Trump News for Thursday, December 25, 2025
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Jimmy Kimmel Address 'King Donny the 8th' Trying to Cancel His Show: 'We Won, the President Lost'
Just Jared
Jimmy Kimmel is speaking out about the state of the US in a Christmas day address. The 58-year-old late-night host delivered the “Alternative Christmas Message” for the British network Channel 4, which aired on Thursday (December 25). In his message, he noted…
Dec 25, 2025, 11:51 PM

Trump says he's ordered strikes on ISIS targets in Nigeria
Doha Madani, Reuters, NBC News
President Donald Trump on Christmas Day said that he had ordered "numerous" strikes on alleged terror targets in northwest Nigeria on Christmas Day.
Dec 25, 2025, 11:44 PM

Trump says US launched strike against ISIL in northwest Nigeria
Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English
US president says 'deadly strike' in Nigeria targeted ISIL fighters who killed 'primarily, innocent Christians'.
Dec 25, 2025, 11:30 PM

The No Kings Protesters Get The Good Guy Crookie Award, Obviously!
Conover Kennard, Crooksandliars.com
Approximately 7 million Americans attended the No Kings protests at 2,700 rallies across the country in October. In response to the planned demonstrations, Republicans called it a"hate America" rally, but there was no hate there. People showed up in droves to…
Dec 25, 2025, 11:00 PM

Texas builders say arrests have upended industry...
Berenice Garcia, The Texas Tribune
Texas builders say arrests have upended industry... (Second column, 10th story, link) Related stories:COLD AS ICE: Number in detention hits record high... More than 68,400 people... 'Construction can't continue'... Drudge Re…
Dec 25, 2025, 10:28 PM
Over 800,000 student-loan borrowers will enter the new year still waiting to get their cheaper payments and debt relief approved
Ayelet Sheffey, Business Insider
A recent update from the Department of Education said that just 170 student-loan borrowers received income-driven repayment discharges in November.
Dec 25, 2025, 9:41 PM
How independent should Israel be of US weapons support as sides dive into MOU?
YONAH JEREMY BOB, The Jerusalem Post
From the start, senior Israeli defense officials told The Jerusalem Post Israel was incapable of producing its own fighter jets, such as the F-35. The 10...
Dec 25, 2025, 9:26 PM

Jimmy Kimmel Hits "King" Trump, Late-Night Fight in Channel 4 Speech
Ray Flook, Bleeding Cool News
This year, Channel 4 in the U.K. turned over its annual Alternative Christmas Message to none other than ABC late-night host Jimmy Kimmel, who found himself in the political spotlight this year more than you would expect a late-night host to be and in ways th…
Dec 25, 2025, 9:13 PM
Donald Trump is spending Christmas at Mar-a-Lago. Photos show his lavish holiday celebrations.
Talia Lakritz, Business Insider
President Donald Trump spent the holiday playing golf, calling children and service members, and eating Christmas dinner in Mar-a-Lago's ballroom.
Dec 25, 2025, 8:10 PM

Andrew Johnson’s 1868 Christmas pardon shows how forgiveness and politics collide
CK Smith, Salon
Historical amnesty to confederates is often cited in discussions about pardons for political violence and democracy
Dec 25, 2025, 8:00 PM
Elections in Venezuela and Honduras: Two Sides of the Same Coin — Minted in Washington
Curro Jimenez, Nakedcapitalism.com
In Venezuela and Honduras, the U.S. demonstrates that political authority in Latin America derives not from democracy, but from U.S. endorsement
Dec 25, 2025, 7:00 PM
Teacher ‘likened to terrorist’ after showing Trump videos to students
Robert Mendick, Yahoo Entertainment
A teacher in an English school was accused of posing a risk to children and referred to the Government’s counter-terrorism programme after showing Donald...
Dec 25, 2025, 7:00 PM

Photos: A Venezuelan family Christmas – from the US dream to poverty
Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English
More than 7.7 million Venezuelans have fled economic collapse, but many are now returning home to face bleak realities.
Dec 25, 2025, 6:59 PM

Trump’s Christmas Eve swings from Santa calls to Truth Social tirade
CK Smith, Salon
After joining NORAD’s Santa tracking calls, the president used social media for yet another late-night tirade
Dec 25, 2025, 6:30 PM

