Trump News for Wednesday, December 24, 2025
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WATCH: Australian home's epic Christmas light display returns
ABC News
David Strickland's home Christmas display is so famous that it needs a traffic marshal.
Dec 24, 2025, 11:57 PM
Tina Peters asks Colorado appeals court to recognize Trump's pardon, release her from prison
COLLEEN SLEVIN, Yahoo Entertainment
Former Colorado elections clerk Tina Peters is asking the state appeals court to recognize President Donald Trump's pardon of her state convictions as valid....
Dec 24, 2025, 10:17 PM
Las Vegas hotel offers rooms for $1 a night. But travelers are calling this deal ‘the biggest scam’
Emma Caplan-Fisher, Yahoo Entertainment
Don’t forget to add in the resort fee.
Dec 24, 2025, 10:00 PM
Kennedy Center Honors Ratings May Be Lowest EVER...
Roger Friedman, Showbiz411
Last night’s terrible Kennedy Center Honors was a ratings disaster. So speculates TV expert reporter Joe Adalian. Writing on his popular TVMoJoe X account, Adalian says: “Last year, the KENNEDY CENTER HONORS scored its smallest audience ever (4.1M viewers) In…
Dec 24, 2025, 9:52 PM
Trump-backed conservative Nasry Asfura wins Honduras election: Authorities
Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English
This is a breaking news story.
Dec 24, 2025, 9:39 PM
LG Forces TV Owners To Use Microsoft ‘AI’ Copilot App You Can’t Uninstall And Nobody Asked For
Karl Bode, Techdirt
If your product is even a third as innovative and useful as you claim it is, you shouldn’t have to go around trying a little too hard to convince people. The product’s usefulness should speak for itself. And you definitely shouldn’t be forcing people to use p…
Dec 24, 2025, 9:33 PM
Democratic governors call on Trump administration to lift freeze on offshore wind projects
By Jasper Ward, Yahoo Entertainment
By Jasper Ward WASHINGTON, Dec 24 (Reuters) - Four Democratic governors wrote to U.S.
Dec 24, 2025, 9:32 PM
エプスタイン文書の黒塗り、コピペするだけで隠されていた部分が読めるガバガバ文書だったｗｗｗｗ
kinisokua, Livedoor.jp
1：名無し ：2025/12/24(水) 08:21:13.279ID:ACmPvHsKfThe Epstein files on the DOJ website allow you to highlight the redacted text, copy it, and paste it into another document, which reveals what was hidden. You can also press Ctrl+F and search for “Trump...
Dec 24, 2025, 9:30 PM
Israeli forces kill, wound Palestinians as Netanyahu issues Hamas threat
Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English
Israeli forces breach Gaza ceasefire, killing a Palestinian and wounding six, including a child, in multiple attacks.
Dec 24, 2025, 8:56 PM
“They Look So Miserable”: Melania And Donald Trump’s Christmas Card Draws Brutal Backlash Online
Lei RV, Boredpanda.com
Many people agreed that the US President and the First Lady lacked Christmas cheer.
Dec 24, 2025, 8:40 PM
WATCH: Utah family shows off design skills in fierce gingerbread house contest
ABC News
A Utah family is not messing around when it comes to their annual gingerbread house competition.
Dec 24, 2025, 8:34 PM
WATCH: Texas supermarket offers shoppers free groceries after computer glitch
ABC News
Christmas came early for some shoppers at an H-E-B supermarket in Texas. The store offered everyone in line free groceries after a computer glitch shut down the registers.
Dec 24, 2025, 8:34 PM
WATCH: Ukrainian President Zelenskyy says all sides 'much closer' to peace deal
ABC News
Zelenskyy said on Tuesday that he believes the U.S. "wants to reach a final agreement" to end the war in Ukraine, with Kyiv offering its full backing for a peace deal.
Dec 24, 2025, 8:34 PM
FBI Uncovers More Than One Million Additional Epstein Docs
TMZ Staff, TMZ
There's even more Epstein documents coming -- more than a million in fact ... that's according to a post Wednesday from the U.S. Department of Justice. The DOJ reports the FBI and Attorney for the Southern District of New York have given them the…
Dec 24, 2025, 8:30 PM
Zelensky offers peace concessions to Putin
Ashleigh Fields, The Hill
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Tuesday presented a new 20-point peace plan that offers concessions to Russia in an effort to end the conflict in...
