Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth did not see survivors before second strike on drug boat. Hegseth disputes 'fake stories' and vows to stop misinformation.
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The text discusses Secretary of War Pete Hegseth's defense of US forces' actions in striking Caribbean drug boats, amid concerns of potential violations of laws governing armed conflict. Hegseth criticized media reports about orders to kill survivors in a September operation and disavowed responsibility amid congressional outcry over a follow-up attack on a wrecked vessel. Additionally, it mentions a misspelling of Hegseth's name card during a Trump administration Cabinet meeting, where he emphasized continued strikes on alleged drug boats, vowing to put narco-terrorists "at the bottom of the ocean."
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US defence secretary says he did not see survivors before follow-up strike on drug boatwww.bbc.com
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Hegseth erupts over WaPo ‘fake stories’ smear, vows to stop ‘poisoning of the American people’www.foxnews.com
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Hegseth name card misspelled in Cabinet meetingwww.washingtonexaminer.com
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Hegseth claims he only learned of second strike on Venezuelan drug boat ‘a couple of hours later’nypost.com
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WATCH: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth: 'We've only just begun' striking alleged drug boatsabcnews.go.com
Trump criticizes Tim Walz and Ilhan Omar over Minnesota fraud scandal. Mainstream news outlets ignore the case. House investigation targets Walz. Democrats criticized for welfare fraud. Late-night shows react.
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President Trump criticized Gov. Tim Walz and Rep. Ilhan Omar over a report of Somali immigrants in Minnesota accused of defrauding government social services programs of $1 billion. The House Oversight Committee is investigating Minnesota's handling of a COVID-relief program. The fraud involving Somali refugees in Minnesota has cost taxpayers over $1 billion, revealing failures in the Walz administration's oversight. Jon Stewart mocked Trump's Truth Social post insulting the governor's intelligence.
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Trump unloads on Tim Walz and Ilhan Omar over Minnesota fraud scandal and says country is at a tipping pointwww.washingtonexaminer.com
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ABC, NBC, CBS evening newscasts ignore widening Minnesota fraud case on Tim Walz's watchwww.foxnews.com
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Late Night Lashes Out at Trump’s Tim Walz Tauntwww.nytimes.com
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Treasury, House panel launch probes into Tim Walz’s handling of $1B food aid fraud — and they could make criminal referralsnypost.com
Afghan evacuee arrested for threatening terror attack federally charged. Trump orders review of green-card holders after shootings. Admin re-examining Afghans imported after incidents.
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An Afghan evacuee, Mohammad Dawood Alokozay, is facing federal charges for threatening suicide attacks after arriving through Biden's Afghanistan evacuation program. He is currently in custody awaiting an initial appearance before a US magistrate judge. In response to a shooting case involving an Afghan national, the Trump administration has initiated a thorough audit of immigration status for residents from countries considered security concerns. Stay updated on these developments and more with the Fox News Politics newsletter.
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Afghan evacuee arrested before DC shooting federally charged with threatening terror attackwww.foxnews.com
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Afghan national hit with federal charges of threatening Texas suicide bomb attacknypost.com
ICE arrests two illegal immigrants convicted of child crimes in New Jersey and Texas amid a 1,153% rise in assaults on officers.
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ICE has arrested criminal illegal immigrants who were convicted of serious crimes such as child rape, sexual assault, and robbery. The arrests were made in New Jersey and Texas as part of operations conducted under the Trump administration. The arrests come amid a significant increase in attacks on ICE officers.
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ICE nabs child rapists, gun-toting robbers as assaults on officers rise 1,153%www.foxnews.com
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ICE arrests two illegal immigrants convicted of 'heinous' crimes against children in New Jersey and Texaswww.foxnews.com
A winter storm hits Northeast with ice and snow, prompting school closures. Over 50 million people on alert. Snow falls in New York.
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A major winter storm is expected to bring heavy snowfall from Pennsylvania to Maine, potentially causing disruptions to the Tuesday evening commute. The storm has already brought snow and ice to parts of the Midwest and South, leading to treacherous conditions for commuters. Inland regions of New York and Pennsylvania have been affected by snow, with millions of people in the Northeast preparing for the impact of the storm.
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A major winter storm is pummeling the Northeast with ice and snowwww.npr.org
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Schools close as more than 50 million on alert for snow and iceabcnews.go.com
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Large Winter Storm Brings Snow and Ice to Northeast and Mid-Atlanticwww.nytimes.com
Vance and Trump criticize Democrats' affordability plans. GOP doubts voters' support. Burchett opposes Behn. NJ Dems compete for Sherrill's seat. Van Epps challenges Tennessee AOC-like candidate.
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President Donald Trump criticized Democrats' affordability platform as a "scam" during a Cabinet meeting, while Vice President JD Vance expressed optimism for economic improvement in 2026. The Tennessee congressional race between Matt Van Epps and Aftyn Behn has garnered national attention, with Rep. Tim Burchett urging voters to support Van Epps over Behn, whom he referred to as a "homegrown Marxist." The special primary election for New Jersey's 11th Congressional District is scheduled for Feb. 5, 2026, with 13 Democrats and one Republican vying to replace Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill. In Tennessee's 7th District, a special election will see Republican Matt Van Epps facing off against Democrat Aftyn Behn to fill the seat vacated by former Rep. Mark Green.
