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December 18

Sylvester Stallone breaks down over painful Oscar night memory despite monumental 'Rocky' success

Sylvester Stallone opens up about his parents missing his Oscar win for "Rocky" and reflects on receiving a Kennedy Center honor at age 79 this year.

December 18

Trump quietly signs sweeping $901B defense bill after bipartisan Senate passage

Trump approves massive defense bill with $800 million for Ukraine and restrictions on reducing U.S. forces in Europe and South Korea below specified levels.

December 18

Justice Department prepares to drop trove of Epstein files as deadline looms

The DOJ is preparing a massive release of Jeffrey Epstein records by Friday, though large portions may be redacted under Epstein Files Transparency Act provisions.

December 18

Top Mamdani appointee dramatically quits after antisemitic posts resurface

Zohran Mamdani's newly appointed director, Catherine Almonte Da Costa, stepped down following resurfaced posts containing antisemitic remarks about "money hungry Jews."

December 18

Trump gets 417 nominees confirmed by Senate in 2025, surpasses Biden's first-year total in record pace

Senate Republicans confirmed 417 of President Donald Trump's nominees this year after changing Senate rules in a bid to blast through Senate Democrats' obstruction of the process.

December 18

Tate McRae says she was 'shocked' by Morgan Wallen backlash, stands by their collaboration

Pop star Tate McRae was "shocked" by backlash over her Morgan Wallen duet but stands by the decision, citing her genuine love for country music.

December 18

Pentagon weighs power shifts, potential troop withdrawals amid Venezuela tensions

Fox News chief national security correspondent Jennifer Griffin reports on the Trump administration’s latest moves to bolster U.S. military presence near Venezuela and more on ‘Special Report.’

December 18

NFL Confidential: Scouts, Execs, Coaches Amazed by Philip Rivers' Play in Return

One NFL coach thought Philip Rivers' return was "very impressive," while an exec said they thought it was "amazing" he could operate the Colts' offense.

December 18

Trump grants many federal workers unprecedented 5-day holiday break with two extra days off around Christmas

Federal workers get rare two-day Christmas bonus as Trump signs order for Dec. 24 and 26 holidays, marking departure from typical single-day grants.

December 18

Whoopi Goldberg suggests Trump bonus for troops is bribe to make them follow his orders

Whoopi Goldberg questioned President Donald Trump's warrior dividend, claiming the $1,776 military bonus may be designed to gain soldiers' support.