Tuesday, December 9, 2025
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With Alina Habba’s Exit, Focus Turns to Her Intact Prosecution of a Democratic Congresswoman, LaMonica McIver
The departure of the president’s ally in the Garden State means that a new prosecutor will assume control of the prosecution.
Federal Judge Greenlights Release of Investigative Materials in Ghislaine Maxwell Case
The move follows passage of the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which requires the Justice Department to provide records by December 19.
Within Minutes, the Republican Primary for New York Governor Gets Ugly
Congresswoman Elise Stefanik, who holds a commanding lead in the polls, says her opponent’s decision to join the race is an ‘early Christmas present’ for Democrats.
Gavin Newsom, Culpable for California’s Collapse, Gears Up for a Nihilistic Campaign for President
Former Tennis Star Decries Growing Threats Against Athletes From Gamblers, a Claim Instantly Corroborated by Dave Portnoy Raiders Rant
Columnists
Editorials
Opinion
Energy Affordability Emerges as the Kitchen-Table Issue of the Decade
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
National
Tucker Carlson Berated by Conservatives After Saying He’s Buying Property in Qatar To Prove He’s ‘A Free Man’
Qatar — which designates Islam as the state religion and follows Sharia law — is an authoritarian state that lacks freedoms of expression, press, politics, and religion guaranteed in America.
World Cup ‘Pride Match’ at Seattle To Feature Teams From Two Countries That Outlaw Homosexuality
An advisory committee says the match between Egypt and Iran will continue and is intended to reflect the city’s commitment to a ‘welcoming and inclusive environment.’
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.
Foreign
Israel, Hamas and Supporters, Disagree Over How To Proceed to Trump’s Gaza Plan’s Second Phase
‘The only ones willing to enter Gaza are the Qataris and the Turks, because they want Hamas to remain there even as other Arabs — the Saudis, the Emiraties, the Egyptians — don’t,’ a former Israeli security official tells the Sun.
Mystery Over Dublin: Did Russian Drones Try to Take Out Zelensky?
Incident exposes weakness of Irish military and naval forces amid Moscow’s testing of European resolve.
South Africa Revokes Visa Exemption for Palestinians After Being Inundated With Travelers
The government says the system is being abused by ‘Israeli-linked actors.’
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.
Trump Offers Europe Tough Love: Defend Yourself Within Two Years
‘The days of the United States propping up the entire world order like Atlas are over,’ the president’s new Security Strategy says.
Politics
Congressional Redistricting Moves Forward in Indiana Senate
The election committee passed the bill after four hours of public comment but its fate in the full state senate remains uncertain.
Latino Backlash Against Trump Immigration Policies Could Deliver Miami Mayor’s Office to Democrats for First Time in Decades
Democrats have not held the office since the Clinton administration.
Jasmine Crockett Launches Texas Senate Campaign, Setting Off a Scramble Among Democrats
One Democratic Senate hopeful has already bowed out of the race, saying he will challenge a sitting congresswoman in her primary.
Supreme Court Appears Ready To Solidify Presidential Power Over Independent Agencies
President Trump has sought to fire leaders at several agencies, including the Federal Trade Commission.
Mamdani Confirms He’ll Move Into Gracie Mansion in January
The Democrat Socialist will pursue his ambitious progressive platform while living in one of the city’s richest neighborhoods.
Editorials
Opinion
Energy Affordability Emerges as the Kitchen-Table Issue of the Decade
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
Popular
Fight To Restore Name of Tappan Zee Bridge Tests Whether New York Can Break the Cuomo Spell
A Defiant Alina Habba Resigns in Face of Implacable Judicial Opposition but Warns ‘Do Not Mistake Compliance for Surrender’
Latino Backlash Against Trump Immigration Policies Could Deliver Miami Mayor’s Office to Democrats for First Time in Decades
Bondi Denounces ‘Undemocratic Judicial Activism’ After Clinton-Appointed Judge Tosses Case Against Comey: DOJ Strategizes Appeal
Trump Demands Apology From CBS for Airing ‘60 Minutes’ Interview With Marjorie Taylor Greene
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