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Trump Pressures CBS for Immediate Colbert Removal Ahead of Scheduled Departure
New York, Wednesday, 24 December 2025.
President Trump demands CBS immediately “put to sleep” Stephen Colbert’s show, escalating tensions by suggesting broadcast license revocations for networks airing negative coverage ahead of the host’s planned May departure.
Wage Garnishment Resumes for 5.5 Million Defaulted Student Loan Borrowers in 2026
Washington, Wednesday, 24 December 2025.
Effective January 2026, the Department of Education will end the five-year pandemic-era moratorium on involuntary collections, initiating wage garnishment for approximately 5.5 million student loan borrowers currently in default. The administration confirmed that notices will begin circulating the week of January 7, signaling a return to strict fiscal enforcement that allows the government to seize up to 15% of a borrower’s disposable pay. This policy shift targets a vulnerable demographic—data indicates that 1 in 4 federal borrowers are currently delinquent or in default. Analysts warn that this sudden reduction in disposable income, coinciding with anticipated healthcare cost increases, creates a compounded financial strain that is likely to dampen consumer spending throughout the first quarter.
Former Senator Ben Sasse Discloses Terminal Stage Four Pancreatic Cancer Diagnosis
Lincoln, Wednesday, 24 December 2025.
Former U.S. Senator and University of Florida President Ben Sasse has publicly announced a diagnosis of terminal stage-four pancreatic cancer. The 53-year-old Nebraska Republican shared the somber news on social media on December 23, 2025, revealing that the diagnosis was confirmed the previous week. Sasse, recognized for his intellectual approach to public service, described the condition as a “death sentence,” acknowledging he has “significantly less time” than preferred. Having recently resigned from his university presidency to care for his wife, Sasse framed this personal crisis through the lens of his Christian faith, expressing a determination to “run through the irreverent tape” despite the prognosis. The disclosure has elicited immediate bipartisan support, highlighting the impact of the former lawmaker who is now confronting a rapid and critical health battle.
Latest Epstein Files Reveal Extensive Trump References and Previously Unreported Flights
Washington, Wednesday, 24 December 2025.
The Justice Department’s massive new release indicates Trump utilized Epstein’s private jet far more frequently than previously known, contradicting earlier reports and intensifying scrutiny on their historical association.
Supreme Court Blocks Trump's Deployment of National Guard to Chicago
Chicago, Tuesday, 23 December 2025.
In a rare split, three conservative justices joined the liberal minority to block the administration’s deployment of National Guard troops to Chicago, citing insufficient authority for domestic military use.
Judge Orders Due Process for Venezuelans Deported Under Alien Enemies Act
Washington, Tuesday, 23 December 2025.
A federal judge ruled the Trump administration violated due process by deporting Venezuelans to a Salvadoran megaprison under the 1798 Alien Enemies Act, ordering officials to facilitate their potential return or legal hearings by January 5.
Trump Unveils New Battleship Class to Anchor Future Golden Fleet
Palm Beach, Tuesday, 23 December 2025.
President Trump announced the construction of “Trump class” battleships, massive surface combatants armed with hypersonic and nuclear missiles, designed to restore American maritime dominance through the ambitious “Golden Fleet” initiative.
Trump Escalates Arctic Ambitions by Appointing Louisiana Governor as Greenland Envoy
Washington D.C., Monday, 22 December 2025.
On Sunday, President Trump signaled a renewed push to acquire Greenland by appointing Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry as Special Envoy to the territory. While the administration frames this as a national security imperative given the island’s strategic location and mineral wealth, the appointment breaks diplomatic norms; Landry intends to serve in this “volunteer” capacity while remaining governor. Crucially, Landry publicly declared his objective is to “make Greenland a part of the U.S.,” explicitly reviving the controversial acquisition strategy previously rejected by Danish officials and marking a pivot toward more aggressive U.S. economic statecraft in the Arctic Circle.
D.C. Police Chief Resigns Amid Federal Investigation Into Crime Data Accuracy
Washington D.C., Sunday, 21 December 2025.
Facing federal inquiries into manipulated statistics, outgoing Chief Smith vehemently defended her integrity, controversially directing a biblical “F you” at critics during her Friday farewell address.