Dec 24, 2025, 8:23 PM
More than a million Epstein-related documents discovered; release delayed
Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English
Justice Department says it needs weeks to process newly found Epstein-related files under transparency and court rules.
Dec 24, 2025, 8:03 PM
“Unconscionable and unlawful”: Judge blasts Trump admin for blocking Dem states’ disaster funding
Garrett Owen, Salon
A federal judge called recent funding cuts to Democratic states "arbitrary" and unconstitutional.
Dec 24, 2025, 8:03 PM
So This Is Why Trump Didn’t Want to Release the Epstein Files
Sarah Fitzpatrick, The Atlantic
The latest batch includes many new references to Trump—and enough ammunition for Congress to keep pressing.
Dec 24, 2025, 7:49 PM
Donald Trump Jr. Gets An SUV Escort Across Phoenix Airport Tarmac—To Board A Southwest Flight
Gary Leff, Viewfromthewing.com
A passenger on a Southwest flight out of Phoenix filmed Donald Trump Jr. and a woman in a bright red pantsuit arriving in a black SUV, walking the ramp with what appears to be a Secret Service detail, and taking stairs under the jet bridge to board. Trump fam…
Dec 24, 2025, 7:45 PM
Trump Goes on Tirade Against Stephen Colbert Again: ‘Pathetic Trainwreck’
CT Jones, Rolling Stone
President Trump went on a tirade against Stephen Colbert and late-night TV before wishing followers a 'Merry Christmas.'
Dec 24, 2025, 7:40 PM
Read Bari Weiss' new memo that defends pulling a '60 Minutes' segment and says Americans lack trust in the press
James Faris,Lucia Moses, Business Insider
CBS News, Bari Weiss, and "60 Minutes" are at the center of a debate after a segment on El Salvador's CECOT prison was pulled.
Dec 24, 2025, 7:39 PM
Officials discover a million more documents potentially related to Epstein case
BBC News
The US Department of Justice says reviewing the material could delay release by a "few more weeks".
Dec 24, 2025, 7:32 PM
Coffee Break: Going Beyond the MSM Name-Calling Narrative at TPUSA
Nat Wilson Turner, Nakedcapitalism.com
The MSM covered the name-calling at TPUSA, but ignored the MAGA vs MIGA subtext driving the conflict between Ben Shapiro and Tucker Carlson.
Dec 24, 2025, 7:00 PM
“What are they hiding?”: Epstein files reveal “10 co-conspirators” investigated by DOJ, FBI
Garrett Owen, Salon
It is not clear what became of the investigation into some of the co-conspirators
Dec 24, 2025, 6:24 PM
As Gambling Apps Grow, Bettors are Slated to Owe More in Taxes This Year
AJ Dellinger, Gizmodo.com
Hope that 20-leg parlay was worth it.
Dec 24, 2025, 6:15 PM
WATCH: Pope Leo XIV set to lead his first Christmas Eve mass
ABC News
The Vatican says ten children from six countries will carry flowers alongside Pope Leo during the procession to the nativity scene.
Dec 24, 2025, 5:52 PM
Stop Defending Bari Weiss
Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic
It is impossible to take her actions at face value given the context in which she is operating.
Dec 24, 2025, 5:48 PM
Obama’s former top economic advisor says he feels ‘a tiny bit bad’ for Trump because gas prices are low, but consumer confidence is still plummeting
Sasha Rogelberg, Yahoo Entertainment
“Consumers are just in this, whatever the highest price is, is the price they're going to focus on,” Harvard professor Jason Furman said.
Dec 24, 2025, 5:39 PM
MAGA Legislators Want To Add Mercenaries To Trump’s Perverse Take On The ‘War On Drugs’
Tim Cushing, Techdirt
Yeah, the economy sucks and trade-war tariff agendas are only making things worse. But as Trump promised/threatened during a recent national address from the White House, things are turning around, even if you (MAGA voters especially) are too stupid to see it…
Dec 24, 2025, 5:36 PM
Trump says “Humbug” to Colbert, threatens broadcast licenses
Alex Galbraith, Salon
The president threatened broadcast licenses in an early Christmas Eve post.
