Trump News for Wednesday, December 10, 2025

When business leaders spout buzzwords like "AI," "8K" and "5G," sometimes in the same sentence, we often get a sneaking suspicion they don't know what they mean! With President Donald Trump, there's no need to wonder: he clearly has no idea. "What does [6G] d…

This story was originally published by ProPublica. Republished under a CC BY-NC-ND 3.0 license. For months, the Trump administration has been accusing its political enemies of mortgage fraud for claiming more than one primary residence. President Donald Trump…

Georgia House District 121 covers most of Oconee and some of Clarke County.

A SpaceX IPO could hand Google billions. Its early bet on the rocket company may turn out to be one of the most lucrative startup investments ever.

Between the neighbours is a gulf of mistrust that has proven near impossible to bridge.

Democrats are still far behind on fundraising, voter registration and organizing.

This story appeared in The Logoff, a daily newsletter that helps you stay informed about the Trump administration without letting political news take over your life. Subscribe here. Welcome to The Logoff: Donald Trump is continuing to remodel America’s immigr…

Visitors entering the US may also need to disclose their previous email addresses and details about their families, under a new federal proposal.

The ranks of U.S. government statisticians have been gutted in the past year due to layoffs and buyouts. One agency lost 95% of its staff, while others...

"Dancing With the Holidays" will feature holiday-themed routines from professional dancers, a performance by Pentatonix, and appearances from special guests and past contestants.

"GMA" sponsor Duluth Trading Company and lifestyle contributor Lori Bergamotto share stylish ways to stay warm in layers as the temperature drops this December.

Yeah, not shocking, but with other studies linking AI to weaker learning and mental-health risks, it’s a worry Alongside TikTok and Instagram, teens have added ChatGPT to the mix. Pew says about two-thirds of US teenagers have tried an AI chatbot, with nearly…

The Fed cut interest rates for the third time this year on Wednesday. From inflation to the job market to stocks, here are the biggest takeaways.

Naked bike protesters apparently posed a serious threat to the heavily armed ICE agents

In 2026, the National Park Service is changing its fee-free days, increasing entrance fees for international visitors, among other changes.

The annual awards ceremony tries to celebrate game developers and hype up fans, to varying degrees of success The post Some Nominated Devs Can’t Even Afford To Be A Part Of The Game Awards appeared first on Kotaku.

The U.S. has seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday,

The Growlers are not a standard show of force, with the jets offering capabilities that would be key in any future strikes in the region.

“Switching to Calibri achieved nothing except the degradation of the department’s official correspondence," Rubio's memo said.

OGE Energy Corp. (NYSE:OGE) is included among the 11 Energy Stocks to Buy for a Retirement Portfolio. OGE Energy Corp. (NYSE:OGE), through its subsidiary...

President accidentally struck while on board his plane. The post Donald Trump Hit During Live Press Conference appeared first on Reality Tea.

The administration that is busy erasing history from any federal entity tasked with preserving it has an additional ally in the burying-the-bad-news business: Donald Trump, the former president. Yes, it’s all stupid and weird and incredibly dangerous, but the…

WASHINGTON, Dec 10 (Reuters) - The nine largest U. banks in the past had placed restrictions on providing financial services to some controversial industries...

Eyewitnesses are speaking out after video captured a small plane apparently losing power before descending quickly to make an emergency landing and crashing on top of a car on I-95.

The Trump administration is waging a redistricting war that would slash Democratic House seats in several states. It started in Texas, where a new map was passed in August, and now President Donald Trump is setting his sights on Indiana. The Indiana House pas…

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado was absent Wednesday from the ceremony in Norway in which she was to receive this year’s Nobel Peace Prize ...

What happens when your country's public health system is run by anti-vaccine activists?

A U.S. Army soldier who earned the prestigious Medal of Honor during World War II has been accounted for more than eight decades after he disappeared.

President Trump ramped up his anti-immigrant rhetoric, repeatedly attacking Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar and complaining about immigration from Africa rather than Europe.

