WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 31st 2025 Updated 23:59 ET
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NEW, YEAR, EVE, 2026
Zohran Mamdani revealed another four City Hall appointments Wednesday with ties to the Eric Adams or Bill de Blasio administrations. The new democratic socialist Hizzoner tapped Julia Kerson — who served under de Blasio, and more recently, for Gov. Kathy Hochul,
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FRAUD, MINNESOTA, WALZ, TRUMP
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz speaks about the killing of state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband at the State Emergency operations Center in Blaine, Minn.. Saturday, June 14, 2025. Republicans, including President Donald Trump, have seized on reports of fraud
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TRUMP, FIRST, YEAR, TERM
Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., struck back at President Donald Trump on Tuesday evening after he vetoed a bill that would have lowered payments for a water project in her district — an act Boebert believes could be political retribution. "President Trump
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UKRAINE, RUSSIA, TRUMP, PUTIN
Zelenskyy said peace talks include the possibility of U.S. troops in Ukraine. Zelenskyy suggests Trump fly to Ukraine to help 'end the war' Smoke rises from an apartment building damaged during an overnight Russian drone strike in Odesa, Ukraine, on Dec.
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TRUMP, GUARD, NATIONAL, PORTLAND
President Trump has announced that there will be a temporary change to how his administration is deploying National Guard troops in some blue cities to shore up safety, and aid local municipalities in repatriating criminal illegal aliens as we move into 2026. Advertisement Trump
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SMITH, JACK, TRUMP, CONGRESS
Capitol riot 'does not happen' without Trump, Jack Smith told Congress toggle caption House Judiciary Committee/AP WASHINGTON — The Jan. 6., 2021 riot at the U.S. Capitol "does not happen" without Donald Trump, former special counsel Jack Smith told lawmakers
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TEEN, MISSING, TEXAS, CAMILA
SAN ANTONIO, Texas — The search for missing 19‑year‑old Camila Mendoza‑Olmos took a devastating turn Tuesday when deputies and FBI agents found a body and a firearm in a brushy area just 200 yards from her residence, a location investigators had struggled to
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SOMALI, DOCUMENTS, STOLEN, REPORTS
If it's possible, things are getting even weirder in the middle of the Minnesota, Somali-run daycare drama. There's a new twist on New Year's Eve. Now, a Minneapolis Somali-run daycare center is reporting that they had a break-in earlier this week. Guess
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STRIKES, MILITARY, VESSELS, ALLEGED
The U.S. military carried out overnight kinetic strikes against a convoy of three vessels operated by designated terrorist organizations involved in narcotics trafficking, U.S. Southern Command said Wednesday. According to Southern Command, the operation
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EPSTEIN, FILES, DOJ, PAGES
Officials with the Attorney General's Office said Wednesday they are working relentlessly over the holidays to review and redact troves of documents in the Epstein files, prior to their mandated public release. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche released
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BOULDER, DISNEY, SHOW, RUNAWAY
An heroic Disney cast member was injured Tuesday after he tried to stop a 400-pound boulder from crashing into the guest arena. In doing so he prevented a potentially serious accident at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The heart-stopping incident happened when
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ELIGIBILITY, NCAA, PLAYERS, NBA
Vanderbilt Commodores quarterback Diego Pavia came up short in his pursuit of a ReliaQuest Bowl win over the Iowa Hawkeyes on Wednesday afternoon. Iowa won the game, 34-27. Pavia was 25 of 38 for 347 yards with three total touchdowns — two passing and one
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CENTER, KENNEDY, TRUMP, STEIN
Some artists who recently canceled shows at the Kennedy Center in protest of the board voting to change the name to the “Trump-Kennedy Center” had low ticket sales prior to their cancelation. While artists who canceled shows at the Kennedy Center earlier this
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SAN, FRAN, SIGNS, REPARATIONS
The mayor of San Francisco has signed a city measure to create a fund that could grant each of the city’s eligible black residents $5 million in reparations. But where that money will come from won’t be as easy as an official signature. The new ordinance,
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NEWSOM, TRUMP, HAMMER, SEAN
Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy said on Tuesday that the California Department of Motor Vehicles does not have an extension to the deadline for the cancellation of commercial driver’s licenses issued to foreign nationals who do not have legal U.S. status,
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ANTI, WHITE, SCHOOL, PROFESSOR
A professor who spent 40 years teaching at Harvard University torched the Ivy League institution over its “exclusion of white males” in a searing essay announcing his retirement. In the piece titled “Why I’m Leaving Harvard,” history professor James Hankins
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WINS, IOWA, GOP, SUPERMAJORITY
Democrat Renee Hardman claimed a victory in a special election for Iowa’s state Senate District 16 after she defeated her Republican opponent Lucas Loftin on Tuesday. Hardman’s win “denies Republicans a two-thirds majority in the upper chamber, which would
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VEEP, ACTOR, WHITLOCK, WIRE
Isiah Whitlock Jr: The Wire and Veep actor dies at 71 "Today I Learned Of The Passing Of My Dear Beloved Brother ISIAH WHITLOCK. GOD BLESS," Lee wrote, alongside a photo of the two men shaking hands. Whitlock, who also featured in Goodfellas and The Chappelle
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TRUMP, CHILD, CARE, YEAR
WASHINGTON — The US Department of Health and Human Services is freezing all future child care funding to states beyond Minnesota, with President Trump predicting his administration will find massive fraud in California. The review of government funding started
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STRIKE, VENEZUELAN, DOCK, TRUMP
CIA behind strike at Venezuelan dock that Trump claims was used by drug smugglers, AP sources say toggle caption Alex Brandon/AP WASHINGTON — The CIA was behind a drone strike last week at a docking area believed to have been used by Venezuelan drug cartels,
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LIGHTFOOT, APPROACHING, LORI, FAST
U.S. Border Patrol Commander-at-Large Gregory Bovino and former mayor of Chicago Lori Lightfoot tangled on social media this week, with Lightfoot taking exception to a post on X by Bovino scored to LL Cool J’s 1990s hit “Mama Said Knock You Out.” Lightfoot
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OHIO, MIAMI, STATE, COLLEGE
There was much debate a few weeks ago over whether the Miami Hurricanes belonged in the College Football Playoff, and on Wednesday night, they proved the naysayers wrong. The Hurricanes delivered a 24-14 upset victory over the defending national champion
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LANNING, DAN, OREGON, COLLEGE
Oregon head football coach Dan Lanning is not quite old enough to tell anyone to get off his lawn, but he’s old enough to tell the NFL to get out of college football’s designated day. The Ducks will make their first-ever appearance in the Orange Bowl on Thursday,
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PART, JOURNALISM, AWARDS, 2025
We conclude the handing out of our honors for the worst seen in the journalism industry in 2025 — The Heckler Awards! In this installment, we continue delivering honors involving the categories we cover in our daily column “Riffed From the Headlines.” These
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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 31st 2025 Page 2
Polarizing Stories — What Each Side Wants You to Know

75% Right | UKRAINE, RUSSIA, TRUMP, PUTIN
Fox News – Putin residence attack video slammed; US officials say Ukraine did not target leader
New York Post – Putin claimed Ukraine targeted his home — the CIA says it never happened
Breitbart – Russia Bombards Ukraine’s Odesa With Drones Amid Tense Peace Talks
Fox News – Russia alleges attack on Putin residence as Ukraine denies claim ahead of Trump talks

100% Right | TEEN, MISSING, TEXAS, CAMILA
Fox News – San Antonio teen who vanished Christmas Eve found dead by suicide in nearby field after days-long search
New York Post – Camila Mendoza Olmos confirmed dead after cops make grim discovery in hunt for missing Texas teen: report
Breitbart – Deputies, FBI Locate Body Steps From Home of San Antonio Teen Missing Since Christmas Eve
Fox News – Texas sheriff 'strongly' believes remains found belong to missing teen Camila Mendoza Olmos

100% Right | SOMALI, DOCUMENTS, STOLEN, REPORTS
Red State – Yet Another Twist: MN Somali Daycare Reports Bizarre Break-In, Blames Shirley Video
Breitbart – Somali-Run Day Care in Minneapolis Claims Documents Were Stolen
Fox News – Somali daycare in Minnesota broken into, key documents stolen in overnight burglary
New York Post – Minn. Somali-run day care bizarrely reports all their important documents about child care were stolen in mysterious break-in

100% Right | BOULDER, DISNEY, SHOW, RUNAWAY
Fox News – Disney World cast member injured after massive boulder prop veers off track at Indiana Jones stunt show
Breitbart – Watch: Disney Cast Member Injured Protecting Guests from Runaway 400-Pound Boulder
New York Post – Runaway Disney World show boulder barrels off course and wallops heroic Indiana Jones staffer

100% Right | ELIGIBILITY, NCAA, PLAYERS, NBA
Fox News – Rutgers basketball coach mocks NCAA's eligibility rules as debate reignites over NBA-experienced players
Fox News – Diego Pavia, Vanderbilt come up short in bowl game as star QB's NCAA eligibility lawsuit ramps up
Fox News – NCAA President Charlie Baker draws firm line on college eligibility for players with NBA contracts

100% Right | CENTER, KENNEDY, TRUMP, STEIN
Breitbart – MS NOW’s Stein: Trump’s Name Will Be Taken Off Kennedy Center When Dem Takes Office
Fox News – DAVID MARCUS: Five ways to make the Trump-Kennedy Center great in 2026
Breitbart – Artists Who Recently Canceled Kennedy Center Shows Had Low Ticket Sales

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NEW, YEAR, EVE, 2026
ABC
Video Fireworks over Edinburgh Castle as Scotland celebrates the new year
Fireworks over Edinburgh Castle as Scotland celebrates the new year Fireworks illuminated the sky over Edinburgh Castle as Scotland celebrated the new year.
