In the Eastern Pacific, the U.S. military said a strike hit an alleged drug-running boat, killing four people described by the Pentagon and CBS News as narco-terrorists. The operation, announced December 17, 2025, is the 26th strike in a broader campaign against drug-trafficking vessels since Septem
At Dover Air Force Base in Delaware, a dignified transfer ceremony was held for two fallen U.S. service members and a civilian interpreter. The service members were Edgar Brian Torres-Tovar, 25, and William Nathaniel Howard, 29, and the civilian interpreter was Ayad Mansoor Sakat. The ceremony occur
In Ottawa, U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer publicly outlined the must-do conditions for extending the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) before a long-term renewal is agreed. Speaking to U.S. lawmakers, Greer stressed that while CUSMA has delivered benefits, several core areas require fix
In an unexpected twist, Trump halted his Hanukkah event speech to urgently call for medical aid amidst the crowd.
Washington — President Donald Trump has nominated Lt. Gen. Joshua M. Rudd, deputy commander of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, to serve as the next director of the National Security Agency and commander of U.S. Cyber Command in a dual-hatted appointment. The nomination was transmitted to the Senate o
In Atlanta, a high-stakes hearing unfolds as Georgia lawmakers press Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis to answer questions about the Trump election-interference prosecution and related oversight. The Georgia Senate Special Committee on Investigation, chaired by Sen. Bill Cowsert, plans to
In the late-2025 edition of Vanity Fair, Susie Wiles, Trump’s chief of staff, provides an unvarnished, in-the-room portrait of an administration moving with blunt force and high drama. The interviews—published December 16-17, 2025—pull back the curtain on the people who shape policy in Washington, f
AP Bangkok, Dec 17 — Asian shares were mixed on Wednesday as technology-focused gains helped lift some benchmarks, while oil prices rose more than 1% after President Donald Trump ordered a blockade of sanctioned oil tankers bound for Venezuela. The move comes after last week’s seizure of an oil tank
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump will deliver a primetime address from the White House on Wednesday night, speaking at 9:00 p.m. ET from the Oval Office. The White House and Trump’s communications team have framed the speech as a dual event: a recap of what they call historic accomplishments over
In a Newsmax interview reported by BelTA and other outlets, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko argued that ending the Russia-Ukraine war cannot be achieved by any single leader—such as former U.S. President Donald Trump. He proposed a multilateral path to peace that would involve Russia, Ukra
In a development that underscores the ongoing tug-of-war over transparency, privacy, and accountability in public-figure reporting, the Pulitzer Prize Board filed a 12-page discovery motion in Okeechobee County, Florida, seeking a broad swath of materials from former President Donald J. Trump. The c
Affinity Partners, the private equity firm led by Jared Kushner, has withdrawn from backing Paramount Skydance’s bid to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery. The move, announced on December 16, 2025, comes as the hostile bid faces ongoing financing challenges and competitive dynamics in a deal valued at m
In a Washington defined by leaks and high-profile interviews, President Trump has publicly stood by White House chief of staff Susie Wiles, defending her leadership as Vanity Fair published conversations that reveal tensions within the administration’s inner circle. The reporting centers on Wiles’s
In a moment of public grief, Maria Shriver spoke out on social media from Brentwood, Los Angeles, accusing Donald Trump of dehumanizing remarks about her friends Rob Reiner and Michele Singer. Shriver characterized the comments as ‘absolutely disgusting’ and lacking ‘human decency,’ arguing that a b
The finale night of Survivor 49 took an unexpected turn on Wednesday as CBS interrupted the primetime broadcast for a live national address by President Donald Trump. The event, scheduled to begin at 8:00 PM ET on CBS (with Paramount+ streaming), paused the final moments of the competition so viewer
In Los Angeles, Rob Reiner and his wife were found murdered inside their home, a crime that has sent shockwaves through Hollywood and national politics. Police have not released a motive, and investigators say the investigation is ongoing. Hours after the breaking news, former president Donald Trump
At the White House on December 3, 2025, President Donald J. Trump announced a reset of the Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards, framing the move as a win for consumers: cars would be cheaper upfront as the government rolls back stringent efficiency targets. The administration said it wou
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a White House briefing on December 16, 2025, President Donald Trump announced an expansion of the U.S. travel ban. The administration added five countries to the list of nations subject to enhanced entry restrictions and extended the ban to Palestinian Authority-issued travel d
New video shows Nick Reiner walking calmly near his parents’ home hours before they were found murdered in Los Angeles.
Washington, D.C.—A Vanity Fair interview with White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles has triggered a wave of damage control as officials push back on portrayals of Trump’s inner circle. The piece, widely summarized by Sky News as depicting the president’s aides with blunt criticisms and even referen
WASHINGTON/ CARACAS — In a dramatic escalation, U.S. President Donald Trump and his administration announced a total blockade of all sanctioned oil tankers entering or leaving Venezuela. The decision, announced on December 16, 2025, also designated the Government of Nicolás Maduro as a Foreign Terro
The Bondi dashcam video shows a husband and wife rushing a gunman, and it ended in tragedy.
In December 2025 a public spat unfolded online after reports surfaced that Sen. Elizabeth Warren had written UBS requesting details about discussions with Scott Bessent on possible relocation and incentives for the Swiss bank. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent retaliated on X, labeling Warren as ‘Ame
In Jerusalem on Monday, December 16, 2025, US Special Envoy to Syria Tom Barrack pressed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to consider including Türkiye (Turkey) in an international stabilization force for Gaza. The discussions covered Gaza and Syria and occurred in the shadow of a planned U