Jesse Watters Wins Our Bad Guy Crookie For Schmuck Of The Year
Heather, Crooksandliars.com
Jesse Watters is one of the most obnoxious regulars on Fox not "news," which is not an easy accomplishment given the competition. Watters, who got his start as an ambush "reporter" back in the day for Bill O'Reilly now hosts his own show in O'Reilly's old slo…
Dec 25, 2025, 6:24 PM

Best 'Dish What They Dish Out' Team Crookie: Gavin Newsom's Press Office
Karoli Kuns, Crooksandliars.com
There are many good things I can say about Gavin Newsom, but the very best thing is his excellent decision to hold a mirror up to Trump and do to him what he does to the rest of us. The Gavin Newsom Press Office account is a combination of actual press releas…
Dec 25, 2025, 6:24 PM

Jimmy Kimmel Uses Christmas TV Speech To Declare Victory Over “King Donny” Trump: “We Won, The President Lost”
Jake Kanter, Deadline
Jimmy Kimmel has used a Christmas television address to spread tidings of comfort and joy — except if you are Donald Trump. The U.S. late-night host addressed the British nation in Channel 4’s Alternative Christmas Message, but the real audience for his speec…
Dec 25, 2025, 5:50 PM
Lonely Trump, 79, Endures Awkward Christmas Eve Dinner
Laura Esposito, Daily Beast
Donald Trump might be president, but even he has to endure holiday dinners with his in-laws. Trump, 79, spent Christmas Eve at his Mar-a-Lago estate...
Dec 25, 2025, 5:26 PM
Analysts Confident in Harmonic (HLIT) Outlook As Video Business Divestiture Advances
Faheem Tahir, Yahoo Entertainment
Harmonic Inc. (NASDAQ:HLIT) is included in our list of the best rising tech stocks to buy now. As of December 22, 2025, Harmonic Inc. (NASDAQ:HLIT) remains a...
Dec 25, 2025, 5:00 PM
Uber and Lyft Partner With Baidu (BIDU) to Launch Driverless Taxi Trials in the UK
Faheem Tahir, Yahoo Entertainment
Baidu, Inc. (NASDAQ:BIDU) is one of the best rising tech stocks to buy now. A significant escalation in the global race toward autonomous mobility occurred...
Dec 25, 2025, 5:00 PM
Analyst Sentiment Positive on PDF Solutions (PDFS) Amid Strong Future Outlook
Faheem Tahir, Yahoo Entertainment
PDF Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ:PDFS) is one of the best rising tech stocks to buy now. As of December 19, 2025, all analysts covering PDF Solutions, Inc...
Dec 25, 2025, 5:00 PM
Pegasystems (PEGA) Advances Agentic AI in Compliance Software Amid Intensifying Regulatory Demand
Faheem Tahir, Yahoo Entertainment
Pegasystems Inc. (NASDAQ:PEGA) is one of the best rising tech stocks to buy now. On December 16, 2025, Pegasystems Inc. (NASDAQ:PEGA) came under investor...
Dec 25, 2025, 5:00 PM
Analysts Confident in NXP Semiconductors (NXPI) Amid Improving Outlook on Diversified Analog Semiconductor Market
Faheem Tahir, Yahoo Entertainment
NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ:NXPI) is included in our list of the best rising tech stocks to buy now. As of December 23, 2025, 90% of analysts remain...
Dec 25, 2025, 4:56 PM

Kennedy Center Christmas Eve Jazz Concert Canceled Over Trump Name On Building
Greg Evans, Deadline
A Christmas Eve jazz concert held annually for two decades at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts was canceled by its host this year in protest of the addition of Donald Trump’s name to the Washington, D.C., building. Chuck Redd, a jazz drummer…
Dec 25, 2025, 4:52 PM

‘Wizard Of Oz’ Performance Outrages Audience With Hundreds Walking Out
Rocio Corsi, Boredpanda.com
"The lion was actually in a tiger suit."
Dec 25, 2025, 4:05 PM
Why Christmas Is Still a Diesel Stress Test for Energy Markets
Alex Kimani, Yahoo Entertainment
Diesel demand during Christmas is price-insensitive and non-negotiable, leaving little margin for disruption as exports, refinery runs, and long-haul imports...
Dec 25, 2025, 4:00 PM