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Red State
Watch: Solemn Moment of Silence at Sydney's Iconic New Year's Fireworks Event to Ring in 2026
One of the most iconic parts of New Year's Eve every year is the spectacular sights and sounds of the colorful fireworks display in Sydney, with the beautiful backdrop of the Australian city's Harbor Bridge and ultra-modern Opera House. Advertisement It's
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NPR
Photos: The world welcomes the new year
Photos: The world welcomes the new year toggle caption Izhar Khan/Getty Images As the clock strikes midnight across time zones, people gather to celebrate the new year. We take a look at the shared joy and traditions in these photos. toggle caption Andy
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Fox News
Jim Beam shuts down iconic Kentucky distillery for at least a year amid market downturn
A whiskey sour for the distilled spirits industry. Consumers are souring on drinking alcohol. And that’s one of a host of complex reasons why Jim Beam is placing its main distillery in Clermont, Kentucky, on ice for at least a year. Claudia Coffey knows
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The Atlantic
A Symbol of New York Is Gone
On a chilly December morning, I descended a flight of stairs and entered the New York Transit Museum. Housed in a decommissioned subway station in downtown Brooklyn, the museum was packed with elementary-school children on a field trip. All around me, tour
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New York Post
Kathy Hochul’s suck-up to the left this year could push New York into even WORSE shape
Gov. Kathy Hochul heads into her reelection year aiming to make the best of her dismal record — while simultaneously seeking to placate the far left and co-opt Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s backers by caving to his demands, even if hurts New Yorkers. Hope for the
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ABC
Stock market ends 2025 with double-digit gains
People walk by the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on December 30, 2025 in New York City. People walk by the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on December 30, 2025 in New York City. People walk by the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on December 30, 2025 in New
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Breitbart
Watch — Michael Rapaport Announces Campaign for New York Mayor to Challenge ‘Zohran the Moron’: ‘I’m Not Playing Games’
Actor Michael Rapaport announced that he will be running for Mayor of New York City in 2029. “I’m not playing games,” the actor said, declaring there will be problems for “Zohran the Moron.” “I will be running for Mayor of New York in a few years,” Rapaport
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ABC
Average US long-term mortgage rate falls to the lowest level of the year at 6.15%
The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage fell to its lowest level of 2025 this week, an encouraging sign for prospective home buyers Average US long-term mortgage rate falls to the lowest level of the year at 6.15% FILE - A sign is posted for a new home
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Fox News
Adams reads his 'greatest hits' quotes from coffee mug in farewell tribute as NYC mayor
New York City Mayor Eric Adams took to social media Wednesday to share a unique farewell tribute on his final day in office, reading some of his "go-to quotes" off a coffee mug. "Mayor Adams' greatest hits, you know," he said while waving around an inscribed
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ABC
Notable new state laws taking effect in 2026 cover hotels, AI and climate
Hawaii will place new or increased taxes on tourists to fund climate projects. Across the country, new laws dealing with artificial intelligence, health care, climate and a variety of other areas are set to take effect as 2026 begins. Here’s a look at six
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Fox News
Washington Monument to become ‘birthday candle’ as US marks start of 250th year
The Washington Monument will transform on New Year’s Eve into the "world’s tallest birthday candle in honor of our Nation’s 250th birthday," according to the national Freedom 250 organization. The monument will be illuminated with projections depicting America’s
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NPR
In Mt. Olive, N.C., a ball doesn't drop for New Year's — a giant pickle does
In Mt. Olive, N.C., a ball doesn't drop for New Year's — a giant pickle does Across the country, cities and towns have New Year's Eve drops that feature everything from New York City's crystal ball to a favorite product made by the people of Mt. Olive, North
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Fox News
Anthony Hopkins marks 50 years sober after near-fatal drunk driving blackout changed his life
Anthony Hopkins is marking a major life milestone. In an Instagram reel posted on Dec. 29, the now 88-year-old "Legends of the Fall" actor wished everyone a happy new year, and shared that he celebrated 50 years of sobriety this year. "Here we are, another
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NPR
The new challenges obtaining SNAP benefits for LGBTQ+ recipients
The new challenges obtaining SNAP benefits for LGBTQ+ recipients Advocates for the LGBTQ+ community say the new limits on the food assistance program, SNAP, may make it especially difficult for many LGBTQ people battling food insecurity. National The new challenges
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Red State
A Patriotic New Year’s Eve Spectacular Will Light Up the Washington Monument — Here's How You Can Watch
If you're like me and my husband, your most important decisions to make on New Year's Eve are what to order for dinner and what to wear to the couch. We might tune into the midnight ball drop in Times Square if we feel like we're able to stomach Anderson Cooper
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ABC
Video Sydney rings in new year with fireworks display
Sydney rings in new year with fireworks display Sydney rang in 2026 with the city's biggest ever fireworks display over the famous Sydney Harbour Bridge.
