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The Sikh Coalition and Asian Law Caucus are suing the California DMV, alleging the state violated truck drivers' rights when it revoked 17,000 licenses. LA Times
The Justice Department released an unusual statement unequivocally defending President Trump. LA Times
VOA VIEW: Liberal media stupidity.
A $400,000 shipment of lobsters headed for Costco locations in Illinois and Minnesota was hijacked before arriving at its delivery points. New York Post
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If you've already feasted enough to make a Santa suit feel a bit snug, there are a few drinks you can chase it down with to help settle your stomach. New York Post
Since President Trump’s rise, Democrats have served as defenders of a political system many Americans believe is broken. New York Times
VOA VIEW: Dems are acting stupid.
Shares of Tesla have hit new highs on optimism about the company’s self-driving taxis. But experts say Tesla is far behind Waymo, which has a big head start. New York Times
The toll on older people and those with disabilities is especially severe as Moscow’s forces repeatedly attack the port city’s infrastructure. New York Times
Astronauts aboard the International Space Station may be far from home but they still want to send a warm Christmas greeting to the people of earth. OANN
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump spent Christmas Eve fielding NORAD Santa calls from children around the country asking about Santa’s location. OANN
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The United States has deployed large amounts of troops and special operations aircraft to the Caribbean this week as President Donald Trump aims to take military action against Venezuelan dictator Nicholas Maduro. OANN
A federal judge's ruling clears the way for Hawaii to include cruise ship passengers in a new tourist tax to help cope with climate change, a levy set to go into effect at the start of 2026. Washington Times
Lawyers for hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs urged a federal appeals court in New York late Tuesday to order his immediate release from prison and reverse his conviction on prostitution-related charges or direct his trial judge to lighten his four-year sentence. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: No release, he should get more time.
A Supreme Court ruling canceling President Trump's ability to impose tariffs on other nations unilaterally would open the floodgates to refunds and economic upheaval. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: The SC would make a very bad mistake.
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Former Colorado elections clerk Tina Peters is asking the state appeals court to recognize President Donald Trump's pardon of her state convictions as valid. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: That may be questionable,
Construction crews worked to clear the rubble of a Pennsylvania nursing home Wednesday, a day after a powerful explosion killed two people, hospitalized 20 others, sent flames shooting out and collapsed part of the building. Washington Times
More severe weather is forecast for an already soaked California bracing for possible additional mudslides and debris flows. CBS
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The Christmas Eve Powerball jackpot worth $1.817 billion, the second-largest ever, was won by a single ticket sold in Arkansas. CBS
Traffic safety regulators are reviewing a motorist's complaints that the manual door handles on some Model 3 cars are hard to find, a potential hazard in a crash. CBS
VOA VIEW: Problem with repairing EVs.
President Trump has overhauled parts of the White House at a sprinter's pace with virtually no oversight, and it appears there is little standing in his way. CBS
Hassett said the artificial intelligence boom is boosting economic growth while simultaneously putting downward pressure on inflation. CNBC
Thieves attempted to drag an ATM through a Texas 7-Eleven's doors using a stolen black SUV and cable on Christmas Eve, but the machine broke free. FOX News
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Georgetown University reportedly cut ties with U.N. expert Francesca Albanese, who was sanctioned by the Trump administration in July 2025. FOX News
There are compelling UFO discoveries from 2025, featuring new scientific evidence, mysterious underwater objects and government disclosure revelations. FOX News
The Romulo Albuquerque family from Virginia claims in a lawsuit that bed bugs infested their cabin during March trip from Roanoke to Serbia. FOX News
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Counterterrorism investigation leads to arrest of Pennsylvania man accused of weapons of mass destruction charges. Neighbor's tip sparked FBI probe. FOX News
VOA VIEW: It is what it is.
Special counsel Jack Smith is requesting that the full video of his deposition before the House Judiciary Committee be released to the public. UPI
VOA VIEW: Smith is looking for publicity
A bomb exploded in a Moscow suburb Wednesday, just two days after a car bomb exploded about 1,000 feet away. Three people were killed in the blast. UPI
Republican pastor John Lastinger won the special election for South Carolina's House District 88 to fill the seat vacated by former State Rep. RJ May. UPI
Christians in Israel and Palestine are celebrating Christmas for the first time in two years now that Israel and Hamas have entered a cease-fire. UPI
Pope Leo XIV brought back the Christmas Mass at St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City on Wednesday night, which is the first held there since 1994. UPI
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President Donald Trump announced that Americans can expect a $2K payment from the collected tariff revenue while calling those who oppose tariffs, “FOOLS!” Great and true fools.
President Trump’s Truth Social announcement comes as the Supreme Court is considering the legality of the tariffs.“People that are against Tariffs are FOOLS! We are now the Richest, Most Respected Country In the World, With Almost No Inflation, and A Record Stock Market Price. 401k’s are Highest EVER. We are taking in Trillions of Dollars and will soon begin paying down our ENORMOUS DEBT, $37 Trillion,” Trump wrote. “Record Investment in the USA, plants and factories going up all over the place. A dividend of at least $2000 a person (not including high income people!) will be paid to everyone,” the president added
Any such payment would likely need congressional approval before the dividends could be issued. Acording to the Treasury Department, revenue from President Trump’s tariffs amounted to $215.2 billion in fiscal year 2025, which ended on September 30th. The Supreme Court heard arguments earlier this week on whether the president’s tariffs were legally enacted through the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA).
The justices appeared skeptical of the president’s authority to impose the tariffs, expressing concerns that the levies were introduced as a revenue-raising measure rather than a pathway to addressing an economic emergency caused by trade imbalance. It is currently unclear when the Supreme Court will issue a ruling on the matter. However, President Trump recently stated that his administration will “have to develop a game two plan.”
