‘He doesn’t want to answer questions’: Senator confronts Defense Secretary in heated classified meeting, then reminds him of what he said in 2016 Well, explaining a complete 180 ain’t easy. We Got This Covered · Dec 18, 2025
‘This can’t be undone’: Trump is building something new at the White House, and the administration says stopping it would be a national security risk Trump's ballroom gets controversial green light We Got This Covered · Dec 18, 2025
Sinking And Floating Liquidation Continuing the debate over liquidation from Bruen to Slaughter. Reason · Dec 18, 2025
Roll Call’s 2025 news photos of the year - Roll Call Roll Call’s photojournalists share their most memorable news images from the tumultuous and record-breaking year on Capitol Hill. Roll Call · Dec 18, 2025
China files tit-for-tat lawsuit against Missouri amid claims it hoarded PPE during Covid pandemic Missouri filed a lawsuit against China for hoarding personal protective equipment in the early months of the pandemic and a federal judge gave a ruling in favour of the US state earlier this year The Independent UK · Dec 18, 2025
Trump’s ‘Bah! Humbug!’ address suggests he is feeling the chill of opinion polls Primetime speech – delivered with shouty spirit but no cheer – betrayed a figure dogged by a cost of living crisis and the looming release of the Epstein files The Guardian - US · Dec 18, 2025
Asian shares follow Wall Street lower as AI worries drag tech stocks lower Asian shares have fallen after declines for AI stocks dragged the U.S. market to its worst day in nearly a month The Independent UK · Dec 18, 2025
New US strike on alleged drug boat in eastern Pacific kills four as tensions with Venezuela rise The US military said Wednesday that it attacked a boat accused of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing four people on the same day the House rejected efforts to limit President Donald Trump’s power to use military force against drug cartels. Euronews · Dec 18, 2025
Key findings of an AP analysis examining federal prosecutions of protesters The Justice Department has embarked on a months-long effort to prosecute people accused of assaulting federal officers while protesting President Donald Trump’s immigration policies The Independent UK · Dec 18, 2025
India accelerates free trade agreements to counter US tariffs and expand exports India is accelerating efforts to finalize several free trade agreements to counter U.S. import tariffs and expand export destinations The Independent UK · Dec 18, 2025
Trump claims checks are ‘on the way’ to military service members for Christmas ‘warrior dividend’ It’s unclear where the estimated nearly $2.6 billion to fund these dividends is coming from The Independent UK · Dec 18, 2025
Wisconsin judge accused of helping immigrant set to present her case as trial winds down A Wisconsin judge accused of helping a Mexican immigrant evade federal authorities is set to present her case as her trial on obstruction and concealment charges winds down The Independent UK · Dec 18, 2025
Refugee firefighters in Mauritania battle bushfires to give back to the community that took them in Bushfires are deadly, they can break out in the blink of an eye and last for days in the vast desert of Mauritania The Independent UK · Dec 18, 2025
DOJ vowed to punish those who disrupt Trump's immigration crackdown. Dozens of cases have crumbled The Justice Department has embarked on a months-long effort to prosecute people accused of assaulting federal officers during protests of President Donald Trump’s immigration policies The Independent UK · Dec 18, 2025
The Independent UK · Dec 18, 2025 The shortest day of the year is descending on the Northern Hemisphere. Here's what to know Sunday marks the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere, signaling the start of astronomical winter
Pedestrian.tv · Dec 18, 2025 2025 Wrapped: The 21 Biggest Pop Culture Moments That Were Borderline Bonkers This put us in a flow state.
Euronews · Dec 18, 2025 Trump claims economic successes in national address despite growing disapproval In a televised speech to the nation, US President Donald Trump insisted on political and economic successes amid eroding popularity.
The Conversation · Dec 18, 2025 Olivia Nuzzi didn’t report what she knew about RFK Jr – could she have stopped his rise? In the ten months since his confirmation as United States Health Secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr has regularly made headlines. Last month, he instructed the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to abandon its official position that vaccines do not cause autism.
The Independent UK · Dec 18, 2025 The internet reacts to Trump’s frustrated national rally style speech in prime time: ‘Old man yells at cloud’ Trump delivered a loud and seemingly angry speech Wednesday night, something viewers at home picked up on
The Independent UK · Dec 18, 2025 Australia mourns 10-year-old Matilda at funeral for youngest Bondi Beach victim: ‘This could have been my child’ Hundreds of mourners gathered in Sydney for the funeral of a 10-year-old girl killed in the antisemitic massacre
Axios · Dec 18, 2025 Putin envoy to hold talks with Trump aides on U.S. peace plan in Miami this weekend Trump's advisers are expected to try to get Russian officials to agree to the updated proposal on ending the war in Ukraine.
Axios · Dec 18, 2025 Trump gives troops a $1,776 holiday bonus The president says the money will arrive before Christmas, but it's unclear where it is coming from.
The Independent UK · Dec 18, 2025 Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kremlin dismisses new peace plan after Trump’s envoy calls talks constructive Steve Witkoff has hailed latest talks in Florida as 'productive and constructive' without announcing any major breakthroughs
The Independent UK · Dec 18, 2025 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
Reason · Dec 18, 2025 'Now We're the Hottest Country Anywhere in the World': Trump's Blessedly Pointless National Address Trump announced neither stimulus checks nor war in Venezuela.