WATCH: National Guard giving back this holiday season
ABC News
It's been a rough year for National Guard service members, but that hasn't stopped them from giving back, carrying presents through the streets of Washington, D.C. to some very deserving children.
Dec 25, 2025, 3:50 PM
Harbor Capital Appreciation Fund Added Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) in Q3
Soumya Eswaran, Yahoo Entertainment
Harbor Capital Appreciation Fund, an investment management company, released its Q3 2025 investor letter. A copy of the same can be downloaded here. The...
Dec 25, 2025, 3:43 PM
Dynavax (DVAX) Rockets 38% on Sanofi $2-Billion Merger
Angelica Ballesteros, Yahoo Entertainment
We recently published 10 Stocks Lighting Up Market Ahead of Christmas. Dynavax Technologies Corp. (NASDAQ:DVAX) is one of the best performers on Wednesday...
Dec 25, 2025, 3:40 PM
Wheels Up (UP) Powers 11.7% on Fleet Expansion
Angelica Ballesteros, Yahoo Entertainment
We recently published 10 Stocks Lighting Up Market Ahead of Christmas. Wheels Up Experience Inc. (NYSE:UP) is one of the best performers on Wednesday. Wheels...
Dec 25, 2025, 3:38 PM
Richtech (RR) Surges 8% Ahead of Robotics Showcase
Angelica Ballesteros, Yahoo Entertainment
We recently published 10 Stocks Lighting Up Market Ahead of Christmas. Richtech Robotics Inc. (NASDAQ:RR) is one of the best performers on Wednesday...
Dec 25, 2025, 3:38 PM
Strive Asset (ASST) Rallies 7% After Falling Below Minimum Bid Price
Angelica Ballesteros, Yahoo Entertainment
We recently published 10 Stocks Lighting Up Market Ahead of Christmas. Strive Asset Management, LLC (NASDAQ:ASST) is one of the best performers on Wednesday....
Dec 25, 2025, 3:37 PM
US Antimony (UAMY) Jumps 5% on Upbeat 2026
Angelica Ballesteros, Yahoo Entertainment
We recently published 10 Stocks Lighting Up Market Ahead of Christmas. US Antimony Corp. (NYSEAmerican:UAMY) is one of the best performers on Wednesday. US...
Dec 25, 2025, 3:37 PM
Palisade Bio (PALI) Soars 5% Ahead of Clinical Trial Results
Angelica Ballesteros, Yahoo Entertainment
We recently published 10 Stocks Lighting Up Market Ahead of Christmas. Palisade Bio Inc. (NASDAQ:PALI) is one of the best performers on Wednesday. Palisade...
Dec 25, 2025, 3:37 PM
Nike (NKE) Jumps 4.6% as Tim Cook Hikes Stake
Angelica Ballesteros, Yahoo Entertainment
We recently published 10 Stocks Lighting Up Market Ahead of Christmas. Nike Inc. (NYSE:NKE) is one of the best performers on Wednesday. Nike Inc. jumped by...
Dec 25, 2025, 3:36 PM
TMC (TMC) Earns Boost from Deep-Sea Mining Progress
Angelica Ballesteros, Yahoo Entertainment
We recently published 10 Stocks Lighting Up Market Ahead of Christmas. TMC the metals company Inc. (NASDAQ:TMC) is one of the best performers on Wednesday...
Dec 25, 2025, 3:36 PM

WATCH: A look at National Geographic's 'Picture of the Year'
ABC News
The December issue of the magazine highlights 25 images chosen by editors as the most poignant and stirring photographs of 2025.
Dec 25, 2025, 3:31 PM
Rothschild & Co LongRun Equity Fund’s Views on Alphabet (GOOG)
Soumya Eswaran, Yahoo Entertainment
Rothschild & Co Wealth Management, an investment management company, released its LongRun Equity strategy third-quarter 2025 investor letter. A copy of the...
Dec 25, 2025, 3:20 PM

Nvidia Buying Groq's Assets For $20 Billion in Its Largest Deal on Record
msmash, Slashdot.org
Nvidia has agreed to buy assets from Groq, a designer of high-performance artificial intelligence accelerator chips, for $20 billion in cash, according to Alex Davis, CEO of Disruptive, which led the startup's latest financing round in September. From a repor…
Dec 25, 2025, 3:01 PM

