Sunday, December 7, 2025
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Global Fertility Collapse Threatens Underpinnings of America’s — and World’s — Social Systems
With ever fewer people entering the workforce and paying taxes, financial and social programs such as Social Security become harder to sustain.
Federal Reserve’s Independence Emerges as Culprit in the ‘Unaffordability’ of Housing
Home prices are now 77 percent above their peak in the housing bubble of the early 2000s.
Judge’s Ruling on James Comey Ally’s Computer Records Could Torpedo Justice Department’s Case Against Former FBI Director
The case was already teetering after a court ruled that the Trump administration attorney leading the prosecution, Lindsey Halligan, was not legally appointed.
Epstein Grand Jury Transcripts and Records Will Become Public on Order of Federal Judge in Florida
Trump Offers Europe Tough Love: Defend Yourself Within Two Years
Columnists
The Supreme Court, Hearing Campaign Spending Dispute Tuesday, Can Strike Another Blow Against Political Cynicism
It’s Political Malpractice for Republicans To Let Insurance Costs Surge for Obamacare Enrollees
iHeartMedia, Implementing a ‘Guaranteed Human’ Policy, Hears America’s Call To Silence AI Voices
Editorials
Opinion
Democrats’ Grandstanding Over War Powers Ignores Plain Language of the Constitution
Netflix Will Struggle Owning Warner Bros
Iryna Zarutska’s Murder on Commuter Train Spurs New Law, and Scrutiny on Judges Who Go Easy on Criminals
Trump Owes More to Dick Cheney Than Either Would Likely Acknowledge
National
Trump Administration Announces $5,000 ‘Apprehension Fee’ for Unauthorized Border Crossers
‘This message applies to all illegal aliens — regardless of where they entered [or] how long they’ve been in the US,’ one top official says.
Trump Orders Review of All Childhood Vaccines, Weighing In Hours After Controversial Hepatitis-B Vaccine Decision
The president argues that America administers more childhood vaccines than other ‘peer’ countries and demands an assessment of best practices across those countries.
News Networks Team With Prediction Market Sites Amid Looming Regulatory Battles Over Unlicensed Gambling
Fast-growing sites like Kalshi and Polymarket have generated nearly $28 billion in trading volume through October.
Amid MLB Betting Scandal, Mets Owner Nears Approval To Build a Casino at Citi Field
Steve Cohen is partnering with Hard Rock, which will operate a sportsbook just steps from home plate.
Trump Finally Wins His Peace Prize — Just Not the Nobel One
Critics dismiss the new FIFA Peace Prize as just ‘an ego-stroking stunt.’
MSNBC-Turned-MS NOW Under Fire Over ‘Hogwash’ Story Claiming Kash Patel Ordered FBI To Drive His Girlfriend’s Drunk Friend Home
A spokesman for the FBI says the story is ‘1,000 percent false’ and ‘did not happen.’
Foreign
Musk Calls To Abolish European Union After It Imposes a $140 Million Fine on X
Trump administration officials rallied in support of Mr. Musk, denouncing the fine as “an attack on all American tech platforms and the American people.”
Ukraine Looks to Jared Kushner as Best Hope for a Favorable Peace Deal With Russia
President Trump’s son-in-law is also reported to be in line to join Tony Blair in the day-to-day governance and reconstruction of Gaza.
Ethiopia’s Christians Face Mounting Violence and Persecution on Multiple Fronts
Human rights groups say the world must pay more attention to the assault on one of Africa’s oldest Christian communities.
In Simultaneous Summits, American Ally France and Good Friend India Make Nice With Putin and Xi Jinping
France’s Emanuel Macron and India’s Narendra Modi exchanged kind words but sealed few deals in meetings with the leaders of America’s most potent adversaries.
Amal Clooney Worked as Adviser to a Terror-Tainted Group, Her Hollywood Star Husband Casually Discloses
‘And she’s like, yeah, I’m at a meeting at the Muslim Brotherhood right now, and I’ll come right over,’ George Clooney says.
At Now-Empty Institute Bearing His Name, Trump Oversees Peace Agreement Between African Rivals
At the heart of the pact between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo are separate deals to provide American companies access to rare earths and other minerals.
Politics
Survey Finds GOP’s Newest Members Hold Views That Are Both Progressive and Antisemitic
‘New Entrant Republicans’ comprise 30 percent of the party but look very different from traditional conservatives, raising questions about the GOP’s future direction.
CNN Stars May Have Dodged Ellison Family’s Efforts To Clean Up the Network, but They May Now Face Brutal Budget Cuts
Netflix’s acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery means that CNN will soon be under the management of an executive known for tough cost-cutting measures.
‘So Deeply Concerned’: Walz Complains of Motorists Taunting Him With ‘R-Word’ During Drive-Bys After Trump Insults
The Minnesota governor says he is worried things will escalate into violence.
Supreme Court Allows New 2026 Texas Congressional Maps, Giving New Life to GOP Redistricting Effort
With the Texas map upheld, the gerrymandering war may end up in a stalemate before the 2026 elections.
Admiral Leading Caribbean Boat Strike Operations Tells Senators He Did Not Receive ‘Kill Them All’ Directive from Hegseth
Admiral Mitch Bradley ordered the second strike on alleged drug boat survivors after Hegseth had already left the room.
Editorials
Opinion
Democrats’ Grandstanding Over War Powers Ignores Plain Language of the Constitution
Netflix Will Struggle Owning Warner Bros
Iryna Zarutska’s Murder on Commuter Train Spurs New Law, and Scrutiny on Judges Who Go Easy on Criminals
Trump Owes More to Dick Cheney Than Either Would Likely Acknowledge
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Trump Administration Announces $5,000 ‘Apprehension Fee’ for Unauthorized Border Crossers
Netflix Will Struggle Owning Warner Bros
Survey Finds GOP’s Newest Members Hold Views That Are Both Progressive and Antisemitic
CNN Stars May Have Dodged Ellison Family’s Efforts To Clean Up the Network, but They May Now Face Brutal Budget Cuts
Amal Clooney Worked as Adviser to a Terror-Tainted Group, Her Hollywood Star Husband Casually Discloses
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