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WH on Epstein Photos, Sherrone Moore Charges, New Antibiotics and more Dec 12, 2025

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We start with reactions from the White House and a top Democrat on a new batch of pictures from Jeffrey Epstein’s estate. We’ll break down the charges against Michigan’s former head football coach since his arrest. Brian Walshe’s fate is in the hands of a jury. There’s a new shakeup in US military leadership over the fallout from controversial boat strikes in the Caribbean. Plus, a milestone in the fight against a growing STD nationwide.

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New Epstein Pictures, Covid Vaccine Warning, Abrego Garcia Free and more Dec 12, 2025

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Newly released pictures from Jeffrey Epstein’s estate feature President Donald Trump, former President Bill Clinton and Bill Gates among others. The FDA is planning to put its most serious warning on Covid vaccines. Kilmar Abrego Garcia has spoken after being freed from ICE custody. The rain may have paused in Washington State, but it could get worse next week. Plus, Trump wants to be the first sitting president to have his likeness on a $1 coin.

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Venezuela Sanctions, IN GOP Defy Trump, Disney AI Videos and more Dec 12, 2025

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We start with new moves the US is making to intensify pressure on Venezuela. The Trump administration suffered a rare rebuke by its own party in Indiana, yesterday. The government has teased a new healthcare plan. Flooding continues to impact parts of Washington state. Plus, why you might start seeing Disney characters in AI videos.

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Health Care Bills Fail, Charlie Kirk Suspect, Indiana GOP Rejects Map and more Dec 11, 2025

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Lawmakers remain divided over a clear path forward on health care. We’ll tell you about the Justice Department’s latest attempt to reindict one of President Donald Trump's political rivals. We have new developments on the oil tanker the US seized off the coast of Venezuela. Charlie Kirk’s murder suspect appeared in court for the first time. Plus, Trump’s redistricting push faces another hurdle.

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Abrego Garcia Release, Senate Health Care Votes, Fired Football Coach Jailed and more Dec 11, 2025

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A judge has ordered that Kilmar Abrego Garcia be released from ICE custody. We have the latest on the rain and flooding in Washington state. We explain how tensions between the US and Venezuela are reaching new highs. Two Senate votes are happening today over the future of America’s healthcare. Plus, a university football coach has been jailed just hours after being fired.

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Tanker Seizure Escalation, WA Floods, Trump on CNN Sale and more Dec 11, 2025

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The US’ seizing of a Venezuelan oil tanker is escalating tensions between the two countries. Millions of people are under flood alerts after dangerous heavy rain in Washington state. We reveal how Ukraine and European leaders have made changes to a US-drafted peace deal. President Donald Trump has weighed in on the potential sale of Warner Bros. Discovery and CNN. Plus, the eye-watering price tags for Trump’s new “gold card” visas.

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Oil Tanker Seized, Fed Lowers Rates, Denmark Security Concern and more Dec 10, 2025

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President Donald Trump announced a move that risks escalating tensions with Venezuela. The Federal Reserve made its final decision on interest rates for the year. A massive defense policy bill is making its way through Congress. GOP lawmakers are struggling to agree on a health care plan amid a looming deadline. Plus, Denmark’s warning relating to the US.

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Interest Rates, Epstein Records Ruling, Pro-AI Midterm Ads and more Dec 10, 2025

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The Federal Reserve is set to cut interest rates to shore up a shaky job market. Another federal judge has just ruled on releasing records relating to Jeffrey Epstein’s 2019 sex trafficking case. There are more instances of US strikes on alleged drug boats that have initially left survivors. A pro-AI super PAC is launching its first candidate ads. Plus, why this year’s Nobel Peace Prize winner wasn’t there to collect the award.

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Trump Affordability Speech, Democrat Miami Mayor, Teen Chatbot Use and more Dec 10, 2025

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Despite calling it a “hoax” President Donald Trump gave a speech on how he’ll address the affordability crisis. Miami elects its first Democrat mayor in nearly 30 years. We have more details on the shooting at Kentucky State University. Ukraine’s president has responded to Trump's comments about the country's lack of elections. Plus, a study sheds light on how many teenagers are using AI chatbots.

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Trump on Affordability, Epstein Files Latest, Campus Shooting and more Dec 09, 2025

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We start with a preview of President Donald Trump’s speech on the cost of living. The Justice Department’s efforts to release the Jeffrey Epstein files took an important step forward. We’ll tell you where the Russia-Ukraine peace negotiations now stand. A shooting on a Kentucky campus is under investigation. Plus, an update on the Tufts University student whose visa was revoked after criticizing Israel.

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