Bad Guy Crookie Award For Worst Cabinet Pick: Russell Vought
Heather, Crooksandliars.com
Russell Vought, Project 2025 architect wins the bad guy Crookie Award for being Trump's worst cabinet member pick, which is saying something: The defender of Christian nationalism recently co-authored the policy portion of Project 2025, which includes dramat…
Dec 25, 2025, 3:00 PM
Barron Confirmed to Appear in His 1st Movie After Reports His Unexpected Career Move Spoke Volumes of His Relationship With His Dad
StyleCaster Editors, STYLECASTER
Where can we see him?
Dec 25, 2025, 3:00 PM
Kennedy Center Holiday Concert Canceled After Host Pulls Out Over Trump Name Change
Wiktoria Gucia, Daily Beast
A Christmas Eve jazz concert was scrapped after President Donald Trump added his name to the Kennedy Center. Chuck Redd, a jazz drummer and vibraphonist who ...
Dec 25, 2025, 2:51 PM

Major Indian refiner resumes imports of Russian oil – Bloomberg
RT
India’s Reliance Industries has reportedly resumed purchases of discounted Russian crude, sourcing barrels from non-sanctioned suppliers Read Full Article at RT.com
Dec 25, 2025, 2:47 PM
Trump, 79, Rants About ‘Bad Santa’ to Boy, 10, in Bizarre Call
The Daily Beast, Daily Beast
Not even Santa Claus is safe from Donald Trump’s slander. The president, 79, took calls from children across the United States on Wednesday as part of the...
Dec 25, 2025, 2:43 PM

Biden shares perplexing family Christmas photo with himself hidden in back: ‘Where’s Joe?’
Steven Nelson, New York Post
Surprisingly, the gaffe-prone 46th president wasn’t front and center, as is common for family patriarchs.
Dec 25, 2025, 2:40 PM
TCW Concentrated Large Cap Growth Fund Sold Adobe Systems (ADBE) Due to Increasing Competition
Soumya Eswaran, Yahoo Entertainment
TCW funds, an investment management company, released its “TCW Concentrated Large Cap Growth Fund” third-quarter 2025 investor letter. A copy of the letter...
Dec 25, 2025, 2:06 PM
This Cannabis Stock Got Destroyed in 2025. Can Trump Make 2026 a Different Story?
Yahoo Entertainment
Dec 25, 2025, 2:00 PM

Trump Administration To Overhaul Lottery System For H-1B Visas
msmash, Slashdot.org
The Trump administration has announced it would replace the lottery programme used to grant H-1B visas for skilled foreign workers with a system that prioritises higher-paid individuals. From a report: The Department of Homeland Security said it would begin t…
Dec 25, 2025, 2:00 PM
Gartner (IT) Fell Following Weak Results
Soumya Eswaran, Yahoo Entertainment
TCW funds, an investment management company, released its “TCW Concentrated Large Cap Growth Fund” third-quarter 2025 investor letter. A copy of the letter...
Dec 25, 2025, 1:59 PM
Spotify Technology S.A. (SPOT): Evaluating Cash Flow Generation Potential vs. Current Share Price
Soumya Eswaran, Yahoo Entertainment
TCW funds, an investment management company, released its “TCW Concentrated Large Cap Growth Fund” third-quarter 2025 investor letter. A copy of the letter...
Dec 25, 2025, 1:34 PM
What Makes Arista Networks (ANET) a Good Investment?
Soumya Eswaran, Yahoo Entertainment
TCW funds, an investment management company, released its “TCW Concentrated Large Cap Growth Fund” third-quarter 2025 investor letter. A copy of the letter...
Dec 25, 2025, 1:33 PM
Should You Be Bullish on ServiceNow (NOW)?
Soumya Eswaran, Yahoo Entertainment
TCW funds, an investment management company, released its “TCW Concentrated Large Cap Growth Fund” third-quarter 2025 investor letter. A copy of the letter...
Dec 25, 2025, 1:31 PM

Tim Walz’s daughter Hope wishes merry Christmas to illegal migrants that ‘ICE has been terrorizing’ in divisive holiday message
Patrick Reilly, New York Post
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz’s daughter, Hope, wished a merry Christmas to illegal immigrants she claims ICE has been “terrorizing” in a politically-charged and divisive holiday message to her followers. “I just wanted to say Merry Christmas to all. Today I’m hold…
Dec 25, 2025, 1:23 PM

