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Today: December 16, 2025

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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
Crime|Political|US|World

Hegseth defends action in the Caribbean amid mounting questions

Hegseth defends action in the Caribbean amid mounting questions

Hegseth defends action in the Caribbean amid mounting questions
Americas|Crime|Political|World

Judge rejects Trump administration's bid to toss lawsuit challenging Guantánamo migrant detentions

A federal judge has rejected a request from the Trump administration to toss a lawsuit challenging the detention of migrants at the U.S. Navy base at Guantánamo Bay, Cuba

Judge rejects Trump administration's bid to toss lawsuit challenging Guantánamo migrant detentions
Americas|Business|Crime|Economy|Finance|Political|World

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

The Trump administration has built up a fleet of warships near Venezuela as American forces keep blowing up small boats accused of smuggling narcotics for drug cartels

A timeline of the US military's buildup near Venezuela and attacks on alleged drug boats
Health|Science

FDA in turmoil after exit of veteran cancer researcher

FDA in turmoil after exit of veteran cancer researcher

FDA in turmoil after exit of veteran cancer researcher
Crime|Political|US|Videos|World

Democratic congresswoman says she was pepper-sprayed during ICE raid in Arizona

Democratic congresswoman says she was pepper-sprayed during ICE raid in Arizona

Democratic congresswoman says she was pepper-sprayed during ICE raid in Arizona
Education

Education Department workers targeted in layoffs are returning to tackle civil rights backlog

The Trump administration is bringing back dozens of Education Department staffers who were slated to be laid off

Education Department workers targeted in layoffs are returning to tackle civil rights backlog
Crime|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Trump is fighting the Institute of Peace in court. Now, his name is on the building

The Trump administration has renamed the U.S. Institute of Peace after President Donald Trump and planted the president’s name on the organization’s headquarters despite an ongoing fight over the institute’s control

Trump is fighting the Institute of Peace in court. Now, his name is on the building
Crime|Political|US

Federal judge appears skeptical of Trump's ongoing command of California National Guard troops

A federal judge has questioned the Trump administration’s authority and need to maintain command of California National Guard troops it first deployed to Los Angeles in June following violent protests

Federal judge appears skeptical of Trump's ongoing command of California National Guard troops
Opinion|Political|World

Supreme Court’s decision on birthright citizenship will depend on its interpretation of one key phrase

Advocates for each side will provide a different explanation for who falls under ‘the jurisdiction’ of the United States.

Supreme Court’s decision on birthright citizenship will depend on its interpretation of one key phrase
Americas|Business|Economy|Environment|US

Florida congressional Republicans tell Trump to keep oil drilling off state's coasts

Florida’s Republican-dominated congressional delegation is urging the Trump administration to drop a plan that would allow new oil drilling off the state’s coast

Florida congressional Republicans tell Trump to keep oil drilling off state's coasts
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology

FACT FOCUS: Trump said weaker gas mileage rules will mean cheaper cars. Experts say don't bet on it

President Donald Trump this week announced plans to weaken strict gas mileage requirements for automakers set under former President Joe Biden

FACT FOCUS: Trump said weaker gas mileage rules will mean cheaper cars. Experts say don't bet on it
Uncategorized

Justice Department urges Supreme Court to block immigration judges’ free speech lawsuit

Justice Department urges Supreme Court to block immigration judges’ free speech lawsuit

Justice Department urges Supreme Court to block immigration judges’ free speech lawsuit
Arts

Pete Hegseth could be investigated for illegal orders by 5 different bodies – but none are likely to lead to charges

Allegations are swirling around a US military strike on an alleged drug boat that resulted in 2 civilian deaths. A military law scholar outlines how facts and accountability can be determined.

Pete Hegseth could be investigated for illegal orders by 5 different bodies – but none are likely to lead to charges
Crime|Political|US|World

Immigration crackdown in New Orleans has a target of 5,000 arrests. Is that possible?

Trump administration officials overseeing the latest immigration crackdown are aiming to arrest 5,000 immigrants in New Orleans and across Louisiana

Immigration crackdown in New Orleans has a target of 5,000 arrests. Is that possible?
Crime|Election|US|World

NY attorney general challenges authority of acting US attorney investigating her Trump lawsuits

New York Attorney General Letitia James is challenging the authority of an acting U.S. attorney in Albany who is investigating her

NY attorney general challenges authority of acting US attorney investigating her Trump lawsuits
Business|Economy|US|World

New York Times sues Hegseth over Pentagon press crackdown

New York Times sues Hegseth over Pentagon press crackdown

New York Times sues Hegseth over Pentagon press crackdown
Political

Black men who were fired from key transportation boards accuse Trump of a pattern of discrimination

