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This page is an archive of main headlines from the US for 17.12.2025.
It displays 314 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
17.12.2025 ⇢ The Day Nick Reiner's Court Appearance and Trump's Venezuela Blockade
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US media began the day intensely focused on Nick Reiner being formally charged with two counts of first-degree murder for his parents' deaths, a story that continued to dominate.
Concurrently, President Trump's order for a "total and complete blockade" of sanctioned Venezuelan oil tankers and the designation of Maduro's regime as a terrorist organization became a major, escalating story, drawing significant attention.
By early afternoon, new surveillance video details emerged regarding Nick Reiner's arrest, and his first court appearance was heavily covered in the evening, highlighting his demeanor and suicide smock. Simultaneously, centrist Republicans defied Speaker Johnson by joining Democrats to force a vote on extending Obamacare subsidies, marking a significant development in healthcare debates. The day concluded with President Trump addressing the nation to outline his 2026 agenda, emphasizing economic measures and military bonuses.
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This year's Arctic Report Card from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration finds that the northernmost part of the Earth is warming faster than the global average, leading to melting glaciers, shifting fish populations, and rivers running orange.
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00:12⇢Venezuela Oil Blockade Tightens
⌨US media continues to intensely focus on President Trump's order for a "total and complete blockade" of sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela, escalating pressure on Maduro's regime (ABC News, The Epoch Times, NBC News, Washington Examiner, Washington Post, CBS, AP News, The Blaze, Newsmax, Fox News, Washington Times). Concurrently, the murder charges against Nick Reiner for his parents' deaths remain a significant, though secondary, story (NYTimes, The Daily Beast, NY Post, Breitbart, Newsweek).
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The Washington Post
Newly declassified emails reveal the FBI believed it lacked evidence to justify raiding President Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence for classified documents in the summer of 2022.
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The Washington Post
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Donald Trump alleges Nicolás Maduro’s regime is using “stolen oil fields” to fund “drug terrorism”. Follow Newsweek’s live blog
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Donald Trump alleges Nicolás Maduro’s regime is using “stolen oil fields” to fund “drug terrorism”. Follow Newsweek’s live blog
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The Washington Post
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Retaliation is rampant in the lucrative world of youth sports. A hockey mom who exposed a youth hockey leader's theft faced it firsthand.
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A new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll finds 70% of Americans say things have become too unaffordable and have a dim outlook on the economy and President Trump's handling of it.
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The GOP bill includes market reforms to lower health care premiums but does not extend the expiring Obamacare subsidies.
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The Washington Post
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Los Angeles Times
Pablo Andreu
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The Washington Post
Donald Trump’s fixation on Venezuela reflects a unique combination of factors, from the geopolitical to the economic to the personal, that has led the White House to pursue a multi-pronged push to squeeze what many see as the illegitimate government of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.
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The New York Times
With tariffs unpopular and prices still high, the White House has teased the promise of tariff rebates and large tax refunds next year.
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Retaliation is rampant in the lucrative world of youth sports. A hockey mom who exposed a youth hockey leader's theft faced it firsthand.
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The Washington Post
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06:28⇢Trump Tightens Venezuela Blockade
⌨US media continues to focus on President Trump's order for a "total and complete blockade" of sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela, escalating pressure on Maduro's regime (Washington Times, Newsweek, Common Dreams, NBC News, AP News, Washington Post, Fox News, CBS, Newsmax). Separately, Nick Reiner's arrest in connection with his parents' deaths remains a significant story, with new video details emerging (ABC News, HuffPost, NY Post). Republicans' ongoing efforts on healthcare reform also receive attention (Washington Examiner, The Epoch Times, MSNBC).
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The Atlantic
The president made clear he supports his chief of staff despite her Vanity Fair comments.
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The West’s mass importation of Third-Worlders with no emphasis on assimilation has been, is, and will continue to be a complete failure.
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A new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll finds 70% of Americans say things have become too unaffordable and have a dim outlook on the economy and President Trump's handling of it.
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The real reason why America needs economic growth.
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The footage shows Reiner being confronted by four police vehicles outside a Los Angeles gas station.
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The Washington Post
A patchwork of social interactions and a trail of online posts provide a view into the life and beliefs of the suspect, Tyler Robinson.
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New York Post
Romy Reiner learned from paramedics that her mother had been killed after she discovered the slain body of her Hollywood director father inside the couple’s Los Angeles home.