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New York Post
California admits ‘billionaire tax’ would sink state revenues as advocates cleared to gather signatures
While supporters argue California’s controversial wealth tax would rake in tens of billions of dollars in revenue, the state’s own Attorney General Rob Bonta is making sure voters understand that the long-term impact will likely be the exact opposite. In order
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ABC
The new cars and SUVs everyone will be talking about in 2026
Automakers are introducing new hybrids and EVs in 2026. The new cars and SUVs everyone will be talking about in 2026 Mercedes-Benz redesigned its GLB SUV for the 2027 model year. Buyers can choose between an electric or hybrid GLB. Mercedes-Benz redesigned
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New York Post
Zohran Mamdani reveals more de Blasio, Adams alums to join his administration
Zohran Mamdani revealed another four City Hall appointments Wednesday with ties to the Eric Adams or Bill de Blasio administrations. The new democratic socialist Hizzoner tapped Julia Kerson — who served under de Blasio, and more recently, for Gov. Kathy Hochul,
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ABC
New Year's 2026: Celebrations around the world
Law enforcement presence was ramped up for New Year's in Sydney. New Year's 2026: Celebrations around the world Fireworks light up the sky over the Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Sydney Opera House during New Year's Eve celebrations on January 01, 2026 in
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Fox News
Zohran Mamdani will be first mayor to be sworn in on Quran during New York City inauguration
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's campaign confirmed on Wednesday he will make a historical move on New Year's Day, using the Quran during his swearing-in ceremony. Mamdani, a 34-year-old Ugandan-born socialist, will be the first Muslim mayor of
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ABC
Video Blizzard conditions paralyze parts of New York as California braces for new storm
Blizzard conditions paralyze parts of New York as California braces for new storm After pummeling the Midwest, blizzard conditions are paralyzing parts of Upstate New York. Meanwhile, after torrential downpours in the West, Southern California is bracing for
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New York Post
Eric Adams ends term as NYC mayor with Times Square New Year’s Eve ball drop — as insiders look back on ‘mixed bag’
He’s having one last ball. Eric Adams ended his tumultuous term as New York City’s mayor on Wednesday the same way he started it: celebrating the New Year’s Eve Ball Drop in Times Square. The last minute of Adams’ tenure and of 2025 will show Hizzoner living
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NPR
Why do we make New Year's resolutions? A brief history of a long tradition
Why do we make New Year's resolutions? A brief history of a long tradition toggle caption Atsushi Tsukada/AP Are you aiming to sleep better, eat healthier, scroll less and/or generally upgrade your life starting on Jan. 1? Join the club — it's several thousand
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New York Post
Nasty weather on tap for New Year fetes at Rose Parade in California and revelers in New York City
Two iconic celebrations to ring in the New Year — the Rose Parade in Southern California and the midnight ball drop in New York City — are in for some rough weather. Marching bands, floats and throngs of spectators are bracing for a rare dose of New Year’s
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NPR
New Orleans marks one year anniversary of deadly New Year's attack on Bourbon Street
New Orleans marks one year anniversary of deadly New Year's attack on Bourbon Street Security is tight in New Orleans as people remember the victims of the New Year's Day attack on Bourbon Street one year ago. National New Orleans marks one year anniversary
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New York Post
MTA’s new ‘modern’ subway gates send unlucky 5-year-old to hospital after head gets stuck
The MTA’s new “modern” fare gates have claimed yet another victim, this time catching the head of a 5-year-old girl, sending her to the hospital with swelling, according to her mother and the FDNY. The kid’s head got stuck between the doors at the Broadway-Lafayette
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NPR
In one North Carolina town, the New Year's Eve pickle drop is brined into its history
In one North Carolina town, the New Year's Eve pickle drop is brined into its history Across the country, cities and towns have New Year's Eve drops that feature everything from New York City's crystal ball to a favorite product made by the people of Mt. Olive,
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New York Post
Evacuation warnings spread across LA burn scar areas as New Year’s storm threatens
LOS ANGELES, Calif. – Evacuation warnings have been issued in vulnerable burn scar areas spread across the Greater Los Angeles Metro Area ahead of a brewing flood threat, as well as debris and mud flows, that could spoil New Year’s Eve for millions of California
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NPR
Many states tried to create phone-free learning spaces this year. Here's how it went
Many states tried to create phone-free learning spaces this year. Here's how it went More students than ever went to class without their cell phones in 2025. Researchers, teachers and students look back on attempts to build phone-free learning spaces this year. Education
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New York Post
NYC New Year’s Eve revelers could face coldest ball drop since 2017 — and snow!
Brrring it on. Revelers in the Big Apple were set to brave the coldest temperatures at a New Year’s Eve ball drop since 2017 — and even a potential dousing a snow, according to forecasts. But several hours later, that snowy dusting could turn into a potential
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NPR
National Guard arrives in New Orleans for 1st New Year's since Bourbon Street attack
National Guard arrives in New Orleans for 1st New Year's since Bourbon Street attack toggle caption Matthew Hinton/AP/FR170690 AP NEW ORLEANS — National Guard members arrived in New Orleans Tuesday to help with safety measures ahead of New Year's celebrations
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New York Post
NJ drivers hit with 9% state gas-tax hike to kick off new year
New Jersey drivers are about to get hit with a nearly 9% hike in the state’s gas tax — leaving them once again grappling with one of the highest rates in the country. Thanks to legislation signed into law in 2024, the state — the only one in the nation to
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NPR
Kennedy Center renaming prompts a new round of cancellations
Kennedy Center renaming prompts a new round of cancellations toggle caption Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AP/AP The Kennedy Center is ending the year with a new round of artists saying they are canceling scheduled performances after President Donald Trump's name
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Fox News
Former FBI official says Americans won't 'bend the knee' to terrorists as New Year's threat elevated
As federal, state and local law enforcement agencies are ramping up security nationwide ahead of New Year’s Eve celebrations, a former top FBI official warned that the terror threat remains elevated, but encouraged Americans not to let fear dictate their
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Red State
Oops: Brandon Johnson Accidentally Undermines 'Chicago Is Safe' Lie As City Braces for New Year's Events
Chicago will be hosting its first-ever "New Year's Rockin' Eve" event, and that's something that the city's Democrat mayor, Brandon Johnson, is very excited about. Advertisement What he's not excited about, however, is the very real possibility that the nationally
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Breitbart
Australia Welcomes New Year with Extra Security, Remembrances of Bondi Beach Victims
Australia’s New Years Eve celebration was a more solemn affair than usual this year, with a heavy security presence on the streets and a nationwide minute of silence for the victims of the Bondi Beach massacre. The moment of silence was held just before the
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New York Post
NYC among Northeast cities that could see snowfall on New Year’s Eve
NEW YORK CITY – Light snow is possible in New York City on New Year’s Eve as a fast-moving clipper system passes through the Northeast. A weak area of low pressure is developing over southern Canada and will move east into the Great Lakes starting today. With
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New York Post
Zohran Mamdani will become first NYC mayor sworn in on Quran when he takes oath of office
Zohran Mamdani will be the first New York City mayor to be sworn in on a Quran when he takes office at midnight on Jan. 1, officials said. Mamdani, who will be the first Muslim and first socialist to lead City Hall, will use at least three different sets of
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Breitbart
Khan’s London: Fury as New Year’s Eve Revellers Blocked from Viewing Fireworks
People living near the prime London suburb of Primrose Hill have witnessed “unprecedented” fences and other measures installed to prevent revellers from entering parkland to watch the Mayor of London’s New Year’s Eve fireworks. The Standard reports the nearby
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Fox News
What to know about new state laws in 2026 on wages, SNAP benefits and climate tax
The new year will bring changes for taxpayers as a slate of new state laws takes effect across the country, impacting Americans’ wallets through higher minimum wages, a new tourism tax in Hawaii and other cost-of-living measures. At the same time, a growing
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Fox News
Mamdani 'accidentally honors' free market with subway station ceremony, Washington Post argues
The Washington Post editorial board argued Tuesday that New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's upcoming swearing-in ceremony at a city subway station "accidentally honors" the private sector and capitalism. Mamdani plans to hold his inauguration ceremony
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Fox News
