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December 23

Major university cuts ties with US-sanctioned UN expert on Palestinian issues, watchdog says

Georgetown University reportedly cut ties with U.N. expert Francesca Albanese, who was sanctioned by the Trump administration in July 2025.

December 23

Hunter Biden says it was a 'absolutely a mistake' to join board of Burisma

Hunter Biden appeared on "The Shawn Ryan Show" on Monday, and said it was "a mistake" for him to join the board of directors of the Ukrainian gas company Burisma in 2014.

December 23

Comer warns 'walls are caving in' on Tim Walz as Minnesota fraud probe widens

Federal investigation into Minnesota's alleged fraud scandal expands as House Oversight plans subpoenas, and whistleblowers and mayors join scrutiny.

December 23

Senate quietly works on bipartisan Obamacare fix as healthcare cliff nears

Sens. Susan Collins, R-Maine, and Bernie Moreno, R-Ohio, are working behind the scenes with Senate Democrats and Republicans to find a solution to the guaranteed healthcare cliff.

December 23

WATCH: Vance trains with Navy SEALs in California

Vice President JD Vance took part in an obstacle course training with Navy SEALs at the Naval Amphibious Base Coronado in California. 

December 23

Trump promises cheaper drugs under TrumpRx, but economists say the long-term costs may be hidden

Trump says agreements with major drugmakers will cut prescription prices and boost U.S. investment, but economists caution that pricing pressure often comes with long-term tradeoffs for innovation.

December 23

Student loan defaults trigger paycheck garnishment as Trump admin ends COVID-era pause

The Trump administration says wage garnishment for defaulted federal student loans will begin in January, ending a pandemic-era pause.

December 23

Brandon Johnson’s progressive tax push puts Chicago on brink of rare shutdown as mayor weighs veto

Chicago faces potential first-ever municipal shutdown as Mayor Brandon Johnson weighs vetoing budget over corporate tax dispute with city council.

December 23

DAVID MARCUS: Why AmericaFest and Phoenix are perfect models for a midterm convention

AmericaFest drew 31,000 to Phoenix, proving who can energize conservatives. Could TPUSA's circus-like event model reshape midterm politics nationwide?

December 23

Boasberg says Trump must provide due process to CECOT migrants in US or elsewhere

Judge Boasberg gave Trump officials 14 days to detail plans to provide due process protections for migrant deported to CECOT in March.