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December 17

Trump set to address the nation in primetime White House speech as Americans report economic squeeze

President Donald Trump will deliver a White House speech Wednesday night that is expect to reflect on achievements and potentially tease new policy initiatives.

December 17

Fox News Poll: As prices pinch, voters see Trump focused elsewhere

A New Fox News poll shows Trump's job approval at 44%, while 72% rate the economy negatively and 90% express serious concern about inflation.

December 17

Dan Bongino to resign from FBI deputy director role in January

FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino is stepping down from his position in January, according to a post shared to X on Wednesday afternoon.

December 17

ESPN host blasts Travis Kelce for ghosting media after disastrous Chiefs loss, rips 'New Heights' podcast

Chris "Mad Dog" Russo ripped into Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce after not speaking to the media following the team's loss that knocked them out of playoff contention.

December 17

Agriculture secretary demands Minnesota fix SNAP benefits for 4 counties immediately under pilot program

Minnesota is being ordered to recertify SNAP recipients amid probes into a $1B welfare fraud scandal linked to nonprofits accused of exploiting nutrition programs.

December 17

Ted Cruz roasts Democrats, late-night comics and Biden administration while grilling FCC Chair Brendan Carr

Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, grilled Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr on Wednesday over his push for broadcasters to take ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel off the air.

December 17

Debbie Wasserman Schultz suggests Trump a bigger threat than radical Islam

Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Fla., described President Donald Trump as a threat to American values ahead of Islamic jihad or Islamophobia on NewsNation Tuesday.

December 17

Poll shock: Democrats’ congressional approval sinks to all-time low

Democrats in Congress hit historic low 18% approval rating in new Quinnipiac poll, the worst since 2009, as party prepares for crucial midterm elections.

December 17

Julian Edelman Remains Skeptical of Patriots Super Bowl Chances: 'Not There Yet'

Julian Edelman on the New England Patriots Super Bowl chances: "They're not there yet."

December 17

MN lawmaker says ‘unbelievable’ assisted-living fraud scheme includes indicted figure still getting state pay

Minnesota lawmakers said in a Wednesday hearing that they have found even more fraud in the state in addition to an indicted fraudster continuing to receive taxpayer funds.