The U.S. Senate passed a $901 billion defense bill for 2026 with bipartisan support, including pay raises, aid to Ukraine, and controversial policy changes.

U.S. Coast Guard seized a sanctioned oil vessel near Venezuela, part of intensified enforcement under Trump.

FBI foils New Year’s Eve bombing plot in Southern California, arresting four in Mojave Desert; five total suspects charged.

A $50 million lawsuit claims Ben Travolta is Elvis Presley’s grandson via stolen eggs, but Priscilla Presley denies it.

Trump to deliver primetime speech on border security, economy, and future plans Dec. 17.

New York will allow medically assisted dying in 2026, becoming the 10th U.S. state to do so.

Nick Reiner, 32, charged with killing his parents in Brentwood, CA, citing schizophrenia and recent medication change.

French First Lady apologized for vulgar remark targeting feminist activists who disrupted a show featuring actor Ary Abittan.

Visa launches stablecoin advisory service for banks and businesses to navigate adoption challenges.

The Trump administration pushes tough SNAP fraud measures, citing abuse but facing privacy concerns and debate over actual fraud levels.