In the latest in a series of legal setbacks for Trump's deployments, a judge ruled the administration must end its deployment to Los Angeles and return control of National Guard troops to California.

Digital personalities including Adam Friedland, Ezra Klein, Alex Cooper, have turned to video, and established a new aesthetic of information.

Dec 10 - Chinese rare-earth magnet suppliers to U. automaker Ford Motor were included in the first batch of new ​export licences issued by Beijing to boost...

Since 1779 photosynthesis has been the standard-issue explanation for the continuation of life on earth: plants absorb sunlight, which fuels their metabolism, and create oxygen as waste. This is such basic, grade-school science that it normally wouldn’t bear …

The last time so much wealth was tied up in such obscure overlapping arrangements was just before the 2008 financial crisis.

Jerome Powell’s Federal Reserve will likely deliver its final cut of the year on Wednesday. But Claudia Sahm is already looking ahead.

The Trump administration has targeted everything from public health to space missions for funding cuts, bringing an end to the longstanding US policy of scientific pursuits as a path towards progress and economic prosperity

"Intensive work" is continuing, the leaders of Britain, France and Germany say after a joint call with Donald Trump.

He called "affordability" a Democratic hoax while repeating bizarre "transgender for all" claim.

Last week, we launched our monthlong fundraiser with a commemorative Techdirt / 30 years of Section 230 coin for donations of $100 or more. The initial response has been great, but we need more support to hit our targets. We’re still far below our goal of mak…

In a Pennsylvania speech the White House billed as President Donald Trump's kickoff event for a tour focused on the economy, Trump passed blame for high costs onto his predecessor.

A streaming company buying one of Hollywood’s most storied studios could spell doom for cinemas.

Score more with Xbox and this latest collaboration, for real. It's not a console, a PC, or even a piece of tech. Say hello to the first Xbox dartboard!

The Department of Education has moved to terminate one of former President Joe Biden's most popular student loan forgiveness plans.

NASA’s MAVEN spacecraft didn’t phone home as expected on December 6

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New rules of engagement that allow Ukraine to hit oil tankers are a sign of Kyiv's desperation.

Rep. Mike Rogers chairs the House Armed Services Committee, which is investigating the strike off Venezuela.

"He's got a great sense of humor," Musk said of Trump. "He's very funny, he's like naturally funny. It's somewhat effortless."

As he shook President Barack Obama's hand and pulled him in for what he thought was a private aside, Vice President Joe Biden delivered an explicit message: ...

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A split central bank leaves Wall Street watching every word as inflation and missing data collide.

Pregnant women are facing potential complications due to ICE monitoring devices that can't be removed at hospitals, even by doctors.

Netflix is the frontrunner to become Warner Bros.' new owner, but the war for control of the legacy studio isn't over just yet. Paramount Skydance has made its own outsize offer for the company that would give CEO David Ellison even more control over the news…

It’s about time.

Carl Rinsch, the director behind "Ronin 47" with Keanu Reeves, took the stand in his own defense. He faces up to 90 years in prison if convicted.

Donald Trump has urged parents to cut back on Christmas presents for their kids this year, as Americans struggle to pay for food, housing, and medical care. ...

A Fox News host has issued a dire warning to the president after the latest Democrat victory in a series of stinging Republican electoral defeats. “Look at...

The office hours are part of Secretary Phelan's plan to avoid the problems that led to the cancellation of the Constellation-class frigate.

Behind the crippling economic and political situation in Venezuela is Nicolás Maduro.  After years of high inflation and a tumultuous relationship with the United States, the president of Venezuela faces a country waiting for political intervention. US Presid…

At least two employees have reportedly quit over the conflict.

Lorne Michaels shows America how to neuter political satire

See which staffers in Trump's White House quietly earn up to $225,700, including top advisors and counsel, as revealed in the latest salary report.

A small case study of nearly 200 grocery shoppers in four cities using the Instacart app found three-quarters of the same grocery items were offered at different prices.