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<em>Reason</em> Vs. <em>Breaking Points</em>: Does Big Tech Do More Good Than Harm?
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President Donald Trump late Tuesday criticized the 2022 FBI raid on Mar-a-Lago, his Florida home, as an "unreasonable search and seizure" and echoed calls for the arrests of former FBI Director Christopher Wray and former Attorney General Merrick Garland.
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Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha (D) admitted Tuesday there are “few, if any” cameras in the area in which Saturday’s shooting at Brown University occurred.
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HuffPost
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Rob and Michele Reiner were found dead from stab wounds in their Brentwood home on Dec. 14. Stay with Newsweek for the latest.
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President Trump's lawsuit alleges that the BBC's fall 2024 documentary was "a brazen attempt" to harm his re-election. The BBC has apologized but rejects his claim.
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Keir Starmer wants to weaken the European Convention on Human Rights, hoping that this will win back voters from Nigel Farage’s Reform UK. In the name of fighting right-wing politics, he’s handing more powers to a future Farage-led government.
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The Washington Post
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Associated Press
President Donald Trump plans to give a preview of his 2026 agenda in a speech at the White House. Wednesday night’s remarks come as Trump’s popularity erodes.
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09:34⇢Reiner Arrest Videos Emerge
⌨US media continues to focus intensely on Nick Reiner's arrest and the ongoing investigation into the murders of his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner, with new surveillance video details emerging (ABC News, Newsweek, NBC News, NY Post). Separately, President Trump's political activities are also covered, including his lawsuit against the BBC and preview of his 2026 agenda (NPR, AP News, Newsmax, The Atlantic).
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The House is set to vote on a GOP health care bill that would not extend expiring tax credits. Follow live updates here.
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Amazon has long evaded unionization of its last-mile delivery drivers by misclassifying them as independent contractors. Legislation introduced by socialist New York City Council member Tiffany Cabán could put an end to that.
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The Daily Beast
In a trailer for “Melania” the movie, the first lady shows she is clearly indifferent to her husband’s work.
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A group of moderate Republicans signed a discharge petition that requires a House vote on extending health care tax credits for three years, a major blow to Speaker Mike Johnson.
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Associated Press
Follow the latest news on President Donald Trump and his administration | Dec. 17, 2025
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The Daily Beast
The president’s obsession with his long list of foes is apparently keeping him up at night.
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The Washington Post
Somali pirates are again stalking commercial shipping in the Indian Ocean, but this time they are not operating alone. U.S. and regional security officials warn that pirate gangs are coordinating with Iran-backed Houthi militants and terrorist groups operating in the Horn of Africa.
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The Republicans have always been enemies of labor. Now, freed from the shackles of their business patrons, Paul Heideman argues in his new book, the GOP may be more dangerous than ever.
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Four Republicans rebelled against Mike Johnson to give Democrats the signatures needed for a vote on extending the subsidies set to expire next year.
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11:16⇢GOP Moderates Defy Speaker on Healthcare
⌨US media is predominantly focused on the rebellion of centrist Republicans who joined Democrats to force a vote on extending Obamacare subsidies, defying Speaker Mike Johnson (HuffPost, Washington Examiner, NBC News, AP News, CBS, Common Dreams). This marks a significant development in ongoing healthcare debates. Separately, Donald Trump is issuing late-night threats against his enemies (The Daily Beast) and facing a $50B Chinese lawsuit (Fox News).
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Chair of Warner Bros. Discovery’s board of directors, says Paramount’s offer is ‘inadequate.’
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The holiday bash took place Saturday night, the evening before Rob and wife Michele Singer Reiner were discovered stabbed to death in their home.
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One America News
President Donald Trump has designated the Venezuelan government a terrorist organization and ordered a complete blockade of sanctioned oil tankers into Venezuela.
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These Congressmen Want To Give You the Right To Sue Federal Law Enforcement for Violating Your Rights
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Associated Press
Follow the latest news on President Donald Trump and his administration | Dec. 17, 2025
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Two respected members of The Heritage Foundation's board of trustees have resigned amid an escalating crisis over the think tank's handling of antisemitism and its President Kevin Roberts' defense of a controversial interview involving Tucker Carlson and Nick Fuentes.
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Silicon Valley is racing to build a god — without understanding what makes a good one.
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The Daily Beast
Four Republican lawmakers piled on the problems for the embattled Speaker.