Sports world poised for chaotically busy 2026 with FIFA World Cup, Winter Olympics and more in store
This year has been a thrilling one for sports, but as we reflect on 2025, it’s hard not to be excited about what’s in store for 2026. It could very well be the greatest year in sports in recent memory. The stage isn’t just set for some electric games, tournaments
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New York Post
Washington Monument will glow on New Year’s Eve to kick off America’s 250th anniversary
It’s going to be lit. The Washington Monument will double as a giant birthday candle on New Year’s Eve to kick off the yearlong celebration of America’s 250th anniversary. Freedom 250, a nonprofit group launched by President Trump earlier this month to lead
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Fox News
Mamdani picks educator who worked to dismantle Gifted & Talented program as NYC schools chancellor
Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani is expected to announce Wednesday that he will appoint Kamar Samuels, a longtime New York City educator and Manhattan superintendent, as the next schools chancellor, according to multiple reports. Samuels, who has been an educator
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BBC
Crystals and LEDs: a look at the Times Square New Year's Eve ball
New York City is set for the newly minted 'Constellation Ball' to drop from Times Square Wednesday evening to ring in 2026. Organizers gathered Tuesday to give the iconic crystal ball a test run up and then down the 139-foot pole ahead of its grand debut. The
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BBC
US stock market ends 2025 on a high note after volatile year
US stock market ends 2025 on a high note after volatile year 6 hours ago Share Save Danielle Kaye Business reporter Share Save Michael Nagle/Bloomberg via Getty Images It's been a roller-coaster year for financial markets - but US stock investors are heading
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FRAUD, MINNESOTA, WALZ, TRUMP
NPR
What to know about Nick Shirley, the YouTuber alleging daycare fraud in Minnesota
What to know about Nick Shirley, the YouTuber alleging daycare fraud in Minnesota toggle caption Adam Gray/Getty Images The Trump administration is freezing child care funding to the state of Minnesota in response to a viral video that purports to expose
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Breitbart
Walz: Trump 'Using' Issue of Somali Fraud as 'Excuse to Hurt' Minnesotans
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) accused President Donald Trump of using the issue of alleged Somali immigrant fraud as “an excuse to hurt working Minnesotans.” In a post on X, Walz responded to a post from Fox News regarding Walz’s previous comments accusing Trump
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CNBC
Congressional Republicans call on Tim Walz to testify on Minnesota fraud scandal
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz speaks about the killing of state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband at the State Emergency operations Center in Blaine, Minn.. Saturday, June 14, 2025. Republicans, including President Donald Trump, have seized on reports of fraud
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Red State
Now This, Folks, Is Real Journalism
Remember the name Nick Shirley. You'll be seeing it again. This admirable young man, possessing quite a bit more than the usual get-up-and-go, has blown open the scope and scale of Somali-run welfare fraud in Minnesota. Advertisement Nick Shirley documented
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The Intercept
Right-Wing YouTuber Behind Viral Minnesota Fraud Video Has Long Anti-Immigrant History
The day after Christmas, far-right YouTuber Nick Shirley posted a video claiming to have exposed fraud at Somali-owned day care centers in Minnesota. Portions of the 42-minute video — mostly scenes where Shirley is turned away at the day cares — went viral
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Fox News
Trump slams Walz and Newsom as 'Crooked Governors,' asserting their states are awash with fraud
President Donald Trump claimed that California and Minnesota are both rife with fraud, slamming the two states and their respective governors as "Crooked." "There is more FRAUD in California than there is in Minnesota, if that is even possible. When you
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New York Post
Powerful House panel to investigate Minnesota fraud: ‘Cannot be swept aside’
The powerful House Oversight Committee will hold a hearing next week to investigate the massive fraud scandal plaguing Minnesota, Chairman James Comer announced. Comer (R-Ky.) has invited three Republican Minnesota state reps to testify on the growing scandal
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Breitbart
Leavitt: Trump Will Revoke Citizenship of Somali Americans Convicted of Fraud
Wednesday on Fox News Channel’s “Fox & Friends,” White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said that the Trump administration was reviewing cases to denaturalize citizens who came to the country from Somalia who were convicted of fraud in Minnesota. Leavitt
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Red State
'People Will Be in Handcuffs': Karoline Leavitt on WH Response to Minnesota Fraud Under Walz
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt weighed in on the daycare fraud that’s been exposed in Minnesota under Democrat Governor Tim Walz and said, “people will be in handcuffs" as she shared how every aspect of the administration is getting involved. Advertisement During
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Breitbart
Elon Musk: Minnesota Election Law that Allows a Voter to ‘Vouch’ for 8 Others ‘Made for Fraud’
Allegations of rampant human services fraud in Minnesota tied to the Somali community have now sparked concerns over the state’s voter registration law that allows a person to go to a polling place and “vouch” for eight other people who can then cast ballots
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Breitbart
Trump Blasts Tim Walz as ‘Crooked Governor,’ Slams Ilhan Omar as ‘Scammer’
“Tim Waltz [sic] of Minnesota is a Crooked Governor!!!” the president wrote. The insult comes after Walz claimed Tuesday night that the president was “politicizing” the alleged fraud, following the Department of Health and Human Services’ freeze on childcare
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Fox News
Karoline Leavitt warns 'people will be in handcuffs' as feds zero in on Minnesota fraud scandal
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt warned Wednesday that "people will be in handcuffs" as fallout grows from expansive fraud allegations under Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz’s watch. "President Trump is not going to let Governor Walz off the hook," Leavitt
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Red State
Boom: DC Hearings Will Target Walz, Ellison Over ‘Asleep or Complicit’ Roles in Somali Fraud Scandal
Republican House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (KY-01) announced Wednesday that his committee will begin holding hearings on the growing Minnesota Somali fraud scandal next week. The first hearing is scheduled for January 7, and will feature the
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Fox News
Former Walz rival says fraud has Minnesotans ‘fed up’ and demanding accountability
Anger is growing across Minnesota as voters say they are "fed up" with fraud and demanding accountability, former Tim Walz rival Donna Bergstrom said Tuesday. "Fraud is fraud," Bergstrom, who ran for lieutenant governor on Republican Jeff Johnson’s ticket
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Breitbart
Tim Walz Accuses Trump of ‘Politicizing the Issue’ of Somali Fraud
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) accused President Donald Trump of “politicizing the issue” of alleged Somali immigrant fraud after the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) froze federal payments to childcare businesses in the state. In a post on X, Walz
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Fox News
Comer, House Oversight demand answers in Minnesota fraud hearing, call on Walz to testify
Republicans on the House Oversight Committee are escalating their investigation into Minnesota’s sweeping fraud schemes, setting a hearing next week and demanding answers from Gov. Tim Walz’s administration over what they say were glaring failures of oversight. House
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Fox News
Minnesota's new Medicaid fraud prevention fix won't make 'any difference,' former FBI agent says
Minnesota officials are adding an extra layer of verification to payments from high-risk Medicaid programs, a move one former law enforcement official says won’t make "any" difference as federal authorities allege taxpayers in the state have lost more than
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New York Post
Minnesota day care scandal sparks concern over election policy that allows a voter to ‘vouch’ for others: ‘Made for fraud’
A controversial Minnesota election policy that allows a single registered voter to “vouch” for up to eight people seeking same-day registration is under fire amid the state’s massive fraud scandal tied to the Somali community there. Under Minnesota law, the
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New York Post
Researcher in viral video says he filed criminal complaint against Walz over daycare fraud allegations
Independent journalist Nick Shirley and his researcher “David” returned to the Quality Learning Center in Minneapolis on Tuesday dressed in a sweatshirt emblazoned with “1-800 FRAUD,” following the release of his viral video alleging fraud at state-funded childcare
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Breitbart
Trump’s Deputies Freeze Child Care Payments to Minnesota amid Alleged Somali Fraud
President Donald Trump’s deputies are freezing federal payments to child care businesses in Minnesota amid growing evidence of mass fraud by Somali-owned daycare centers. “We’re committed to holding bad actors accountable, regardless of rank or office,” said
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TRUMP, FIRST, YEAR, TERM
New York Post
Trump calls for ‘peace on Earth’ at glittering Mar-a-Lago New Year’s Eve bash