Ukraine accepts demilitarised zone to end Russia war, but do DMZs work?
Sarah Shamim, Al Jazeera English
The latest proposal involves DMZs in the Donbas and Zaporizhzhia. But DMZs have a mixed track record globally.
Dec 25, 2025, 1:01 PM

2025 Crookie Award: Word/Acronym Of The Year Is 'FAFO'
Red Painter, Crooksandliars.com
Merriam-Webster may think the word of the year is slop, but we at Crooks and Liars disagree wholeheartedly. We think the word of the year should be FAFO (F*ck Around and Find Out), because WOW are there a lot of examples. First up: Education Cuts Next Trump g…
Dec 25, 2025, 1:00 PM

At What Cost?
Marilynne Robinson, The New York Review of Books
New York’s mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani plans to absorb individual costs into the collective life of the city, but whether that will be enough is an open question.
Dec 25, 2025, 1:00 PM

God of the Gaps
Robert P. Baird, The New York Review of Books
Ross Douthat’s usual contrarian approach, in his recent book Believe, leads to a curiously impotent, watered-down account of religious experience.
Dec 25, 2025, 1:00 PM

Blood Work
Clair Wills, The New York Review of Books
A rare genetic mutation is best treated the nineteenth-century way, with bloodletting, showing up the strengths and weaknesses of the NHS.
Dec 25, 2025, 1:00 PM
Kyndryl Holdings (KD) Fell Following Weak Bookings
Soumya Eswaran, Yahoo Entertainment
Loomis Sayles, an investment management company, released its “Small Cap Value Fund” third-quarter 2025 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be...
Dec 25, 2025, 12:39 PM

The Rookie, The Vampire Lestat, Lady Gaga & More: BCTV Daily Dispatch
Ray Flook, Bleeding Cool News
Welcome back, folks! With My Chemical Romance setting the perfect tone with "Sing" (BCTV DD's unofficial "official" theme), we've got your latest edition of BCTV Daily Dispatch! Here's where we look back at what we've been doing for the past 24 hours that you…
Dec 25, 2025, 12:37 PM
Here is What Analysts Have to Say About Bowman Consulting (BWMN)
Muhammad Ali Khalid, Yahoo Entertainment
Bowman Consulting Group Ltd. (NASDAQ:BWMN) is one of the most promising small-cap industrial stocks under $50. On December 9, Roth Capital analyst Jeff...
Dec 25, 2025, 12:35 PM
Transition Towards Defense Technology Driving Up Sentiment for Redwire (RDW)
Muhammad Ali Khalid, Yahoo Entertainment
Redwire Corporation (NYSE:RDW) is one of the most promising small-cap industrial stocks under $50. As of December 22, the consensus ratings indicate a...
Dec 25, 2025, 12:35 PM
2026 Outlook Sparking Analyst Interest in Hillman Solutions (HLMN)
Muhammad Ali Khalid, Yahoo Entertainment
Hillman Solutions Corp. (NASDAQ:HLMN) is one of the most promising small-cap industrial stocks under $50. On December 10, Brian McNamara from Canaccord...
Dec 25, 2025, 12:35 PM
Data Leadership Makes Serve Robotics (SERV) a Physical AI Pioneer
Muhammad Ali Khalid, Yahoo Entertainment
Serve Robotics Inc. (NASDAQ:SERV) is one of the most promising small-cap industrial stocks under $50. At the close of play on December 22, the consensus...
Dec 25, 2025, 12:35 PM
Why Vertical Aerospace (EVTL) is Expected to Have a Bullish Run
Muhammad Ali Khalid, Yahoo Entertainment
Vertical Aerospace Ltd. (NYSE:EVTL) is one of the most promising small-cap industrial stocks under $50. As of December 22, Vertical Aerospace Ltd. (NYSE:EVTL...
Dec 25, 2025, 12:35 PM
Enovix (ENVX) Offering Huge Upside Amid Potential Across Smartphone Battery Market
Muhammad Ali Khalid, Yahoo Entertainment
Enovix Corp (NASDAQ:ENVX) is one of the most promising small-cap industrial stocks under $50. On December 11, George Gianarikas of Canaccord Genuity...
Dec 25, 2025, 12:33 PM
When Washington Crossed the Delaware on Christmas 1776, It Wasn't in the Name of Christian Nationalism
Steven Greenhut, Yahoo Entertainment
America was not founded to be a theocracy and it should not strive to become one.
Dec 25, 2025, 12:30 PM

