Trump News for Sunday, December 7, 2025

Trump Says Netflix-Warner Bros. Deal Will Need Review

bloomberg.com, Biztoc.com

Trump says 'we'll work it out' with Canada

breakingthenews.net, Biztoc.com

United States President Donald Trump said that the US will "work it out" with Canada when it comes to trade, calling the country "very tough traders."More to come......

2 Changes President Trump Wants to Make to Social Security. Will 2026 Be the Year They Become Reality?

fool.com, Biztoc.com

Donald Trump didn't talk a lot about Social Security when he campaigned for president last year. Since taking office for his second presidential term in January 2025, Trump hasn't made Social Security a top priority, either. The president has primarily focuse…

White House Insults Local Business, Destroys Decades-Long Tradition

Robert McCoy, The New Republic

The White House this weekend gloated about the Kennedy Center Honors medals—historically designed by a local business in Washington, D.C.—being redesigned by a multinational luxury brand.Since his inauguration, President Donald Trump has sought to use the pow…

Zohran Mamdani tells immigrant New Yorkers about their right not to comply with ICE

Associated Press, Yahoo Entertainment

New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani posted a video to social media on Sunday explaining immigrants' right to refuse to speak to or comply with agents...

Texas Bank Under $6 Billion Ties Itself to Trump’s Pro-Bitcoin Power Bloc

Lockridge Okoth, BeInCrypto

Texas’s Monet Bank joins Trump’s pro-Bitcoin bloc as it pivots to crypto infrastructure and regulatory support grows.

Netflix CEO made a visit to the White House before buying Warner Bros.

Terrence O’Brien, The Verge

In November, Ted Sarandos, Netflix’s co-CEO made a trip to the White House for a lengthy meeting with Donald Trump. According to Bloomberg, the two discussed a number of topics, but chief among them was Netflix’s plan to bid on Warner Bros. At the end of thei…

Hamas and Israel move towards phase two of US-backed Gaza plan

Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English

Israeli military claims yellow line is 'new border' as questions remain over role of stabilisation force in Gaza.

100 kidnapped Nigerian schoolchildren released: UN source, presidency

Aminu ABUBAKAR, Yahoo Entertainment

Nigerian authorities have secured the release of 100 kidnapped schoolchildren taken by gunmen from a Catholic school last month, a UN source and local media ...

Look Who's Suddenly Worried About Insurance Company Profits!

Heather, Crooksandliars.com

As The Hill reported earlier this week, Republicans are barreling toward a vote on health care with the ACA subsidies expiring without a clear plan: Some Senate Republicans are expressing frustration that their conference hasn’t been able to unify behind a he…

Nova Scotia To Sell Off Remaining American Booze

Ed Scarce, Crooksandliars.com

Since March, Nova Scotia has pulled all U.S. alcohol products from store shelves in response to Trump's tariffs. That created a storage problem, though. Since selling American alcohol isn't politically possible at the moment in most Canadian provinces, that j…

Trump Might Abandon Ukraine, Don Jr. Warns

Alexia Underwood, The New Republic

Donald Trump Jr. weighed in on the Russia-Ukraine war this weekend with this ominous message: No one should bet on his father, the president of the United States, to stand by Ukraine.As Politico reported Sunday, the president’s eldest son made several comment…

GOP Senator Makes Pathetic Excuse for Trump’s Anti-Somali Hate

Robert McCoy, The New Republic

Republican Senator John Curtis of Utah on Sunday offered a mealymouthed excuse for President Donald Trump’s xenophobic attacks on the Somali community.“We don’t want ’em in our country,” Trump said of Somali immigrants at a Tuesday Cabinet meeting. “Let ’em g…

Trump Says Roger Clemens Should ‘Sue’ MLB If He’s Denied Hall Of Fame—Hours Before Nominees Are Announced

Zachary Folk, Forbes Staff, Zachary Folk, Forbes Staff https://www.forbes.com/sites/zacharyfolk/, Forbes

Clemens could be inducted into the Hall of Fame if a player committee votes him in on Sunday.

WATCH: Typewriter artist creates his work one keystroke at a time

ABC News

Some artists paint with oil or acrylic. Others mold clay, sculpt stone or draw with charcoal. English artist James Cook's chosen medium is a typewriter.

