Trump launches Christmas night airstrikes in Nigeria and more top headlines

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TOP 3

1. Trump launches Christmas night airstrikes in Nigeria

2. Biden family Christmas photo draws mixed reactions

3. Death toll rises in Louisville UPS plane crash

MAJOR HEADLINES

HOLIDAY HORROR – Grandfather dies in 'freak accident' at McDonald's drive-thru window before Christmas. Continue reading …

‘NOT BACKING DOWN’ – TPUSA head vows to fight on after stubborn student gov denies chapter approval twice. Continue reading …

HORRIFIC RAMPAGE – Father allegedly shoots family after wife asked him to turn off 49ers game. Continue reading …

HOLIDAY HEIST – Travis Kelce held scoreless as Chiefs fall in his possible Arrowhead Stadium finale. Continue reading …

PRESSURE POINTS – Travelers warned as dangerous airplane sleeping position gains popularity. Continue reading …

POLITICS

DEADLINE DISASTER – Congress enters new year with major fights looming. Continue reading …

PLEA FOR PEACE – Pope Leo urges end to conflicts in Middle East and Ukraine in first Christmas address. Continue reading …

DUTY CALLS – American troops sacrifice Christmas with family while defending freedom abroad. Continue reading …

POLITICAL PUNT – Congressional NIL bill collapses amid Lane Kiffin controversy and bipartisan pushback. Continue reading …

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MEDIA

SHACKLES OFF – 2025 lookback: Quitting or fired liberal journalists opt for the independent route. Continue reading …

SUCCESS SKEPTIC – Crockett accuses Trump admin of dishonesty over border encounter numbers. Continue reading …

TAKING SIDES – Katie Couric insists people don't want 'just the facts' when consuming news. Continue reading …

NOT BACKING DOWN – Bari Weiss stands by decision to delay '60 Minutes' segment amid staff criticism. Continue reading …

OPINION

ABIGAIL SPANBERGER – I’m the new Virginia governor and affordability is what everyone needs. Continue reading …

SEC. SCOTT TURNER – Homeownership is making a comeback thanks to Trump, but there’s more to come. Continue reading …

IN OTHER NEWS

HOLIDAY HIJACK – Charles Barkley blasts NFL for Christmas Day games. Continue reading …

DREAMS CRUSHED – Vikings squash Lions' playoff chances on Christmas Day, force six turnovers. Continue reading …

DIGITAL'S NEWS QUIZ – Erika Trump endorsed which Republican? Who was on Johnny Carson's blacklist? Take the quiz here …

RED FLAGS – Ford shatters decade-old recall record with 152 safety alerts issued this year alone. Continue reading …

NEW TRADITION – Man completely replaces holiday dinner for one important reason. See video ...

WATCH

RILEY GAINES – Only through God can grieving widow Erika Kirk do this. See video …

LARA TRUMP – Scrambling Democratic Party in a bit of a pickle over its next star. See video …

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