will review President Trump's clemency for rioters and GOP efforts to downplay the event. This special hearing aims to mark the solemn anniversary of the Capitol ransacking in 2021.
  • Democrats to reconvene House Jan. 6 committee on fifth anniversary of Capitol riot
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  • Democrats Aim to Spotlight Republican Efforts to Rewrite the Jan. 6 Capitol Riot
    www.nytimes.com
  • Dems to convene special hearing on five-year anniversary of Jan. 6 Capitol riot
    nypost.com
Trump pledges $2 billion for UN humanitarian aid but warns agencies to 'adapt, shrink, or die.'
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The Trump administration has announced a $2 billion pledge towards United Nations humanitarian aid, which officials say will save taxpayers $1.9 billion through consolidated operations. This move is expected to maintain the United States as the largest international aid donor next year, despite previous cuts to US funding for humanitarian operations. The United Nations has welcomed the pledge, although it comes after significant reductions in US funding for humanitarian efforts. President Trump's administration has been critical of foreign aid and has urged U.N. agencies to adapt to funding cuts.
  • Trump tells UN agencies to 'adapt, shrink, or die' while offering $2B humanitarian funding pledge
    www.foxnews.com
  • U.S. Pledges $2 Billion for U.N. Aid but Trump Administration Tells Agencies to ‘Adapt, Shrink, or Die’
    www.nytimes.com
  • US pledges $2bn for humanitarian aid, but tells UN 'adapt or die'
    www.bbc.com
  • US pledges $2 billion towards UN humanitarian aid
    www.washingtonexaminer.com
Louis V. Gerstner, the man who revived IBM in the '90s, has passed away at 83.
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An outsider took charge of a struggling company, revamped its focus from mainframe computers to consulting, and revitalized its culture and mission. Sadly, he passed away at the age of 83.
  • Louis V. Gerstner, Who Revived a Faltering IBM in the ’90s, Dies at 83
    www.nytimes.com
  • Opinion | Lou Gerstner, the Man Who Revived IBM
    www.wsj.com
Protesters clash with security forces in Tehran amid nationwide unrest due to Iran's currency collapse.
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Iran is experiencing escalating protests as demonstrators clash with security forces in Tehran and Mashhad. Tear gas has been deployed amid nationwide strikes. The protests are fueled by high inflation and a currency collapse, which are putting pressure on Iranians' budgets and challenging the country's leaders.
  • Iranian protesters clash with security forces as tear gas fills Tehran streets amid nationwide unrest
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  • Iran’s Currency Collapse Pushes Protesters to the Streets
    www.nytimes.com
Ilhan Omar and Somali Minnesotans face scrutiny in fraud investigation. Omar's wealth gains and husband's company value surge raise concerns.
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New York Times writer Mara Gay suggests that investigations into Minnesota fraud allegations are politically motivated and unfairly targeting the Somali community. A conservative watchdog is looking into Rep. Ilhan Omar's finances amid a fraud scandal in Minnesota, raising questions about her sudden increase in wealth. Companies owned by Omar's husband have seen a significant rise in value, from under $1,000 to potentially $25 million, as fraud investigations in Minnesota persist. Additionally, Ilhan Omar's defense of Somalia's territorial claims is under scrutiny as federal authorities investigate billions in fraud losses.
  • Somali Minnesotans being 'scapegoated' in fraud investigation, NYT writer claims
    www.foxnews.com
  • Ilhan Omar faces investigation after outrage over massive wealth gains and aid fraud in Minnesota
    nypost.com

â–¼ Monday, December 29

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.
  • 'Battle of the Sexes' tennis match proves critical point about men in women's sports, ex-NFL kicker suggests
    www.foxnews.com
  • 'Battle of the Sexes' tennis match sparks backlash from fans
    www.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.
  • More Kennedy Center Performances Are Canceled After Trump’s Renaming
    www.nytimes.com
  • More Kennedy Center Performances Are Canceled After Trump’s Renaming
    www.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.
  • Trump says US hit 'big facility' linked to alleged Venezuelan drug boats
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  • Trump suggests US hit ‘big facility’ in Venezuela drug fight
    www.foxnews.com
  • Trump says US 'knocked out' a 'big facility' in Venezuela
    abcnews.go.com
  • Trump Says the U.S. Struck a ‘Big Facility’ in Campaign Against Venezuela
    www.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.