Anduril's Palmer Luckey makes an ethical case for using AI in war: 'There is no moral high ground in using inferior technology'

Lauren Edmonds, Business Insider

For "life and death decision-making," Anduril cofounder Palmer Luckey says it's "too critical" to not use the most advanced technology.

Funniest/Most Insightful Comments Of The Week At Techdirt

Leigh Beadon, Techdirt

This week, our first place winner on the insightful side is rkhalloran with a comment about keeping kids safe online: The correct answer is ACTUALLY PARENT YOUR KIDS. This is the digital version of finding “nudie mags” under your kid’s bed then trying to sue …

Inside President Trump's new 'America First' national security strategy

Cooper Williamson, TheBlaze

With the first year of the second Trump administration coming to a close, Present Donald Trump has articulated a new national security strategy that will "build upon" his substantial achievements thus far. On Friday, the Trump administration published a docum…

“Stupid and Nasty”: Trump goes after Kaitlan Collins

CK Smith, Salon

The CNN anchor responded after Trump posted churlish criticism about her reporting on the White House expansion

‘Sort of blackmail’: Billions in rural health funding hinge on states passing Trump-backed policies

Alice Miranda Ollstein, Ruth Reader and Liz Crampton, Politico

Democrats and health advocates described the strategy as highly unusual, and some fear it could be wielded to favor political allies.

Trump slams Rep. Cuellar for running again as a Democrat after pardon

Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News

President Trump took aim at Rep. Henry Cuellar, a Democratic congressman from Texas whom he recently pardoned, in a Truth Social post.

Trump's new security strategy aligns with Russia's interests, Kremlin says

CBC News

The Kremlin on Sunday welcomed U.S. President Donald Trump's new national security strategy and said it largely accorded with Russia's own perceptions, the first time that Moscow has so fulsomely praised such a document from its former Cold War foe.

Defense Department is reviewing boat strike video for possible release, Hegseth says

Joe Hernandez, NPR

In a speech on Saturday, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth defended the strikes, saying: "President Trump can and will take decisive military action as he sees fit to defend our nation's interests."

Why Troops Are Blowing Whistle on Trump: Senator

The Daily Beast, Daily Beast

One of the Democratic senators whom Donald Trump said should be executed for sedition isn’t backing down. Sen. Elissa Slotkin, one of six prominent...

Best shots of the 2025 UK Snooker Championship

BBC News

Watch the best shots from the 2025 UK Snooker Championship, featuring efforts from Ronnie O'Sullivan, Mark Selby and Judd Trump.

Rebranded Kennedy Center debuts new medals at this year’s Honors

CK Smith, Salon

The 2025 Honors highlight sweeping institutional and aesthetic changes, including a new Tiffany-designed medal

Russia welcomes Trump’s revised US security strategy

Caolán Magee, Al Jazeera English

A Kremlin spokesperson said that the changes 'correspond in many ways to our vision'.

Appointment of controversial FDA official rocking agency like "an atom bomb," scientists there say

cbsnews.com, Biztoc.com

The Trump administration's elevation of a vaccine skeptic to lead a high-profile office within the Food and Drug Administration is raising alarm among multiple senior FDA officials, who told CBS News the appointment will harm the agency's reputation as a reli…

Trump slams pardoned Democratic congressman as 'disloyal' for not switching parties

BILL BARROW, Yahoo Entertainment

Donald Trump is angry that Rep. Henry Cuellar is running again as a Democrat rather than switch parties after the president pardoned the Texas congressman...

Kagame: ‘Never seen this much attention’ to ending Africa war

Al Jazeera English

Rwandan President Paul Kagame praises Trumpian diplomacy for de-emphasizing ‘democracy, freedom and human rights’.

Billionaire Jamie Dimon Smacks Down Trump Goon: ‘Grow Up’

Yahoo Entertainment

Virginia Democrats Prepare To Go Nuclear With 10-1 Map

Ed Scarce, Crooksandliars.com

A much more aggressive approach than many had expected, if it comes to pass. But that was before the Supreme Court decided to go rogue and just ignore the law by putting their thumbs on the scale for Texas. Source: The Independent The Virginia House Speaker …

Death toll rises to 5 after explosion outside a police station in Mexico's Michoacán state

Associated Press, Yahoo Entertainment

The number of victims killed in an explosion outside a police station in the western Mexican state of Michoacán over the weekend has risen to five, the...