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Vance, Trump unleash on Democrats' affordability 'scam': 'Fixing what [they've] broken'www.foxnews.com
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Tim Burchett encourages Tennesseans to vote against ‘homegrown Marxist’ Aftyn Behnwww.washingtonexaminer.com
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Tennessee House Special Election 2025: What to Watchwww.nytimes.com
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Democrats and Republicans are pouring money into a special election in Tennessee. Here's whywww.npr.org
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Trump calls Tennessee special election a ‘big thing’ – suggests results will reflect on him and the GOP: ‘Sign of how we are doing’nypost.com
Trump announces upcoming Venezuela land strikes. Venezuela accepts repatriation flight from U.S. amid tensions. New York Times criticized. Trump threatens military action against Maduro.
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President Trump convened a Cabinet meeting where he discussed imminent military action in Venezuela and Colombia and supported War Secretary Pete Hegseth. The administration has been conducting air strikes on alleged narco-terrorist boats. Trump will make an announcement at 2 p.m. after meeting with his Cabinet. The announcement may be about new tax-advantaged investment accounts for children. The U.S. and Venezuela are still communicating despite tensions. There is a split among Republicans over Trump's escalation against Venezuela. The White House criticized the New York Times for its coverage compared to how it covered Trump and Biden. Trump's military threat poses a significant challenge to President Maduro of Venezuela.
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Venezuela land strikes will start ‘very soon,’ Trump says at final Cabinet meeting of the yearwww.washingtonexaminer.com
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Venezuela Accepts Migrant Repatriation Flight From U.S. Amid Airspace Tensionswww.nytimes.com
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US escalation with Maduro halts deportation flights to Venezuelawww.foxnews.com
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White House doesn’t rule out boots on the ground in Venezuela as Trump convenes top security teamnypost.com
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Venezuela calls Trump's call to close airspace a 'colonialist threat'www.npr.org
Kristi Noem accuses Minnesota of fraudulent visas, urges Trump for full travel ban. Homeland Security secretary supports more travel bans.
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Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has raised concerns about fraudulent visa applications in Minnesota and has recommended a full travel ban from countries that she believes are contributing to criminal activity in the United States. She met with President Trump to discuss implementing a ban on entry from several nations that she believes are "flooding" the US with criminal activity. Noem has equated immigrants to "foreign invaders" and President Trump has reposted her statement.
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Kristi Noem says half of Minnesota visas are ‘fraudulent,’ accuses ‘idiot’ Walz of doing it on purposenypost.com
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Ahead of holidays, Noem advises Trump to impose full travel banwww.washingtonexaminer.com
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Noem calls for 'full travel ban' on countries 'flooding' US and more top headlineswww.foxnews.com
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US Homeland Security secretary calls for more travel banswww.bbc.com
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Kristi Noem Recommends New Travel Ban After National Guard Shootingwww.nytimes.com
Former lieutenant governor urges Indiana lawmakers to reject redistricting bill. GOP moves forward with redistricting effort despite opposition and bomb threat. Indiana GOP forced into reversal by Trump.
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Former Indiana Lt. Gov. Sue Ellspermann testified against a Republican redistricting plan, urging her former colleagues to reject partisan pressure from President Trump. Hundreds protested at the Indiana Statehouse against the plan, which would give Republicans an advantage in all nine congressional districts. The state House released a draft map just before convening, with Senate approval expected. Republican Sen. Jean Leising received a pipe bomb threat for opposing the redistricting. The Senate will make a final decision on Dec. 8 after resistance to the White House's redistricting agenda.
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Mike Pence’s former lieutenant governor urges Indiana lawmakers to reject redistricting billwww.washingtonexaminer.com
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Trump forces Indiana GOP into redistricting reversal in race to draw new MAGA mapwww.foxnews.com
SCOTUS Justice Clarence Thomas questions New Jersey's subpoena of pro-life center donors. Supreme Court to hear dispute over anti-abortion center donor records.
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Conservative Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas questioned the New Jersey Attorney General's Office over subpoenas issued to a pro-life organization without any complaints filed against it. The case involves a pregnancy counseling center challenging the legality of the subpoenas in federal court, arguing that they encroach on First Amendment rights. The investigation concerns whether the center misled people to discourage abortions, highlighting the rise of "crisis pregnancy centers" in the U.S.
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SCOTUS Justice Clarence Thomas forces NJ attorney to admit state targeted pro-life group with probenypost.com
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Justice Thomas questions basis for New Jersey subpoena of pregnancy center donorswww.washingtonexaminer.com
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Pro-life center fights New Jersey attorney general's 'fishing expedition' in Supreme Court battlewww.foxnews.com
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Supreme Court to Hear Dispute Over Anti-Abortion Center Donor Recordswww.nytimes.com
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Abortion opponents coming before the Supreme Court on Tuesdaywww.npr.org
DC National Guard shooting suspect pleads not guilty to murder charges. West Virginia governor sees positive signs in injured National Guard member. Concerns raised about asylum seeker vetting.
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Afghan national Rahmanullah Lakanwal, charged with murder and gun offenses, appeared in court virtually from his hospital bed. West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey received news that the victim, Andrew Wolfe, showed signs of responsiveness. The U.S. protocols for admitting foreigners are under scrutiny after the recent shooting of two National Guard soldiers in Washington by an Afghan national. The Trump administration has been asked about how the alleged gunman, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, obtained the weapon but has not provided an answer.
