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Russia Blames Ukraine for a Series of High-Profile Attacks on Russian Officials

Gavin U. Stonebridge December 23, 2025

A car bomb that killed a Russian general in Moscow on Monday has reignited Moscow’s claims that Ukraine is behind a string of deadly attacks on...

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Nicki Minaj Turns Up at Arizona Conservative Gathering, Praises Trump and Vance

Hannah E. Clearwater December 23, 2025

On Sunday, rapper Nicki Minaj surprised a gathering of Arizona conservatives by stepping onto the stage at Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest, a...

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Senate Dems Demand Full Release of Jeffrey Epstein Files, DOJ Responds With Partial Disclosure

Isaac Y. Thornwell December 23, 2025

Senate Democrats are demanding a full release of the Jeffrey Epstein files, arguing that the Trump administration has violated a newly passed...

Bernie Sanders and Zohran Mamdani stand with a siddur and flag in NY Times Square beside skyscrapers.

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Bernie Sanders to Swear in New York City’s New Mayor on New Year’s Day

Aiden V. Crossfield December 23, 2025

On New Year’s Day 2026, a historic moment will unfold in New York City as Sen. Bernie Sanders (I‑Vt.) swears in Zohran Mamdani (D) as the city’s new...

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U.S. Military Strikes Drug-Smuggling Boat in Eastern Pacific, Killing One

Brianna Q. Lockwood December 23, 2025

The U.S. military carried out another strike on a drug‑smuggling boat in the eastern Pacific, killing one person. The Strike U.S. Southern...

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Former NIH Scientist Sues Trump Administration Over Illegally Fired for Whistleblowing

Morgan J. Carter December 23, 2025

On Tuesday, a former leading scientist at the National Institutes of Health filed a federal lawsuit against the Trump administration, claiming she...

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Maryland Overrides Gov. Moore’s Veto, Creates Commission to Explore Reparations for Slavery

Fiona Z. Merriweather December 23, 2025

In a decisive move that could reshape Maryland’s approach to historical injustice, lawmakers on Tuesday overturned Gov. Wes Moore’s veto and...

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Judge Accused of Helping Mexican Immigrant Escape; Colleague Shocked by Actions

Julia N. Fairmont December 23, 2025

In a courtroom in Milwaukee, the trial of Judge Hannah Dugan has moved into its second day, as a fellow judge testified that she was stunned by...

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Texas Court Weighs Parental Consent Law for App Store Access

Hannah E. Clearwater December 23, 2025

On Tuesday morning, U.S. District Court Judge Robert Pitman heard arguments for and against a new law that would require parental consent for...

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Chief of Staff Wiles Sparks White House Backlash Over Vanity Fair Interview

Julia N. Fairmont December 23, 2025

Susie Wiles, President Donald Trump’s chief of staff, stunned the White House after a candid interview in Vanity Fair that critiqued the president,...