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Today: December 16, 2025
Today: December 16, 2025

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Black-market oil buyers will push Venezuela for bigger discounts following US seizure – starving Maduro of much-needed revenue

Venezuela relies on the black-market oil trade for a large chunk of its revenue. US enforcement actions may push down the price it can charge, further squeezing the country’s economy.

Black-market oil buyers will push Venezuela for bigger discounts following US seizure – starving Maduro of much-needed revenue
Economy|Environment|Political|World

Trump determined to advance Gaza ceasefire deal as Israeli forces dig in

Trump determined to advance Gaza ceasefire deal as Israeli forces dig in

Trump determined to advance Gaza ceasefire deal as Israeli forces dig in
Education|Health|Political

Lawmakers urge Education Department to add nursing to 'professional' programs list amid uproar

A bipartisan group in Congress is urging the Education Department to add nursing to a list of college programs that are considered “professional.”

Lawmakers urge Education Department to add nursing to 'professional' programs list amid uproar
Crime|Economy|Election

Ryan Crosswell quit Trump's DOJ. Now his resignation letter is part of his stump speech for Congress

Ryan Crosswell, a former federal prosecutor, is running for Congress after resigning when the Trump administration dropped corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams

Ryan Crosswell quit Trump's DOJ. Now his resignation letter is part of his stump speech for Congress
Business|Economy|Environment|Political

Federal judge orders FEMA to restore billions in canceled disaster mitigation funding

A federal judge in Massachusetts has ordered the Trump administration to restore billions in canceled FEMA disaster mitigation funding

Federal judge orders FEMA to restore billions in canceled disaster mitigation funding
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

A meeting meant to launch FEMA reforms is abruptly canceled

A presidentially appointed council's meeting to announce reforms to FEMA was unexpectedly canceled, according to two people familiar with the matter

A meeting meant to launch FEMA reforms is abruptly canceled
Crime|Opinion|Political|US

As a former federal judge, I’m concerned by a year of challenges to the US justice system

A university president who’s a former federal judge looks at the rule of law and the Trump administration’s first year, concluding the president ‘simply lacks respect for our system of justice.’

As a former federal judge, I’m concerned by a year of challenges to the US justice system
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|US

US national park gift shops ordered to purge merchandise promoting DEI

The Trump administration is expanding its crackdown on diversity, equity and inclusion by ordering national parks to remove certain items from gift shops

US national park gift shops ordered to purge merchandise promoting DEI
Americas|Crime|Political|World

Noem links the seizure of an oil tanker off Venezuela to US antidrug efforts

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has linked the seizure of an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela to the Trump administration's counterdrug efforts

Noem links the seizure of an oil tanker off Venezuela to US antidrug efforts
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Senators clash over Trump's National Guard deployments as military leaders face questioning

Members of the Senate Armed Services Committee are clashing over President Donald Trump’s use of the National Guard in American cities

Senators clash over Trump's National Guard deployments as military leaders face questioning
Europe|Political|World

NATO chief warns European allies they could be Russia’s next target

NATO chief warns European allies they could be Russia’s next target

NATO chief warns European allies they could be Russia’s next target
Business|Economy

Farmers will get more money from Trump. They still have more problems

American farmers are feeling the strain from trade disputes under President Donald Trump, particularly with China

Farmers will get more money from Trump. They still have more problems
Education|Opinion|Science|Technology

The Ivies can weather the Trump administration’s research cuts – it’s the nation’s public universities that have the most to lose

While headlines focus on Harvard and Columbia, state universities train far more STEM students, power the nation’s research engine and have fewer resources to weather sweeping cuts.

The Ivies can weather the Trump administration’s research cuts – it’s the nation’s public universities that have the most to lose
Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

Even with Trump’s support, coal power remains expensive – and dangerous

The Trump administration has made several efforts to support the coal industry, but even if coal were free, the economics aren’t in its favor.

