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December 18, 2025

New York Times

They Bonded Over the Pursuit of Women

An exhaustive NYT analysis of President Trump and Jeffrey Epstein’s relationship asserts they shared a close, long-running relationship centered on power and women, contradicting Trump’s denials and fueling renewed scrutiny as Epstein-related records are released.
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NBC News

Trump Delivers Hurried, Partisan Address

A fact-check of Trump’s year-end address finds some claims grounded in data, but many others exaggerated or false across the economy, prices, immigration, jobs, investment and health care, based on multiple independent data sources.
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The Sydney Morning Herald

10 Year Old Bondi Victim Mourned

The funeral of 10-year-old Matilda, the youngest victim of the Bondi antisemitic attack, underscored profound communal grief, resilience, and anger as families mourned multiple lives lost.
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The Providence Journal

More Questions Than Answers at Brown

Authorities continue investigating the Brown University shooting, collecting physical, DNA, and video evidence while motive remains unclear and officials field public questions about security, alerts, and the ongoing manhunt.
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The Hill

House Passes Bill Without Subsidies

House Republicans passed a partisan health care bill offering conservative reforms while letting ObamaCare subsidies expire, exposing deep GOP divisions and leaving millions facing higher premiums in 2026.
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The New York Times

UK Will Arrest Protestors Who Chant

U.K. police in London and Manchester pledged to arrest protesters chanting “globalize the intifada,” adopting a tougher stance after recent antisemitic terror attacks in Australia and Britain.
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Newsweek

AOC Leads Vance in 2028 Poll

A new poll shows Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez narrowly leading Vice President JD Vance in a hypothetical 2028 matchup, highlighting a highly competitive race within the margin of error.
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The Washington Post

New Insight on Kirk’s Alleged Killer

An examination of Tyler Robinson’s life traces his online habits, shifting views and personal relationships, revealing how an outwardly ordinary gamer allegedly planned and carried out the killing of Charlie Kirk.
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The Hill

GOP Unease Over Pentagon Probe

Senate Republicans are increasingly uneasy as the Pentagon escalates its investigation into Sen. Mark Kelly, warning it may be unconstitutional, politically motivated, and set a troubling precedent.
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The Wall Street Journal

Nepo Baby Debate in Hollywood

The piece argues that Rob Reiner’s tragedy exposes the myth of the “nepo baby,” showing that privilege does not shield families from failure, pressure, or devastating personal consequences.
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The Atlantic

Wiles Said What Everyone Knows

The piece argues that Susie Wiles’s candid Vanity Fair remarks exposed disturbing truths about Trump’s administration that Republicans already accept, highlighting how once-scandalous conduct is now normalized and defended.
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USA Today

Youth Hockey Theft Shocks CO

A Colorado hockey mom who exposed financial misconduct in youth hockey faced years of retaliation and legal attacks before investigations confirmed theft and vindicated her whistleblowing.
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Associated Press

Trump’s Walk of Fame Unveiled

Trump installed overtly partisan plaques on the White House’s Presidential Walk of Fame, deriding rivals and praising himself, signaling his effort to reshape presidential history and norms in his own image.
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Yahoo Sports

Nacua Promises Controversial Dance

LA Ram's Puka Nacua drew backlash after appearing on Adin Ross’s livestream and promising an antisemitic touchdown dance, prompting calls for the NFL and Rams to address his participation in harmful stereotypes.
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Variety

Stones Cancel 2026 Tour

The Rolling Stones have scrapped plans for a 2026 U.K. and European tour after Keith Richards declined to "commit", though the band is nearing completion of a new album.
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