  • Adams unsure he’ll attend Mamdani inauguration, says mayor-elect’s fans ‘protest everything’
    www.washingtonexaminer.com
  • Mamdani Will Be Sworn In at Abandoned Subway Station Beneath City Hall
    www.nytimes.com
  • Elon Musk warns 'people will die' over Mamdani's FDNY commissioner pick, Lillian Bonsignore
    www.foxnews.com
  • Elon Musk slams Mamdani’s appointment on Lillian Bonsignore as FDNY commissioner over lack of experience: ‘People will die’
    nypost.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.
  • Boxing star Anthony Joshua's friends identified as victims in deadly car crash
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  • Former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua involved in a car accident in Nigeria
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  • Boxing star Anthony Joshua injured in fatal car crash in Nigeria
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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.
  • CBS reporter calls it 'patently false' and 'dangerous' to claim Supreme Court is 'corrupt'
    www.foxnews.com
  • Rare CBS truth about Trump and the Supreme Court: Liberal Media Scream
    www.washingtonexaminer.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.
  • Suspect confessed he planted 6 Jan pipe bombs, prosecutors say
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  • Jan. 6 pipe bomb suspect fights DOJ delay in turning over evidence
    www.washingtonexaminer.com
  • Pipe bomb suspect told FBI he targeted U.S. political parties, memo says
    www.npr.org
  • DC pipe bomb suspect says someone needed to 'speak up' about stolen election claims
    www.foxnews.com
  • Suspect Confessed to Planting Pipe Bombs Near the Capitol Before Jan. 6
    www.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.
  • Judge denies effort for media to intervene for access to Tyler Robinson trial
    www.washingtonexaminer.com
  • Suspected Charlie Kirk assassin fights how much public can see
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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.
  • Convicted murderer, child predators rounded up in Christmas weekend ICE crackdown: ‘Greatest gift’
    www.foxnews.com
  • ICE delivers 'greatest gift of all' with Christmas arrests of convicted criminals across multiple states
    www.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.
  • 5 takeaways as MTG unloads to NYT Magazine, dishing scathing criticism of Trump
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  • MTG says Trump doesn’t ‘have any faith’ and slams ‘sexualization’ of women at Mar-a-Lago
    nypost.com
  • Five Takeaways From the New York Times Profile of Marjorie Taylor Greene
    www.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.
  • Democrats move to stop ICE from working with local police nationwide
    www.washingtonexaminer.com
  • Year of ICE rage: Top 5 Democrat meltdowns as Trump revives hard-line deportation agenda
    www.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.
  • Wyoming secretary of state running for state’s lone House seat
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  • ‘America first’: Wyoming Secretary of State Chuck Gray launches House bid
    www.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.
  • Missing Texas teen believed to be in 'imminent danger'
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  • Missing 19-year-old Camila Mendoza Olmos believed to be 'in imminent danger,' Texas sheriff says
    www.foxnews.com
  • Texas teen missing since Christmas Eve believed to be in 'imminent danger': Sheriff
    abcnews.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."
  • Nancy Pelosi reveals she didn’t intend to rip up Trump’s 2020 State of the Union speech
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  • Nancy Pelosi says she had 'no intention' of tearing up Trump's 2020 State of the Union speech
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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.
  • Steelers' Aaron Rodgers gives blunt reaction to controversial no call in loss to Browns
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  • NFL fans fume as Steelers' final TD attempt ends with controversial no call
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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.
  • North Korea fires cruise missiles as Kim underscores nuclear ambitions
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  • North Korea says it tested long-range cruise missiles
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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.
  • 5 pivotal 2026 Senate races will determine whether Republicans maintain governing trifecta under Trump
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  • The 2026 battleground: Congress’s most vulnerable House and Senate seats
    www.washingtonexaminer.com
  • The Supreme Court could give Republicans a good shot at keeping the House in 2026 — and these Dems are in the hot seat
    nypost.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.
  • Manhunts across America in 2025: Five cases that left cities, campuses and towns on edge
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  • Charlie Kirk’s killing, Idaho murders plea and Karen Read verdict: Inside 2025’s biggest crime moments
    www.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.
  • Winter storm moves east on Monday, bringing dangerous wind, snow and ice
    abcnews.go.com
  • Parts of New York and New England Brace for Ice Storm
    www.nytimes.com
  • 'Bomb cyclone' forecasted to bring heavy snow, blizzard conditions and dangerous travel
    www.npr.org
  • Winter storm snarls holiday travel across Northeast, Great Lakes
    www.washingtonexaminer.com
  • Thousands of US flights disrupted as winter storm looms
    www.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.
  • First round of January Social Security payments goes out in 16 days
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