Zelensky has proved he is counting on prolonged war – former Ukrainian PM
RT
Former Ukrainian Prime Minister Nikolay Azarov has argued that Kiev cannot afford an 800,000-strong military proposed by Vladimir Zelensky Read Full Article at RT.com
Dec 25, 2025, 12:22 PM
Bitcoin’s Trading Pair Flashes Down to $24,000 on Binance: Why You Need to be Careful
Nhat Hoang, BeInCrypto
BTC/USD1 flash crash on Binance highlights liquidity risks, while deep BTC/USDT markets reduce similar collapse chances significantly.
Dec 25, 2025, 12:01 PM

Links 12/25/2025
Yves Smith, Nakedcapitalism.com
Our festive daily links: Christmas truce, climate change v. food, water woes, China weak demand, EU-US censorship, Trump battleship fantasy, UK shoplifting, ICE bounty hunters, Israel diamonds & IDF, new food classism? Bari Weiss wobbles, Algeria v. colonizat…
Dec 25, 2025, 11:55 AM

WATCH: Sisters send more than 16,000 greeting cards to honor late grandfather
ABC News
For a third straight holiday season, three sisters are honoring their late grandfather by spreading kindness through handwritten notes.
Dec 25, 2025, 11:37 AM

Kristi Noem Is the Villain DHS Was Made For
Melissa Gira Grant, The New Republic
Before the 2024 election, the idea that Kristi Noem would someday head the Department of Homeland Security seemed beyond unlikely. But her cruelty once handed this power was foreseeable. If Noem’s name rang any bells for most people before the Senate confirme…
Dec 25, 2025, 11:00 AM

Who Is JD Vance? (No, Seriously. Who Is He?)
Monica Potts, The New Republic
At the Turning Point USA conference at the University of Mississippi in October, an audience member asked Vice President JD Vance about the tension between his interracial, interfaith marriage with Usha, the daughter of Indian immigrants, and his beliefs that…
Dec 25, 2025, 11:00 AM

Mike Johnson: The Man Who Knew Too Little
Edith Olmsted, The New Republic
When all non-essential government services were suspended at the beginning of October, that also seemed to include the House Speaker Mike Johnson’s brain-processing power. But unlike the rest of the government, the Louisiana Republican has no intention of tur…
Dec 25, 2025, 11:00 AM

Somali capital holds first direct election in five decades
Faisal Ali, Al Jazeera English
People in Mogadishu vote in first direct local polls in 56 years amid opposition boycotts.
Dec 25, 2025, 9:09 AM

Need a 'real' villain? Call Kevin O'Leary. Why the Shark Tank star shows up in Marty Supreme
CBC News
In what might be some of the most WTF casting this year, Canadian businessman-turned-TV-host, Trump pal and wannabe political leader Kevin O'Leary features prominently in the new film Marty Supreme.
Dec 25, 2025, 9:00 AM

Carney reflects on jump into politics at an 'important time' in year-end interview
CBC News
In a year-end interview with CBC News chief political correspondent Rosemary Barton, Carney touched on a number of topics — including his entry into politics into a year of upheaval on the federal scene.
Dec 25, 2025, 9:00 AM

Russia claims to have seized more than 5,100 square km of Ukraine in 2025
Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English
Analysts and Ukrainian officials doubt Moscow's latest announcements as peace talks stall.
Dec 25, 2025, 8:31 AM

WATCH: Flood emergency in California
ABC News
The state of California is under a state of emergency as 40+ million brace for potential catastrophic rains.
Dec 25, 2025, 6:45 AM

Trump-backed candidate Nasry Asfura declared winner of Honduras' presidential vote
The Associated Press, NPR
Asfura won Honduras' presidential election, electoral authorities said Wednesday afternoon, ending a weeks-long count that has whittled away at the credibility of the nation's electoral system.
Dec 25, 2025, 6:30 AM

US will focus on exerting economic pressure on Venezuela: Report
Erin Hale, Al Jazeera English
A US official told Reuters that Washington will focus on targeting Venezuela oil in lieu of 'military options'.
Dec 25, 2025, 6:22 AM
Powerball Christmas Eve estimated $1.817 billion jackpot won by single ticket
CBSNews, CBS News
A single winning ticket was sold for Powerball's Christmas Eve jackpot of $1.817 billion, in Arkansas. It was the second-largest U.S. lottery jackpot ever...
Dec 25, 2025, 6:18 AM

