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War Secretary Hegseth Vows More to Come in Nigeria
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said Thursday night that U.S. forces struck Islamic State group targets in Nigeria on Christmas, confirming military action after President Donald Trump warned that continued killings of Christians would trigger direct American intervention.
Thu, 25 Dec 2025 22:06:36 EDTPentagon: China Aims for 9 Aircraft Carriers by 2035
China is embarking on the largest aircraft carrier buildup in the Pacific since World War II, with ambitions of adding six carriers to its fleet by 2035, according to a Pentagon report released Tuesday.
Thu, 25 Dec 2025 22:11:51 EDTSens. Collins, Ossoff Renowned for Constituent Services
Sens. Susan Collins, R-Maine, and Jon Ossoff, D-Ga., are two of the most vulnerable senators seeking reelection in the 2026 midterm elections.
Thu, 25 Dec 2025 22:04:38 EDTTrump Launches 'Powerful, Deadly Strike Against ISIS Terrorist Scum' in Nigeria
The silent nights are over, according to President Donald Trump, who announced "a powerful and deadly strike against ISIS Terrorist Scum in Northwest Nigeria" on Christmas night.
Thu, 25 Dec 2025 18:12:51 EDTFast-Moving Snowstorm Could Dump Up to 10 Inches on NYC
New York City and the surrounding region are bracing for a fast-moving winter storm expected to bring hazardous travel conditions and significant snowfall beginning late Friday, threatening post-holiday travel and weekend plans across the metropolitan area.
Thu, 25 Dec 2025 21:04:02 EDTFirst Cuomo Accuser Weighs New York City Council Run
The first woman to publicly come forward with sexual harassment allegations against former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is considering a run for the New York City Council.
Thu, 25 Dec 2025 18:26:24 EDTTrump Amplifies Newsmax Report on California Fraud
President Donald Trump on Thursday shared a Newsmax report on Truth Social highlighting allegations of widespread fraud, waste, and mismanagement in California under Democrat Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Thu, 25 Dec 2025 19:53:57 EDTWH, Bibi Signal Frustration Over Gaza Plans Ahead of Meeting
President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet Monday at Mar-a-Lago for a high-stakes discussion on the Gaza ceasefire agreement.
Thu, 25 Dec 2025 19:33:34 EDTTrump Excoriates 'Sleazebags Who Loved Jeffrey Epstein'
President Donald Trump continued to deliver his backhanded Merry Christmas messages to his political rivals and witch hunters, including the "sleazebags who loved Jeffrey Epstein" in his latest diatribe on Christmas night.
Thu, 25 Dec 2025 19:13:12 EDTPostal Service Sets Higher Shipping Rates
The U.S. Postal Service is preparing for higher shipping prices, new stamp designs, and continued network upgrades moving into 2026.
Thu, 25 Dec 2025 18:33:54 EDTTrump's 79 Percent Increase in GDP Growth Rate — 5 Ways He Did It
In the final weeks of the 2025 calendar year, President Donald Trump and his allies are touting what they call a historic economic achievement: a 79% increase in the rate of U.S. GDP growth since the fourth quarter of 2024, the final full quarter of the Biden administration.
Thu, 25 Dec 2025 10:32:45 EDTWH to Detail East Wing Ballroom Plans at Jan. 8 Hearing
The White House will unveil new details on President Donald Trump's planned East Wing ballroom during a hearing early next month, according to a federal commission tasked with reviewing the project.
Thu, 25 Dec 2025 18:24:14 EDTRep. Barr Announces Death of Longtime Staffer
Tatum Dale, a longtime staffer for Rep. Andy Barr, R-Ky., died on Wednesday, Dec. 24, the congressman said in a statement.
Thu, 25 Dec 2025 18:01:24 EDTFabrizio Poll: Backing National AI Standard Boosts Candidates
Congressional candidates who support a single national standard for artificial intelligence to protect children and empower parents gain a decisive political advantage, according to polling conducted by Fabrizio Ward for Building America's Future.
Thu, 25 Dec 2025 17:35:32 EDTNKorea's Kim Signals More Missile Development in Next 5 Years
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un signaled the country will continue to develop missiles in the next five years, as he visited major munitions enterprises in the last quarter of 2025, state media KCNA said on Friday.
Thu, 25 Dec 2025 17:41:33 EDTUS Prepares to Board Sanctioned Oil Tanker
U.S. military forces are tracking an oil tanker linked to Iran and Venezuela after the vessel refused orders to stop and submit to boarding. The tanker, known as the Bella 1, was spotted in the Atlantic Ocean after making a series of abrupt course changes.
Thu, 25 Dec 2025 16:54:45 EDTZelenskyy Pitches New Peace Plan as Russia Signals Rejection
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Tuesday presented a new U.S.-Ukrainian peace proposal that departs from earlier drafts by adding security guarantees for Kyiv. Russian officials and analysts signaled the Kremlin is unlikely to accept terms.
Thu, 25 Dec 2025 16:59:40 EDTWhere's Joe? Biden's Christmas Photo Has Fans Searching
Former President Joe Biden spread some holiday cheer this week — and gave social media sleuths a festive challenge.
Thu, 25 Dec 2025 16:45:13 EDTRNC's Gruters: 'We Reflect on the Birth of Jesus Christ'
Republican National Committee Chair Joe Gruters issued a Christmas message reflecting on the "birth of Jesus Christ."
Thu, 25 Dec 2025 16:27:38 EDTDem Senators Alarmed Over Trump Recalling Diplomats
The 12 Democratic senators on the Foreign Relations Committee have written to President Donald Trump expressing their "urgent concern" over his decision to recall 30 diplomats from their ambassador posts.
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