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The Washington Post
House Democrats’ bill to extend enhanced Obamacare premium subsidies for three years will get a vote after four swing-district Republicans joined them on a discharge petition to force action.
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The Washington Post
A federal appeals court gave President Trump permission to keep National Guard troops deployed to the streets of Washington for the foreseeable future, saying presidents have unique powers when it comes to the capital city.
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NPR is tracking the record number of congressional lawmakers – now more than one in ten current members – who have announced plans to retire or run for a different office in 2026.
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12:19⇢Republican Rebellion on Healthcare
⌨US media continues to report on Republican moderates defying Speaker Mike Johnson by joining Democrats to force a vote on extending Obamacare subsidies (AP News, The Daily Beast, Daily Caller, HuffPost, Washington Examiner, NBC News, CBS). This ongoing rebellion against party leadership remains a central focus. Separately, the murder charges against Rob Reiner's son, Nick Reiner, also garner significant attention (NY Post, Fox News, ABC News, Newsweek).
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The Atlantic
The misguided temptation to exaggerate poverty
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The Daily Beast
Four Republican lawmakers piled on the problems for the embattled Speaker.
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Fred Kaplan
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Breitbart News
Newly declassified FBI emails show that officials expressed concern about a lack of probable cause for the 2022 search of President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate.
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New York Post
LOS ANGELES — Rob Reiner’s twisted son Nick Reiner looked grim-faced and wore a blue suicide prevention vest as he appeared in Los Angeles court for the first time Wednesday after he was charged with hacking his parents to death inside their…
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The Daily Wire
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LOS ANGELES — Rob Reiner’s twisted son Nick Reiner looked grim-faced and wore a blue suicide prevention vest as he appeared in Los Angeles court for the first time Wednesday after he was charged with hacking his parents to death inside their…
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Follow the latest in the killing of Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner after the couple's 32-year-old son Nick Reiner was charged with murder.
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Five people have been arrested in connection to an alleged New Year’s Eve bombing plot by a far-left extremist group. The fifth is a transgender veteran who wanted to “recreate Waco” on immigration officers, according to a criminal complaint.
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Breitbart News Editor-in-Chief Alex Marlow has been tapped to host a national radio show for the Salem Radio Network that will be simulcast on the the Salem News Channel.
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The Daily Beast
The 32-year-old appeared “grim-faced” in his first court appearance since his parents were brutally murdered over the weekend.
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Rob and Michele Reiner were found dead from stab wounds in their Brentwood home on Dec. 14. Stay with Newsweek for the latest.
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13:12⇢Nick Reiner's Court Debut
⌨US media continues to intensely cover Nick Reiner's first court appearance for the murders of his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner, highlighting his grim demeanor and suicide smock (ABC News, Newsweek, USA Today, NY Post, Fox News, The Daily Beast). Separately, House Republicans have again joined Democrats to force a vote on Obamacare funding extensions (The Daily Wire, Washington Examiner, Daily Caller, AP News, CBS, NBC News, HuffPost).
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The Senate approved the bill in a bipartisan 77–20 vote.
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Five people have been arrested in connection to an alleged New Year’s Eve bombing plot by a far-left extremist group. The fifth is a transgender veteran who wanted to “recreate Waco” on immigration officers, according to a criminal complaint.
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The Daily Beast
Their brother, Nick Reiner, is the prime suspect in the grisly dual killing.
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The Washington Post
Former special counsel Jack Smith told House lawmakers he lawfully obtained their cellphone data as part of his investigation into President Trump’s actions connected to the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the Capitol.
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The Senate approved the bill in a bipartisan 77–20 vote.
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Nick Reiner made a brief court appearance in the killing of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, after being charged with murder.
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Rob and Michele Reiner were found dead from stab wounds in their Brentwood home on Dec. 14. Stay with Newsweek for the latest.
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One America News
Four "moderate" House Republicans signed a Democrat-led discharge petition initiated by House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries. This provides the 218 signatures needed to force a floor vote on a bill extending enhanced Affordable Care Act (ACA, commonly called Obamacare) premium subsidies for three years.