Dec 24, 2025, 5:24 PM
Donald Trump Says Stephen Colbert Should Be “Put To Sleep” In Pre-Christmas Late-Night Tirade & Another Call For Broadcast License Terminations
Nellie Andreeva, Deadline
The broadcast late-night shows are dark this week for the holiday but they were on President Donald Trump’s mind as he railed against the hosts again on Truth social Tuesday night before wishing everyone Merry Christmas. Stephen Colbert, host of CBS’ The Late…
Dec 24, 2025, 4:58 PM
"Friends" and "Seinfeld" actor dies; Valley sushi restaurant owner arrested l Morning News Brief
Brent Corrado, FOX 10 News Phoenix
From the death of an actor known for his roles on several popular television shows to a Valley restaurant owner accused of operating a human trafficking...
Dec 24, 2025, 4:57 PM
Trump bans two Brits from entry...
Charlie Jones, Themirror.com
Five Europeans have been accused by Marco Rubio of leading "organized efforts to coerce American platforms to censor, demonetize, and suppress American viewpoints they oppose"
Dec 24, 2025, 4:49 PM
Judge blocks Trump effort to strip security clearance from attorney who represented whistleblowers
JOEY CAPPELLETTI, Yahoo Entertainment
A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from enforcing a March presidential memorandum to revoke the security clearance of prominent Washington ...
Dec 24, 2025, 4:35 PM
The US banned a former EU official's visa over Big Tech rules — and the fight is playing out on X
Thibault Spirlet, Business Insider
The Trump administration targeted EU figures over platform regulation, triggering backlash from Macron and digital regulators.
Dec 24, 2025, 4:23 PM
WATCH: Best movies and streaming shows for the holiday season
ABC News
Resident movie expert Chris Connelly has your go-to watch list this holiday season, from "Avatar: Fire and Ash" to "Stranger Things."
Dec 24, 2025, 4:11 PM
At the Money: The New Deregulatory SEC
Barry Ritholtz, Ritholtz.com
At the Money: The New Deregulatory SEC with Michelle Leder (December 24, 2025) Big changes are afoot at the Securities and Exchange Commission. More IPOs, more crypto, and less enforcement are coming as the SEC becomes smaller and much more corporate-f…
Dec 24, 2025, 4:00 PM
Disappointing photos show how crowded New York City's iconic attractions can be during the holidays
Gabbi Shaw, Business Insider
Manhattan's most popular tourist attractions during the holidays include Rockefeller Center, Macy's, and Bryant Park.
Dec 24, 2025, 4:00 PM
UN experts condemn US naval blockade of Venezuela as illegal aggression
Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English
UN experts criticise US blockade for endangering human rights and call for an investigation into alleged violations.
Dec 24, 2025, 3:39 PM
'What Is Denmark Doin' In Our Backyard?' Fox News' Brian Kilmeade Says The Vikings Are Gone So It's Time for Trump to Grab Greenland
Mediaite, Yahoo Entertainment
Brian Kilmeade is fully onboard with President Donald Trump's desire to acquire Greenland, with the Fox News veteran on Wednesday saying the Vikings are dead...
Dec 24, 2025, 3:29 PM
WATCH: How NORAD tracks Santa's journey
ABC News
Gen. Gregory Guillot from the North American Aerospace Defense Command joins "GMA" to discuss how they track Santa's journey delivering presents and joy around the world.
Dec 24, 2025, 3:27 PM
WATCH: Concerned neighbors check on robotic Clark Griswold hanging from gutter
ABC News
A silly display depicting Clark Griswold from "National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation" hanging from a gutter got the attention of concerned community members passing by a home in Alberta, Canada.
Dec 24, 2025, 3:25 PM
WATCH: The family paying big for their holiday display
ABC News
One Maryland family was told by their homeowners' association to scale back their decorations or face fines. ABC News' Sophie Flay reports.
Dec 24, 2025, 2:42 PM
CBS Gets Revenge on Trump After ‘60 Minutes’ Fiasco
Tom Latchem, Daily Beast
CBS News aired the Kennedy Center Honors on Tuesday using a sharply edited Donald Trump monologue and dodging his controversial “Trump Kennedy Center...
Dec 24, 2025, 2:33 PM
WATCH: Dog influencer goes viral for giving back
ABC News
"GMA" surprises Bryan Reisberg, who went viral for carrying around his corgi Maxine on subway rides and now carries adoptable dogs to boost their visibility.
Dec 24, 2025, 2:12 PM
Opinion - America knows Trump’s first year was a fiasco — his desperate speech won’t change that
Max Burns, opinion contributor, The Hill
It’s easy to understand why Trump focused so heavily on trying to convince Americans that the economy was going great. Polls show that most Americans now...
Dec 24, 2025, 2:00 PM
Free Leqaa Kordia: Palestinian Woman Who Joined Columbia U. Protest Has Been Detained Since March
webdev@democracynow.org (Democracy Now!), Democracy Now!
Calls are growing to release Palestinian protester Leqaa Kordia, who was arrested at a 2024 Columbia University Gaza solidarity protest. The charges were dismissed, but when she went to her ICE check-in this past March, she was arrested and immediately sent t…
Dec 24, 2025, 1:49 PM
U.S. Politics & Sherlock Holmes Loom Large In BBC’s 2025 Podcast Charts
Stewart Clarke, Deadline
From 221B Baker Street to The White House, BBC podcast listeners went big on Sherlock Holmes and U.S. politics and culture in 2025. President Donald Trump is suing the BBC for a $5B for the edit of one his speeches in its current affairs show Panorama, and th…
Dec 24, 2025, 1:49 PM
Crypto M&A hits record $8.6 billion in 2025 as Trump’s regulatory stance spurs deals
Francisco Rodrigues, AI Boost, CoinDesk
The largest deals of the year included Coinbase's $2.9 billion acquisition of Deribit, Kraken's $1.5 billion purchase of NinjaTrader, and Ripple's $1.25 billion buyout of Hidden Road.
Dec 24, 2025, 1:41 PM
US unemployment claims fall again last week, remain at historically healthy level
MATT OTT, Yahoo Entertainment
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell last week and remain at historically healthy levels despite some signs that the labor market ...
Dec 24, 2025, 1:39 PM
Trump Reveals The 'Only Reason' For High Unemployment Rate, And Says It Will Continue: 'I Could Reduce...To Practically Zero By Just...'
Namrata Sen, Yahoo Entertainment
President Donald Trump has attributed the recent uptick in the unemployment rate to a reduction in government jobs. He also highlighted that all new jobs are...
Dec 24, 2025, 1:31 PM
Larry Ellison Is Very Excited To Destroy What’s Left Of CNN, Sweetens The Pot For Hostile Warner Takeover
Karl Bode, Techdirt
We’ve noted how right wing billionaire Larry Ellison, as part of his attempt to control the entirety of media, had launched a $108 billion hostile takeover bid for Warner Brothers backed by Saudi cash. Larry, as we’ve seen with CBS and his interest in TikTok,…
Dec 24, 2025, 1:28 PM
Today News Headlines for School Assembly, Dec 25, 2025: India offers $450M package to SL; foreign countries eye IIT campuses; 18 Odisha athletes travel near train toilets
Education Desk, The Indian Express
Today News Headlines for School Assembly, December 25, 2025: Get important National, International, Sports, Business, and GK current affairs updates curated for students, teachers, and morning assemblies.
Dec 24, 2025, 1:19 PM
Architecture's most notable demolitions and groundbreakings of 2025
Nathaniel Bahadursingh, Archinect
In 2025, a number of stunning projects across the world by some of the most renowned architecture firms broke ground. On the other hand, reports of notable demolitions and plans for them have dotted Archinect's news coverage this year. From a modular soccer a…
Dec 24, 2025, 1:15 PM
Spotify (SPOT) Fell Due to Weak Results and Muted Outlook
Soumya Eswaran, Yahoo Entertainment
Janus Henderson Investors, an investment management company, released third third-quarter 2025 investor letter for its “Janus Henderson Global Sustainable...