The campaign to prevent and treat these diseases has seen great success thanks to a USAID program. Now that program is gone.

Co-chairs of LNG firm, who bought stock worth almost $12m each after meeting with Trump officials, deny wrongdoing

Vermont is the only state without a minimum age requirement for gubernatorial runs, so Dean Roy created his own party to ensure he gets on the ballot.

The divided Federal Reserve is considering cutting interest rates today. And, Afghans in the U.S. who fought for the CIA say they feel abandoned by the agency.

The plan would affect people from countries, including the UK, which can fill out a form in lieu of a visa.

The Secretary of State asked diplomats to return to using Times New Roman because of, you guessed it, DEI.

The Tesla boss says instead of leading the Department of Government Efficiency, he could have been working for his companies.

NASA’s Perseverance rover has gathered groundbreaking Mars samples, but the mission to bring them home is facing serious challenges.

Even countries the U.S. doesn't require visas for, like Germany or the U.K., would require tourists to volunteer social media histories.

BEIJING, Dec 10 () - Chinese rare earth producer Ningbo Jintian Copper said on Wednesday ​it had secured streamlined licences for ‌magnet product exports. The...

Before the Russian invasion of Ukraine, my cases were about business contracts, not corpses. On Human Rights Day, I fear Trump's peace plan.

Anthony Nel, of Texas, became a U.S. citizen as a teen. But a flaw in a Trump administration citizenship tool flagged him as a potential noncitizen, which led to his voter registration being canceled.

The Trump administration's changes to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services are taking an axe to the agency's traditional mission of ensuring people lawfully immigrate and stay in the U.S.

The department said recalling these fired staffers would "bolster and refocus" civil rights enforcement "in a way that serves and benefits parents, students, and families."

The Border Patrol's enforcement surge in Charlotte, N.C. lasted just about a week. Residents picking up the pieces in its aftermath say doing so is going to take a lot longer than that.

The president told a Pennsylvania crowd, “Black people love Trump,” as he railed against Somali immigrants and touted the U.S.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman telling Jimmy Fallon that he "can't imagine" raising a baby without ChatGPT nearly had me chewing a string of plugged-in Christmas lights.

Democrat Eileen Higgins won the Miami mayor's race on Tuesday, defeating a Republican endorsed by President Donald Trump to end her party's nearly three-decade losing streak.

US President Trump says he will make phone calls to stop renewed fighting after mediating a ceasefire in October.

Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe said EV adoption in the US was hampered by a "shocking lack of choice," compared to Europe or China.

President Donald Trump has revealed a new nickname for his chief of staff, Susie Wiles, dubbing her ‘Susie Trump’ at a Tuesday rally in Pennsylvania. “Susie ...

President Donald Trump is touring swing states to defend his tariffs and sell the message that the economy is booming.

Trump’s sometimes incoherent Politico interview featured recycled far-right tropes about European immigration – key US politics stories from Tuesday 9...

The footage was played at a hearing to decide what evidence will or won't be used in trial.

The Daily Show host shares his recipe for staying hopeful when covering depressing story subjects

Donald Trump may have dismissed US cost of living issues as a "hoax," but his most loyal supporters are feeling the pinch -- even if they still back the...

The small plane experienced a "loss of power in both engines," according to the NTSB.

SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Scranton Police told 28/22 News Tuesday night that three people were stabbed and a potential suspect is in custody....

As Iraq War 2.0 heats up under the Trump administration, Jon Stewart is amending some of his previous digs at the senator

A powerful winter storm slamming the Northern Plains and Midwest created dangerous road conditions. In the West, an atmospheric river has brought up to a foot of rain in parts of Washington state.

Elon Musk said he wouldn't participate in the DOGE office again, adding that it was only "somewhat" successful in saving taxpayer money.

In the event of a war, one expert suggests the British Army could be incapable of fighting effectively on land within weeks, once committed - though 'much depends on the form of the conflict'.

The nation’s regulators are attempting to match the rapid pace at which AI is evolving. That needs to become a global initiative.