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On December 20, 2025, President Donald Trump announced major U.S. airstrikes on ISIL strongholds in Syria, targeting dozens of locations in response to a deadly attack in Palmyra, with full support from the Syrian government and collaboration with coalition forces.

Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.), a leading sponsor of the law requiring the Trump administration to release the full Jeffrey Epstein files, said Friday that the Justice Department is “grossly” violating its legal obligations.

The DOJ's partial and redacted release of Epstein files on December 19, 2025, has prompted Representative Ro Khanna to express concerns over potential obstruction of justice and consider impeachment proceedings against DOJ officials, as Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, who previously represented President Trump, oversees the release.

A homeless individual played a pivotal role in solving shootings at Brown University and MIT, leading to the arrest of the suspect and earning a $50,000 reward from federal authorities.

In a thrilling boxing match on December 19, 2025, Anthony Joshua defeated Jake Paul with a knockout in the sixth round, breaking Paul's jaw despite his resilience in repeatedly getting up after knockdowns, sparking debates on the blend of traditional boxing with celebrity-driven events.

In a thrilling College Football Playoff matchup, Alabama defeated Oklahoma 34-24, with Ty Simpson leading the charge and a strong defensive performance securing the win in the final minutes.

"Most radicalised people never get to the point of murder. Lone wolves like the closeted Akrams are the hardest terrorists to detect. Hindsight is easy. Security agencies and governments will face tough questions about their decisions, and how they have allocated resources in a world in which the threats are splintering and multiplying."

Jacob Savage explores the impact of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion policies on white male millennials in TV writing, highlighting how these initiatives, while promoting diversity, have inadvertently reduced opportunities for this demographic, particularly affecting those at the start of their careers.

On December 19, 2025, the Kennedy Center's signage began reflecting its new name, 'The Donald J. Trump and The John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts,' following a board decision chaired by President Trump, sparking controversy and criticism from the Kennedy family and Democratic leaders over its legality.

Erika Kirk, widow of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, endorsed Vice President JD Vance for the 2028 presidential election, pledging to leverage the organization's influence to support his candidacy, while Secretary of State Marco Rubio and President Trump also expressed their support.

Over 90 individuals in Minnesota face charges for defrauding public assistance programs, prompting Governor Tim Walz to implement preventive measures while condemning President Trump's racially charged remarks about the Somali-American community involved in the scandal.

This article provides guidance on understanding and analyzing documents related to Jeffrey Epstein's case, emphasizing the importance of context, source reliability, content analysis, cross-referencing, legal considerations, and maintaining objectivity.

Josef Kardinal from Nuremberg, Germany, is celebrated for his remarkable collection of nearly 11,000 snow globes, capturing scenes from pop culture to historical events, and has been recognized by Guinness World Records since 2002.

On December 19, 2025, Rep. Elise Stefanik announced she is suspending her campaign for New York governor, citing a prolonged Republican primary and her desire to focus on her young son's well-being, leaving Bruce Blakeman as a leading contender for the GOP nomination.

" In creating containers, we give members of this technology-crushed generation a fair chance to be with their own thoughts, until they’ve made something of them and felt the oldfangled dopamine hit that comes with assembling meaning. I don’t know what we owe our students if not that."

During a Philadelphia Flyers game, announcer Tim Saunders was caught on a hot mic making a humorous remark to co-commentator Todd Fedoruk, leading to a two-game suspension and fan backlash, as many viewed the incident as a harmless joke.

"How should a military commander respond if they determine they have received an unlawful order? Request to retire — and refrain from resigning in protest, which could be seen as a political act, or picking a fight to get fired."

Trump's admission that he's not ruling out a war with Venezuela is significant. He has long tried to distinguish himself from the hawkish wing of the Republican Party, and in 2024, he campaigned on being able to keep the U.S. out of foreign conflicts.

Graeme Wood critiques Jeffrey Epstein's superficial understanding of Nabokov’s Lolita, arguing that he misinterpreted the novel's deeper narrative, viewing it as erotica rather than a tragic satire, revealing his moral depravity and shallowness.

Taylor Swift’s mother, Andrea Swift, played a pivotal role in initiating the relationship between her daughter and Travis Kelce, as revealed in the "Eras Tour" documentary. Andrea recalled the moment she wondered, "How in the world am I going to get her to meet him," after noticing Kelce had attended Swift's show with a friendship bracelet in 2023