December 2 Experts dispute Nigerian government’s claims amid congressional probe of escalating attacks on Christians Congress investigates ongoing violence against Christians in Nigeria as lawmakers hear detailed testimony on targeted attacks and U.S. policy responses.
December 2 Senator renews push to mandate vetting for Afghan evacuees after National Guard shooting Sen. Josh Hawley reintroduced a bill requiring stricter vetting for Afghan evacuees after incidents involving National Guard shooting and bomb threat.
December 2 How a green card can be revoked — and where Trump’s new review order fits into the process Following Afghan shooting case, Trump administration launches rigorous audit of immigration status for residents from nations deemed security concerns.
December 2 Afghan evacuee arrested before DC shooting federally charged with threatening terror attack Afghan evacuee Mohammad Dawood Alokozay faces federal charges for threatening suicide attacks after arriving through Biden's Afghanistan evacuation program.
December 2 Hegseth backs special ops chief's 'combat decisions' in deadly Caribbean strike ahead of classified briefing Pete Hegseth defends military commander as Congress prepares for classified briefing on Sept. 2 Caribbean strike that killed suspected drug traffickers.
December 2 Reporter’s Notebook: On the papal plane and beyond — covering Pope Leo XIV’s first foreign trip American-born Pope Leo's first foreign trip ends in Lebanon with emotional plea for hope as locals ask Vatican not to forget their struggling nation.
December 2 Pope Leo XIV visits site of 2020 Beirut port explosion Pope Leo XIV lays wreath, lights candle at 2020 blast memorial at the port of Beirut in Lebanon. (Pool via Reuters.)
December 2 Mike Pompeo urges Trump to ‘ratchet up the pressure’ on Maduro Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo joins ‘Fox & Friends’ to discuss the Trump administration’s push to oust Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and combat alleged narco-terrorists.
December 2 Former Countess Luann de Lesseps advises Sarah Ferguson on how to survive Epstein scandal, public downfall Luann de Lesseps offers advice to Sarah Ferguson on surviving public scandal. The "Real Housewives of New York City" star shares wisdom from experience.
December 2 NYT defends report on Trump's health after White House backlash Fox News contributor Joe Concha calls out the New York Times' reporting on President Trump's 'fatigue,' contrasting their past coverage of President Biden's stamina.