Costco’s Trump Lawsuit and Q1 2026 Earnings: What Investors Need to Watch

Carolane De Palmas, Yahoo Entertainment

Several external risks could influence Costco’s performance over the coming year.

Treasury Sec Blames Liberal Media for Affordability Crisis

Robert McCoy, The New Republic

Struggling to afford basic necessities? Perhaps you only think you’re feeling the pinch, due to media bias against President Donald Trump—or at least, that’s what Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent suggested during a Sunday talk show appearance.On CBS News’s Fa…

The government’s top watchdog is retiring — but the Trump probes continue

politico.com, Biztoc.com

Gene Dodaro started his career at what is now the Government Accountability Office in 1973, as then-President Richard Nixon was battling Congress for control of federal cash. More than a half-century later, Dodaro runs that watchdog agency amid another epic …

Pete Hegseth Updates on US Nuclear Testing, 'Golden Dome'

newsweek.com, Biztoc.com

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the U.S. is "accelerating" the development of its Golden Dome missile defense shield and indicated Washington is still forging ahead with planned nuclear testing. Why It Matters President Donald Trump unveiled initial plans…

Hamas official says the group ready to discuss 'freezing or storing' its weapons

JOSEF FEDERMAN and SAMY MAGDY, Yahoo Entertainment

Hamas is ready to discuss “freezing or storing” its arsenal of weapons as part of its ceasefire with Israel, a senior official said Sunday, offering a...

Bootlicking Senator Can't Defend Trump Pardon, Attacks Journalist Instead

Heather, Crooksandliars.com

Sen. Eric Schmitt couldn't defend the indefensible, so he went after George Stephanopoulos like a school-yard bully instead. During an appearance on this ABC's This Week, Schmitt was asked by Stephanopoulos about Trump's pardon of Honduras Ex-President Juan O…

Trump Just Pardoned Central Figure In Arena Bid-Rigging Case

Susie Madrak, Crooksandliars.com

So much for Trump's promise to crack down on corruption in the ticketing and concert industry to help bring down prices for American fans. This week, he pardoned a sports executive in one of his Justice Department’s big battles against the industry, Tim Leiwe…

Israel-Gaza live updates: Netanyahu reiterates opposition to Palestinian state

Kevin Shalvey, Nadine El-Bawab, David Brennan, ABC News

The remains of two hostages are also thought to still be in Gaza, according to Israeli officials.

Top Armed Services Dem says Sept. 2 strike video would show GOP’s description ‘false’

Quinn Scanlan, Nicholas Kerr, ABC News

Democratic House Armed Services Committee member Rep. Adam Smith said video of the Sept. 2 strike on an alleged drug boat contradicts the GOP narrative.

Superb Selby in control of UK final against Trump

Steve Sutcliffe, BBC News

Mark Selby establishes a 6-2 lead over defending champion Judd Trump to take control of the UK Championship final in York.

Did FBI drive Kash Patel’s girlfriend’s drunk friend home? New controversy emerges

Tom Wrobleski, AL.com

Alexis Wilkins allegedly asked her security detail to drive her inebriated friend home after partying in Nashville.

Trump pushes foreign food crackdown as grocery prices rise

axios.com, Biztoc.com

President Trump, facing mounting pressure over inflation at the grocery store, ordered a sweeping investigation into food price-fixing that especially targets foreign companies. Why it matters: The order highlights a key tension of his domestic policy. It ha…

Trump Explodes at Democrat He Recently Pardoned

Alexia Underwood, The New Republic

President Donald Trump woke up Sunday morning full of anger and regret, it seems.In a morning post on Truth Social, the president ranted against a man he had recently pardoned—Democratic Representative Henry Cuellar of Texas—for not having the common decency …

“Pretend I’m a fishing boat and fire away”: Jost plays Hegseth in “SNL” cold open

Alex Galbraith, Salon

Colin Jost took on the role of defense secretary to answer questions about "Operation Kill Everybody."