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Porn Sites Must Block VPNs To Comply With Indiana's Age-Verification Law, State Suggests in New Lawsuit
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14:28⇢Reiner Son's Court Ordeal Deepens
⌨US media continues to focus on Nick Reiner's first court appearance and subsequent charges for the murders of his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner, with family statements now emerging (ABC News, Newsweek, USA Today, Fox News, The Daily Beast, NY Post). Separately, Republican moderates have again joined Democrats to force a vote on Obamacare funding extensions (One America News Network, Washington Examiner, HuffPost, AP News, CBS, NBC News, The Daily Wire).
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Rob Reiner’s twisted son Nick Reiner looked grim-faced and wore a blue suicide prevention vest as he appeared in Los Angeles court for the first time Wednesday for allegedly killing his parents.
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Rob and Michele Reiner were found dead from stab wounds in their Brentwood home on Dec. 14. Stay with Newsweek for the latest.
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The Daily Beast
The president’s approval is underwater ahead of his address to the nation.
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Rob and Michele Reiner were found dead from stab wounds in their Brentwood home on Dec. 14. Stay with Newsweek for the latest.
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Four moderate House Republicans have broken ranks with Speaker Mike Johnson by supporting a Democratic petition to extend health care subsidies set to expire at the end of the year.
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Los Angeles Times
David Mack
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The Washington Post
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The Washington Post
The U.S. Army is moving toward the adoption of a revolutionary new warfare communications system by engaging in futuristic field testing with private companies that are tweaking the platform in nearly unprecedented fashion based on feedback from American soldiers.
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The year-end speech will address his accomplishments so far and look ahead to next year
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One America News
Warner Bros. Discovery’s (WBD) board of directors urged shareholders to reject Paramount Skydance’s hostile bid for the company, arguing that the offer is “illusory” and “imposes numerous, significant risks and costs.”
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The Daily Beast
A series of plaques has been tacked on the wall under the images of presidents outside the White House.
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One America News
Authorities are asking for the public's help in identifying a person of interest connected to a shooting that took place at Brown University over the weekend. As the investigation stretches into day five, no suspects are in custody.
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One America News
Hedge fund billionaire Ray Dalio and his wife announced a commitment to contribute $75 million to children in Connecticut. This funds $250 per child for roughly 300,000 eligible children in their home state as part of seeding "Trump Accounts" — the administration's federal initiative for child investment accounts.
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The New York Times
The Venezuelan government has ordered its Navy to escort several ships carrying oil products, setting up a potential confrontation with the U.S. military.
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President Trump on Wednesday forcefully defended White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles after a Vanity Fair profile ignited controversy by highlighting internal tensions and quoting Wiles as describing Trump as having an "alcoholic's personality." Trump told the New York Post he was not offended, reaffirming his confidence in Wiles' performance and leadership.
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15:45⇢Reiner Son's Court Ordeal Deepens
⌨US media continues its intense focus on Nick Reiner's legal troubles, with his first court appearance and new details of the investigation into the murders of his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner, being heavily covered (Newsweek, NY Post, Fox News, ABC News, USA Today). Separately, House Republicans are still defying Speaker Johnson by joining Democrats to force a vote on Obamacare funding extensions (AP News, CBS, NBC News, HuffPost, Daily Caller).
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Rebecca Onion
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HuffPost
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President Donald Trump is set to address the nation at 9 p.m. ET on Wednesday night in a live speech from the White House. Follow Newsweek live.
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The Daily Beast
New plaques have been placed under images of presidents in the White House.
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The former Assemblies of God minister was indicted in Oklahoma after an NBC News investigation revealed decades of missed warnings.
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Hegseth Won't Let Us See a Video That Might Undermine Support for Trump's Bloodthirsty Anti-Drug Strategy
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One America News
U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon rebuked Minnesota Governor Tim Walz on Tuesday, issuing a sharply worded letter that slammed his administration. In it, McMahon highlights Walz's “careless lack of oversight,” while tying his leadership to deep failures in the state’s welfare system that allowed widespread, ongoing fraud to flourish.
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The Daily Beast
On the same day his successor suffered a colossal failure, former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy turned up at the White House.
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New York Post
Elias Rosner said he was taught to defend himself and didn’t cower from the antisemitic goon who stabbed him in the chest in Brooklyn.
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Nick Reiner made a brief court appearance in the killing of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, after being charged with murder.
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16:54⇢Reiner Deaths Officially Homicide
⌨US media continues its intense focus on the Rob and Michele Reiner murders, with their deaths officially ruled homicide and further updates on Nick Reiner's legal proceedings (USA Today, Fox News, ABC News). Separately, President Trump is set to address the nation regarding his agenda (Newsweek, NPR). Reports also highlight antisemitic attacks (The Blaze, NY Post).
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The Washington Post
Adm. Kevin Lunday had condemned both symbols and directed they be prohibited, but a new workplace harassment policy downgrading them to “potentially divisive” was allowed to take effect.
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One America News
A 14-year-old girl who was shot during the Bondi Beach antisemitic terrorist attack used her injured body to shield two young children whose mothers had been killed nearby. Rather than fleeing, she stayed with them to keep them safe and has since been widely hailed as a true heroine.
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The Washington Post
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The Washington Post
A federal judge ruled Wednesday against ICE’s new policy attempting to limit the ability of members of Congress to carry out oversight on places where migrants are being detained, saying the law gives lawmakers the right of access.
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The Daily Beast
Dan Scavino was one of several Trump administration officials featured in a Vanity Fair behind-the-scenes profile of the president’s inner circle.
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Democrat Gary Clemons has won the special election for Kentucky’s Senate District 37 seat, with 72% of the vote.
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The Intercept
Kash Patel and others touted the FBI’s investigative work, but the few available details point to a more complicated picture.
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The Daily Beast
The FBI deputy director announced his departure following reports that he had begun clearing out his office.
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The Daily Caller
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One America News
Secretary of State Marco Rubio ruled out a presidential run in 2028 should Vice President JD Vance seek the nomination, effectively deferring the decision to the vice president.
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Trump's declaration on Tuesday marked a new escalation in his months-long campaign of military and economic pressure on Venezuela's authoritarian leftist President Nicolas Maduro.
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President Donald Trump is set to address the nation at 9 p.m. ET on Wednesday night in a live speech from the White House. Follow Newsweek live.
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18:34⇢Bongino's FBI Exit
⌨US media is primarily focused on the resignation of Dan Bongino as deputy FBI director, effective January (ABC News, Washington Examiner, The Hill, Fox News, The Daily Wire, The Daily Beast, Daily Caller). Separately, President Trump is scheduled to address the nation regarding his agenda and escalating tensions with Venezuela (Newsweek, NPR, Newsmax, NYTimes).
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The Washington Post
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The Washington Post
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The House is set to vote on a GOP health care bill that does not include an extension of Affordable Care Act tax credits. Follow live updates here.
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The National Center for Atmospheric Research is a treasure. The Trump administration wants to dismantle it.
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The House has passed a GOP health care bill that does not include an extension of Affordable Care Act tax credits. Follow live updates here.
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One America News
The White House has installed new plaques beneath the portraits of U.S. presidents — including a framed image of an autopen signature in place of a portrait for former President Joe Biden — in President Donald Trump's "Presidential Walk of Fame," a display he created along the West Wing colonnade.
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The Intercept
“American Canto” is a story about the battle for the souls of a country and a journalist. But it’s certainly not about how things really work.
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U.S. District Judge Richard Leon denied the National Trust’s bid for a temporary restraining order, saying it failed to show “irreparable harm" now.
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President Trump took personal swipes at his top presidential foes in new plaques installed along the White House's "Presidential Walk of Fame."
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The Atlantic
The president is considering bonuses for many service members.
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The Daily Beast
The president hadn’t even left Air Force One on his way back from the solemn ceremony.
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The House of Representatives narrowly defeated two resolutions on Wednesday seeking to rein in President Donald Trump's actions toward Venezuela, amid widespread speculation that the Republican will launch an attack on the South American oil state's territory.
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Trump Said His Tariffs Would Reduce the Trade Deficit and Bring Back Manufacturing. Here's What the Data Show.
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Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) Deputy Director Dan Bongino confirmed that he would be leaving the agency in January, as reports swirled of his upcoming departure.
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Associated Press
FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino says he’ll resign from the bureau next month, ending a brief tenure.
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The Washington Post
House Republicans passed a health care bill on Wednesday that could serve as a catalyst for a broader measure next year to expand choices beyond Obamacare and lower costs for all Americans.
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Some House Republicans pushed for a short-term extension of Obamacare’s enhanced premium tax credits in addition to the market reforms included in the bill.
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The Washington Post
House Republicans passed a health care bill on Wednesday that could serve as a catalyst for a broader measure next year to expand choices beyond Obamacare and lower costs for all Americans.
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New York Democrat Governor Kathy Hochul announced on Wednesday that she intends to sign the Medical Aid in Dying Act into law early next year, which would make New York the latest U.S. state to allow terminally ill adults with a prognosis of six months or less to request life-ending medication from physicians.
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19:40⇢House Passes GOP Health Care Bill
⌨US media is primarily focused on the House of Representatives passing a GOP health care bill, which notably omits an extension of Obamacare subsidies (Washington Times, Washington Examiner, The Epoch Times, The Hill, Fox News, CBS, MSNBC). Separately, President Trump is preparing to address the nation regarding his first year in office and future agenda (ABC News, NPR, Newsweek). Also, FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino has confirmed his resignation in January (Breitbart, AP News, The Daily Wire, Daily Caller).
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The Washington Post
The president is expected to focus heavily on the economy in an effort to reverse declining public opinion numbers.
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The Washington Post
The president is expected to focus heavily on the economy in an effort to reverse declining public opinion numbers.
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The president is expected to focus heavily on the economy in an effort to reverse declining public opinion numbers.
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FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino announced plans to step down from his position at the bureau just eight months after serving in the role.
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President Trump's speech Wednesday night will look back on his first year and ahead to the next three.
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Associated Press
Follow the latest news on President Donald Trump and his administration | Dec. 17, 2025
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The president will make the case for the government's actions so far against Venezuela, according to a senior administration official.
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The year-end speech will address his accomplishments so far and look ahead to next year.
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The New York Times
The Democratic measure was defeated mostly along party lines, along with a resolution that would have halted the military’s escalating campaign of boat attacks.
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President Trump's speech Wednesday night will look back on his first year and ahead to the next three.
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The president is expected to discuss his administration's actions against Venezuela and outline a new bonus for federal troops.
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President Donald Trump is set to address the nation at 9 p.m. ET on Wednesday night in a live speech from the White House. Follow Newsweek live.
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The Washington Post
Adm. Kevin Lunday had condemned both symbols and directed they be prohibited, but a new workplace harassment policy downgrading them to “potentially divisive” was allowed to take effect.
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Associated Press
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President Donald Trump delivers a prime time address to the American people from the White House on Wednesday, December 17.
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⌨US media is primarily focused on President Trump's address to the nation from the White House, where he is expected to discuss his accomplishments, outline a three-year plan for 2026, and address economic concerns amid rising tensions with Venezuela (ABC News, NPR, CNN, Newsweek, NYTimes, NBC News, Washington Post, Breitbart, AP News, Fox News, The Daily Wire, CBS).
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Associated Press
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The president is also expected to discuss his administration's actions against Venezuela and outline a new bonus for federal troops.
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One America News
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) now officially recommends "individual-based decision-making" for women deciding whether to give the hepatitis-B to newborns within 24 hours of birth, as opposed to universally recommending that all newborns receive the hepatitis B vaccine.
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The move is an escalation in the agency’s clash with the medical group, which is suing Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over vaccine policy.
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The year-end speech will address his accomplishments so far and look ahead to next year.
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President Trump came out swinging against his predecessor in his address to the nation while touting the progress he’s made over the past year.
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The Washington Post
Adm. Kevin Lunday had condemned both symbols and directed they be prohibited, but a new workplace harassment policy downgrading them to “potentially divisive” was allowed to take effect.
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President Donald Trump delivers a prime time address to the American people from the White House on Wednesday, December 17.
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The Daily Beast
“11 months ago, I inherited a mess and I’m fixing it,” the billionaire president told the nation.
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The president said his administration ‘inherited a mess’ and is fixing the economy with a series of policy decisions.
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President Trump's speech Wednesday night looked back on his first year and ahead to the next three.
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President Donald Trump announced Wednesday night a $1,776 Christmas bonus for every member of the U.S. armed forces, calling it the “Warrior Dividend.” The amount is in honor of America’s founding in 1776.
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The year-end speech will address his accomplishments so far and look ahead to next year.
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President Donald Trump is set to address the nation at 9 p.m. ET on Wednesday night in a live speech from the White House. Follow Newsweek live.
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The year-end speech will address his accomplishments so far and look ahead to next year.
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The New York Times
Pentagon officials, surprised by the orders, scrambled to work out a plan to halt some tankers as Nicolás Maduro, Venezuela’s leader, vowed resistance.
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President Trump's speech Wednesday night looked back on his first year and ahead to the next three.
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President Trump said in a White House speech Wednesday night that he was sending a $1,776 bonus check to U.S. troops for Christmas, indicating that tariffs were funding the payments as he tried to reassure a worried public about the health of the economy.
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21:43⇢Trump's Economic Defense and Troop Bonus
⌨US media is primarily focused on President Trump's national address where he defended his economic record, highlighting measures to drive down costs and announcing a $1,776 bonus for troops (NPR, Washington Times, CNN, Newsweek, The Epoch Times, The Hill, Washington Post, NY Post, Newsmax, Breitbart, AP News, Fox News, The Daily Wire, CBS, The Daily Beast, ABC News, MSNBC, The Atlantic). This address comes amid ongoing public concerns about affordability.
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President Donald Trump announced Wednesday night a $1,776 Christmas bonus for every member of the U.S. armed forces, calling it the “Warrior Dividend.” The amount is in honor of America’s founding in 1776.
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Reason
'Now We're the Hottest Country Anywhere in the World': Trump's Blessedly Pointless National Address
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Associated Press
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The Washington Post
Adm. Kevin Lunday had condemned both symbols and directed they be prohibited, but a new workplace harassment policy downgrading them to “potentially divisive” was allowed to take effect.
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The New York Times
President Trump’s speech comes as his administration tries to tamp down cost-of-living worries after decisive Democratic electoral victories last month.
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As the president addresses the nation, unemployment is edging up, his job approval is edging down. And the midterms? Don't ask.
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The New York Times
Over 18 minutes, President Trump disparaged Democrats, including former President Biden, and played up gains that many Americans say they are not experiencing.
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The Washington Post
Adm. Kevin Lunday had condemned both symbols and directed they be prohibited, but a new workplace harassment policy downgrading them to “potentially divisive” was allowed to take effect.
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One America News
Authorities have ramped up their search for the suspect in the recent homicide of Nuno F.G. Loureiro, a 47-year-old physics and nuclear science professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
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The president attributed much of his perceived success this year to his tariff policies, while blaming President Joe Biden for high prices.
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The president says the dividend checks come from his stepped-up tariff program and that service members should get their checks before Christmas
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Breitbart News
President Donald Trump announced that more than one million U.S. Military service members would be receiving a “warrior dividend” of more than $1,000 before Christmas.
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President Donald Trump has announced that his administration will present military service members with Independence Day-themed bonus checks before Christmas.
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Associated Press
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The Atlantic
Donald Trump delivered a fear-drenched rant live from the White House.
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"Boy are we making progress," Trump said in a speech focused heavily on the affordability issue that has increasingly bedeviled his administration.
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⌨US media is predominantly focused on President Trump's national address. He defended his economic record, blaming former President Biden for current issues and touting an economic boom (ABC News, Washington Times, The Blaze, USA Today, NYTimes, NBC News, Washington Post, Reason, NPR, CNN, The Epoch Times, NY Post, The Daily Wire, CBS, The Daily Beast, The Atlantic, Vox, MSNBC). A significant part of his speech included the announcement of a 'Warrior Dividend' for military service members (Newsmax, Breitbart, AP News, Fox News, One America News Network, Newsweek, CBS).
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Associated Press
President Donald Trump says he is sending a $1,776 bonus check to U.S. troops for Christmas. It was a highlight of an unusually partisan address carried live on network television on Wednesday.
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The Washington Post
The Chinese lab blamed for sparking the coronavirus pandemic has lashed out with a lawsuit against Sen. Eric S. Schmitt, saying he has ruined Wuhan’s reputation and needs to pay for it — to the tune of roughly $50 billion.
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The Washington Post
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The Washington Post
President Trump kicked off the 2026 campaign with a rapid-fire recitation of his accomplishments this year, declaring that America is now poised for an “economic boom” in 2026 once his policies take full effect.
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President Donald Trump is set to address the nation at 9 p.m. ET on Wednesday night in a live speech from the White House. Follow Newsweek live.
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The president blamed Joe Biden for high prices and insisted his own policies are working, despite many Americans saying they're struggling.
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The Daily Beast
The president managed to shoehorn in a festive greeting to end his accelerated address.
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"Boy are we making progress," Trump said in a speech focused heavily on the affordability issue that has increasingly bedeviled his administration.
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The Washington Post
The president quickly jumped from one topic to the next, weaving a mixture of criticism for his predecessor with praise for his own policies on immigration, inflation and social issues.
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