Dec 24, 2025, 1:09 PM
The 10 Biggest Gaming Disappointments Of 2025
Zack Zwiezen, Kotaku
AI slop infected more games, cool stuff was canned, people lost their jobs, and other horrible video game news from 2025 The post The 10 Biggest Gaming Disappointments Of 2025 appeared first on Kotaku.
Dec 24, 2025, 1:00 PM
Michael and Susan Dell donated $6.25B to expand 'Trump accounts' for kids. Will this help move the needle?
Chris Clark, Yahoo Entertainment
One of the largest philanthropic gifts of the year, will this money be enough to change anything?
Dec 24, 2025, 1:00 PM
Trump Media shuffles 2,000 BTC after fresh bitcoin inflows
Shaurya Malwa, CoinDesk
The movement follows inflows into wallets tied to Trump Media, implying the company is actively managing its bitcoin position rather than leaving it static.
Dec 24, 2025, 12:54 PM
Trump declared a ‘new Middle East’ – but what has changed?
Al Jazeera English
Chatham House director Bronwen Maddox lays out the obstacles blocking progress on Trump’s plan for a ‘new Middle East’.
Dec 24, 2025, 12:48 PM
World's Richest Man Elon Musk Says 'Money Won't Matter' When Kids Turn 18 Amid Trump Accounts Buzz: 'AI/Robotics Will Eliminate Scarcity'
Badar Shaikh, Yahoo Entertainment
Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) CEO Elon Musk doubled down on claims about money becoming obsolete in the future with the advent of artificial intelligence (AI) and...
Dec 24, 2025, 12:31 PM
EU, France condemn U.S. visa ban targeting former EU commissioner, activists
CBC News
The Trump administration on Tuesday imposed visa bans on a former European Union commissioner and anti-disinformation campaigners it says were involved in censoring U.S. social media platforms, in the latest move in a campaign aimed at European rules that U.S…
Dec 24, 2025, 12:07 PM
Is Trump's Golden Fleet the Great White Fleet of the 21st century?
David Szondy, New Atlas
The Trump administration has announced that it wants to build a new class of battleships. But this is just one element of the Golden Fleet –a larger program of naval reform aimed at a major transformation of the US Navy and its strategy.Continue ReadingCatego…
Dec 24, 2025, 12:03 PM
Treasury official: The Fed can cut rates next year, even in the face of strong growth
Yahoo Finance, Yahoo Entertainment
The Trump administration said Tuesday that it expects the economy to grow at a pace of 3% and that the Federal Reserve can continue to lower interest rates...
Dec 24, 2025, 12:00 PM
Woman deported before she could see dying husband in ICE custody: ‘I never saw him again’
Lorena Figueroa in El Paso, Yahoo Entertainment
Francisco Gaspar-Andrés died in El Paso hospital after being detained at Fort Bliss – his wife was deported to Guatemala without a chance to see him
Dec 24, 2025, 12:00 PM
Japan M&A boom drives Citigroup and Daiwa hiring push – report
Shubhendu Vimal, Privatebankerinternational.com
Citigroup intends to lift headcount in its Japan investment banking unit by around 30% by the first half of 2026.
Dec 24, 2025, 11:56 AM
Links 12/24/2025
Conor Gallagher, Nakedcapitalism.com
Our festive daily links, including Epstein documents psyops, US food safety breakdown, Donald's deadly sins, and canine autarky.
Dec 24, 2025, 11:55 AM
John Helmer: Merz’s War Against Russia Is Splitting the Europeans – Greek Role in Tanker Attack Exposed
Yves Smith, Nakedcapitalism.com
NATO is trying to have it both ways: escalating against Russia via a naval/tanker campaign while pretending they are not directly at war.
Dec 24, 2025, 11:50 AM
Not even Christmas can escape America’s war fetish
Daniel Secatore, Salon
The Trump administration's deadly boat strikes are set against an increasingly militarized version of Christmas
Dec 24, 2025, 11:45 AM
New Epstein files mention Trump. And, SCOTUS rules on National Guard in Chicago
Suzanne Nuyen, NPR
The DOJ released tens of thousands of new documents related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. And, the Supreme Court ruled that the National Guard must stay out of Chicago.