Two Black men who were fired by President Donald Trump from the National Transportation Safety Board and the U.S. Surface Transportation Board accused the administration Thursday of discriminating against them as part of a pattern of dismissing Black leaders

Black men who were fired from key transportation boards accuse Trump of a pattern of discrimination
Crime|World

Anxiety grips Minneapolis’s Somali community as immigration agents zero in on the Twin Cities

Anxiety grips Minneapolis’s Somali community as immigration agents zero in on the Twin Cities

Anxiety grips Minneapolis’s Somali community as immigration agents zero in on the Twin Cities
US|World

Adm. Bradley, respected Navy SEAL leader under scrutiny for double-tap strike, set to brief lawmakers

Adm. Bradley, respected Navy SEAL leader under scrutiny for double-tap strike, set to brief lawmakers

Adm. Bradley, respected Navy SEAL leader under scrutiny for double-tap strike, set to brief lawmakers
Political|US|World

The Latest: Pentagon watchdog finds Hegseth put US personnel at risk with Signal use

The Pentagon’s watchdog has found that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth put U.S. personnel and their mission at risk when he used the Signal messaging app to convey sensitive information about a military strike against Houthi militants in Yemen

The Latest: Pentagon watchdog finds Hegseth put US personnel at risk with Signal use
Crime|Political|US|World

Trump targets Minnesota's Somali community with harsh words and policies

President Donald Trump and his top officials have recently criticized Minnesota's Somali community, drawing attention to immigrants from the war-torn East African country

Trump targets Minnesota's Somali community with harsh words and policies
Crime

Wisconsin top court to examine if local jails can comply with ICE detainer requests

The Wisconsin Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to consider whether state law prohibits local jails from detaining individuals at the request of federal immigration

Wisconsin top court to examine if local jails can comply with ICE detainer requests
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|Technology

Trump proposes slashing fuel economy rules in boost for gas vehicles

President Donald Trump on Wednesday proposed slashing fuel economy standards that former President Joe Biden had finalized last year, in a push to

Trump proposes slashing fuel economy rules in boost for gas vehicles
Crime|World

Trump launches immigration crackdown in New Orleans

U.S. immigration officials began an operation in New Orleans to arrest immigrants in the U.S. illegally, federal officials said

Trump launches immigration crackdown in New Orleans
Africa|Economy|Political|World

Rwanda hopes US-brokered accord will advance peace in eastern Congo

Rwanda’s foreign minister said on Wednesday he hoped an accord set to be signed by U.S.

Rwanda hopes US-brokered accord will advance peace in eastern Congo
Crime|US|World

Ghislaine Maxwell will make new plea to judge to let her out of prison

Ghislaine Maxwell will make new plea to judge to let her out of prison

Ghislaine Maxwell will make new plea to judge to let her out of prison
Crime|Political|World

US adds more penalties to those linked to Tren de Aragua gang

The U.S. has imposed sanctions on alleged affiliates of the Tren de Aragua gang

US adds more penalties to those linked to Tren de Aragua gang
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Fired employees file First Amendment lawsuit against EPA

Six former Environmental Protection Agency employees on Wednesday filed a First Amendment legal challenge against EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin for

Fired employees file First Amendment lawsuit against EPA
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Finance|Opinion|Political|World

Labeling dissent as terrorism: New US domestic terrorism priorities raise constitutional alarms

A new Trump administration policy threatens free speech and association by targeting individuals and groups as potential domestic terrorists based on their beliefs rather than their actions.

Labeling dissent as terrorism: New US domestic terrorism priorities raise constitutional alarms
Crime|Political|World

Here’s what the Trump administration has said about the ‘double-tap’ strike on an alleged drug boat

Here’s what the Trump administration has said about the ‘double-tap’ strike on an alleged drug boat

Here’s what the Trump administration has said about the ‘double-tap’ strike on an alleged drug boat
Arts|Celebrity|Election|Entertainment|Interview|US|Videos

Sabrina Carpenter calls White House video using her song ‘evil and disgusting’

Sabrina Carpenter calls White House video using her song ‘evil and disgusting’

Sabrina Carpenter calls White House video using her song ‘evil and disgusting’
Economy|Education|Finance|Health|Political|Stock Markets|US

Trump administration threatens to withhold SNAP management funds from states that don't share data

The Trump administration says it will withhold funds for administering SNAP food aid in most Democratic-controlled states starting next week unless they provide data about those receiving the assistance

Trump administration threatens to withhold SNAP management funds from states that don't share data
Crime|US

US Justice Department seeks to dismiss Maurene Comey lawsuit on procedural grounds

The U.S. Justice Department is seeking dismissal of a lawsuit that fired former federal prosecutor Maurene Comey brought against it, saying she didn't properly follow administrative complaint procedures before suing

