Politics House Democrats Unleash Bid to Ban Stock Trading by President, VP and Congressional Leaders Stella Green, December 17, 2025 House Democratic leaders have announced plans to introduce a discharge petition next month to compel a vote on legislation that would prohibit stock trading by members of Congress, the vice president, the president, and their immediate families. Rep. Seth Magaziner (D-Rhode Island) confirmed his bill has garnered support from House… Continue Reading
Entertainment Michael Douglas Sacrifices Half of ‘One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest’ Fee for Father Who Lost Lead Role Ella Thomas, December 17, 2025 By Zoe Papadakis | Wednesday, 17 December 2025 12:39 PM EST Michael Douglas revealed he gave half of his producing fee from “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” to his father, Kirk Douglas, after taking over a project his father had spent years trying to get made. Michael Douglas opened… Continue Reading
Politics Trump Administration Advances Plan to End Russia-Ukraine War Amid Secret Miami Negotiations Stella Green, December 17, 2025 U.S. and Russian officials are scheduled to meet in Miami this weekend as the Trump administration seeks to end nearly four years of war between Kyiv and Moscow. Sources said U.S. officials plan to brief their Russian counterparts on the latest results of discussions, even as Moscow’s core demands remain… Continue Reading
Opinion China’s Hidden Target: Why Russia, Not Taiwan, Is the Real Objective Eugene Barnes, December 17, 2025 China has been significantly increasing military expenditures and capabilities. American observers suggest that Beijing aims to attack Taiwan. However, as I noted in a recent column, Chinese leaders would have no reason to pursue such an action. They could incorporate Taiwan without the costs and risks of war. Like a… Continue Reading
Politics Trump Skips Venezuela in Prime-Time Address, Focuses on Economic Fixes Stella Green, December 17, 2025 President Donald Trump used his prime-time address to focus squarely on domestic priorities — especially the economy — and made no mention of Venezuela, despite speculation that rising tensions would factor into his remarks. The roughly 18-minute address, carried live from the White House Diplomatic Room, centered on inflation, taxes,… Continue Reading
Politics House Republicans Pass Healthcare Bill That Threatens Subsidies for 22 Million Americans Stella Green, December 17, 2025 House Republicans on Wednesday passed a conservative healthcare package aimed at lowering costs without extending the expiring Obamacare subsidies, drawing a sharp contrast with Democrats ahead of next year’s midterm elections. The legislation, titled the Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act, cleared the House on a largely party-line… Continue Reading
Entertainment Howard Stern Secures Three-Year SiriusXM Contract, Ending Speculation Ella Thomas, December 17, 2025 By Zoe Papadakis | Wednesday, December 17, 2025 Howard Stern has signed a new three-year contract with SiriusXM, ending months of speculation about whether the longtime radio host would leave the satellite broadcaster when his current deal expires at the end of the year. Stern told listeners Tuesday morning that… Continue Reading
Entertainment Salem Radio Network Appoints Scott Jennings and Alex Marlow to Replace Charlie Kirk in Midday Lineup Ella Thomas, December 17, 2025 Salem Radio Network has announced that Scott Jennings and Alex Marlow will take over the national midday radio lineup, filling the slot previously held by assassinated conservative leader Charlie Kirk. Marlow will host the noon-to-1 p.m. Eastern Time slot, followed by Jennings from 1 to 3 p.m., beginning January 5…. Continue Reading
Politics 500 Air Traffic Controller Trainees Abandon FAA Program During Historic Government Shutdown Stella Green, December 17, 2025 By Sam Barron | Wednesday, 17 December 2025 07:37 PM EST Federal Aviation Administration chief Bryan Bedford told senators Wednesday that around 500 air traffic controller trainees left during the 43-day government shutdown. “We lost, I don’t know, 400 to 500 of our trainees that just sort of gave up… Continue Reading
Politics Republicans Split Over Pandemic Healthcare Subsidy Extension as GOP Leaders Warn of Internal Betrayal Stella Green, December 17, 2025 House Republican Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., accused a faction of his party of abandoning the GOP platform by joining Democrats to extend pandemic-era Affordable Care Act subsidies for three years. During an appearance on a major political show Wednesday, Biggs criticized what he called “left-leaning House Republicans” who signed a… Continue Reading