President Trump called for “peace on Earth” as he prepared to ring in the new year with first lady Melania Trump at his Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Fla. The president, wearing a tuxedo, briefly spoke to reporters outside the club’s ballroom, with Melania
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CNBC
Trump’s first vetoes of his second term hit bipartisan infrastructure projects, draw accusations of retribution
File: President Donald Trump looks on after signing an executive order in the Oval Office of the White House on April 9, 2025. President Donald Trump issued the first vetoes of his second term Tuesday, blocking bills that would support a pair of bipartisan
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Breitbart
Trump Uses Veto for First Two Times in Second Term
President Donald Trump used the veto for the first two times of his second term on two bills, one called the Finish the Arkansas Valley Conduit Act and the other called the Miccosukee Reserved Area Amendments Act. In a press release from the White House regarding
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ABC
Trump issues 1st vetoes of 2nd term, including bipartisan Colorado water act, drawing accusations of 'partisan games'
"This isn’t over," said Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert, one bill's co-sponsor. President Donald Trump listens during a news conference with Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at Mar-a-Lago, Monday, Dec. 29, 2025, in Palm Beach, Fla. President Donald
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Red State
Melania Trump's Greatest Looks and Accomplishments in 2025
Melania Trump really had an incredible 2025, and the future looks bright for the first lady as she readies for the next year of her husband, President Donald Trump’s second term in the White House. Advertisement Melania shone at every event she attended,
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NPR
In one year, Trump pivots fentanyl response from public health to drug war
In one year, Trump pivots fentanyl response from public health to drug war toggle caption Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images North America In his first year back in office, President Trump reshaped U.S. drug policy and the response to fentanyl deaths in sweeping,
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Fox News
Putin vows victory in Ukraine in New Year’s address amid Trump-backed peace talks
Russian President Vladimir Putin used his New Year’s address to deliver a blunt message to the West and to his own troops: Russia is not backing down in Ukraine. As 2026 arrived in Russia’s far eastern regions, Putin vowed victory in the nearly four-year
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NPR
In one year, Trump pivots fentanyl response from public health to drug war
In one year, Trump pivots fentanyl response from public health to drug war toggle caption Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images North America In his first year back in office, President Trump reshaped U.S. drug policy and the response to fentanyl deaths in sweeping,
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New York Post
MTG calls for a ‘tax revolt’ after accusing Trump of ditching America First: ‘So fed up’
Outgoing firebrand Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene amplified calls for a tax revolt in 2026, while not-so-subtly accusing President Trump of abandoning his America First creed. Greene (R-Ga.) highlighted a few of the calls by Trump voters to stop paying taxes
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New York Post
Lauren Boebert rips Trump for using first veto of second term on her bipartisan water bill: ‘This is not over’
Colorado MAGA Rep. Lauren Boebert has taken a rare swipe at President Trump for using the first veto of his second term to reject a unanimously approved bill she co-sponsored to bring more water to rural communities in her home state. The firebrand congresswoman
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Fox News
Boebert hits back at Trump after veto of Colorado water bill, raises retaliation concerns
Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., struck back at President Donald Trump on Tuesday evening after he vetoed a bill that would have lowered payments for a water project in her district — an act Boebert believes could be political retribution. "President Trump
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Red State
Concerning: Suspect Arrested for Death Threat Against Ric Grenell
We've been hearing a lot from the president of the Trump-Kennedy Center, Ric Grenell, because of the controversy over the name change to the building. That has resulted in some acts canceling performances at the Center, despite all that President Donald Trump
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Breitbart
Melania Trump Closes First Year of Her Return as First Lady with Legislative Wins and Global Initiatives
To mark the end of her first year as first lady for a second time, Melania Trump outlined a sweeping record of accomplishments spanning legislation, technology, child welfare, diplomacy, media, and public service — illustrating her expanded role on both the
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BBC
Trump media firm to issue new cryptocurrency to shareholders
Trump media firm to issue new cryptocurrency to shareholders 36 minutes ago Share Save Danielle Kaye Business reporter Share Save Reuters The Truth social network logo is seen on a smartphone in front of a display of US President Donald Trump. The firm behind
Accessed 2025-12-31 16:05 ET
BBC
Trump vetoes first bills of his second term
Trump vetoes first bills of his second term The other bill would have supported a flooding mitigation project for a Native American tribe in Florida that had sued to stop construction of "Alligator Alcatraz". A Trump ally, and well-known Republican, Representative
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UKRAINE, RUSSIA, TRUMP, PUTIN
Fox News
Putin residence attack video slammed; US officials say Ukraine did not target leader
Russia’s Defense Ministry on Wednesday released nighttime video footage it claimed shows the wreckage of a Ukrainian drone intercepted during an attempted attack on a residence used by President Vladimir Putin. The video, filmed in a snow-covered, forested
Accessed 2025-12-31 19:05 ET
ABC
Zelenskyy suggests Trump fly to Ukraine to help 'end the war'
Zelenskyy said peace talks include the possibility of U.S. troops in Ukraine. Zelenskyy suggests Trump fly to Ukraine to help 'end the war' Smoke rises from an apartment building damaged during an overnight Russian drone strike in Odesa, Ukraine, on Dec.
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New York Post
Putin claimed Ukraine targeted his home — the CIA says it never happened
Russian President Vladimir Putin lied when he claimed earlier this week that Ukraine tried to kill him in a massive drone attack targeting one of his residences, according to US intelligence. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky dismissed Putin’s claim as
Accessed 2025-12-31 19:05 ET
Breitbart
Russia Bombards Ukraine’s Odesa With Drones Amid Tense Peace Talks
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) – Russian drones blasted apartment buildings and the power grid in the southern Ukraine city of Odesa in an overnight attack that injured six people, including a toddler and two other children, officials said Wednesday. Four apartment buildings
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Fox News
Russia alleges attack on Putin residence as Ukraine denies claim ahead of Trump talks
Momentum on a 20-point peace plan to end the war between Russia and Ukraine is faltering after President Vladimir Putin accused Kyiv of targeting a residence linked to him, a claim Moscow says leaves little room for compromise at the negotiating table. The
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Fox News
Ukraine–Russia at a crossroads: How the war evolved in 2025 and what comes next
President Donald Trump spent much of 2025 attempting what had eluded his predecessors: personally engaging both Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in an effort to bring an end to the war in Ukraine. From high-profile
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New York Post
Trump’s push for Russia-Ukraine peace: Letters to the Editor — Jan. 1, 2026
The Issue: President Trump’s efforts to broker peace between Russia and Ukraine. The United States’ approach to brokering a peace settlement in the Russia-Ukraine war can best be described as bias-based diplomacy, with Russia the beneficiary and Ukraine the
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TRUMP, GUARD, NATIONAL, PORTLAND
Red State
President Trump Announces a Change in Strategy for National Guard Troops in Some Blue Cities
President Trump has announced that there will be a temporary change to how his administration is deploying National Guard troops in some blue cities to shore up safety, and aid local municipalities in repatriating criminal illegal aliens as we move into 2026. Advertisement Trump
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NPR
Trump will drop push for National Guard deployments in Chicago, LA and Portland, Ore.
Trump will drop push for National Guard deployments in Chicago, LA and Portland, Ore. toggle caption Etienne Laurent/AFP via Getty Images President Trump said his administration will, for now, halt its efforts to deploy National Guard troops to Chicago, Los
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Fox News
Trump withdraws National Guard from Chicago, LA and Portland, for now
The National Guard will be removed from Chicago, Los Angeles, and Portland, for now, following efforts to reduce crime in those Democratic-run cities, but it was "only a question of time" when troops will return, President Donald Trump said Wednesday after
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ABC
Trump announces National Guard to be removed from LA, Chicago and Portland
The deployment of National Guard members raised legal questions. Trump announces National Guard to be removed from LA, Chicago and Portland National Guard members walk at the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Broadview facility in Chicago, October
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New York Post
Trump pulling National Guard from Chicago, Portland and Los Angeles — warns ‘we will come back’
President Trump announced plans Wednesday to pull National Guard troops out of three cities where they were deployed to assist in crime prevention and protect federal agents carrying out immigration enforcement operations. “We are removing the National Guard
