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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.
Clinton Team Alleges Political Scapegoating in Wake of DOJ Epstein File Release
Washington D.C., Sunday, 21 December 2025.
Ureña dismisses the late Friday release as a strategic distraction, noting the administration amplified Clinton’s decades-old photos while notably deleting files linking President Trump to the disgraced financier.
Nicki Minaj’s Surprise Appearance at Turning Point USA Highlights Cultural Shift in Conservative Strategy
Phoenix, Monday, 22 December 2025.
Minaj’s December 21 AmericaFest appearance signaled a conservative cultural shift, though her praise of JD Vance as an “assassin” proved awkward just months after founder Charlie Kirk’s murder.
Ramaswamy Challenges Conservative Base to Reject Ethnic Intolerance Ahead of 2026
Phoenix, Saturday, 20 December 2025.
On December 19, 2025, Republican gubernatorial frontrunner Vivek Ramaswamy delivered a critical message to the conservative base at Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest, urging an explicit denunciation of rising anti-Indian American rhetoric. Despite holding the Ohio GOP endorsement, Ramaswamy faces a precarious political landscape; recent Emerson polling places him statistically tied with Democrat Amy Acton, trailing 45% to 46%. This strategic pivot to address “blood and soil” nationalism comes as he attempts to unify a fractured party, where prominent figures like Attorney General Dave Yost remain publicly skeptical of his candidacy. Ramaswamy’s confrontation highlights the tension between expanding the party’s appeal and managing extremist elements within its ranks ahead of the 2026 midterms.
Trump Authorizes $1,776 Tax-Free Holiday Payment for 1.45 Million Service Members
Washington D.C., Saturday, 20 December 2025.
Approximately 1.45 million troops will receive a tax-free $1,776 ‘Warrior Dividend’ before Christmas, funded via housing allowance appropriations to bypass standard taxation protocols.
Trump Administration Secures Pricing Agreements With Nine Major Pharmaceutical Firms
Washington, Sunday, 21 December 2025.
Nine major drugmakers agreed to align U.S. prices with European standards to secure three-year tariff exemptions, a strategic move launching the direct-to-consumer TrumpRx platform in January 2026.
Stefanik Exits New York Governor Race and Congress, Shifting GOP Power Dynamics
Washington D.C., Friday, 19 December 2025.
Representative Stefanik’s sudden exit from the New York gubernatorial race and Congress, following disputes with Speaker Johnson, alters the 2026 political landscape and exposes deepening fractures within GOP leadership.
Justice Department Begins Partial Release of Epstein Files Despite Missing Legal Deadline
Washington, Friday, 19 December 2025.
While releasing thousands of documents, the Justice Department violated the 30-day deadline mandated by President Trump, prompting lawmakers to accuse the administration of breaking the law.