Judge deals setback to Justice Department effort to seek new indictment against Comey

ERIC TUCKER, Yahoo Entertainment

A federal judge has dealt a setback to Justice Department efforts to seek a new indictment against former FBI Director James Comey, temporarily barring...

Trump links D.C. shooting to sweeping immigration shutdown

CK Smith, Salon

Rights groups say Trump's across-the-board freeze of entry permits punishes entire nationalities, not individuals

‘US may walk away from the Ukraine war,’ says Donald Trump Jr

Express Web Desk, The Indian Express

Speaking about the war in Ukraine, Trump Jr said the country’s “corrupt” rich had left, leaving “what they believed to be the peasant class” to fight.

MAGA Mike Claims 'Trump Works 21 Hours A Day'

Heather, Crooksandliars.com

MAGA Mike Johnson wants us to believe Sleepy Don is a workaholic. Here's Johnson during an interview with Fox Business Network's Stuart Varney this Friday. VARNEY: Do you work 18 hours a day? JOHNSON: More, more. And I have to, because President Trump wor…

'I'M FIXING IT!': Trump Is Losing His Sh*t Over Affordability Crisis

Conover Kennard, Crooksandliars.com

Donald J. Trump kicked off his morning on Truth Social to whine about a guest on Fox and Friends who dared to criticize the economy under this president. But as Fox News's Jesse Watters said yesterday, "For better or for worse, it's going to be the Trump econ…

Trump’s Unhinged Statement About Bathroom Renovation Reveals a Lot

Robert McCoy, The New Republic

President Donald Trump on Saturday put a lofty spin on his White House renovations—namely, claiming that, by renovating a bathroom in the White House, he is “saving the heritage of this country.”During his speech at the Kennedy Center Honors Dinner, Trump dwe…

Defending champion Murphy to face Wu at Masters

Steve Sutcliffe, BBC News

Reigning champion Shaun Murphy will play Wu Yize in the first round of the 2026 Masters at Alexandra Palace.

Trump's National Security Strategy Ignores Bitcoin And Blockchain

Omkar Godbole, AI Boost, CoinDesk

President Trump's latest national security strategy omits digital assets, focusing instead on AI, biotech, and quantum computing.

Why Is Zohran Mamdani Ridiculed, While Kevin Hassett Is Revered?

John Tamny, Contributor, John Tamny, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/johntamny/, Forbes

That the critiques of NYC's mayor-elect are correct raises questions about why Fed officials and would-be Fed officials don't rate the same scorn.

CNN's John Berman Dismantles Tehran Tom's Weak Defense Of Trump's Boat Strikes

Heather, Crooksandliars.com

Sen. Tom Cotton didn't have any good answers for Berman when he continually pushed him on the legality of what Trump and Whiskey Pete are doing in the Caribbean: CNN host John Berman completely picked apart Sen. Tom Cotton’s (R-Ark.) defense of the U.S.’s mil…

Quotes Of The Week: Elsbeth, Landman, Brilliant Minds, Ghosts And More

staff@tvline.com (Claire Franken), TVLine

This week's best lines come from Landman, Married to Medicine, Brilliant Minds, and more!

Gene Simmons Says Ace Frehley’s Death Was Due to “Bad Decisions”

Alex Young, Consequence.net

"Falling down the stairs — I'm not a doctor — doesn't kill you," claims Simmons Gene Simmons Says Ace Frehley’s Death Was Due to “Bad Decisions” Alex Young

WATCH: 'Mission possible' for sweets-loving twins

ABC News

The 3-year-old twins worked together to get a packet of candy without getting caught by their mom.

Ray Dalio warns that America is on track for a ‘debt death spiral.’ Are your assets safe?

Jing Pan, Yahoo Entertainment

Plus, how to hedge against history.

