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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.

December 17

Maduro erupts as Trump vows massive blockade around Venezuela — decries ‘warmongering threats’

Trump orders complete blockade of Venezuelan oil tankers, calling nation's assets "stolen" as U.S. naval forces surround the country in escalating tensions.

December 17

Trump gets fresh digs in at Biden, Obama with new plaques added to White House Presidential Walk of Fame

President Donald Trump installs plaques in the White House's Presidential Walk of Fame targeting "worst President" Joe Biden and "divisive" Barack Obama.

December 17

Federal appeals court rules in favor of Trump administration on DC National Guard deployment

A federal appeals court ruled in favor of the Trump administration's bid to continue National Guard deployment in Washington DC through February.

December 17

FCC Chair Brendan Carr accused of presiding over censorship, told to resign in tense hearing exchange

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr defended his enforcement actions while Sen. Ed Markey, D-Mass., accused him of running a "Federal Censorship Commission" during a heated Senate exchange.

December 17

Tyreek Hill posts cryptic social media meme after Dolphins bench Tua Tagovailoa

Tyreek Hill appeared unhappy with the Miami Dolphins' decision to bench Tua Tagovailoa for Quinn Ewers after Monday's loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers.