President Donald Trump today signed an order classifying fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction and touted his administration’s success in securing the border. Meanwhile, officials say the FBI intercepted a bomb plot targeting New Year’s Eve events, arresting four members of an extremist group as they unloaded bomb materials in the desert.

The manhunt continues for the individual who killed two students and wounded nine others on the campus of Brown University. Police have identified the two victims and released new video footage of the shooter as the search remains active.

The United States is planning to extend NATO-like security guarantees to Ukraine. Trump said today that Ukraine is closer to peace than at any time since the war began nearly four years ago.

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At least 15 people are dead after a violent attack in Sydney on Sunday. Two alleged gunmen opened fire during a Hanukkah celebration. Australia's prime minister responds.

Authorities give an update on the Saturday afternoon shooting at Brown University. Police say a person of interest has been taken into custody.

A former Hispanic outreach director for the Trump campaign gives his take on why the Miami mayoral seat flipped to the Democratic party for the first time in nearly 30 years. Should Republicans be worried about the upcoming midterms?

An immigration expert discusses the Trump administration’s ending of a program that reunited immigrant families in the United States.

Do the rewards of boxing justify the dangers of concussion and blunt-force trauma? A USA Boxing team physician and a former professional boxer offer their insights into the pros and cons of the sport.

And, a new exhibition in Bologna, Italy, details the life and career of Michelangelo. It offers a closer look at lesser-known sculptures, drawings, and original letters from the Renaissance master.

Brown University in Rhode Island is reporting an active shooter situation. Police say multiple people have been shot and are advising students to shelter in place or avoid the area until further notice.

The Pentagon says two American soldiers and a civilian interpreter were killed in an ambush by a gunman from the ISIS terrorist group Saturday in Syria. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said partner forces killed the shooter. President Donald Trump told reporters that the United States will retaliate.

The Israeli military announced Saturday that it has killed a Hamas commander who was one of the architects of the Oct. 7, 2023, attack. The Israel Defense Forces identified Ra’ad Sa’ad as the head of Hamas weapons production and “one of the last remaining veteran senior militants in the Gaza Strip.”

Washington state faces dangerous flooding after days of heavy rain. Tens of thousands of residents have been forced to leave their homes, with the National Guard stepping in to assist. Officials warn that more evacuations could follow as rivers reach record levels and additional communities face the threat of rising waters.

The Justice Department has filed lawsuits against Colorado, Hawaii, Massachusetts, and Nevada for failing to provide voter-registration records requested by federal officials. So far, the department has filed 18 such suits against states for failing to comply with federal law. A separate lawsuit was also filed against Fulton County, Georgia, over records related to the 2020 election.

The U.S. seizure of a sanctioned oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela has drawn condemnation from Russia, China, Iran, and Cuba. Meanwhile, the European Union today indefinitely froze Russia’s assets in Europe, aiming to prevent Moscow-friendly governments from blocking efforts to use the billions of euros in frozen funds to support Ukraine.

President Trump this evening signed an executive order establishing a national rulebook for regulating artificial intelligence. He previewed the move earlier this week on Truth Social, saying that if the U.S. wants to lead in AI, it cannot have 50 states each making their own rules.

The Indiana Senate today voted down a new congressional map that would have likely given Republicans two additional House seats. Despite holding a 40-to-10 supermajority, 21 Republicans joined Democrats in rejecting the proposal. Indiana is now the first Republican-led state to vote down a redrawn map in the nationwide redistricting battle.

Proposals from Senate Republican and Democratic leadership to address the expiring ACA health care credits both failed today. Rank-and-file Republicans say they’re open to a short-term extension, but only if Democrats commit to pursuing long-term reforms. The subsidies expire at the end of the year, and the House is expected to vote on a bill before the Christmas break.

The White House says the administration will follow a legal process regarding the oil tanker that was seized off the coast of Venezuela on Wednesday, and is planning for it to be brought to an American port, where U.S. authorities intend to take possession of its oil cargo. The administration also imposed new sanctions today on three nephews of Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro, businessmen close to his regime, and six companies involved in shipping oil.

The Federal Reserve today lowered borrowing costs for the third time this year. In its final decision of 2025, the central bank cut interest rates by a quarter point as strategists and investors predict significant market gains in 2026.

The United States has seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela. President Donald Trump confirmed the operation, saying “other things are happening.” The president also spoke with top European leaders today as he continues efforts to broker peace between Russia and Ukraine.

A federal judge today ordered the Trump administration to temporarily halt its deployment of the National Guard in Los Angeles and return control of the Guard to the state of California. Meanwhile, the administration is proposing new rules that would require Visa Waiver Program travelers to submit five years of social media history before entering the United States.

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President Donald Trump is in Pennsylvania tonight, touting his administration’s economic message. It's the first of several domestic trips the White House is planning around what it sees as a defining issue in next year’s midterms.

The Supreme Court today heard a high-profile case on campaign financing. Vice President JD Vance is among those challenging limits on how much party committees can spend in coordination with candidates. Meanwhile, the Department of Education announced a settlement agreement to end a student loan forgiveness program launched under President Joe Biden.

As Australia becomes the world's first country to ban social media for children under 16, lawmakers and experts on Capitol Hill held a hearing today on protecting minors from online predators. They warn that criminals are getting bolder, more brazen, and harder to track.

President Trump today unveiled a $12 billion farm aid package during a roundtable with Cabinet members and American farmers. The announcement comes as Beijing has pulled back on purchases of key commodities like soybeans, leaving some U.S. farmers struggling to sell their crops.

The Supreme Court is set to decide whether to scale back restrictions on a president’s ability to fire certain agency officials — including FTC Chair Rebecca Slaughter, whom President Trump removed in March. Oral arguments in Trump v. Slaughter began today, with the Court appearing poised to lift some of those limits.

Acting U.S. Attorney for New Jersey Alina Habba announced today she is stepping down. Earlier this month, the 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a lower-court ruling disqualifying the Trump appointee on the grounds that she had not been confirmed by the Senate.

War Secretary Pete Hegseth says the United States is increasing its focus on defending its own interests. He accuses previous administrations—that were in office after the cold war—of not putting America first in their policies.

Israel’s prime minister and Germany’s chancellor reaffirmed their security partnership in a press conference today. Meanwhile, residents in Bethlehem attended a Christmas tree lighting ceremony for the first time since the Israel-Hamas war began.

The White House has unveiled its new National Security Strategy. An expert joins us to unpack what the document means for China, Taiwan, and Europe.

We all have our little daily routines and preferences, but when do they cross into OCD territory? A clinical psychologist breaks down the line between quirks and a true anxiety disorder.

President Donald Trump is also rolling back Biden-era fuel efficiency standards. A car expert joins us to unpack what this means for the car industry and if cars will become cheaper.

And, the road to the winter Olympics has begun. Details on how more than 10,000 torch bearers are carrying the flame across Italy.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and advisers to U.S. President Donald Trump held a lengthy phone call on the progress of peace negotiations. The discussion comes as Russia launched a wide-ranging overnight attack on Ukraine, striking power stations and other energy infrastructure.

A suspect has been charged in a stabbing aboard a light rail train in Charlotte, North Carolina. Court documents show the individual is in the country illegally.

The National Park Service is updating its free-admission calendar. The agency has released the dates when U.S. citizens and residents can enter national parks at no cost in 2026.