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LA Times
Trump administration retreats in Newsom lawsuit over National Guard deployment
The California National Guard holds a line in front of anti-ICE protesters at the Federal Building in June. This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here . The Trump administration backed off its effort to block a court
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BBC
Trump says he is withdrawing National Guard from some US cities
Trump says he is withdrawing National Guard troops from some US cities US President Donald Trump has said he is withdrawing National Guard troops from several US cities, including Chicago and Los Angeles, after a Supreme Court ruling last week undermined his
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SMITH, JACK, TRUMP, CONGRESS
NPR
Capitol riot 'does not happen' without Trump, Jack Smith told Congress
Capitol riot 'does not happen' without Trump, Jack Smith told Congress toggle caption House Judiciary Committee/AP WASHINGTON — The Jan. 6., 2021 riot at the U.S. Capitol "does not happen" without Donald Trump, former special counsel Jack Smith told lawmakers
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Red State
Jack Smith Seeks Cover With Latest Claims Related to Biden-Era Arctic Frost Spying Scandal
Every day, it seems we are learning more about the massive spying on of Republican members of Congress led by then-special counsel Jack Smith under former President Joe Biden as part of his administration's extensive lawfare. Advertisement According to details
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ABC
Jack Smith says 'no historical analog' for Trump's actions around 2020 election, denies political influence
In this image from video released by the House Judiciary Committee, former special counsel Jack Smith speaks during a deposition, on Dec. 17, 2025, at the U.S. Capitol in Washington D.C. In this image from video released by the House Judiciary Committee, former
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Fox News
Jack Smith says key Jan 6 witness relied on hearsay, lacked firsthand evidence
Former special counsel Jack Smith undercut claims made by Cassidy Hutchinson, a former White House aide and Jan. 6 Committee witness, as he was testifying in a recent deposition to Congress. Smith told the House Judiciary Committee this month, according
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New York Post
Jan. 6 panel’s ‘star witness’ Cassidy Hutchinson provided ‘secondhand hearsay’ on Capitol riot: Jack Smith
WASHINGTON — The House Select January 6th Committee’s “star” Cassidy Hutchinson provided “second hearsay” about the 2021 Capitol riot and wasn’t considered as a witness in the election interference case brought against President Trump, according to former special
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New York Post
Jack Smith withheld names of GOP lawmakers from judges who granted access to phone records
WASHINGTON — Jack Smith admitted that judges weren’t made aware his team was seizing Republicans’ phone records when asked to sign off on non-disclosure orders for associated subpoenas, according to a transcript of the ex-special counsel’s deposition obtained
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BBC
Congress releases Jack Smith's testimony about Trump prosecutions
Congress releases Jack Smith's testimony about Trump prosecutions The US Congress has released the transcript of testimony by former Special Counsel Jack Smith, in which he defended his decision to lead two defunct criminal investigations into Donald Trump. The
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TEEN, MISSING, TEXAS, CAMILA
Fox News
San Antonio teen who vanished Christmas Eve found dead by suicide in nearby field after days-long search
This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255). Texas authorities confirmed on Thursday a missing San Antonio teen who vanished on Christmas
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New York Post
Camila Mendoza Olmos confirmed dead after cops make grim discovery in hunt for missing Texas teen: report
Human remains discovered in a field near the home of Camila Mendoza Olmos have been identified as the missing teen after a frantic weeklong search, according to a report. The heartbreaking news follows Tuesday’s grim discovery of a body that appeared to have
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Breitbart
Deputies, FBI Locate Body Steps From Home of San Antonio Teen Missing Since Christmas Eve
SAN ANTONIO, Texas — The search for missing 19‑year‑old Camila Mendoza‑Olmos took a devastating turn Tuesday when deputies and FBI agents found a body and a firearm in a brushy area just 200 yards from her residence, a location investigators had struggled to
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Fox News
Texas sheriff 'strongly' believes remains found belong to missing teen Camila Mendoza Olmos
This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255). The Texas sheriff spearheading the search for a missing San Antonio teen said Wednesday
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New York Post
Mom’s haunting words after cops found body during search for missing Texas teen Camila Mendoza Olmos
The heartbroken mother of missing teen Camila Mendoza Olmos hauntingly uttered the same four words as officials recovered a body near the family’s San Antonio home on Tuesday. Rosario Olmos was left in shock when sheriff’s deputies and FBI agents recovered
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SOMALI, DOCUMENTS, STOLEN, REPORTS
Red State
Yet Another Twist: MN Somali Daycare Reports Bizarre Break-In, Blames Shirley Video
If it's possible, things are getting even weirder in the middle of the Minnesota, Somali-run daycare drama. There's a new twist on New Year's Eve. Now, a Minneapolis Somali-run daycare center is reporting that they had a break-in earlier this week. Guess
Accessed 2025-12-31 17:05 ET
Breitbart
Somali-Run Day Care in Minneapolis Claims Documents Were Stolen
A Somali-run day care in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is claiming someone broke in and stole “important documents,” including children’s enrollment information, employee documentation, and checkbooks. Nasrulah Mohamed, the 20-year-old manager of Nokomis Day Care
Accessed 2025-12-31 17:05 ET
Fox News
Somali daycare in Minnesota broken into, key documents stolen in overnight burglary
A Somali-run daycare in Minneapolis was broken into and vandalized, with "important documentation," including records related to employees and children at the daycare, being reported missing. The break-in occurred as a national spotlight continues to shine
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New York Post
Minn. Somali-run day care bizarrely reports all their important documents about child care were stolen in mysterious break-in
A Somali-run day care in Minneapolis is claiming somebody broke in and stole “important documents” as the national spotlight shines on the unfolding multibillion-dollar fraud scandal involving Minnesota human services. Nasrulah Mohamed, manager of Nakomis
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STRIKES, MILITARY, VESSELS, ALLEGED
NPR
U.S. military strikes 5 more alleged drug boats, killing 8
U.S. military strikes 5 more alleged drug boats, killing 8 toggle caption Alex Brandon/AP WASHINGTON — The U.S. military said Wednesday it struck five alleged drug-smuggling boats over two days, killing a total of eight people while others jumped overboard
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Fox News
US military confirms 5 killed in Dec 31 kinetic strike on reported narco-terror vessels
Five individuals were killed during a Dec. 31 U.S. military kinetic strike against two vessels operated by designated terrorist organizations involved in narcotics trafficking, U.S. Southern Command said Wednesday. Intelligence confirmed the vessels were
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ABC
US strikes 3 alleged drug vessels and leaves survivors -- now a search-and-rescue operation
At least six people survived the strikes, according to a U.S. official. U.S. Southern Command said it targeted three vessels traveling in a convoy in undisclosed international waters. U.S. Southern Command said it targeted three vessels traveling in a convoy
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Fox News
US military destroys narco-terror convoy of three vessels at sea in kinetic strikes
The U.S. military carried out overnight kinetic strikes against a convoy of three vessels operated by designated terrorist organizations involved in narcotics trafficking, U.S. Southern Command said Wednesday. According to Southern Command, the operation
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EPSTEIN, FILES, DOJ, PAGES
Fox News
DOJ says lawyers working 'around the clock' to prep Epstein files for release after missed deadline
Officials with the Attorney General's Office said Wednesday they are working relentlessly over the holidays to review and redact troves of documents in the Epstein files, prior to their mandated public release. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche released
Accessed 2025-12-31 15:05 ET
CNBC
DOJ has 5.2 million pages of Epstein files left to review: Reports
The Department of Justice has 5.2 million pages of Jeffrey Epstein-related documents left to review and it will take weeks longer to complete the effort, multiple outlets reported. About 400 lawyers are being enlisted from multiple government divisions to
Accessed 2025-12-31 13:05 ET
New York Post
DOJ ‘working around the clock’ on Epstein files release, with millions of pages left to review
WASHINGTON — The Department of Justice is “working around the clock” to comb through millions more pages of documents as part of their commitment to releasing the so-called “Epstein files” on the notorious sex trafficker. Around 400 lawyers are reviewing as
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New York Post
DOJ reviewing more than 5 million pages of documents in the Epstein files: report
The Justice Department is buried in about 5.2 million pages of documents potentially related to notorious pedophile Jeffrey Epstein – and it might take until late January to complete the review. The latest figure, reported by the New York Times on Tuesday,
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BOULDER, DISNEY, SHOW, RUNAWAY
Fox News
Disney World cast member injured after massive boulder prop veers off track at Indiana Jones stunt show
