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

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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
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
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
Education|Health

Leading pediatrics group loses funding for grants that HHS says don’t align with administration’s priorities

Leading pediatrics group loses funding for grants that HHS says don’t align with administration’s priorities

Leading pediatrics group loses funding for grants that HHS says don’t align with administration’s priorities
Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

The Trump admin is closing a critical research center. Officials believe it’s really trying to punish a governor

The Trump admin is closing a critical research center. Officials believe it’s really trying to punish a governor

The Trump admin is closing a critical research center. Officials believe it’s really trying to punish a governor
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
US|World

Senate passes $901 billion defense bill that pushes Hegseth for boat strike video

The Senate has given final passage to an annual military policy bill that will authorize $901 billion in defense programs

Senate passes $901 billion defense bill that pushes Hegseth for boat strike video
Business|Environment|Science|Technology

Energy Department watchdog will audit Trump's cuts of nearly $8B in clean energy grants

The U.S. Department of Energy Office of Inspector General will investigate the Trump administration’s termination of $7.6 billion in grants for clean energy projects across several states that voted for former Vice President Kamala Harris in last year’s presidential election

Energy Department watchdog will audit Trump's cuts of nearly $8B in clean energy grants
Business|Economy|Finance|World

$1 billion in de minimis tariff revenue has been collected since loophole closed

$1 billion in de minimis tariff revenue has been collected since loophole closed

$1 billion in de minimis tariff revenue has been collected since loophole closed
Political|US|World

Trump's National Guard deployment in Washington can continue for now, an appeals court says

A federal appeals court says the National Guard deployment in the nation's capital can continue for now

Trump's National Guard deployment in Washington can continue for now, an appeals court says
Crime|Political|World

In wake of Syria attack that killed two US soldiers, Trump faces complicated ally and echoes of Afghanistan

In wake of Syria attack that killed two US soldiers, Trump faces complicated ally and echoes of Afghanistan

In wake of Syria attack that killed two US soldiers, Trump faces complicated ally and echoes of Afghanistan
Arts|Opinion|Political|US|World

Norman Podhoretz, contentious and influential neo-conservative, has died

Norman Podhoretz, a leading neo-conservative and the former editor of Commentary magazine, has died

Norman Podhoretz, contentious and influential neo-conservative, has died
Crime|Political|US|World

The Latest: Hegseth and Rubio brief lawmakers on US military escalation

President Donald Trump’s top Cabinet officials overseeing national security are back on Capitol Hill as questions mount over the swift escalation of U.S. military force and deadly boat strikes in international waters near Venezuela

The Latest: Hegseth and Rubio brief lawmakers on US military escalation
Crime|Political|Travel|US|World

Trump expands travel ban and restrictions to include an additional 20 countries

The Trump administration has announced an expansion of travel restrictions to include 20 more countries

Trump expands travel ban and restrictions to include an additional 20 countries
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Political|US|World

Federal judge indicates he won’t halt the White House ballroom project

Federal judge indicates he won’t halt the White House ballroom project

Federal judge indicates he won’t halt the White House ballroom project
Health|Political|Science|World

Former NIH scientist sues Trump administration, claims illegal firing over research cuts

A former leading scientist at the National Institutes of Health has sued the Trump administration, saying she was illegally fired for warning that research cuts were endangering patients and public health

Former NIH scientist sues Trump administration, claims illegal firing over research cuts
Crime|Political|US|World

US conducts three more strikes against alleged drug-trafficking boats

According to the US Southern Command, the US military launched three more strikes on suspected drug-trafficking boats in the Pacific Ocean as part of the Trump administration’s campaign aimed at curtailing narcotics trafficking to the US.

US conducts three more strikes against alleged drug-trafficking boats
Crime|Political|US|World

Sen. Mark Kelly calls Pentagon investigation into his remarks a move to chill military dissent

Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona says the Pentagon’s escalating investigation into his plea to troops to refuse unlawful orders is part of an effort to silence dissent within the military

Sen. Mark Kelly calls Pentagon investigation into his remarks a move to chill military dissent
Business|Economy|Environment|Technology

16 states sue Trump administration again over billions in withheld electric vehicle charging funds

Sixteen states and the District of Columbia are suing President Donald Trump’s administration for what they say is unlawfully withholding billions of dollars in funding for two electric vehicle charging programs

16 states sue Trump administration again over billions in withheld electric vehicle charging funds
Crime|Political|World

Exclusive: House Judiciary Committee expands Jack Smith probe

Exclusive: House Judiciary Committee expands Jack Smith probe

Exclusive: House Judiciary Committee expands Jack Smith probe
Economy|Political

Trump administration takes its economic message to Pennsylvania again as Vance heads to swing state

Trump administration takes its economic message to Pennsylvania again as Vance heads to swing state

Trump administration takes its economic message to Pennsylvania again as Vance heads to swing state
Crime|Political|US|World

Abrego Garcia is still hoping to find justice after his wrongful deportation, his lawyer says

Kilmar Abrego Garcia's mistaken deportation to El Salvador has become a significant issue in the Trump administration's immigration policies

Abrego Garcia is still hoping to find justice after his wrongful deportation, his lawyer says
Arts|Political|World

Trump administration says White House ballroom construction is a matter of national security

The Trump administration says in a court filing that the president’s White House ballroom construction project must continue for unexplained national security reasons

Trump administration says White House ballroom construction is a matter of national security
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US tariffs are having an uneven effect on holiday prices and purchases

Many U.S. consumers say they’ve noticed higher than usual prices for holiday gifts in recent months, according to a a December poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research

US tariffs are having an uneven effect on holiday prices and purchases