Dec 24, 2025, 11:45 AM
Zelenskyy unveils details of new peace plan, seeks Trump talks on territory
Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English
President says negotiators secured gains on issues like army numbers, but control of Donbas 'most difficult point'.
Dec 24, 2025, 11:42 AM
U.S., Ukraine reach consensus on key issues to end war, but territorial disputes remain
CBC News
The United States and Ukraine have reached a consensus on several critical issues aimed at bringing an end to the nearly four-year conflict between Russia and Ukraine, but sensitive issues around territorial control and managing its nuclear plant remain unres…
Dec 24, 2025, 11:35 AM
Inside the North Carolina GOP’s decade-long push to seize power from state’s Democratic governors
Doug Bock Clark, Salon
GOP lawmakers have passed law after law stripping powers from Democratic governors.
Dec 24, 2025, 11:00 AM
International Pressure Was Building to Hold Israel Accountable. What Happened?
Jonah Valdez, The Intercept
After Trump’s plan for Gaza went into effect, governments seemed eager to return to the status quo. The post International Pressure Was Building to Hold Israel Accountable. What Happened? appeared first on The Intercept.
Dec 24, 2025, 11:00 AM
Cognitive Decline? These Were Trump’s 11 Most Senile Moments This Year
The New Republic Staff, The New Republic
For the last year, the nation has witnessed President Trump’s rapid physical and mental decline. The 79-year-old president has repeatedly lost track of his thoughts, his whereabouts, and even his grasp on the English language.The New Republic’s breaking news …
Dec 24, 2025, 11:00 AM
Trump’s Immigration Nightmare: It Is Happening Here
Radley Balko, The New Republic
Donald Trump’s assault on the city of Chicago began in September, and it claimed its first casualty quickly. As Reuters would later report, on September 12, Silverio Villegas-Gonzalez dropped his kids off at their school in the suburb of Franklin Park on his …
Dec 24, 2025, 11:00 AM
Gutting Our National Parks | 2025 Year in Review
Mary Harris, Slate Magazine
Step 1: Ruin everyone’s national park experience.
Dec 24, 2025, 10:20 AM
California farming magnate arrested in Arizona in wife's shooting death
CBSNews, CBS News
A prominent California farmer was arrested in the shooting death of his estranged wife in a remote mountain community in Arizona, authorities said.
Dec 24, 2025, 10:10 AM
ICE officer accused of excessive force, then sent back to work despite active probe
Ximena Bustillo, NPR
DHS's handling of the incident raises questions about the department's oversight mechanisms to investigate employee misconduct.
Dec 24, 2025, 10:00 AM
Venezuela accuses US of 'extortion' over seizure of oil tankers
BBC News
An emergency meeting of the UN Security Council was called to discuss the US seizure of two tankers.
Dec 24, 2025, 9:46 AM
6 charts to show your family when they ask why you don't have a new job
Madison Hoff,Juliana Kaplan,Allie Kelly, Business Insider
From the highest unemployment in years to job switchers seeing more modest raises than years past, charts show how the job market fared in 2025.
Dec 24, 2025, 9:14 AM
PRIME PAGINE | La Manovra incassa il primo via libera. Il Senato conferma la fiducia al Governo con 110 Sì
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Dec 24, 2025, 6:58 AM
U.S. bars Europeans it says pressured tech firms to censor American viewpoints online
The Associated Press, NPR
The State Department announced Tuesday it was barring five Europeans it accused of leading efforts to pressure U.S. tech firms to censor or suppress American viewpoints.
Dec 24, 2025, 6:48 AM
Trump says ‘anyone who disagrees’ with him will never head Federal Reserve
Erin Hale, Al Jazeera English
US president is reviewing candidates to replace outgoing Fed chief Jerome Powell, who disagreed on interest rates.
Dec 24, 2025, 6:44 AM
2025 was rough for Target. It could also be the year when its turnaround began
Douglas Davis, Digiday
Much of the front half of the year for Target was defined by the company’s decision in January to pull back on DEI initiatives.
