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Trump Warns Colombia's Petro After 'Stolen Land' Claim
President Donald Trump gave a stern warning Monday to Colombian President Gustavo Petro, accusing him of allowing cocaine production to flourish and telling him to "watch it" after Petro asserted that parts of the southwestern U.S. were "invaded" territory.
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 22:08:39 EDT
Epstein Survivors Slam DOJ Over Unreleased Files
More than a dozen survivors of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein are calling on Congress to hold the DOJ accountable, accusing the agency of violating federal law by failing to release all Epstein-related files and mishandling sensitive victim information.
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 22:03:50 EDT
Judge Lifts Limits on Special Counsel's Investigation of Trump
A federal judge on Monday authorized the release of former special counsel Jack Smith's findings on President Donald Trump's handling of classified materials, while giving Trump 60 days to challenge the decision before they are made public.
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 20:35:45 EDT
Brown Puts Public Safety Chief on Leave After Mass Shooting
Brown University on Monday placed its head of public safety and emergency management on administrative leave following a mass shooting Dec. 13 that left two people dead and nine others injured.
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 20:13:11 EDT
Gov. Abbott Calls for Chief State Prosecutor Role
Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday called for the creation of a chief state prosecutor to rein in local district attorneys who he asserted "refuse to prosecute."
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 19:59:11 EDT
Judge: Venezuelans Deported to El Salvador Must Get Due Process
A federal judge ruled Monday that Venezuelans who were deported to El Salvador because they were accused of being gang members must be allowed to return to the United States to fight their case.
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 19:22:52 EDT
FDA Clears First Weight-Loss Pill as Obesity Treatment
The Food and Drug Administration on Monday approved the first oral medication to treat obesity, clearing a once-daily pill after clinical trials showed significant weight loss and cardiovascular benefit, drugmaker Novo Nordisk said.
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 19:05:17 EDT
WH Pushes Smithsonian to Comply With Wokeness Review
The Trump administration has warned the Smithsonian Institution that federal funding could be withheld if the museum complex fails to comply with a White House review targeting what the administration calls divisive, ideological, or anti-American narratives.
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 18:39:19 EDT
Mistrial Declared in Alleged Chinese Agent Case in N.Y.
A federal judge has declared a mistrial after a jury said it could not reach a verdict in the trial of Linda Sun, accused of working as a Chinese agent while serving two New York governors and her husband, Chris Hu.
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 18:38:34 EDT
Trump WH Reviews Brown Campus Security After Killings
The Department of Education has announced it will conduct a federal program review of Brown University in the wake of the Dec. 13 attack on campus that left two students dead.
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 18:23:08 EDT
DEA: Fentanyl WMD Label Expands Authority
President Donald Trump's designation last week of fentanyl as a "weapon of mass destruction" gives the Drug Enforcement Administration more tools to combat the drug, agency Administrator Terry Cole said.
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 18:05:34 EDT
Vance Gives Brusque Take on Russia-Ukraine Peace Prospects
Vice President JD Vance offered a blunt assessment of prospects for a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine, saying there is "a good chance we will" reach an agreement and "a good chance we won't."
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 17:55:23 EDT
Trump to Press Defense Giants on Production Delays
President Donald Trump said Monday he will meet major defense contractors next week to address production delays and cost overruns while the administration plans an executive order to limit dividends, buybacks and executive pay.
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 17:55:03 EDT
CNN Poll: Newsom, Vance Lead Wide-Open '28 Race
Vice President JD Vance and California Democrat Gov. Gavin Newsom lead a wide-open field in their party's respective primaries for the 2028 presidential ballot, according to a CNN poll released Sunday.
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 17:53:53 EDT
Sen. Graham: Defense Aid to Israel Repays US Tenfold
Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., says U.S. defense assistance to Israel delivers massive returns for America's national security, arguing the alliance provides intelligence, counterterrorism capabilities, and advanced technology the U.S. cannot replicate on its own.
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 17:27:50 EDT
Abrego Garcia Appears in Court After Release From ICE Custody
Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the Salvadoran illegal alien whose deportation became a flash point, appeared in court Monday as a federal judge extended an order temporarily barring the Trump administration from taking him back into immigration custody.
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 17:17:45 EDT
Russia Downplays Witkoff's Claim of Productive Peace Talks
An aide to Russian President Vladimir Putin said that recent peace talks in Florida aimed at ending the war in Ukraine were not as optimistic as described by U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff and Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev.
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 16:56:34 EDT
Trump-Class Warship to Join Golden Fleet
President Donald Trump was set to announce Monday plans for a U.S. Navy warship that he has described as a battleship, part of a broader initiative he calls the Golden Fleet, according to people familiar with the plans.
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 16:50:37 EDT
Colo. Governor: Trump Playing Politics With Disaster Aid
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis on Monday accused President Donald Trump's administration of withholding disaster relief funding to help his state with recovery from severe flooding and wildfires.
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 16:33:32 EDT
Alito: High Court Still Weighing Guard Deployment to Illinois
The U.S. Supreme Court has not yet ruled on whether President Donald Trump acted lawfully in seeking to deploy National Guard troops to Illinois, according to conservative Justice Samuel Alito.