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Volume 1 • Issue No. 354 • Updated Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 04:05 PM UTC

Justice Department releases limited Epstein files, revealing photos of Bill Clinton

The U.S. Justice Department released thousands of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein, including previously unseen photos of former President Bill Clinton with Epstein and others. The release was mandated by Congress but contained heavy redactions and many already-public documents.

Sources: AP News, NPR


U.S. launches military strikes in Syria targeting Islamic State after American deaths

The U.S. military conducted large-scale strikes in Syria against Islamic State fighters and infrastructure in retaliation for an ambush that killed two U.S. troops and an American civilian interpreter. The operation involved multiple aircraft and precision munitions.

Sources: AP News, NPR


Brown University and MIT shooting suspect found dead after Reddit post breakthrough

Claudio Manuel Neves Valente, identified as the gunman in shootings at Brown University and MIT that killed three people, was found dead in a New Hampshire storage unit. A Reddit post by a witness describing his car and location helped investigators track him.

Sources: AP News, NPR


Trump administration restricts gender-affirming care for transgender youth

The Trump administration proposed rules to ban gender-affirming medical care for transgender people under 18, threatening to withhold Medicare and Medicaid funding from hospitals that provide such care. Medical groups strongly oppose the move, calling it unscientific and harmful.

Sources: NPR


White House announces drug price deals with nine pharmaceutical companies

President Trump unveiled agreements with nine drugmakers to align U.S. drug prices with those in other wealthy countries, allowing Medicaid programs to access lower prices. The companies also pledged to invest in U.S. manufacturing and offer discounted drugs through a government website.

Sources: AP News, NPR


Kennedy Center renamed to include Trump, sparking legal and political controversy

The Kennedy Center was renamed to include Donald Trump's name, with workers quickly updating signage. Some lawmakers argue the change requires Congressional approval, while critics see it as a political move overshadowing the venue's historical ties to Presidents Eisenhower, Kennedy, and Johnson.

Sources: AP News, NPR


Judge blocks HUD's overhaul of homelessness funding, citing chaos and harm

A federal judge temporarily halted the Department of Housing and Urban Development's plan to shift billions in homelessness funding from permanent housing to transitional programs with work and treatment mandates. The ruling cited potential harm to vulnerable populations and criticized HUD's rushed implementation.

Sources: NPR


White House plans to break up key climate and weather research center in Colorado

The Trump administration announced plans to dismantle the National Center for Atmospheric Research in Boulder, Colorado, calling it a source of 'climate alarmism.' Scientists warn the move could jeopardize weather forecasting and climate research, with Colorado politicians alleging political retaliation.

Sources: NPR


Anthony Joshua knocks out Jake Paul in heavyweight boxing match

Sources: AP News


Alabama rallies to beat Oklahoma in College Football Playoff

Sources: AP News