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December 16

Megan Rapinoe takes issue with US men's soccer's World Cup campaign slogan

The U.S. men's soccer team faced criticism from Megan Rapinoe over its 'Never Chase Reality" campaign it launched ahead of the World Cup.

December 16

Two key Senate Republicans join push to overturn Trump's federal union order

The American Workers Protection Act gains bipartisan Senate support to restore collective bargaining for federal employees across Defense, Justice and other agencies.

December 16

ICE rejects Omar claim son was pulled over by feds, pressed for citizenship proof: ‘Absolutely zero record’

Federal immigration officials reject congresswoman's viral story about son being questioned by ICE agents during Minnesota Target visit over weekend.

December 16

Graham says Australian PM put Jews ‘at risk,’ calls Western nations ‘pathetically weak’ after Hanukkah attack

Sen. Lindsey Graham blasts Australian PM Anthony Albanese as "pathetically weak" following deadly Hanukkah terror attack in Sydney that killed 15 victims.

December 16

National champion coach wants Trump 'more involved' in NIL regulation: 'Our sport is getting killed'

Ed Orgeron reflected on college football’s NIL era, calling for clearer rules, President Donald Trump's involvement and balance between player pay and program development.

December 16

Former NFL sideline star poised to shake up crowded GOP field in high-stakes Senate race

Former NFL reporter Michelle Tafoya considers Republican Senate run in Minnesota for 2026, meeting with GOP officials about challenging Democrat-held seat.

December 16

Trump launches $10 billion lawsuit against BBC

President Donald Trump announced a $10 billion lawsuit against BBC over edited clips of his comments on January 6, arguing the media outlet was attempting to interfere with the 2024 presidential election.

December 16

Kennedy urges GOP to restart spending battle amid soaring cost of living, warns against wasting majority

Congressional Republicans have another two shots at budget reconciliation, the tricky, grueling process they used to pass President Donald Trump's "big, beautiful bill," earlier this year.

December 16

Cooper Flagg makes NBA history as Mavericks fall to Jazz

Dallas Mavericks star Cooper Flagg became the first 18-year-old in NBA history to score 42 points as the team lost to the Utah Jazz in overtime.

December 16

Michelle Obama revealed the Obamas planned to meet Rob and Michele Reiner on the night of their deaths

Michelle Obama reveals on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" that she and former President Barack Obama were meant to meet Rob and Michele Reiner on the night they died. (Credit: "Jimmy Kimmel Live!")