A massive boulder prop veered off course during Disney World’s Indiana Jones stunt show Tuesday, striking a cast member who courageously tried to halt the rampaging prop. The tense moment during the Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular at Hollywood Studios
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Breitbart
Watch: Disney Cast Member Injured Protecting Guests from Runaway 400-Pound Boulder
An heroic Disney cast member was injured Tuesday after he tried to stop a 400-pound boulder from crashing into the guest arena. In doing so he prevented a potentially serious accident at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The heart-stopping incident happened when
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New York Post
Runaway Disney World show boulder barrels off course and wallops heroic Indiana Jones staffer
A shocking video posted to social media captured a staff member taking a tumble as he stopped a prop boulder that bounced off course and hurdled toward the audience at Walt Disney World in Florida. The clips of the incident posted on TikTok and Reddit on Tuesday
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ELIGIBILITY, NCAA, PLAYERS, NBA
Fox News
Rutgers basketball coach mocks NCAA's eligibility rules as debate reignites over NBA-experienced players
The debate over NCAA eligibility for athletes whose background includes NBA experience was reignited after James Nnaji joined the Baylor men’s basketball team. As the list of athletes who spent time in the NBA’s G League or competed at the international
Accessed 2025-12-31 19:05 ET
Fox News
Diego Pavia, Vanderbilt come up short in bowl game as star QB's NCAA eligibility lawsuit ramps up
Vanderbilt Commodores quarterback Diego Pavia came up short in his pursuit of a ReliaQuest Bowl win over the Iowa Hawkeyes on Wednesday afternoon. Iowa won the game, 34-27. Pavia was 25 of 38 for 347 yards with three total touchdowns — two passing and one
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Fox News
NCAA President Charlie Baker draws firm line on college eligibility for players with NBA contracts
The NCAA’s position on eligibility for athletes whose background includes NBA experience has been firmly placed under the microscope in 2025. The organization’s stance was called into question after James Nnaji joined the Baylor men’s basketball team. Nnaji’s
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CENTER, KENNEDY, TRUMP, STEIN
Breitbart
MS NOW’s Stein: Trump’s Name Will Be Taken Off Kennedy Center When Dem Takes Office
Wednesday on “MS NOW Reports,” network contributor Sam Stein said President Donald Trump’s name would be removed from the Kennedy Center when a Democratic president takes office. Host Laura Barron-Lopez said, “Two New Year’s Eve events at the Kennedy Center
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Fox News
DAVID MARCUS: Five ways to make the Trump-Kennedy Center great in 2026
Over the past few days, several petulant "pick-me" performers have canceled engagements at the Donald Trump and John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts over objections to the building's new title. Acts such as the jazz septet, The Cookers and dance
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Breitbart
Artists Who Recently Canceled Kennedy Center Shows Had Low Ticket Sales
Some artists who recently canceled shows at the Kennedy Center in protest of the board voting to change the name to the “Trump-Kennedy Center” had low ticket sales prior to their cancelation. While artists who canceled shows at the Kennedy Center earlier this
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SAN, FRAN, SIGNS, REPARATIONS
Breitbart
San Fran Establishes Creation of Reparations Fund, But Has No Money for It
The mayor of San Francisco has signed a city measure to create a fund that could grant each of the city’s eligible black residents $5 million in reparations. But where that money will come from won’t be as easy as an official signature. The new ordinance,
Accessed 2025-12-31 16:05 ET
New York Post
San Fran mayor signs bill that could give black residents $5M each — but admits city is too broke to pay
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie quietly signed a questionable bill to create a reparations fund for black residents — but acknowledged the city is too broke to pay, sparking a swift backlash from critics who call the plan blatantly illegal. The bill, which
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Fox News
San Francisco mayor quietly signs reparations fund that could lead to $5M payments per person
The mayor of San Francisco signed an ordinance that creates a "Reparations Fund" that could one day grant each of the city's eligible Black residents up to $5 million in reparations for alleged historic discrimination and displacement. The ordinance, which
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NEWSOM, TRUMP, HAMMER, SEAN
New York Post
Trump chief blasts Newsom for ‘lying’ — says California must yank illegal trucker licenses without delay
Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy said on Tuesday that the California Department of Motor Vehicles does not have an extension to the deadline for the cancellation of commercial driver’s licenses issued to foreign nationals who do not have legal U.S. status,
Accessed 2025-12-31 16:05 ET
Red State
Gavin Newsom's CA Tries to Keep Illegals on the Road, Sean Duffy Immediately Punts Him to the Hammer Lane
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy hammered California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) on Tuesday, accusing him of lying about a supposed extension for revoking thousands of commercial driver's licenses (CDLs) issued to non-citizens. Advertisement Duffy has long
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ANTI, WHITE, SCHOOL, PROFESSOR
New York Post
Harvard professor torches Ivy League school over woke anti-white, anti-male culture in blistering essay
A professor who spent 40 years teaching at Harvard University torched the Ivy League institution over its “exclusion of white males” in a searing essay announcing his retirement. In the piece titled “Why I’m Leaving Harvard,” history professor James Hankins
Accessed 2025-12-31 10:05 ET
Fox News
40-year Harvard professor pens scathing piece on school's 'exclusion of white males,' anti-Western trends
A history professor who taught at Harvard University for 40 years has left the Ivy League for greener pastures, penning a biting critique on the state of the school on his way out the door. In a piece titled "Why I'm Leaving Harvard," published in Compact
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WINS, IOWA, GOP, SUPERMAJORITY
Breitbart
Iowa Dem Wins Special Election, Blocking GOP Supermajority in State Senate
Democrat Renee Hardman claimed a victory in a special election for Iowa’s state Senate District 16 after she defeated her Republican opponent Lucas Loftin on Tuesday. Hardman’s win “denies Republicans a two-thirds majority in the upper chamber, which would
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New York Post
Democrat Renee Hardman wins Iowa state Senate seat, blocking GOP from reclaiming a supermajority
Democrat Renee Hardman was elected to the Iowa state Senate on Tuesday in a year-end special election, denying Republicans from reclaiming two-thirds control of the chamber. Hardman bested Republican Lucas Loftin by an overwhelming margin to win a seat representing
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VEEP, ACTOR, WHITLOCK, WIRE
Breitbart
Isiah Whitlock Jr., ‘The Wire’ and ‘Veep’ Star, Actor in Five Spike Lee Films, Dies at 71
(AP) — Isiah Whitlock Jr., an actor who made frequent memorable appearances on the HBO series “The Wire” and “Veep” and in five films with director Spike Lee, died Tuesday. He was 71. Whitlock’s manager Brian Liebman told The Associated Press in an email that
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BBC
Isiah Whitlock: Veep and The Wire actor dies at 71
Isiah Whitlock Jr: The Wire and Veep actor dies at 71 "Today I Learned Of The Passing Of My Dear Beloved Brother ISIAH WHITLOCK. GOD BLESS," Lee wrote, alongside a photo of the two men shaking hands. Whitlock, who also featured in Goodfellas and The Chappelle
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TRUMP, CHILD, CARE, YEAR
Red State
Happy New Year: Trump Pausing Child Care Payments to All States, Not Just MN, Pending Records Reviews
In the wake of explosive fraud allegations in Minnesota and, now, Washington State, the Trump administration is freezing child care payments to all states pending a review of recipient data by the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS). Advertisement According
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New York Post
Trump freezes child care funding nationwide, predicts California will surpass Minnesota for fraud
WASHINGTON — The US Department of Health and Human Services is freezing all future child care funding to states beyond Minnesota, with President Trump predicting his administration will find massive fraud in California. The review of government funding started
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STRIKE, VENEZUELAN, DOCK, TRUMP
NPR
Former counterterrorism official talks about U.S. strike on Venezuelan dock
Former counterterrorism official talks about U.S. strike on Venezuelan dock NPR's A Martinez speaks to Phil Mudd, a former counterterrorism official in the CIA and FBI, about a U.S. strike on a Venezuelan dock that the Trump administration alleges was used
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NPR
CIA behind strike at Venezuelan dock that Trump claims was used by drug smugglers, AP sources say
CIA behind strike at Venezuelan dock that Trump claims was used by drug smugglers, AP sources say toggle caption Alex Brandon/AP WASHINGTON — The CIA was behind a drone strike last week at a docking area believed to have been used by Venezuelan drug cartels,
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LIGHTFOOT, APPROACHING, LORI, FAST
Breitbart
Lori Lightfoot Warns Bovino His 'Day of Reckoning Is Fast Approaching'
U.S. Border Patrol Commander-at-Large Gregory Bovino and former mayor of Chicago Lori Lightfoot tangled on social media this week, with Lightfoot taking exception to a post on X by Bovino scored to LL Cool J’s 1990s hit “Mama Said Knock You Out.” Lightfoot
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Fox News
Former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot tells Border Patrol official his 'day of reckoning is fast approaching'
