Unbiased Updates

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  • MTG talks MAGA fallout; Trump takes center stage at Kennedy Honors

    Marjorie Taylor Greene discusses her fallout with President Donald Trump on “60 Minutes,” explaining why she no longer identifies as MAGA and how their relationship fell apart.

    Plus, Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy are once again at odds over the details of a peace deal with Russia. Trump’s remarks at the Kennedy Center seemed to reignite tensions.

    And Rep. Jim Clyburn, D-S.C., said former first lady Michelle Obama is “absolutely correct” — America still might not be ready to elect a woman president.

    These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Monday, December 8, 2025.

    11 min
  • Leticia James reindictment bid fails; New boat strike fuels Capitol tensions

    A Virginia grand jury declines to reindict New York Attorney General Letitia James on mortgage-fraud charges. It’s a major setback for the Trump administration after a judge dismissed the original case just last week.

    Plus, lawmakers walk out of a closed-door briefing with very different reactions to the Sept. 2 boat strike that killed two survivors. Republicans claimed the operation was lawful while Democrats called the footage “troubling.”

    And the FBI arrests a man from Woodbridge, Virginia, accused of planting the RNC/DNC pipe bombs on Jan. 5, 2021. He appears in court Friday as agents continue searching his home for evidence.

    These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Friday, December 5, 2025.

    12 min
  • Hegseth embroiled in strike scandal; Minneapolis braces for ICE raids

    Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faces renewed scrutiny, from the deadly boat strike to “Signalgate.” But Thursday, the focus shifts to Admiral Mitch Bradley, who will testify on Capitol Hill about ordering that second strike.

    Plus, federal immigration raids are expanding into Minneapolis, fueling fear within the Somali community and provoking backlash as the administration increases its rhetoric and enforcement.

    And a raccoon that got tipsy on fermented fruit is now internet-famous, turning a holiday mishap into a viral moment of pure chaos.

    These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Thursday, December 4, 2025.

    11 min
  • Trump vows more strikes soon; GOP keeps Tennessee seat but Dems gain ground

    The White House stands by its shoot-to-sink policy in the Caribbean, including the subsequent shot that killed survivors. Now, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth explains what he was doing when those shots were fired.

    Plus, Republicans keep a House seat in Tennessee, but Democrats slash the margin in half from last year. Is that slimmer win a warning sign for the GOP?

    And new lawsuits after the UPS cargo plane crash that killed 14 in Louisville, Kentucky. Families say the jet was “old, tired and beyond its useful life.”

    These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Wednesday, December 3, 2025.

    10 min
  • Guard solider dead, another critical in DC ambush; Hong Kong fire toll climbs

    One of the National Guard members ambushed in that attack near the White House has died. The second soldier remains in critical condition Friday morning as investigators dig into the suspect’s background.

    Plus, the death toll from Hong Kong’s high-rise fire is rising quickly. Hundreds remain missing, and investigators say renovation materials probably fueled the flames as they spread through the towers.

    And President Donald Trump says a U.S. land attack against cartels in Venezuela is coming “very soon.” It’s his strongest signal yet of a major escalation.

    These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Friday, November 28, 2025.

    9 min
  • Trump to review Afghan migrants after shooting; Macy’s prepares for parade

    President Donald Trump has called for the review of every person who came to the U.S. from Afghanistan under the Biden administration. The announcement comes after a shooting near the White House critically injured two National Guard members on Wednesday. 

    Plus, Republicans now have the chance to claim one more seat in the U.S. House of Representatives as part of the party’s effort to control Congress. 

    And what’s in store for the beloved Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.

    These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Thursday, Nov. 28, 2025.

    7 min
  • FBI probes Dems over ‘illegal orders’ video; Trump denies Patel firing report

    Ukraine and Russia have reportedly agreed to more pieces of Trump’s peace plan. U.S. officials said only a few issues remain, raising the question of whether another Trump–Putin meeting could be next.

    Plus, the FBI now wants to interview all six Democrats who appeared in the video urging troops to refuse illegal orders. One lawmaker says she now fears for her family as the fallout escalates.

    And the White House has forcefully denied reports that FBI Director Kash Patel is on the way out, even posting an Oval Office photo of Trump and Patel to show the rumors are “completely made up.”

    These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025.

    10 min
  • US in quiet Middle East talks with Russia; Pentagon launches Mark Kelly review

    The U.S. is quietly engaging in high-level talks with Russian officials in Abu Dhabi as the administration works to shape a peace deal for Ukraine. A proposal that once included 28 points has now been reduced to 19.

    Plus, a judge dismissed the indictments against James Comey and Letitia James after ruling that the prosecutor who charged them wasn’t lawfully appointed. The White House said the Department of Justice will appeal. Comey responded in a new video.

    And storms, fog and snow are already disrupting Thanksgiving week travel. Millions are on the move Tuesday, and more delays are likely as new weather systems develop.

    These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025.

    11 min
  • Rubio reports ‘productive’ Ukraine peace talks; ‘Slender Man’ fugitive captured

    Secretary of State Marco Rubio claimed talks in Geneva with Ukrainian and European officials were “the most productive yet.” But it’s still unclear what, if anything, will change in Trump’s 28-point peace plan.

    Plus, the woman who stabbed a sixth-grade classmate 19 times to impress the fictional character “Slender Man” has been caught after going on the run.

    And Time reported she’s eyeing a presidential run, but Marjorie Taylor Greene calls it “a complete lie.”

    These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Monday, Nov. 24, 2025.

    10 min
  • Trump calls Dem video ‘seditious’; FAA denies bonuses to 20,000 controllers

    A short video featuring six Democratic lawmakers urging troops to refuse illegal orders has ignited a political firestorm. President Donald Trump criticized it on social media as “seditious behavior, punishable by death.”

    Plus, investigators release photos from the deadly UPS cargo crash in Louisville, Kentucky, showing the left engine ripping off, bursting into flames and sending the MD-11 down seconds after takeoff.

    And hundreds of air traffic controllers are getting $10,000 “perfect attendance” bonuses for working through the shutdown. But thousands who also kept flights moving won’t see a dime.

    These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Friday, Nov. 21, 2025.

    12 min

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