What Happened
drone strikes remains at the center of this developing story as new details continue to emerge.
5 Drone Strikes Target US Embassy Amid UAE Airspace ReopeningThe US embassy in...
Key Takeaways
Republicans are frustrated the House closed before Christmas.
The House recess began just before new Epstein files arrive.
GOP lawmakers worry this break hurts midterm chances.
Trump’s affordability speech did not ease their concerns.
House recess sends GOP into midterm worry
Why the House recess caught many Republicans off...
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• Police secured a warrant after identifying a possible shooter.
• Two people were killed in the Brown University shooting.
• The suspect remains at large almost a week later.
• Authorities warn the shooter could be anywhere.
Brown University Shooting Warrant Issued
Police in Providence have obtained a warrant after narrowing down...
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Kristin Cabot’s brief Coldplay kiss cam moment went viral.
She faced doxxing, death threats, and nonstop harassment.
She admits her mistake but says the punishment was too harsh.
She stresses no mistake justifies threats of violence.
She wants her children to see accountability without cruelty.
A fleeting moment...
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• Republicans grew more worried after the Trump speech than before.
• White House aides aimed to keep the talk short and focus on the economy.
• Many facts in the speech were wrong or overstated, say critics.
• GOP leaders now doubt their messaging ahead of the 2026 contests.
Republicans React...
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• President Trump claimed he cut drug prices by 600 percent.
• Fox News host John Roberts called this claim mathematically impossible.
• White House aide Howard Lutnick argued the math depends on the starting point.
• Even supporters agree big cuts are real but not 600 percent.
• Clear math shows...
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House Democrats released new photos from Jeffrey Epstein’s estate days before a big DOJ file dump.
Republican Reps. Thomas Massie and Robert Garcia publicly pressed officials about the Epstein files.
The Justice Department must release all files on Friday and list named officials within 15 days.
Both...
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President Trump promised China would buy 12 million metric tons of soybeans by the end of 2025.
By mid-December, only about 300,000 tons had been sold, leaving a massive gap.
Analysts warn the soybean deal is far short of its goal, straining farm communities.
The administration offered...
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A federal judge warns DHS officials with contempt charges.
He demands photos of ICE detention conditions on Long Island.
The judge calls the facility “putrid and cramped.”
A married Jamaican national was held in a tiny cell with nine others.
DHS officials refused to hand over photos...
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• Erika Kirk faced an unexpected technical difficulty during her grand annual meeting speech.
• Her entire speech script wiped from her iPad moments before she spoke.
• She handled the glitch with humor and decided to wing her remarks.
• The incident happened at Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest in Phoenix.
•...
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President Trump plans an executive order to direct marijuana rescheduling.
Senator Ted Budd says he personally warned Trump about GOP opposition.
Budd led 22 Republican senators in a letter against marijuana rescheduling.
Critics claim rescheduling could empower bad actors and undermine public safety.
What’s Happening
President Trump is set...
Key Takeaways
President Trump will host a Rocky Mount rally Friday in North Carolina.
His announcement came a day after a widely criticized national address.
The president plans to discuss key issues ahead of the 2026 midterms.
His recent speech avoided the rising cost of living, focusing on immigration.
...
Key Takeaways
Ben Shapiro publicly rebuked leading conservatives at a Turning Point USA event.
He accused Steve Bannon, Tucker Carlson, and Candace Owens of pushing wild conspiracy theories.
Candace Owens fired back on X, claiming Israeli involvement in Charlie Kirk’s death.
This right-wing feud highlights growing divisions among Trump...
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• Judge Dugan was found guilty of felony obstruction in a federal case.
• She directed an undocumented immigrant out of the courthouse to avoid ICE agents.
• She was cleared of a misdemeanor count of unlawful concealment.
• Her defense says the prosecution risks chilling judges’ independence.
Judge Dugan Faces Felony...
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President Trump’s promises clash with the latest inflation report.
Prices rose 2.7% over the past year; wages lag behind.
Housing, medical care, electricity and food costs remain high.
Tariffs and deportations add to business uncertainty.
Faster inflation relief is crucial before the midterm elections.
Analyzing the Inflation Report...
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Claudio Valente, 48, was a former Brown University student and Portuguese national.
He allegedly swapped license plates while on the run.
Authorities link him to the murder of an MIT professor.
A Flock AI camera helped identify his vehicle.
He died by suicide in a New Hampshire...
Key takeaways
Police named the shooting suspect as Claudio Nevis Valenti.
Two Brown University students died; nine more and an MIT professor were wounded.
A license plate reader helped officers track the suspect’s car.
Valenti hid for several days after the attacks.
Authorities urge the public to share information...
Key Takeaways
• The suspect was found dead in a New Hampshire storage unit late Thursday.
• A massive manhunt chased the shooting suspect after attacks at Brown and MIT.
• Police used a license plate reader to locate a car tied to the suspect.
• Authorities linked the suspect to the killing...
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• OMB director Ross Vought aims to dismantle the National Center for Atmospheric Research.
• Senators Bennet and Hickenlooper halted a major funding bill in protest.
• They demand full NCAR funding to protect critical climate research.
• This fight adds to Colorado’s clashes with the Trump administration.
Colorado’s senators have taken...
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• Historian Heather Cox Richardson says the Trump team pushes a Nazi worldview.
• She contrasts two ideas: some born to rule versus equal rights for all.
• Key advisers like Stephen Miller and Russel Vought back this dark vision.
• This warning comes as Trump’s rhetoric on immigration grows harsher.
America...
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• The board voted unanimously for the Kennedy Center rename
• The venue will now be called The Trump Kennedy Center
• Jimmy Kimmel mocked this decision on his late-night show
• He pointed out Trump picked the board and ticket sales plunged
• Kimmel joked Trump might rename other famous landmarks...