US Justice Department seeks to dismiss Maurene Comey lawsuit on procedural grounds
Americas|Political|US|World

US lawmakers to force vote on war powers if Trump attacks Venezuela

U.S. lawmakers who have tried repeatedly to rein in President Donald Trump's aggression against Venezuela said on Tuesday they would file a new

US lawmakers to force vote on war powers if Trump attacks Venezuela
Entertainment|Political|US|World

Some friendly, some on-the-news questions at first briefing for new Pentagon press corps

The Pentagon press secretary has held her first briefing since most nonpartisan news outlets were replaced by friendly media representatives willing to accept new rules imposed by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth

Some friendly, some on-the-news questions at first briefing for new Pentagon press corps
Economy|Health|Political

US judge blocks Trump from cutting Medicaid funding for Planned Parenthood in 22 states

A federal judge on Tuesday blocked U.S.

US judge blocks Trump from cutting Medicaid funding for Planned Parenthood in 22 states
Business|Economy|Technology

AT&T commits to ending DEI programs

U.S. wireless carrier AT&T said in a letter to the U.S. telecoms regulator that it had committed to ending diversity, equity and inclusion programs, a

AT&T commits to ending DEI programs
Business|Economy|Education

Crackdown on trucking schools shouldn't disrupt industry. But scrutiny on immigrant drivers might

Everything the Trump administration has done this year to strengthen and enforce the standards for truck drivers and the schools that train them after several deadly crashes may cause problems for some companies if immigrants continue to flee the profession rather than deal with the harassment and scrutiny

Crackdown on trucking schools shouldn't disrupt industry. But scrutiny on immigrant drivers might
Crime|Election|Finance|Political|US|World

Justice Department expands legal action against states that have refused its demands for voter data

The U.S. Justice Department is suing six more states in its ongoing campaign to obtain voter data and other election information

Justice Department expands legal action against states that have refused its demands for voter data
Crime|Political|World

Judge issues injunction restricting immigration arrests in nation's capital

A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from making widespread immigration arrests in the nation’s capital without warrants or probable cause that the person is an imminent flight risk

Judge issues injunction restricting immigration arrests in nation's capital
World

Trump administration halts immigration applications for migrants from 19 travel-ban nations

The Trump administration is pausing immigration applications, including green cards, for people from 19 countries previously banned from travel

Trump administration halts immigration applications for migrants from 19 travel-ban nations
Crime|World

US military carried out second strike killing survivors on a suspected drug boat that had already been attacked, sources say

US military carried out second strike killing survivors on a suspected drug boat that had already been attacked, sources say

US military carried out second strike killing survivors on a suspected drug boat that had already been attacked, sources say
Crime|US|World

Afghan vetting process under renewed scrutiny following National Guard shooting in DC

Afghan vetting process under renewed scrutiny following National Guard shooting in DC

Afghan vetting process under renewed scrutiny following National Guard shooting in DC
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Trump pushes for more restrictions on Afghan refugees. Experts say many are already in place

The Trump administration is promising a stricter anti-immigration agenda after an Afghan national was being charged in the shooting of two National Guard members

Trump pushes for more restrictions on Afghan refugees. Experts say many are already in place
Business|Education|Political|US|World

Northwestern University agrees to pay $75 million as part of deal with Trump administration that restores frozen funds

Northwestern University agrees to pay $75 million as part of deal with Trump administration that restores frozen funds

Northwestern University agrees to pay $75 million as part of deal with Trump administration that restores frozen funds
Crime|US|World

Trump officials and judge face off over flights to El Salvador in rare, high-stakes contempt probe

A federal judge in Washington has relaunched his contempt probe of the Trump administration for failing to turn around two planes carrying Venezuelan migrants to El Salvador in March

Trump officials and judge face off over flights to El Salvador in rare, high-stakes contempt probe
Crime|Europe|Political|US|World

US halts all asylum decisions after shooting of National Guard members

The Trump administration has halted all asylum decisions and paused issuing visas for people traveling on Afghan passports

US halts all asylum decisions after shooting of National Guard members
Crime|US

Bustling DC retail district in shock after shooting of National Guard members

Bustling DC retail district in shock after shooting of National Guard members

Bustling DC retail district in shock after shooting of National Guard members
Crime|Political|World

Multiple arrested as protesters block federal agents at Manhattan garage

Multiple arrested as protesters block federal agents at Manhattan garage

Multiple arrested as protesters block federal agents at Manhattan garage
Crime|Political|US

From White House adviser to Trump’s handpicked prosecutor: 63 days with Lindsey Halligan

From White House adviser to Trump’s handpicked prosecutor: 63 days with Lindsey Halligan

From White House adviser to Trump’s handpicked prosecutor: 63 days with Lindsey Halligan