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DC National Guard Shooting Suspect Pleads Not Guilty in First Court Hearingwww.wsj.com
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Suspect in DC shooting of 2 National Guard members formally charged with murderabcnews.go.com
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DC National Guard shooting suspect formally chargedwww.foxnews.com
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National Guard member in DC shooting shows 'positive sign' West Virginia governor sayswww.npr.org
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Suspected National Guard shooter reveal deeper problems with asylum seeker vettingwww.washingtonexaminer.com
Lane Kiffin leaves Ole Miss for LSU amid controversy, receives playoff bonuses, and faces criticism from Jake Paul.
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Lane Kiffin faced hostility from Ole Miss fans as he left for LSU, where he will be the new head coach. LSU will pay up to $1 million in playoff bonuses to Kiffin from his time at Ole Miss. Kiffin posted a mysterious social media message before deciding to take the LSU job. Boxer Jake Paul criticized Kiffin for leaving Ole Miss for LSU. Kiffin's move to LSU marks a significant change in college football.
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Lane Kiffin alleges Ole Miss fans tried to chase him 'off the road' while leaving Oxford for LSU coaching jobwww.foxnews.com
Janeese Lewis George, a Democratic Socialist, surpasses donation requirements for DC mayoral bid, aiming to succeed Mayor Bowser.
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Democratic socialist Councilwoman Janeese Lewis George, 37, has launched a mayoral campaign in Washington, D.C., aiming to replace current Mayor Muriel Bowser who is not seeking re-election. George broke fundraising records shortly after announcing her candidacy, surpassing the amount needed to qualify for public financing. She is the first prominent candidate to enter the race and follows in the footsteps of New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, another socialist.
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Democratic socialist candidate for DC mayor beats record to meet donation requirementsÂwww.washingtonexaminer.com
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Democratic Socialist Janeese Lewis George launches bid for DC mayorÂnypost.com
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DSA-linked DC councilmember mounts mayoral bid to succeed Bowserwww.foxnews.com
Virginia GOP chairman resigns after major losses in 2025 elections, pledges to unite party against Democrats' 'power grab'.
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Virginia state Sen. Mark Peake has announced his resignation as chairman of the Virginia Republican Party in order to focus on the upcoming legislative session. He took over the position earlier this year when former Chairman Rich Anderson was nominated by President Trump to a new role. Peake's resignation comes as the party aims to address Democratic redistricting efforts and prepare for the 2026 elections.
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Virginia GOP chairman stepping down after drastic losses in November electionswww.washingtonexaminer.com
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Virginia GOP Chair steps down after crushing 2025 loss — vows to rally party against Democrats’ 'power grab'www.foxnews.com
Dave Coulier, Full House star, diagnosed with tongue cancer after previously being declared cancer-free.
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Dave Coulier, a 66-year-old actor, has been diagnosed with tongue cancer after previously beating non-Hodgkin Lymphoma. He is currently undergoing treatment for his new health battle.
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Full House star Dave Coulier diagnosed with tongue cancerwww.bbc.com
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'Full House' star Dave Coulier battling second cancer diagnosis within months of being declared cancer-freewww.foxnews.com
Man arrested for throwing firebomb at LA federal building downtown.
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Jose F. Jovel was arrested after throwing a Molotov cocktail-style firebomb at a federal building in downtown Los Angeles in what he described as a "terrorist attack" motivated by immigration deportation policies.
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Arson suspect accused of tossing firebomb at downtown federal buildingwww.latimes.com
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Man in custody for allegedly throwing Molotov cocktails into LA federal building, docs showwww.foxnews.com
Former Honduran president Juan Orlando Hernández was pardoned by Trump after being convicted of drug crimes and released from prison.
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Former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández has been released from a U.S. federal prison after being granted a pardon by former President Donald Trump. Hernández was serving a 45-year sentence for his involvement in a drug trafficking scheme that brought over 400 tons of cocaine into the United States. Trump's pardon has sparked controversy as Hernández was accused of being a key figure in one of the largest drug-trafficking conspiracies in the world.
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What is Honduras ex-president accused of and why has Trump pardoned him?www.bbc.com
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Former Honduran president released from US prison after Trump pardonwww.foxnews.com
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Juan Orlando Hernández, Former President of Honduras, Is Freed From Prison After Trump Pardonwww.nytimes.com
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Trump pardons Honduran ex-president who was convicted of drug crimeswww.npr.org
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Former Honduras president released from prison after Trump pardonwww.washingtonexaminer.com
Sabrina Carpenter and 'Franklin the Turtle' publisher criticize Trump administration for unauthorized use of character in narco-terror meme.
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Trump administration officials used a song by Carpenter and an image of Franklin the Turtle in social media posts related to deportation and killing drug traffickers. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is under scrutiny for an attack on an alleged drug boat, where he used a parody of Franklin the Turtle firing at boats. The publisher of "Franklin the Turtle" criticized Secretary of War Pete Hegseth for his unauthorized meme featuring Franklin targeting narco-terrorists.