Even with Trump’s support, coal power remains expensive – and dangerous
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Congress would target China with new restrictions in massive defense bill

The Trump administration may have softened its language on China to maintain a truce in their trade war, but Congress is pushing for more restrictions on Beijing

Congress would target China with new restrictions in massive defense bill
Political|US|World

The Latest: Trump says US has seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela

President Donald Trump says the U.S. has seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela amid mounting tensions with the government of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro

The Latest: Trump says US has seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela
Crime|Political|US|World

Trump administration adds militarized zone in California along southern US border

The Trump administration is adding another militarized zone to the southern U.S. border to support border security operations — this time in California

Trump administration adds militarized zone in California along southern US border
Americas|Europe|Political|World

Ukraine presents response to US peace plan as Trump says European leaders want a meeting

Ukraine presents response to US peace plan as Trump says European leaders want a meeting

Ukraine presents response to US peace plan as Trump says European leaders want a meeting
Political|US|World

House advances annual defense policy bill, upping pressure on boat strike video release

House advances annual defense policy bill, upping pressure on boat strike video release

House advances annual defense policy bill, upping pressure on boat strike video release
Environment|Political|Science|World

Trump administration taps election fraud crusader to help lead FEMA

Trump administration taps election fraud crusader to help lead FEMA

Trump administration taps election fraud crusader to help lead FEMA
Business|Education|World

Trump's crackdown on immigration is taking a toll on child care workers

President Donald Trump’s push for the largest mass deportation in history has had an outsized impact on the child care field, which is heavily reliant on immigrants and already strained by a worker shortage

Trump's crackdown on immigration is taking a toll on child care workers
Political|World

Trump administration’s immigrant detention policy broadly rejected by federal judges

District courts have dismissed the administration’s efforts to detain virtually all undocumented immigrants without a bond hearing while they await deportation proceedings.

Trump administration’s immigrant detention policy broadly rejected by federal judges
Political|Technology|Travel|World

US plan would require some visitors to provide social media information from last 5 years

US plan would require some visitors to provide social media information from last 5 years

US plan would require some visitors to provide social media information from last 5 years
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|US

Pro-AI super PAC launches first candidate ads

Pro-AI super PAC launches first candidate ads

Pro-AI super PAC launches first candidate ads
Americas|Crime|Political|US|World

Hegseth tells congressional leaders he is weighing release of boat strike video

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says he's still weighing whether to release the full video of an attack on an alleged drug boat that killed two survivors

Hegseth tells congressional leaders he is weighing release of boat strike video
Political|US|World

Trump once denied using this slur about Haiti and African nations. Now he boasts about it

President Donald Trump admits he used the slur “shithole countries” during a private 2018 meeting with lawmakers to disparage Haiti and African nations

Trump once denied using this slur about Haiti and African nations. Now he boasts about it
Business|Economy|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Trump's speech on combating inflation turns to grievances about immigrants from 'filthy' countries

At a nighttime event in Pennsylvania, President Donald Trump tried to emphasize his focus on combating inflation, although the issue couldn't quite command his full attention

Trump's speech on combating inflation turns to grievances about immigrants from 'filthy' countries
Americas|Crime|US|World

Federal agents use pepper spray on crowd in Somali neighborhood of Minneapolis amid Trump crackdown

Federal agents have used pepper spray to disperse a crowd in a heavily Somali neighborhood in Minneapolis

Federal agents use pepper spray on crowd in Somali neighborhood of Minneapolis amid Trump crackdown
Americas|Crime|Political|World

US military flies 2 fighter jets over the Gulf of Venezuela as scrutiny grows

The U.S. military has flown a pair of fighter jets over the Gulf of Venezuela in what appears to be the closest American warplanes have come to the South American country’s airspace since the start of the Trump administration’s pressure campaign

US military flies 2 fighter jets over the Gulf of Venezuela as scrutiny grows
Business|Economy|Education

Trump administration announces deal to end Biden-era student debt repayment plan

Trump administration announces deal to end Biden-era student debt repayment plan

Trump administration announces deal to end Biden-era student debt repayment plan
Education|Environment|Health|Science

What are parents to do as doctors clash with Trump administration over vaccines?

The nation’s leading doctors groups are in a standoff with federal health officials over vaccines

What are parents to do as doctors clash with Trump administration over vaccines?
Arts|Crime|Education|Political|World

Turkish student who criticized Israel can resume research at Tufts after visa revoked, judge rules

A federal judge has allowed a Tufts University student from Turkey to resume research and teaching while she challenges her arrest and detention by the Trump administration

Turkish student who criticized Israel can resume research at Tufts after visa revoked, judge rules
Crime|Political|US

Trump threatens funding for Chicago transit after woman set on fire

The Trump administration is threatening to pull public transportation funding from Chicago unless the city tightens security after a man allegedly set a woman on fire inside a commuter train

Trump threatens funding for Chicago transit after woman set on fire
Environment|Science|Technology

Trump admin is ‘trying to put out a fire they started’ at Weather Service as a cold, snowy winter looms

Trump admin is ‘trying to put out a fire they started’ at Weather Service as a cold, snowy winter looms

Trump admin is ‘trying to put out a fire they started’ at Weather Service as a cold, snowy winter looms
Business|Economy|Environment|Science

US oil industry doesn’t see profit in Trump’s ‘pro-petroleum’ moves

Industry leaders have objected to reversals of long-standing policies, and market forces are moving against the Trump administration’s hopes.

