House Democrats released 19 undisclosed Epstein photos showing Trump, Clinton, and others, sparking political debate without new evidence of wrongdoing.

Two U.S. service members and a civilian were killed in an ISIS ambush in Syria, prompting vows of retaliation.

Belarus freed Nobel laureate Ales Bialiatski amid U.S. sanctions relief, marking a diplomatic shift.

Rwanda denies aiding M23, despite U.S. claims and M23's capture of Uvira, worsening regional instability.

A federal judge ordered FEMA to restore billions in canceled disaster mitigation funds, ruling the agency violated federal law.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis unveiled the Florida A.I. Bill of Rights on Dec. 15, 2025, banning unauthorized AI use of likenesses, mandating transparency, and prohibiting AI therapy, asserting state authority over AI regulation.

D.C. police under Chief Pamela Smith allegedly manipulated crime data, pressured staff to alter records, and retaliated against whistleblowers, contradicting public claims of falling crime.

A federal judge approved releasing nonpublic records from Ghislaine Maxwell’s case under the Epstein Transparency Act, with redactions for privacy and ongoing investigations.

A $12 billion aid package offers short-term relief to U.S. farmers, but many remain skeptical due to unmet trade promises and ongoing economic challenges.

Reddit challenges Australia’s under-16 social media ban, citing free expression rights.