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Today: December 18, 2025
Today: December 18, 2025

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GOP Rep. Mike Lawler: I was "left with no choice" but to join with Democrats on health care

Lawler and three other House Republicans bucked their party to join with Democrats and force a vote on a three-year extension of Obamacare subsidies.

GOP Rep. Mike Lawler: I was "left with no choice" but to join with Democrats on health care
Crime|Entertainment|Political|World

Turning Point youth conference begins in Phoenix without founder Charlie Kirk

Turning Point begins its annual Christian youth conference on Thursday, marking the first event since the assassination of founder Charlie Kirk

Turning Point youth conference begins in Phoenix without founder Charlie Kirk
Economy|Europe|Political|World

EU leaders gather to discuss a massive loan to Ukraine

European Union leaders are gathering for a summit aimed at agreeing on a massive loan to cover Ukraine’s military and other financial needs for the next two years

EU leaders gather to discuss a massive loan to Ukraine
Australia|Crime|Political|World

Mourners grieve 10-year-old slain in Bondi mass shooting as Australia's leader pledges new hate laws

Hundreds of mourners have gathered in Sydney for the funeral of a 10-year-old girl killed in an antisemitic massacre during a Hanukkah celebration

Mourners grieve 10-year-old slain in Bondi mass shooting as Australia's leader pledges new hate laws
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

US announces massive package of arms sales to Taiwan valued at more than $10 billion

The Trump administration has announced a massive package of arms sales to Taiwan valued at more than $10 billion, including medium-range missiles, howitzers and drones, a move that is sure to infuriate China

US announces massive package of arms sales to Taiwan valued at more than $10 billion
Environment|Health|Political|Science|World

Unreliable data mask just how bad the air quality crisis is in India

India’s air-quality crisis is deepened by unreliable data

Unreliable data mask just how bad the air quality crisis is in India
Crime|Political|World

US military says strike on alleged drug boat kills 4 in eastern Pacific

The U.S. military says it attacked a boat accused of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing four people

US military says strike on alleged drug boat kills 4 in eastern Pacific
Americas|Business|Crime|Economy|Finance|Political|World

A timeline of the US military's buildup near Venezuela and attacks on alleged drug-smuggling boats

President Donald Trump's administration says its efforts over the past week are meant to stop the flow of drugs into the U.S. and increase pressure on Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro

A timeline of the US military's buildup near Venezuela and attacks on alleged drug-smuggling boats
Americas|Business|Crime|Economy|Political|World

Trump demands Venezuela pay for seized US oil assets after calling for 'blockade'

President Donald Trump is demanding Venezuela pay for assets that Trump says were stolen from U.S. companies when the South American country nationalized its oil industry years ago

Trump demands Venezuela pay for seized US oil assets after calling for 'blockade'
Crime|Political|US|World

US government admits Army and air traffic controller failures in deadly midair collision near DC

US government admits Army and air traffic controller failures in deadly midair collision near DC

US government admits Army and air traffic controller failures in deadly midair collision near DC
Economy|Political|World

Venezuela’s Maduro says Trump’s comments on land and oil reveal his true motives

Venezuela’s Maduro says Trump’s comments on land and oil reveal his true motives

Venezuela’s Maduro says Trump’s comments on land and oil reveal his true motives
Crime|Political|US|World

Senator pauses Coast Guard nomination over policy on swastikas, nooses and other hate symbols

A U.S. senator says she's pausing the nomination for the top Coast Guard job because leaders appeared to have “backtracked” on a commitment to ensure that swastikas and nooses are considered hate symbols and prohibited from being displayed

Senator pauses Coast Guard nomination over policy on swastikas, nooses and other hate symbols
Crime|Health|Political

House passes bill criminalizing gender-affirming care for minors

House passes bill criminalizing gender-affirming care for minors

House passes bill criminalizing gender-affirming care for minors
Business|Economy|Finance|Health|Political|Stock Markets|US

House GOP passes narrow health care package, with key Obamacare subsidies set to expire

House GOP passes narrow health care package, with key Obamacare subsidies set to expire

House GOP passes narrow health care package, with key Obamacare subsidies set to expire
Business|Crime|Election|Political|US

Dan Bongino plans to step down as FBI deputy director in January

Dan Bongino plans to step down as FBI deputy director in January

Dan Bongino plans to step down as FBI deputy director in January
Americas|Crime|Political|US|World

House rejects resolutions to limit Trump's campaign against Venezuela and drug cartels

The House has rejected a pair of resolutions that would put a check on President Donald Trump’s power to use military force against drug cartels and the nation of Venezuela

House rejects resolutions to limit Trump's campaign against Venezuela and drug cartels
Business|Crime|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Epstein accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell launches Hail Mary bid to wipe away her conviction

Epstein accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell launches Hail Mary bid to wipe away her conviction

Epstein accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell launches Hail Mary bid to wipe away her conviction
Business|Political|Sports|Travel|World

Trump's expanded travel ban hits Africa the hardest but reactions are muted

Africa has been the hardest hit by the Trump administration's expanded travel ban that includes 20 more countries

Trump's expanded travel ban hits Africa the hardest but reactions are muted
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

The oil blockade threat creates anxiety in Venezuela but people stick to their daily lives

U.S. President Donald Trump's announced blockade on sanctioned Venezuelan oil could lead to shortages of food, fuel, and other basic goods in the Latin American nation

The oil blockade threat creates anxiety in Venezuela but people stick to their daily lives
Arts|Crime|Entertainment|Europe|Political|US

Virginia Roberts Giuffre's memoir sells 1M copies worldwide

Virginia Roberts Giuffre's posthumous memoir “Nobody's Girl” has sold 1 million copies worldwide just two months after its release

Virginia Roberts Giuffre's memoir sells 1M copies worldwide
Business|Crime|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|US|World

Judge temporarily blocks Trump administration policies limiting lawmakers' access to ICE facilities

A federal judge in the nation’s capital has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from enforcing policies limiting Congress members’ access to immigration detention facilities

Judge temporarily blocks Trump administration policies limiting lawmakers' access to ICE facilities
Business|Political|Science|Technology|World

Jared Isaacman confirmed as NASA chief after monthslong tug-of-war

Jared Isaacman confirmed as NASA chief after monthslong tug-of-war

Jared Isaacman confirmed as NASA chief after monthslong tug-of-war
Business|Economy|Political|World

Israeli PM Netanyahu announces $35 billion gas deal with Egypt as US pushes for summit

Israeli PM Netanyahu announces $35 billion gas deal with Egypt as US pushes for summit

Israeli PM Netanyahu announces $35 billion gas deal with Egypt as US pushes for summit
Health|Political|US|World

New York is set to legalize medically assisted suicide with 'guardrails,' governor says

New York is set to become the latest state to legalize medically assisted suicide for the terminally ill

New York is set to legalize medically assisted suicide with 'guardrails,' governor says