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Sabrina Carpenter and Franklin the Turtle in tiff with Trump administration over use of creative workwww.bbc.com
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'Franklin' publisher slams Hegseth for his post of the turtle firing on drug boatswww.npr.org
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'Franklin the Turtle' publisher condemns Hegseth's 'unauthorized use' of character in narco-terror memewww.foxnews.com
Pope Leo discusses Middle East peace plan with Trump and Netanyahu during first foreign trip, wrapping up visit to Lebanon.
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Pope Leo XIV is reportedly in talks with the United States and Israel to discuss a peace plan for the Middle East. During his visit to Lebanon, the American-born Pope made an emotional plea for hope and prayed at the site of the deadly 2020 Beirut port explosion. The pontiff also met with families of the victims and attended a Mass with 150,000 worshippers in a country yearning for signs of hope amid fears of renewed conflict.
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Pope Leo says he’s speaking with Trump and Netanyahu about Middle East peace planwww.washingtonexaminer.com
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Reporter’s Notebook: On the papal plane and beyond — covering Pope Leo XIV’s first foreign tripwww.foxnews.com
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Pope Leo wraps up his visit to Lebanon with prayers at the site of Beirut's port blastwww.npr.org
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WATCH: Pope Leo prays at site of deadly 2020 Beirut port blastabcnews.go.com
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Thousands Greet Pope Leo in Lebanon, as He Prays at Beirut Blast Sitewww.nytimes.com
Melania Trump unveils White House Christmas decorations, focuses on military support, and announces 2025 theme 'Home Is Where The Heart Is.'
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This year, First Lady Melania Trump has decorated the White House in a "Home Is Where the Heart Is" theme, featuring Lego portraits of Donald Trump and George Washington, as well as 3D-printed ornaments. Melania led a team in creating holiday care packages for service members at Joint Base Andrews. The White House is adorned in a classic red-and-green Christmas theme, although there are fewer decorations due to the East Wing being under construction. The theme is meant to showcase the character of the United States, inspired by the joys and challenges of motherhood and business.
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Tinsel, tradition and messaging: The politics behind White House holiday decorationswww.foxnews.com
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Watch: Melania Trump reveals Christmas decorations, Lego portrait of presidentwww.bbc.com
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Melania Trump, Usha Vance, and Cheryl Hines write notes, make care packages for militarynypost.com
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This Year, a Smaller Christmas at the White Housewww.nytimes.com
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Melania Trump debuts ‘Home Is Where The Heart Is’ as White House 2025 Christmas themewww.washingtonexaminer.com
Dell family donates $6 billion to fund 'Trump accounts' for children, benefiting 25 million kids. Michael and Susan Dell pledge $6 billion for child investment accounts.
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Dell CEO Michael Dell and his wife, Susan Dell, have announced a donation of $6.25 billion to fund investment accounts for 25 million children born in the United States, known as "Trump accounts." This philanthropic gift aims to seed tax-deferred investment accounts for American children, with hopes that other philanthropists will join in expanding the initiative.
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Dell family to seed Trump accounts for kids with $250www.bbc.com
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Dell CEO donates over $6 billion to fund ‘Trump accounts’ for 25 million childrenwww.washingtonexaminer.com
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Michael Dell Donates $6.25 Billion to ‘Trump Accounts’ for Childrenwww.wsj.com
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What Michael Dell’s Blockbuster Donation Means for Philanthropywww.nytimes.com
Democrats investigate Kash Patel's use of FBI jet after he reacts to embarrassing FBI raid jacket tale.
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FBI Director Kash Patel is facing scrutiny for allegedly demanding a raid jacket before disembarking from a plane in Utah, as reported in a recent investigation. House Democrats have launched a probe into Patel's use of a government jet, accusing him of taking personal trips during the government shutdown and calling for reimbursement to taxpayers and disclosure of travel records.
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Kash Patel reacts to embarrassing FBI raid jacket talenypost.com
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Democrats open inquiry into Patel’s use of FBI jetwww.washingtonexaminer.com
Stefanik accuses Johnson of siding with Democrats in House GOP rift over NDAA, criticizing GOP for being outmaneuvered by Democrats.
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House Speaker Mike Johnson has refuted House Republicans' criticism of being "rolled" by House Democrats over a provision in the defense authorization bill, calling the claims false. Rep. Elise Stefanik, chairwoman of House Republican leadership, accused Johnson of siding with Democrats on the defense policy bill, leading to a rift among House GOP leaders. Stefanik advocated for an amendment to the Intelligence Authorization Act that would require notifying Congress if the FBI investigates candidates running for federal offices.
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Stefanik intensifies attack on Johnson over NDAA as he says it’s nothing to do with himwww.washingtonexaminer.com
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Stefanik accuses Johnson of 'siding with' Democrats in explosive House GOP leadership riftwww.foxnews.com
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Stefanik blasts Johnson, GOP as ‘getting rolled’ by House Democratswww.washingtonexaminer.com
Cop identifies Luigi Mangione at McDonald's. Lawyers aim to exclude key evidence in UnitedHealthcare CEO murder trial. Mangione seeks to dismiss evidence.
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A police officer testified in Luigi Mangione's evidence suppression hearing, recalling recognizing the suspected CEO assassin at a McDonald's in Altoona. Legal experts discuss the potential outcomes for the defense in their bid to exclude key evidence, such as the possible murder weapon and a manifesto, in the case of Mangione, who is accused of shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. The 27-year-old appeared in court with his lawyers for a pretrial hearing in Manhattan Criminal Court in New York City. The court is considering the admissibility of backpack evidence and police statements in the high-profile case. Mangione's lawyers are seeking to have evidence gathered during his arrest in Pennsylvania thrown out as they prepare for his murder trial for allegedly killing a health insurance executive in Manhattan.