Dec 24, 2025, 5:01 AM
Venezuela warns US ‘aggression’ is first stage amid ‘continental ambitions’
Erin Hale, Al Jazeera English
Venezuela's UN ambassador denounces US military strikes, naval blockade at a meeting of the UN Security Council.
Dec 24, 2025, 4:42 AM
More than a third of states sue HHS over a move that could curtail youth gender-affirming care
ALI SWENSON, Yahoo Entertainment
A coalition of 19 states and the District of Columbia on Tuesday sued the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, its secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.,...
Dec 24, 2025, 3:40 AM
US bars five Europeans over alleged efforts to ‘censor American viewpoints’
Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English
US to deny visas to an ex-EU commissioner and four others it accuses of efforts to censor speech on social media.
Dec 24, 2025, 3:38 AM
Russian forces seize embattled Siversk town as Ukrainian troops withdraw
Lyndal Rowlands, Al Jazeera English
Fall of town comes as Russia, US propose a 'demilitarised', 'free economic zone' in Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region.
Dec 24, 2025, 3:27 AM
Venezuelan parliament moves to criminalize seizure of oil tankers as Trump ramps up pressure on Maduro
CBC News
Venezuela's parliament on Tuesday approved a measure that criminalizes a broad range of activities that can hinder navigation and commerce in the South American country, such as the seizure of oil tankers.
Dec 24, 2025, 2:32 AM
Gold, silver continue march to record highs
Reuters, The Times of India
Gold prices have crossed the $4,500 an-ounce mark for the first time. Silver and platinum have also reached record highs. This surge is fueled by investor demand for safe assets and anticipation of more U.S. interest rate reductions next year. The U.S. dollar…
Dec 24, 2025, 1:56 AM
Jeffrey Epstein's wills listed former bank CEOs and other Wall Street figures as possible estate executors
Jacob Shamsian, Business Insider
Jeffrey Epstein's wills named figures like Larry Summers and Jes Staley as possible executors, DOJ files show.
Dec 24, 2025, 1:25 AM
Judge green lights New York’s driver’s license law, rejecting a Trump administration challenge
MICHAEL R. SISAK, Yahoo Entertainment
A federal judge gave a green light Tuesday to New York’s so-called Green Light Law, rejecting the Trump administration’s bid to stop the state from giving...
Dec 24, 2025, 1:15 AM
Brazil's Supreme Court allows Bolsonaro to leave prison for surgery
BBC News
Former president is granted permission to leave jail for a hernia operation on Christmas Day.
Dec 24, 2025, 1:10 AM
WATCH: Charity pleads for stolen toys for homeless children to be returned before Christmas
ABC News
The toys were to be gifted to homeless and needy children in Long Island. Police are searching for the suspects.
Dec 24, 2025, 12:57 AM
Trump trips, a fake video and 10 possible co-conspirators - Takeaways from new Epstein files
BBC News
The largest release of Epstein-related documents yet from the justice department included some notable messages and several mentions of Trump.
Dec 24, 2025, 12:45 AM
The Don says NEW YORK TIMES 'serious threat to national security' after Epstein investigation...
Tom Ambrose, The-independent.com
The Don says NEW YORK TIMES 'serious threat to national security' after Epstein investigation... (Top headline, 1st story, link) Related stories:'Must be dealt with and stopped'... NEWSPAPER BLOCKBUSTER... Drudge Report Feed …
Dec 24, 2025, 12:37 AM
Trump’s SCOTUS Pick Delivers Epic Blow to President
William Vaillancourt, Daily Beast
The Supreme Court has thwarted Donald Trump’s deployment of National Guard troops to Chicago—with Brett Kavanaugh’s help. In the unsigned order, the court...
Dec 24, 2025, 12:16 AM
Trump administration bars former EU official and anti-disinformation and hate researchers from US
Richard Lawler, The Verge
On Tuesday, the Trump Administration followed through on a threat of retaliation targeting foreigners who are involved in content moderation. The State Department announced sanctions barring US access for former EU commissioner Thierry Breton, as well as four…
Dec 24, 2025, 12:11 AM
Have the American Pope and the American administration fallen out?
BBC News
Why the Catholic Church and Donald Trump’s government are at odds over immigration policy.
Dec 24, 2025, 12:03 AM