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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.
Milwaukee Judge Convicted of Felony Obstruction for Impeding Immigration Arrest
Milwaukee, Friday, 19 December 2025.
A federal jury convicted Judge Hannah Dugan of felony obstruction for impeding ICE agents, a significant verdict challenging judicial boundaries regarding federal immigration enforcement within local courthouses.
Diversity Visa Lottery Suspended Following Death of University Shooting Suspect
Providence, Friday, 19 December 2025.
Following the confirmed death of the suspect linked to the Brown University and MIT killings, the Department of Homeland Security has immediately suspended the Diversity Visa Lottery—the specific program used by the suspect to enter the United States. This targeted pause coincides with a sweeping new presidential proclamation expanding travel bans to 38 countries effective January 1, 2026, marking a critical tightening of U.S. immigration borders and academic exchange policies.
Shapiro Declares Carlson 'No Conservative' in Escalating Ideological Clash
Phoenix, Friday, 19 December 2025.
In a significant escalation of conservative infighting this December 2025, Ben Shapiro publicly denounced Tucker Carlson, declaring that anyone regarding Carlson as a thought leader practices “no conservatism.” Shapiro accused the populist pundit of peddling “anti-American” conspiracy theories—ranging from 9/11 revisionism to Mossad allegations—and utilizing “Marxist” rhetoric. This open warfare between two media titans signals a deepening ideological fracture within the Republican coalition, pitting traditional principles against the growing influence of the populist MAGA wing.
Trump Orders Marijuana Reclassification, Unlocking Tax Relief for Cannabis Sector
Washington D.C., Thursday, 18 December 2025.
President Trump’s executive order moves marijuana to Schedule III, effectively dismantling IRS Code 280E. This historic regulatory pivot promises substantial tax relief for cannabis enterprises and expands medical research, though it stops short of federal legalization.
Kennedy Center Board Unanimously Approves Renaming to Trump-Kennedy Center
Washington, Thursday, 18 December 2025.
Trustees unanimously voted to rename the institution the Trump-Kennedy Center, a decision the White House attributes to President Trump’s efforts in “saving the building” since appointing himself chairman in February.
Dan Bongino to Exit FBI Leadership for Return to Media Following Internal Tensions
Washington D.C., Wednesday, 17 December 2025.
President Trump has confirmed Deputy Director Dan Bongino is resigning to resume his media career. Reports indicate Bongino is already shipping office belongings to Florida, ending a tenure defined by ideological clashes and non-traditional leadership just months before the midterm election season.
Trump Administration Orders Dismantling of Top Climate Lab Citing Alarmism
Boulder, Wednesday, 17 December 2025.
In a decisive shift for federal science policy, the White House has ordered the immediate breakup of the National Center for Atmospheric Research, labeling the facility a source of “climate alarmism.” This directive to dismantle the 60-year-old institution jeopardizes the critical data modeling relied upon by global insurance, agriculture, and energy markets.