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Cop describes recognizing Luigi Mangione when he pulled down mask at McDonald'swww.foxnews.com
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Mangione in court as lawyers seek to rule out notebook, gun and other key evidencewww.bbc.com
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Luigi Mangione’s lawyers ask to block evidence in UnitedHealthcare CEO murder trialwww.washingtonexaminer.com
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What to Know About Luigi Mangione’s Court Hearing This Weekwww.nytimes.com
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Billboards, Donations and 6,000 Letters: Why Luigi Mangione’s Fans Won’t Quitwww.wsj.com
Costco sues Trump administration for tariff refund.
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President Trump imposed tariffs earlier this year, leading to a lawsuit by retailer Costco against the administration. Costco anticipates the Supreme Court will rule against Trump's emergency powers. Trump is promising tariff dividend checks to Americans, but Costco seeks a refund of tariffs paid with interest. Lower courts have already ruled against Trump's use of emergency powers for tariffs.
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Costco sues Trump administration over tariffsabcnews.go.com
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Costco seeks refund for tariffs in lawsuit against Trump administrationwww.washingtonexaminer.com
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Costco sues Trump administration for 'full refund' of tariffswww.bbc.com
Giants kicker Younghoe Koo struggles with field goal attempt in loss to Patriots, offering a strange explanation. Special teams issues persist.
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Giants kicker Younghoe Koo's 47-yard field goal miss, attributed to cold weather and a moving ball, went viral. The incident underscored the Giants' special teams challenges in their game against the New England Patriots.
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Giants kicker Younghoe Koo offers bizarre explanation for botched field goal attempt in loss to Patriotswww.foxnews.com
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Younghoe Koo's field goal attempt goes horribly wrong as special teams woes continue for Giantswww.foxnews.com
A top Democrat criticizes Trump for overstepping war powers with cartel strikes, while acknowledging his authority to target narco-states.
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Jamie Raskin criticizes President Trump's naval strikes in the Caribbean against drug cartels, arguing that they go against constitutional limits and due process protections. However, Supreme Court precedents such as Curtiss-Wright suggest that the President has broad powers in foreign affairs, especially when dealing with narco-states and cartels.
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Top Dem blasts Trump's cartel strikes, says admin overstepping war powerswww.foxnews.com
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MORNING GLORY: Trump has the authority to strike the narco-states poisoning the USwww.foxnews.com
Silicon Valley creates replicas of Amazon and Gmail to train artificial intelligence agents.
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Multiple new start-ups are creating replicas of websites to train artificial intelligence in using the internet, potentially leading to the replacement of white-collar workers.
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Silicon Valley Builds Amazon and Gmail Copycats to Train A.I. Agentswww.nytimes.com
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Silicon Valley Builds Amazon and Gmail Copycats to Train A.I. Agentswww.nytimes.com
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Silicon Valley Builds Amazon and Gmail Copycats to Train A.I. Agentswww.nytimes.com
San Francisco plans to sue ultraprocessed food producers for the public health burden they impose.
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San Francisco is set to file the first government lawsuit against food manufacturers over ultraprocessed foods, claiming that cities and countries bear the costs of chronic diseases linked to unhealthy products. City Attorney David Chiu will sue 10 major food corporations for producing these items, alleging that they are responsible for public health costs associated with related diseases.
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San Francisco to sue ultraprocessed food producers over public health burdenwww.washingtonexaminer.com
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San Francisco Will Sue Ultraprocessed Food Companieswww.nytimes.com
Email scam uses hidden characters to evade filters, impersonating Apple support emails in phishing attacks.
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Researchers have uncovered a phishing scam that uses invisible characters to bypass email security measures. To protect against such scams, experts recommend using password managers and enabling two-factor authentication. Scammers recently attempted to steal an Apple account by using fake support tickets and phone calls. Users are advised to take precautionary measures to safeguard their accounts.
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New email scam uses hidden characters to slip past filterswww.foxnews.com
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Real Apple support emails used in new phishing scamwww.foxnews.com
A Mace campaign staffer and adviser quit, accusing her of disloyalty to Trump and turning her back on MAGA.
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Rep. Nancy Mace's campaign consultant, J. Austin McCubbin, resigned over loyalty concerns, accusing Mace of aligning with Sen. Rand Paul's faction of the GOP instead of President Trump's vision. McCubbin, a strong supporter of Trump who previously led his campaign operations in South Carolina, claimed Mace had turned her back on the "MAGA" movement.
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Mace campaign staffer quits governor bid team, accusing her of disloyalty to Trumpwww.foxnews.com
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Mace campaign adviser quits after congresswoman ‘decided to turn her back’ on MAGAwww.washingtonexaminer.com
FBI offers $50,000 reward for California mass shooting suspect. Manhunt ongoing for 'multiple shooters' who killed 4 at birthday party.
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The FBI has offered a $50,000 reward for information leading to the identification, arrest, and conviction of the suspect responsible for a fatal mass shooting in Stockton, California. The shooting occurred over the holiday weekend, leaving four people dead and 11 others wounded. The deceased victims included children aged 8, 9, and 14. The incident took place at a child's birthday party, and a manhunt is ongoing for the suspects. The community is in shock and fear following the tragic event.
