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Trump Orders Blockade of Venezuelan Oil Tankers

President Trump ordered a total blockade on sanctioned Venezuelan oil tankers, prompting ships to divert, oil prices to spike, and sharp diplomatic condemnation from Caracas and allies as the region braces for escalation.

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901 billion - Size in dollars of the 2026 National Defense Authorization Act passed by the Senate

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"If the opposing side and its foreign patrons refuse to engage in substantive dialogue, Russia will achieve the liberation of its historical lands by military means" — Vladimir Putin

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Trump Orders Blockade of Venezuelan Oil Tankers

President Trump ordered a blockade on sanctioned Venezuelan oil tankers, prompting immediate market jitters and diplomatic blowback. Several vessels diverted and Caracas blasted the move, raising fears of a wider confrontation in the Caribbean.

Brown University Shooter Still at Large After Five Day Manhunt

A multi day manhunt continues after a classroom shooting at Brown University left students dead and injured. Authorities released new images and held live briefings as investigators ask the public for help locating those connected to the attack.

Bongino Announces Resignation from FBI in January

Dan Bongino announced he will leave his post as FBI deputy director in January, ending a high profile and turbulent stint at the bureau. His exit reverberated through the White House and raised questions about leadership at the agency.

Medical Examiner Says Rob and Michele Reiner Died of Multiple Sharp Force Injuries

New details emerged in the fatal stabbing of filmmaker Rob Reiner and his wife Michele as their son Nick made his first court appearance on murder charges. The family released statements and authorities released forensic findings.

Moderate Republicans Force House Vote to Extend ACA Subsidies

A bipartisan revolt led four House Republicans to force a discharge petition and trigger a vote to extend expiring Affordable Care Act subsidies. The move exposed fractures in GOP leadership and set up a high stakes floor battle.

House Passes Republican Health Care Bill Without Subsidy Extension

House Republicans pushed through a partisan health care package that fails to extend expiring Obamacare subsidies, drawing criticism from centrists and setting up further battles in the Senate. The bill faces uncertain prospects beyond the House.

White House Adds Partisan Plaques Under Presidential Portraits

President Trump installed new descriptive plaques under presidential portraits in the West Wing, reigniting controversy over partisan edits to White House displays. Critics say the plaques mock predecessors while allies call them corrective.

Trump Moves to Dismantle Leading Climate Research Center

The Trump administration moved to break up the National Center for Atmospheric Research, a leading climate and weather lab, prompting alarm from scientists. Lawmakers and researchers warned the decision could damage critical forecasting and climate science.

Putin Warns Russia Will Extend Gains in Ukraine if Talks Fail

President Vladimir Putin issued stark warnings that Russia will pursue further gains in Ukraine by military means if negotiations fail. European leaders pressed for unity as diplomatic options remain tense.

EU to Decide on Unlocking Frozen Russian Assets to Aid Ukraine

EU leaders faced a fraught decision on whether to tap frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine, prompting legal and political debate across the bloc. Proposals range from loans to reparations as allies weigh risks and precedents.

Senate Passes $900B Defense Bill and Sends to Trump

The Senate pushed through the annual defense authorization with roughly $900 billion in funding, advancing U S military priorities and sending the bill to the White House. The package also demanded answers about controversial strikes in the Caribbean.

Commanders Say Second Strike Video Can Be Released Contrary to Hegseth

Lawmakers and military officials sparred over the release of video from at least one U S strike on suspected drug boats, with commanders saying more footage can be disclosed. Critics accused the Pentagon of blending spectacle with force.

Who Is Brown President Christina Paxson and Why She's Under Fire

Brown University leaders have faced scrutiny over security and response after the campus shooting, while students cope with trauma. The university pressed ahead with academic operations and admissions decisions amid the ongoing investigation.

Israel Says MIT Professor Was Killed by Iranian Operative

A prominent MIT professor was found shot to death in his Brookline apartment, triggering an intensive investigation. Reports suggest possible international dimensions with claims of an operative link, and police continue searching for a suspect.

Bondi Beach Terror Attack Sparks Global Outrage

Australia reeled from an antisemitic mass shooting at Bondi Beach where civilians were targeted during a Hanukkah event. Funerals and tributes followed as survivors and officials decried the attack and urged stronger protections.

Ghislaine Maxwell Seeks Release Ahead of Epstein Files Drop

Ghislaine Maxwell filed fresh legal challenges seeking to vacate or overturn her conviction as the DOJ prepares to release additional Epstein related files. Her motions complicate an expected public disclosure and renewed scrutiny of the case.

China Prototypes Powerful AI Chip Despite Export Controls

China reports key advances in domestic AI chip production even as Western controls tighten, while U S tech firms move to blunt Nvidia's dominance. Markets reacted to AI spending concerns and data center funding headwinds.

Administration Moves to Ramp Up Stripping of Citizenship

The Trump administration unveiled plans to increase denaturalizations and strip citizenship in targeted cases prompting legal and civil rights concerns. Multiple reports detailed operational changes and ambitious quotas.

Recalled Salad Dressings May Contain Foreign Objects FDA Warns

Multiple consumer safety scares prompted recalls and investigations including salad dressing and frozen desserts and a separate probe after razor blades were found in loaves of bread. Regulators and retailers face pressure to protect shoppers.

Jack Smith Tells Congress He Can Prove Trump 'Criminal Scheme'

Former special counsel Jack Smith defended his prosecutions of Donald Trump before lawmakers, insisting the cases were evidence driven. He faced intense scrutiny in closed door sessions and public statements as Republicans pressed him on charges.

Trump Hits Worst Economic Ratings as Voters Worry About Affordability

Polling shows President Trump facing sinking economic approval as voters report rising costs and affordability worries. The data sharpen political pressure ahead of a prime time presidential address.

Jared Isaacman Confirmed as NASA Administrator

The Senate confirmed billionaire Jared Isaacman as NASA administrator after a contentious process that saw his nomination withdrawn and resubmitted. Isaacman's confirmation comes as NASA navigates commercial partnerships and large mission plans.

Founder of Tricolor Holdings Charged in Fraud Scheme

Prosecutors charged executives at a bankrupt subprime auto lender and a telehealth company faced indictments tied to an alleged $100 million Adderall distribution scheme. Oracle also warned of market turmoil over data center funding problems.

Judge Temporarily Blocks Trump Policy Limiting Lawmakers' ICE Visits

Federal courts issued a string of rulings that checked the Trump administration from multiple angles including a temporary block on limits to congressional oversight of ICE, a halt to mass layoffs and approval for National Guard deployment in D C pending appeals.

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