Yearender 2025: How India managed tariffs, conflicts, and diplomatic wins
Ashiya Parveen, The Indian Express
As the year draws to a close, prospects for an India-US trade pact appear strong, while efforts to consolidate Delhi’s strategic footprint in West Asia and the Horn of Africa are intensified. But the year also saw a military confrontation with Pakistan and a …
Dec 25, 2025, 5:44 AM

Why Stop with the Kennedy Center? Cabinet Officials add Hyphenated -Trump to their Names
Mitchell Zimmerman, Juancole.com
The renaming of the Performing Arts Center followed a renaming that created the Donald J. Trump Institute for Peace
Dec 25, 2025, 5:15 AM

Bitcoin briefly trades at $24,000 on Binance’s USD1 pair in flash move
Shaurya Malwa, CoinDesk
Such sudden price changes are often due to thin liquidity and can be exacerbated by fewer active traders during quieter hours.
Dec 25, 2025, 4:48 AM

Presenting The 2025 Crookie Awards!
Frances Langum, Crooksandliars.com
It's time for the 2025 Crookies! On December 25 and January 1 (and maybe a few in between) we'll be highlighting the highs and lows, greats and awfuls, of the political year. One caveat: We will not give one. single. award. to Donald Trump. He deserves nothi…
Dec 25, 2025, 4:00 AM

Macron accuses US of ‘intimidation’ against EU
RT
The French president has condemned US visa bans on EU officials amid a digital legislation row Read Full Article at RT.com
Dec 25, 2025, 3:44 AM

As Trump’s tariffs hit Indian fox nuts, the superfood eyes new markets
Gurvinder Singh, Al Jazeera English
Fox nuts remain unaffected by US tariffs due to strong domestic demand, coupled with emerging new markets.
Dec 25, 2025, 3:07 AM

Lizzo Weighs In on Nicki Minaj Supporting Trump, Predicts More Celebs Will Shift Right: 'There’s Money Behind Everything'
Just Jared
Lizzo is sharing her thoughts on Nicki Minaj’s recent behavior. The “Barbie World” rapper has sparked controversy over her outspoken support of President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance, and her recent attendance at Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest wi…
Dec 25, 2025, 3:01 AM

Trump answers kids’ Santa tracker questions on Christmas Eve
Reuters Videos, Yahoo Entertainment
<body><p>STORY: :: Palm Beach, Florida</p><p>:: December 24, 2025</p><p>:: Trump and First Lady Melania answer children's questions about NORAD's 'Santa...
Dec 25, 2025, 2:56 AM

North Korea’s Kim slams US-Seoul nuclear submarine deal as ‘offensive act’
Erin Hale, Al Jazeera English
Kim Jong Un made the comments while inspecting a North Korean nuclear submarine facility on Wednesday.
Dec 25, 2025, 2:40 AM

Epstein Files Cover Up Is The Republican Party's Full-Time Job
Walter Einenkel, Crooksandliars.com
During the run-up to the 2024 presidential election, Donald Trump and the QAnon acolytes that surround him could not stop talking about how the Democrats and former President Joe Biden were hiding investigatory materials related to convicted sex offender Jeff…
Dec 25, 2025, 2:30 AM

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,400
Kevin Doyle, Al Jazeera English
These are the key developments from day 1,400 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Dec 25, 2025, 1:07 AM

Here We Go Again: The Pentagon's EIGHTH Failed Audit
Jake Johnson, Crooksandliars.com
Two days after the US Senate voted on a bipartisan basis to authorize just over $900 billion in military spending for the coming fiscal year, the chief recipient of that taxpayer money—the Department of Defense—announced it failed an audit of its books for th…
Dec 25, 2025, 1:00 AM

WATCH: The love of singing and joy this holiday season
ABC News
Pierre Thomas has the story of spreading unity and acceptance through the power of song this holiday season.
Dec 25, 2025, 12:54 AM
Elon Musk's SpaceX purchases over 1,000 Cybertrucks as demand plummets: 'You have to wonder what other tricks they pulled'
Noah Jampol, Yahoo Entertainment
SpaceX's purchases could add up to anywhere between $80 million to $160 million in sales for Tesla.
Dec 25, 2025, 12:05 AM