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FBI offers $50,000 reward for suspect in California mass shootingwww.washingtonexaminer.com
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Manhunt continues for 'multiple shooters' who killed 4 at toddler's birthday party as FBI offers $50K rewardwww.foxnews.com
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Inside the Stockton banquet where kids were slaughtered, parents try to pick up pieceswww.latimes.com
Steve Witkoff meets Putin in Moscow for Ukraine peace talks. US optimistic as Putin meets Trump's envoy. Crucial week ahead.
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Trump special envoy Steve Witkoff met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow as part of efforts to end Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Witkoff was accompanied by Jared Kushner, and they presented a revised proposal for peace. The talks follow previous negotiations and are seen as crucial for resolving the conflict. Additionally, a court has voided another Trump appointee.
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Steve Witkoff greets Putin in Moscow for Russia-Ukraine peace talksnypost.com
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High-stakes US push for Ukraine peace meets hard limits in Moscowwww.foxnews.com
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As Putin and Witkoff prepare to meet, White House is 'very optimistic'abcnews.go.com
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Putin to Meet With Trump’s Envoy as U.S. Pushes for Ukraine Dealwww.nytimes.com
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Opinion | Putin’s Choice: Peter the Great or Steve Witkoffwww.wsj.com
Eight immigration judges were fired by the Trump administration, one of whom sued for discrimination. Another judge sued for sex discrimination.
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Multiple judges working at 26 Federal Plaza in lower Manhattan were recently let go as part of a nationwide effort. One judge described the firings as a "Monday afternoon massacre." Former U.S. Immigration Judge Tania Nemer has filed a discrimination lawsuit against Attorney General Pam Bondi, alleging that President Donald Trump violated the First Amendment and the Civil Rights Act of 1964 when firing her in February. Nemer claims she was dismissed due to her gender, dual citizenship of Lebanon, and past political affiliations.
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8 immigration judges canned by Trump admin after another sues, claiming she was discriminated againstnypost.com
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Trump Administration Fires 8 Immigration Judges in New Yorkwww.nytimes.com
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Fired DOJ immigration judge sues Bondi over alleged sex discriminationwww.washingtonexaminer.com
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Fired worker sues government in case that could upend civil rights lawswww.npr.org
Media focuses on Trump's MRI after downplaying Biden's health. White House doctor confirms Trump's 'perfectly normal' results. Trump's health remains 'excellent.'
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President Donald Trump's recent MRI results show normal cardiovascular health, according to a memo released by the White House. The administration faced increased media scrutiny over the 79-year-old president's fitness, with Democrats pushing to see the results amid concerns about his age. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt stated that Trump underwent a "preventative" MRI in October and remains in excellent overall health. Trump confirmed the MRI occurred during his routine physical while flying back from Mar-a-Lago.
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Dems, media credibility in shambles as press fixates on Trump MRI after years downplaying Biden health issueswww.foxnews.com
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After Trump’s M.R.I. Claim, His Doctor’s Memo Offers Little Claritywww.nytimes.com
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White House doctor releases Trump's 'perfectly normal' MRI resultswww.bbc.com
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White House physician says Trump's imaging test results were 'perfectly normal'abcnews.go.com
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White House says Trump’s MRI was ‘preventative’ and his health remains ‘excellent’www.washingtonexaminer.com
Prosecutors play Brian Walshe recordings in love triangle murder trial. Defense claims he found wife dead, denies affair.
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The murder trial of Brian Walshe in Massachusetts includes testimony from a digital expert on Google searches related to disposing of remains and affair details. Walshe has pleaded guilty to misleading police but still faces murder charges in his wife's disappearance case, which allegedly involves a dismemberment plot.
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Recordings of Brian Walshe played as prosecutors outline alleged love triangle murderwww.foxnews.com
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Brian Walshe defense says he found wife dead in bed, denies uncovering affair as murder trial beginswww.foxnews.com
Starbucks agrees to pay over $38 million to NYC workers for labor law violations in a landmark settlement.
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Starbucks has agreed to pay over $38 million to workers in New York City following a settlement announced by Mayor Eric Adams. The settlement, the largest in the city's history, was prompted by violations of the Fair Workweek Law, which resulted in thousands of employees being denied predictable schedules. The agreement, which was supported by Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani and Sen. Bernie Sanders, addresses over half a million violations, including the failure to provide stable schedules to workers.
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Starbucks to pay more than $38 million to NYC workerswww.washingtonexaminer.com
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Starbucks to pay NYC workers $35m after alleged labour law violationswww.bbc.com
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Starbucks to Pay $39 Million in Landmark N.Y.C. Labor Law Settlementwww.nytimes.com
Man ate 1,000 sardines in 30 days, lost 6 pounds, and had a strong fishy odor.
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The Fox News Lifestyle Newsletter covers trending stories on various topics such as family, travel, food, pets, and more. In a recent extreme diet experiment, a Harvard researcher ate 1,000 sardines in 30 days, resulting in a weight loss of 6 pounds and significantly increased omega-3 levels.