As senior U.S. Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino continued to suggest that the agency will be in Chicago "for years," former Windy City Mayor Lori Lightfoot told the federal official that his "day of reckoning is fast approaching." "If you think we’re
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OHIO, MIAMI, STATE, COLLEGE
Fox News
Miami upsets Ohio State for shocking CFP win, ends Buckeyes' back-to-back national title hopes
There was much debate a few weeks ago over whether the Miami Hurricanes belonged in the College Football Playoff, and on Wednesday night, they proved the naysayers wrong. The Hurricanes delivered a 24-14 upset victory over the defending national champion
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Fox News
College football fans sound off on ESPN score bug during Ohio State-Miami playoff game
College football fans were locked into the playoff matchup between the defending national champion Ohio State Buckeyes and the No. 10 Miami Hurricanes on Wednesday night. The Hurricanes took a two-score lead with a clever touchdown pass from Carson Beck
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LANNING, DAN, OREGON, COLLEGE
Breitbart
Oregon’s Dan Lanning’s Stern Message on Taking Saturdays Back from the NFL
Oregon head football coach Dan Lanning is not quite old enough to tell anyone to get off his lawn, but he’s old enough to tell the NFL to get out of college football’s designated day. The Ducks will make their first-ever appearance in the Orange Bowl on Thursday,
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Fox News
Oregon's Dan Lanning calls for college football season to end by Jan 1 every year
Oregon head coach Dan Lanning continued to campaign for the college football season to end on Jan. 1 every year, in an effort to fix multiple issues. Lanning noted the challenges of coordinators who take head coaching jobs being forced to juggle responsibilities,
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PART, JOURNALISM, AWARDS, 2025
Red State
The 2025 Golden Remington Awards — Celebrating the Year in Fractured Journalism: Part 3, The Major Honors
Throughout the year, we have (dis)honored the national press with our regular feature, the antithesis of the Pulitzers, where we recognize media unprofessionalism, journalistic sloth, and generally deserved press mockery. After months of doling out nominations
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Town Hall
The Heckler Awards, Part 5 – The Continued Celebration of the Bottom of Journalism in 2025
We conclude the handing out of our honors for the worst seen in the journalism industry in 2025 — The Heckler Awards! In this installment, we continue delivering honors involving the categories we cover in our daily column “Riffed From the Headlines.” These
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REPORTER, POLITICO, DAYCARE, SOMALIS
Fox News
ICE says Politico reporter Josh Gerstein is 'inciting violence against federal agents' after X post
ICE accused Politico reporter Josh Gerstein of "inciting violence against federal agents" following a Monday night post on X in which he suggested that "at some point, the amateur effort to knock on doors" of home daycare centers in Minnesota would intersect
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Breitbart
Politico Reporter Fantasizes About Somalis Killing Americans While They Investigate Daycare Fraud
The top legal reporter for Politico.com apparently suggested Tuesday a person can be legally shot for asking questions at the doorsteps of businesses. “At some point, the amateur effort to knock on doors of home daycares intersects with robust stand-your-ground
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MOTORCYCLES, FBI, 40M, RYAN
Fox News
Mexican authorities seize $40M in motorcycles from Olympic snowboarder turned fugitive, FBI says
FBI officials in Los Angeles said $40 million in motorcycles believed to be owned by former Canadian Olympic snowboarder and FBI fugitive Ryan Wedding were seized by Mexican authorities in a number of busts in December. Officials revealed the seizures in
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Breitbart
FBI Seizes $40M Worth of Motorcycles Linked to former Olympian Ryan Wedding
The FBI has announced the seizure of dozens of motorcycles and other property worth an estimated $40 million linked to former Canadian Winter Olympian turned drug lord Ryan Wedding. The FBI’s L.A. office released information indicating that agents executed
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PLANNED, COURT, PARENTHOOD, TRUMP
Fox News
Appeals court sides with Trump on budget provision cutting Planned Parenthood funds
An appeals court on Tuesday cleared the way for the Trump administration to enforce in 22 Democrat-led states a provision of a budget bill that cuts off Medicaid funding to Planned Parenthood clinics that provide abortions. The U.S. Court of Appeals for
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Red State
Once Again, the 1st Circuit Puts a District Court Judge in Check Over Planned Parenthood Funding
It may be New Year's Eve, but you'd be forgiven for thinking it might be Groundhog Day when I tell you that the 1st Circuit Court of Appeals has — once again — had to place Massachusetts District Court Judge Indira Talwani in check over the One Big Beautiful
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BRYAN, KOHBERGER, MURDERS, IDAHO
New York Post
Bryan Kohberger may have come face-to-face with Idaho slay roommate days before murders
Idaho murderer Bryan Kohberger may have come face-to-face with one of his victims’ roommates just three days prior to the heinous killings, according to a report. Kohberger — who is serving multiple life sentences for slaying four University of Idaho students
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Fox News
Unseen Walmart video shows Bryan Kohberger acting differently after Idaho student murders
FIRST ON FOX: Newly unveiled Walmart surveillance videos show convicted murderer Bryan Kohberger was a regular shopper at the store during his single semester in the Pullman-Moscow area — and that he started shopping with gloves on after killing four University
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TALLEST, SHAQUILLE, TEXAS, NBA
Fox News
NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal sponsors former basketball player's attempt to be tallest police officer in Texas
Basketball Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal had 3,026 assists in his NBA career, but one of his biggest assists came long after his retirement. O’Neal, 53, is helping former professional basketball player Jordan Wilmore complete his lifelong dream of becoming
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New York Post
NBA icon Shaquille O’Neal assists 7-foot-3 police recruit who failed exam by one point in dream to become tallest cop in Texas
Shaquille O’Neal has a tall task at hand. The 7-foot-1 NBA icon is staring up at his next big challenge — Jordan Wilmore, a former professional basketball player with a lifelong dream of becoming a police officer. Wilmore, who stands at a towering 7-foot-3,
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COWBOYS, DISPUTE, REPORTS, TREVON
Fox News
Packers claim All-Pro cornerback following turbulent end with Cowboys: report
Former Dallas Cowboys All-Pro cornerback Trevon Diggs was waived Tuesday, but the 27-year-old appeared to find a new home. The Green Bay Packers reportedly claimed Diggs, trying to give a boost to their secondary ahead of the playoffs. The Packers are locked
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Fox News
Trevon Diggs had Christmas Day dispute with Cowboys days before release: reports
New details have emerged about a reported Christmas Day rift between All-Pro cornerback Trevon Diggs and the Dallas Cowboys that preceded the team’s decision to waive him ahead of the final game of the season. Diggs, 27, was waived by the team on Tuesday.
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EARLIER, MONTHS, GIRL, BEGGED
New York Post
10-year-old girl tortured to death by dad jumped out apartment window, begged strangers to save her months earlier
A 10-year-old girl was allegedly tortured to death by her father and his girlfriend just months after she jumped out of a window to escape the abuse — only to be returned by police officers. Rebekah Baptiste, 10, was found on the side of an Arizona highway
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Fox News
Girl begged for help months before alleged killing by father, girlfriend — earlier abuse case closed: report
Newly released police records show that 10-year-old Rebekah Baptiste pleaded for help months before she was allegedly killed by her father and his girlfriend in Arizona, revealing an earlier abuse report that was closed despite documented injuries. According
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PATRIOTS, ASSAULT, CHARGE, STAR
Breitbart
Court Docs: Patriots’ Christian Barmore Facing Domestic Assault Charge
As it turns out, Stefon Diggs is not the only New England Patriot in hot water with the law. According to court documents out of Attleborough District Court, defensive tackle Christian Barmore is facing one count of assault and battery on a family/household
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Fox News
Second Patriots star faces disturbing allegations day after Stefon Diggs denies strangulation charges
Another New England Patriots star has found himself in legal trouble. Just one day after it was revealed that Stefon Diggs was accused of disturbing behavior, Christian Barmore is being charged with assault. Barmore, according to court records obtained
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TRUMP, DC, NEW, DE
Red State
Coming Soon: DC's New Arc de Trump
Never let it be said that President Trump doesn't know how to get the left spun up in a tizzy. Granted, yanking the left's chains is a good thing to do, every day and twice on Sunday for good measure. But President Trump has been giving us some master classes. Advertisement This
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Fox News
Trump says 'Triumphal Arch' monument construction to begin within 2 months in DC: report
President Donald Trump revealed Wednesday how soon an Arc de Triomphe-style monument will be constructed in the nation's capital to commemorate America’s 250th anniversary in 2026. Trump on Wednesday said the construction of the monument, nicknamed the "Arc
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