December 23, 2025

Trump unveils ‘Golden Fleet’ of warships as pressure builds on Venezuela

President Donald Trump announced plans Monday for a new class of massive U.S. warships, branding the effort the Navy’s new “Golden Fleet.” The rollout comes as the administration intensifies pressure on Venezuela, including tanker seizures and blunt warnings aimed directly at President Nicolás Maduro. Trump revealed the plan during an appearance at Mar-a-Lago alongside senior […]

December 23, 2025

In fight against DEI, federal official asks white men to report workplace discrimination

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal agency charged with rooting out race- and sex-based discrimination in the workplace, is soliciting claims from an unusual source: white men. The commission’s chair, Andrea Lucas, posted a video last week urging white men to contact the EEOC as soon as possible. Vice President JD Vance, who […]

December 23, 2025

Epstein files released overnight; Trump unveils new Navy battleships

The Justice Department released its largest batch of Epstein files to date overnight. This collection includes tens of new documents, emails, photos and videos that are now publicly available. Plus, President Donald Trump is rolling out plans for the “Golden Fleet,” a new generation of massive American battleships he said will be the most powerful […]

December 23, 2025

FDA approves Wegovy GLP-1 pill, pushing weight-loss drugs into new era

A significant breakthrough in the weight-loss medication market: the FDA has approved the first GLP-1 pill for obesity treatment. Manufactured by Novo Nordisk, the company behind Wegovy, this drug is scheduled for release in early 2026. It will be accessible via pharmacies and healthcare providers. Novo Nordisk announced that the daily 1.5-milligram pill will be priced at approximately […]

December 23, 2025

DHS triples self-deportation ‘exit bonus’ stipend to $3,000

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is tripling its cash offer for undocumented migrants to voluntarily leave the country. Under a new holiday campaign, the administration is raising the “exit bonus” from $1,000 to $3,000 for those who sign up to self-deport by the end of the year.  The package also includes a free flight […]

December 23, 2025

Porch pirates steal packages worth billions. Is shooting them justified?

One recent afternoon, Rakim Bradford encountered two teenage boys on the front porch of his Atlanta home. Suspecting them of stealing packages by his front door, Bradford allegedly opened fire with his handgun. Both boys were wounded, one critically. Now Bradford faces charges of aggravated assault amid a debate over how far homeowners should be […]

December 23, 2025

Flu FAQ: Is the flu worse this year? Here’s what you need to know

U.S. health officials are reporting an early and widespread flu season. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimated there have been more than 4.5 million cases nationwide and 49,000 flu-related hospitalizations. Nearly 2,000 people have died from the flu so far this season, including at least three children. This time last year, the […]

December 23, 2025

Flock camera captured kids on a playground. A security failure exposed them online

The technology company Flock Safety left at least 60 of its AI-powered surveillance cameras exposed online, raising questions about the technology’s safety. Among the live images left exposed was footage of unattended children at a playground. The lack of security also could allow the identification of people seen on cameras in public places. The exposure […]

December 23, 2025

Trump administration halts offshore wind construction, citing national security risk

The Trump administration dealt a serious blow to the offshore wind industry by halting construction of existing wind farms Monday. Citing national security concerns that offshore wind interferes with critical radar, the Department of the Interior announced a pause to all offshore wind leases and ordered construction to stop on five ongoing projects. In a […]

December 22, 2025

Senior Russian general killed in Moscow car bombing

A Russian general was killed Monday when a car bomb exploded in a residential area of Moscow, according to ABC News. Authorities say the blast targeted Fanil Sarvarov, a lieutenant general who led the Operational Training Department of Russia’s General Staff. Investigation underway In a statement, the Investigative Committee of Russia said an explosive device […]