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Fox News Lifestyle Newsletter: Man eats 1,000 sardines in 30-day diet experimentwww.foxnews.com
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Man ate 1,000 sardines in a month, lost 6 pounds and 'smelled like a fish market'www.foxnews.com
Diddy criticizes unauthorized documentary, claiming it is shameful and illegal. 50 Cent possesses footage of Diddy being followed by a camera.
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The rapper's representatives are calling a new documentary series a "shameful hit piece" that used stolen footage. The mogul's spokesman expressed deep concern over the inclusion of video shot shortly before the rapper's 2024 arrest in the series produced by a rival.
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Diddy hits out at 'shameful' and 'illegal' documentarywww.bbc.com
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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Had a Camera Follow Him. 50 Cent Has the Footage.www.nytimes.com
Homan challenges Democrats, dismisses prosecution worries. San Bernardino shooting reshapes immigration debate. Trump shifts focus from 'worst of the worst.'
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Border czar Tom Homan supports Trump's immigration crackdown and deportation promises after an Afghan national shoots National Guard troops. Survivors and families of the San Bernardino shooting victims from a decade ago are still coming to terms with the tragedy. The recent shooting of National Guard members has intensified the narrative by Trump and America First Republicans blaming crime on brown and Black immigrants.
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Homan dares Democrats to 'come get some' while brushing off prosecution concernswww.foxnews.com
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San Bernardino: The mass shooting that helped Trump redefine America's immigration debatewww.latimes.com
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Chabria: Amid national sorrow, Trump stops pretending it's about the 'worst of the worst'www.latimes.com
Jaxson Dart of the Giants won't change his playing style after a big hit, saying he's not playing soccer. He was hit by a Patriots linebacker, leading to a sideline scuffle.
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New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart faced a big hit from New England Patriots linebacker Christian Elliss during their game. When asked about changing his playing style after the hit, Dart was defiant.
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Giants' Jaxson Dart has no interest in changing playing style despite huge hit: 'Not playing soccer out here'www.foxnews.com
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Giants' Jaxson Dart takes huge hit from Patriots linebacker, sparking sideline skirmishwww.foxnews.com
Mandela Barnes enters crowded Wisconsin governor race after 2022 Senate loss.
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Former Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes has announced his candidacy for the 2026 gubernatorial race, entering a competitive Democratic field aiming for Gov. Tony Evers' vacant seat. Despite being the most recognizable candidate, some Democrats in the state have become less enthusiastic about him following his unsuccessful Senate campaign in 2022.
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Mandela Barnes announces bid for Wisconsin governor after narrow 2022 Senate losswww.foxnews.com
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Mandela Barnes Enters Wisconsin Governor Race, Joining Crowded Field of Democratswww.nytimes.com
Mamdani avoids questions about Schumer, focuses on school integration in New York. Appoints activist and professor to key roles.
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New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has made headlines for avoiding questions about Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer's leadership, speaking boldly about integrating the education system, and appointing controversial figures like Tamika Mallory and Alex Vitale to his transition team.
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Mamdani dodges questions on whether Chuck Schumer should be ousted, jokes how he looks like his dadwww.foxnews.com
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School Integration Has Lost Steam. Will Mamdani Revive It in New York?www.nytimes.com
Madonna criticizes Trump for neglecting World AIDS Day. Elton John suggests Trump could be a great president. U.S. skips official World AIDS Day commemoration. Trump's health strategy may impact AIDS fight.
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Madonna criticized President Trump for not commemorating World AIDS Day, while Elton John praised bipartisan efforts, including from the Trump administration, to end the HIV pandemic by 2030. The State Department defended the decision, stating that an awareness day is not a strategy, but activists in the fight against AIDS disagree. World AIDS Day showcases Trump's goal to end AIDS by 2030 through PEPFAR's work and new HIV prevention drug partnerships.
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Madonna pens scathing post against Trump for 'unthinkable' decision to ignore World AIDS Daywww.foxnews.com
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For the first time since 1988, the U.S. is not officially commemorating World AIDS Daywww.npr.org
Critics analyze Yamada's restaurant to determine its four-star rating.
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Food critics Ligaya Mishan and Tejal Rao discuss the decision to award highest honors to a Japanese kaiseki counter in New York. The restaurant, located in Chinatown, offers an ever-changing menu that showcases the art and craft of traditional Japanese cooking.
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What Makes a Four-Star Restaurant? Our Critics Break It Down.www.nytimes.com
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Four-Star Restaurant Review for Yamadawww.nytimes.com
Vaccine committee may alter childhood schedule, focusing on Hepatitis B and vaccine safety at CDC panel meeting.
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The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices is considering delaying hepatitis B shots and revising the use of other vaccines, potentially giving vaccine skeptics a win. President Trump, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and panelists are discussing changes to the childhood immunization schedule at the CDC's vaccine advisory panel meeting on December 4 and 5, 2025.
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Vaccine Committee May Make Significant Changes to Childhood Schedulewww.nytimes.com
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Hepatitis B and vaccine ingredients: What to expect from CDC panel meeting on vaccine safetywww.washingtonexaminer.com
Trump shifts focus from 'worst of the worst' to tighten immigration crackdown, blocking legal pathways for migrants. Plans to honor National Guard members shot in DC.
