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President Donald Trump faces a bipartisan revolt and potential subpoenas as his administration misses a legal deadline to release all Jeffrey Epstein files.

A shocking 2025 DOJ release reveals how Jeffrey Epstein groomed his first victim at 13 and allegedly introduced her to Donald Trump.

UK defence exports hit £20bn in 2025 as the Russia-Ukraine war fuels global demand, strengthening jobs, NATO allies, and growth into 2026.

Epstein survivor Marina Lacerda speaks out after new DOJ files reveal emails between Prince Andrew and Ghislaine Maxwell, reigniting scrutiny of ignored allegations by Virginia Giuffre.

Canada joins Denmark to reject US attempts to annex Greenland. Ottawa defends Arctic sovereignty and Indigenous rights as tensions rise over security and minerals.

Kim Jong Un unveils a new 8,700-ton nuclear-powered submarine, escalating tensions in the Pacific. Learn how this stealth technology changes the global security balance.

Erika Kirk faces 'psychopath' allegations and claims of hijacking TPUSA following Charlie Kirk's death, as critics question her grief and leadership role in the 2025 scandal.

A car bearing a 'Happy Chanukah' sign was firebombed outside a rabbi's home in St Kilda East, Melbourne. Police are treating it as a suspected antisemitic attack. Senior leaders and government officials condemn the act and call for decisive action.

President Trump's remark calling an eight-year-old girl 'beautiful and cute' on a festive NORAD Santa tracker call has ignited widespread commentary and controversy across social media and political discourse.

Russia plans to establish a nuclear power plant on the moon in a decade to support its lunar exploration and create a joint research station with China.

Pope Leo XIV condemns Russia's 'inhumane' Christmas strikes on Ukraine's energy grid as he pleads for a global truce. Read more on the Miami peace talks.

Learn why the White House's 'unhinged' lo-fi Santa video is sparking fury online, featuring President Trump's controversial deportation naughty list and AI clips.

A resurfaced 1999 interview reveals Melania Trump's sharp response to claims she married Donald for money, sparking fresh debate on their 20-year relationship.

Trump faced criticism after he joked during the NORAD Santa Tracker calls that a "bad Santa" could enter the United States.

The Kennedy Center cancelled its Christmas Eve concert after the venue added President Trump's name to its title, leading performers to withdraw and legal challenges over the change.

US regulators opened a probe into 179,000 Tesla Model 3s after a Georgia driver, Kevin Clouse, broke the window to escape a burning car

The US Department of Justice has uncovered over one million additional Epstein-related documents, delaying mandated public release as lawmakers and victims demand transparency, amid controversy over redactions and missing files.

After parallel mass shootings at Bondi Beach and Brown University, Australia accelerates gun-law reform while the United States issues condolences and limited policy responses, exposing deep contrasts in gun-violence politics.

Donald Trump tells 8-year-old on NORAD Santa call: 'You must be high-IQ, we need more like you.' Christmas remark sparks backlash over tone with children.

Elon Musk promises AI and robotics will make everyone wealthy, work optional. Dubai talks, Tesla Optimus, and risks of universal abundance vision examined.

Michelle Obama admits she once told her 'rambunctious' daughters she was 'done parenting' in a candid new revelation about life inside her home. The former First Lady also pays an emotional tribute to her late friends Rob and Michele Reiner following their tragic deaths.

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has accused Vice President J.D. Vance of 'no longer hiding' white supremacy following a controversial speech celebrating the end of DEI regulations. The heated exchange comes as Vance receives a major endorsement for a potential 2028 presidential bid.

Trump hailed booming growth and 'no inflation' in a Christmas post, but official BEA data shows inflation persists despite a 4.3% GDP rise.

Erika Kirk faces intense backlash for urging fans to 'rest' while simultaneously promoting her late husband's book and campaigning across the US. Critics have branded the holiday message a 'commercial', highlighting the stark contrast with her own relentless schedule.

Hillary Clinton faces fresh online fury after sharing a festive family throwback amid renewed scrutiny linking husband Bill to the Jeffrey Epstein scandal. The former President has defiantly demanded the full release of all files to clear his name of any insinuation.

Nicki Minaj's onstage slip calling JD Vance an 'assassin' stunned AmericaFest and sparked online conspiracy theories.

The remains of 9‑year-old Melodee Buzzard were found in Utah. Her mother Ashlee now faces first-degree murder charges in connection to this.

From Christmas drone shows in Texas to an ICE-themed Nativity in Illinois, US churches are using immigrant and refugee imagery of Jesus to start debate over faith, politics and the true meaning of Christmas.

Graphic photos shown on 60 Minutes have revived claims that Jeffrey Epstein may have been murdered, despite the official suicide ruling.