UPSC Key: Hindu rate of growth, Conviction under PMLA, and Currency decline

Roshni Yadav, The Indian Express

How is knowing about the Hindu rate of growth relevant to the UPSC exam? What significance do topics like the conviction under PMLA, currency decline, and Quad hold for both the Preliminary and Main examinations? You can learn more by reading the Indian Expre…

‘SNL’s Best ‘Weekend Update’ Joke To Fend Off The Sunday Scaries

Matt Solomon, Cracked.com

Here's the punchline that hit the hardest from Melissa McCarthy's show

Netanyahu says Israel and Hamas will enter ceasefire's second phase soon

MELANIE LIDMAN and KIRSTEN GRIESHABER, Yahoo Entertainment

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that Israel and Hamas are “very shortly expected to move into the second phase of the ceasefire,” after...

Companies prepare — as best they can — for possible tariff refunds

Ben Werschkul, Yahoo Entertainment

Companies are jostling for position in case the Supreme Court forces the Trump administration to refund billions in tariff revenue it has collected this year...

The Trump administration’s data center push could open the door for new forever chemicals

Molly Taft, WIRED, Grist

The EPA is prioritizing review of new chemicals to be used in data centers. Experts say this could lead to the fast approval of new types of forever chemicals — with limited oversight.

Germany’s Merz meets Netanyahu under shadow of Israel’s war on Gaza

Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English

German chancellor reaffirms his country's support for Israel on inaugural visit, despite recent turbulence over Gaza.

Vance’s Mentor Is Also His Millstone

bloomberg.com, Biztoc.com

The Updated Epstein List: Who Is Named in All of the Files?

Chas Danner,Benjamin Hart,Matt Stieb, New York Magazine

New data dumps and reports continue to reveal prominent people with ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Here’s an updated list.

Crucial Fed decision looms as stocks fly high near records: What to watch this week

Ethan Wolff-Mann, Yahoo Entertainment

This week, we're closely watching the Fed's comments and dot plot, a nervous bond market, bitcoin, and signs of a Santa Claus rally.

Inside the Federal Consumer Watchdog Trump Is Trying to Dismantle

wsj.com, Biztoc.com

Employees at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau have been in a state of limbo for months.

Why the Bay Area is key to the new U.S. push to win the international AI race

siliconvalley.com, Biztoc.com

Bay Area laboratories are set to play a central role in the Genesis Mission, a multibillion-dollar effort by the Trump administration to accelerate the nation’s artificial intelligence push in the face of technological advances in China. The involvement of La…

As Ukraine Fights Corruption, Trump Does the Opposite

Anne Applebaum, The Atlantic

Ukrainians want honest government, even as American and Russian kleptocrats circle their country.

Trump Is Repeating One of Biden’s Big Mistakes

David Axelrod, The Atlantic

Downplaying voters’ economic pain will backfire.

Links 12/7/2025

Haig Hovaness, Nakedcapitalism.com

Our strategic daily links: giant crystals, the time on Mars, climate disasters, China train, Modi meets Putin, Gaza horrors, Ukraine burning, vanishing privacy, Trumpishness, Musk world, hapless Democrats, immigration troubles, Mr. market, AI, scams, and wret…

Qatar’s PM calls for inclusive engagement to achieve elusive peace

Usaid Siddiqui, Al Jazeera English

Prime minister highlights Qatar as a safe space for mediating peace and fostering regional stability.

Trump’s foreign policy vision: Make Europe white again

Andrew O'Hehir, Salon

Trump's global "strategy" is grandiose, racist, and alarmingly dumb: Tyranny is cool, bro! But democracy sucks

What it's like to work over the age of 80

Steve Russolillo, Business Insider

In this Sunday edition, we're talking about the people still in the workforce older than 80.

10 Sunday Reads

Barry Ritholtz, Ritholtz.com

Avert your eyes! My Sunday morning look at incompetency, corruption and policy failures: • Legendary short seller James Chanos on the problem with Strategy’s business model: The noise has grown louder about Strategy being in trouble, but most experts think St…

Fox News turns sour on Trump economy — and so do his voters

Sophia Tesfaye, Salon

Trump tries to "hoax" his way past bad economic news, but his once-loyal boosters won't play along

A Journalist Reported From Palestine. YouTube Deleted His Account Claiming He’s an Iranian Agent

Jonah Valdez, Nikita Mazurov, The Intercept

YouTube offered multiple explanations for deleting the account of Robert Inlakesh, who covered Israel’s occupation of the West Bank. The post A Journalist Reported From Palestine. YouTube Deleted His Account Claiming He’s an Iranian Agent appeared first on Th…

Bank of America says this corner of the market is the best 'run-it-hot' trade for investors in 2026

jsor@businessinsider.com (Jennifer Sor), Business Insider

Bank of America thinks commodities are the top "run-it-hot" investment for 2026, thanks to factors like Trump's economic policies & higher inflation.

Sick in a Hospital Town, Part 3: Poor Grades, Poor Outcomes

Ginger Thompson, Doris Burke, ProPublica

Phoebe paid an exorbitant sum to acquire its crosstown rival and became Albany’s only hospital. But as the company’s debt increased, patients suffered.

Sick in a Hospital Town

Ginger Thompson, Doris Burke, ProPublica

The story of Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital — the dominant political and economic institution of Albany, Georgia — is the story of American health care.

Trump’s poll collapse: can he stop the slide?

theweek.com, Biztoc.com

President Trump is slumping in the polls, said Joshua Green on Bloomberg, and he may drag the Republican Party down with him. He is now receiving a negative approval rating from every major pollster. But the “most stinging” numbers came in a recent Fox News s…

UBS may cut further 10,000 jobs by 2027, SonntagsBlick reports

reuters.com, Biztoc.com

‘Without Kohli and Rohit, you can never win 2027 World Cup’: Former India batter hails legends for SA ODIs show

Sports Desk, The Indian Express

IND vs SA: Mohammed Kaif said that Kohli made a statement with his knocks in the series, claiming that the former India captain could extend his career even past the 2027 World Cup in the format.

‘SNL’ Cold Open: Trump Caught Snoring Away Questions About Affordability, War Crimes

William Vaillancourt, Rolling Stone

SNL's Donald Trump was caught snoring away in the White House briefing room amid lingering questions about cost of living and potential war crimes.

Pentagon Pressers & A Dozing Donald Trump Heat Up ‘Saturday Night Live’s Cold Open In NBC Late-Nighter’s Thanksgiving Break Return

Dominic Patten, Deadline

“Let’s say, if I had a drink for every Venezuelan we’ve killed, I’d really like that number of drinks,” said Donald Trump’s fog of warred Secretary of Defense/War tonight in Saturday Night Live’s unusually high temperature cold open. In a cabinet full of joke…

Supporters of Venezuela’s Machado rally in cities around the world

Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English

From Madrid to Lima, and Buenos Aires to Brisbane, supporters celebrate the opposition leader's Nobel Peace prize win.

Kaitlan Collins Responds To Trump’s Rant Calling Her “Stupid And Nasty”: “Technically My Question Was About Venezuela”

Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline

After President Donald Trump derided (and misspelled the name of) CNN Chief White House Correspondent Kaitlan Collins, the reporter shot back with a response...

Pete Hegseth's tattoos have raised eyebrows. Here's what we know about their meaning

Jack Izzo, Snopes.com

Critics have questioned the meaning of Hegseth's tattoos ever since U.S. President Donald Trump announced his nomination.

Netanyahu, Tony Blair discuss future of Gaza admin., possible PA governance in secret meeting

JERUSALEM POST STAFF, The Jerusalem Post

Blair's initiative to allow the Palestinian Authority to govern certain areas of Gaza was not dismissed outright by Israel, KAN reported. Prime Minister...

WATCH: Train station in Ukraine pummeled by overnight Russian strikes

ABC News

Britt Clennett reports on the damage at a railway station in Fastiv, Ukraine. Russia's latest overnight bombardment consisted of more than 700 projectiles.

WATCH: The real cost of Christmas

ABC News

Certified financial planner Shannah Game joins ABC News Live to discuss how families can create more joy this Christmas while keeping their budgets in check.

Trump Admin Deadnamed Trans Health Leader’s HHS Portrait

NewsHound Ellen, Crooksandliars.com

Not content with just sabotaging Americans’ health, HHS Secretary Robert “Brainworm” Kennedy's department has now sabotaged a portrait of a former HHS leader. Adm. Rachel Levine, who served as President Biden’s assistant secretary of health for four years, w…