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President Trump and America First Republicans are being criticized for blaming crime on brown and Black immigrants following the shooting of two National Guard members. The Trump administration has made significant changes to immigration policy, with White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt warning about the threat of immigrants who have not assimilated into the United States. The administration plans to honor the National Guard soldiers who were shot in D.C., including Sarah Beckstrom, who died, and Andrew Wolfe, who remains critical.
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Chabria: Amid national sorrow, Trump stops pretending it's about the 'worst of the worst'www.latimes.com
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As Trump Deepens Immigration Crackdown, Exceptions Disappear for Afghans and Otherswww.nytimes.com
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Leavitt says ‘threat in our interior remains real and urgent’ when asked if US is facing cultural invasionwww.washingtonexaminer.com
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Trump invites families of two National Guard members shot in DC to White House, plans to honor soldierswww.foxnews.com
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U.S. tightens immigration after National Guard shooting. And, latest on Ukraine talkswww.npr.org
National gas prices drop below $3 per gallon for the first time since 2021, with transportation energy costs approaching 2010 levels.
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The national average price for regular gas has dropped below $3 per gallon for the first time since 2021, reaching $2.998. This price decline is significant, as it is a threshold that the Trump administration had previously highlighted. In North Carolina, transportation energy prices have also decreased, with the average price for a gallon of unleaded gasoline falling to $2.74, just 2 cents above a mark not seen in over 15 years.
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Gas prices: National average falls to under $3 per gallon for first time since 2021www.washingtonexaminer.com
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Transportation energy prices retreat toward 2010 lowwww.washingtonexaminer.com
Gavin Newsom is gaining support from liberal Hollywood donors for the 2028 election, according to a report.
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The San Pablo Bay Pipeline is at risk of closure while California refineries are experiencing a loss in capacity. A report suggests that Gavin Newsom is gaining support from Hollywood liberal donors for the 2028 Democratic primary.
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Gavin Newsom winning early enthusiasm from liberal Hollywood donors ahead of 2028: reportnypost.com
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Gavin Newsom winning early enthusiasm from liberal Hollywood donors ahead of 2028: reportwww.foxnews.com
Trump accuses Honduras of election fraud without evidence, warns of consequences if tally changes, becomes a wildcard in close election.
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Honduras is in a tense situation as two candidates are close in votes, with President Trump claiming officials are rigging results. Trump has threatened consequences if his favored candidate does not win, warning the US will not continue financial support to Honduras.
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Trump Alleges Fraud, Without Evidence, in Honduras Electionwww.nytimes.com
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Trump warns Honduras of ‘hell to pay’ if election count changes, presses officials to finish tallywww.foxnews.com
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Trump Becomes the Wild Card in Razor-Thin Honduras Electionwww.nytimes.com
Crypto market volatility affects global markets. European markets struggle, while Asian markets rise despite Wall Street losses due to crypto sell-off.
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Stock markets stumbled in early December due to a decline in the cryptocurrency market, with Bitcoin plunging around 6% to trade below $86,000. This marked its worst day since March and put pressure on the broader stock market, causing European stocks to open flat to lower on Tuesday. Markets are struggling to find momentum as they navigate through the month.
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CNBC Daily Open: Crypto trips up markets' festive moodwww.cnbc.com
Son of drug kingpin 'El Chapo' pleads guilty to kidnapping, involved in drug trafficking case.
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JoaquÃn Guzmán López, son of former Sinaloa cartel leader 'El Chapo' Guzmán, pleaded guilty to drug trafficking charges in Chicago federal court. He confessed to overseeing fentanyl smuggling and other crimes for the cartel. Guzmán López also admitted to orchestrating the abduction of Ismael Zambada GarcÃa. US prosecutors had previously decided not to seek the death penalty against him.
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Plea deal with son of drug kingpin 'El Chapo' details abduction of legendary Sinaloa capowww.npr.org
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Drug kingpin El Chapo's son enters plea in multibillion-dollar drug trafficking casewww.foxnews.com
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Son of El Chapo Pleads Guilty to Kidnapping Father’s Former Cartel Partnerwww.nytimes.com
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Drug lord El Chapo's son pleads guilty in US drug trafficking casewww.bbc.com
Starting February 2026, U.S. air travelers without REAL IDs will face a $45 fee for flying without acceptable identification.
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Starting in February, U.S. air travelers without a REAL ID will face a $45 fee to pass through security checkpoints, as announced by the Transportation Security Administration. The Department of Homeland Security reports that 94% of passengers are already compliant with the REAL ID requirement. Passengers without a REAL ID will be charged the fee for alternative screening at airport checkpoints.
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U.S. air travelers without REAL IDs will be charged a $45 feewww.npr.org
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Flying without a Real ID or passport? It'll cost you $45 soonwww.latimes.com
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New TSA policy to charge passengers nearly $50 if they don't have acceptable IDwww.foxnews.com
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TSA Imposes $45 Fee for Travelers Without REAL ID Starting February 2026www.nytimes.com
The 2025 Oxford Word of the Year is 'rage bait', reflecting social media outrage.
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The word "rage bait" has been named as the word of the year for 2025 by Oxford University Press, following previous selections such as "brain rot" in 2024, "rizz" in 2023, and "goblin mode" in 2022. This term reflects the prevailing online trends and culture of the year.
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Don't get angry, but the 2025 Oxford Word of the Year is 'rage bait'www.npr.org
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'Rage bait’ named Oxford University Press word of year as outrage fuels social mediaabcnews.go.com