US oil industry doesn’t see profit in Trump’s ‘pro-petroleum’ moves
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Trump administration quietly builds plans for what would happen if Maduro were ousted in Venezuela

Trump administration quietly builds plans for what would happen if Maduro were ousted in Venezuela

Trump administration quietly builds plans for what would happen if Maduro were ousted in Venezuela
Arts|Lifestyle|World

Nicaraguans celebrate Virgin Mary in Miami despite fears at home and in US

Hundreds of Nicaraguans caroled the Virgin Mary at flower-and-light-filled altars set up in church parking lots as well as the back of vehicles on the streets of Miami to mark the solemnity of the Immaculate Conception

Nicaraguans celebrate Virgin Mary in Miami despite fears at home and in US
Crime|Education|US|World

Trump administration has revoked 85,000 visas since January, State Department official says

Trump administration has revoked 85,000 visas since January, State Department official says

Trump administration has revoked 85,000 visas since January, State Department official says
Business|Economy|Entertainment|Political|US

The Latest: Supreme Court likely to back Trump’s power to fire independent agency board members

The U.S. Supreme Court seems likely to expand presidential control over independent federal agencies, signaling support for President Donald Trump’s firing of board members

The Latest: Supreme Court likely to back Trump’s power to fire independent agency board members
Crime|Finance|Political|US|World

Judge wants whistleblower to testify in contempt probe of Trump official over planes to El Salvador

A federal judge investigating whether Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem should face a contempt charge over flights carrying migrants to El Salvador wants to hear from a whistleblower and a top Justice Department official

Judge wants whistleblower to testify in contempt probe of Trump official over planes to El Salvador
Crime|Political|Technology|US|World

ICEBlock app maker sues Trump administration over its pressure on Apple to remove app

The maker of an iPhone app that flagged sightings of U.S. immigration agents has sued the Trump administration for free speech violations

ICEBlock app maker sues Trump administration over its pressure on Apple to remove app
Crime|Political|Technology|US

ICEBlock creator sues Trump administration officials saying they pressured Apple to remove it from the app store

ICEBlock creator sues Trump administration officials saying they pressured Apple to remove it from the app store

ICEBlock creator sues Trump administration officials saying they pressured Apple to remove it from the app store
Business|Economy|Political

Trump announces $12 billion farmer aid package

Trump announces $12 billion farmer aid package

Trump announces $12 billion farmer aid package
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

A second flight of Iranian deportees, carrying 55, has left the US, Iran says

Iranian officials say a second flight carrying deported Iranians has left the United States

A second flight of Iranian deportees, carrying 55, has left the US, Iran says
Economy|Science|Technology

Trump says he’ll sign executive order blocking state AI regulations, despite safety fears

Trump says he’ll sign executive order blocking state AI regulations, despite safety fears

Trump says he’ll sign executive order blocking state AI regulations, despite safety fears
Europe|Political|World

EU leader warns of US interference in Europe's affairs as Russia praises Trump's security vision

A top European Union official has warned the United States against interfering in European affairs

EU leader warns of US interference in Europe's affairs as Russia praises Trump's security vision
Political|World

Analysis: Trump’s first year back in office contradicts his ‘free speech’ commitments

Analysis: Trump’s first year back in office contradicts his ‘free speech’ commitments

Analysis: Trump’s first year back in office contradicts his ‘free speech’ commitments
Business|Economy|Education|Election|Finance|Health|Political|US

Swing-district Republican sounds alarm over GOP’s affordability agenda: ‘Doing nothing is not an option’

Swing-district Republican sounds alarm over GOP’s affordability agenda: ‘Doing nothing is not an option’

Swing-district Republican sounds alarm over GOP’s affordability agenda: ‘Doing nothing is not an option’
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Trump administration set to deport more Iranians back to their home country

Trump administration set to deport more Iranians back to their home country

Trump administration set to deport more Iranians back to their home country