County police in Maryland say federal immigration agents shot at a moving vehicle on Christmas Eve during an enforcement and removal action.
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This page is an archive of main headlines from the US for 25.12.2025.
It displays 88 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
25.12.2025
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00:27โขA Million Shadowy Pages Surface
โจU.S. editors are prioritizing the Justice Department's admission of a million-page backlog in Jeffrey Epstein documents, framing it as a logistical hurdle or a political strategy (NYT, CNN, ABC, NBC, USA Today, Newsweek, WaPo). Simultaneously, legal and judicial constraints on executive power dominate the cycle, as the Supreme Court blocks the President's National Guard deployment in Chicago (Fox News, MSNBC, Reason, The Federalist).
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Nick would have strolled past the hotel lobbyโs quaint Christmas tree, upscale restaurant and cozy fire-pit sitting area featuring wicker chairs to get to the check-in desk to rent a $300-a-night room at the primely located lodging between the pierโฆ
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The Washington Post
The Trump-class battleships that President Trump unveiled recently at his Mar-a-Lago estate will be lighter and shorter than their Iowa-class counterparts, which now mostly serve as floating museums. However, the USS Defiant, the first ship in the class, will be larger than any Navy surface combatant built since the end of World War II.
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The Daily Beast
Trump also bragged about his electoral successes while talking with children on Christmas Eve.
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President Donald Trump participated in NORAD's Santa calls on Christmas Eve, speaking to kids from across the country.
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President Donald Trump was in a jolly mood, cracking political jokes with children calling the NORAD Santa tracker hotline on Christmas Eve, jokingly asking a child is they wanted "clean beautiful coal," and promising another child he would not allow a "bad Santa" to infiltrate America's now-closed borders.
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One America News
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump spent Christmas Eve fielding NORAD Santa calls from children around the country asking about Santaโs location.
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Trump also bragged about his electoral successes while talking with kids on Christmas Eve.
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Alexandra Compton was trying to fly home to Portland, Oregon Sunday when an agent explained there wasnโt enough room for both of her cats in the same carrier, sending her into an entitled rant.
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02:35
Associated Press
The Justice Department says that finishing the release of all of the Jeffrey Epstein files could take a โfew more weeks,โ further delaying compliance with a Dec. 19 deadline set by Congress.
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Associated Press
A planned Christmas Eve jazz concert at the Kennedy Center has been canceled. Musician Chuck Redd, the showโs host, says he called off the performance after the White House announced President Donald Trumpโs name would be added to the facility.
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The president spoke to children across America on Dec. 24.
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02:59
The Washington Post
The Chinese military is continuing a massive, decades-long arms buildup, including a shift in nuclear force doctrine that increases the danger of a direct attack on the U.S., according to the Pentagonโs annual China military power report.
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The president didnโt forget to send out a hate-filled holiday greeting on Christmas Eve.
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Today, people consider "Yule" synonymous with "Christmas." But centuries ago, Yule meant something different โ a pagan mid-winter festival, dating back to pre-Christian Germanic people.
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"Merry Christmas to all, including the Radical Left Scum that is doing everything possible to destroy our Country, but are failing badly," President Donald Trump wrote on Truth Social. "What we do have is a Record Stock Market and 401Kโs, Lowest Crime numbers in decades, No Inflation, and yesterday, a 4.3 GDP, two points better than expected. Tariffs have given us Trillions of Dollars in Growth and Prosperity, and the strongest National Security we have ever had."
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New York Post
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03:57
The New York Times
Democratic lawmakers, who had criticized the agencyโs release of the material, accused the administration of violating the law mandating the release of the files.
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The New York Times
The extra material related to the investigation of Jeffrey Epstein could take weeks to review for release, officials said.
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04:14
The New York Times
Democratic lawmakers accused the Trump administration of violating the law mandating that the files be released by last Friday.
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05:19
A growing number of medical experts and law enforcement officials are reversing testimony that put parents behind bars. But they face an uphill battle.
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05:37
Associated Press
The Justice Department says that finishing the release of all of the Jeffrey Epstein files could take a โfew more weeks,โ further delaying compliance with a Dec. 19 deadline set by Congress.
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06:31โขA Million New Shadows in the Epstein Files
โจEditorial focus is centering on the Justice Department's admission that over one million additional Epstein-related documents have been discovered, leading to a missed congressional deadline (AP News, NYTimes, CBS, NBC News, The Atlantic, Newsweek, Washington Post). Concurrently, editors are highlighting President Trumpโs Christmas Eve activities, including his NORAD Santa calls and a controversial social media message targeting political opponents (The Daily Beast, Newsmax, USA Today, Breitbart).
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07:12
New York Post
The performing arts centerโs board of directors, chaired by President Trump, voted unanimously last week to rename the institution after the commander-in-chief, dubbing it the Trump Kennedy Center.
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The massive size of the files has created problems for officials as they race to review and redact information.
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The Washington Post
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09:09
The massive size of the files has created problems for officials as they race to review and redact information.
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09:20
CBS News
The Justice Department said the process of releasing the Epstein files may take "a few more weeks" due to the volume of materials.
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10:09
Washington Free Beacon
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10:09
An NPR survey finds that people with disability still find hotels unaccommodating, even 35 years after passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
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10:39
The New York Times
The first draft essentially called for Ukraineโs surrender. This version includes the security guarantees Kyiv wants to prevent future Russian aggression.
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10:58
Associated Press
British socialite and onetime Jeffrey Epstein girlfriend Ghislaine Maxwell is back in the spotlight with the public release of investigative records that led to her 2021 sex trafficking conviction.
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The Blaze
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11:04
LA District Attorney Nathan Hochman is playing politics by raising the specter of the death penalty for the murders of Rob and Michele Reiner.
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Los Angeles Times
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The Washington Post
The U.S. economy experienced steady growth in 2025, despite concerns over inflation and the job market, with artificial intelligence playing a significant role in driving growth.
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World leaders have given Trump valuable gifts, from jets to gold, often followed by trade, defense, and investment deals.
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WalletHub's ranking uses 17 metrics, including volunteerism and percentage of income that's donated.
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11:53
Peace through strength, defined by โhard-nosed realismโ over the โutopian idealismโ of a bygone era, is poised to yield both a popular and durable American defense policy.
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12:49
Clifton Millโs tribute to Christmas is Anthony Satariano Jr.โs way of keeping his parentsโ legacies alive.
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12:49
The Most Overlooked Holiday Miracle: Abundance
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12:51โขA Million New Epstein Shadows
โจEditorial focus is divided between the Justice Department's disclosure of over a million new documents related to the Jeffrey Epstein case (AP News, CBS, The Atlantic) and President Trumpโs polarized holiday messaging (The Daily Beast, Newsmax, Washington Examiner). While mainstream outlets emphasize the administrative scale and potential legal fallout for Ghislaine Maxwell, conservative sources prioritize the President's festive economic boasts and 'Merry Christmas' greetings directed at political opponents.
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As voters clamor for change, a new generation of Pelosis, Kennedys and other powerful families are stepping up to keep their legacies alive.
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JD Vance crossed many things off his to-do list this year. But whatโs in store for 2026 and 2028?
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The Daily Caller
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Are there NFL games on Christmas? The league will put on multiple holiday clashes in Week 17. Here's how many and what the matchups are:
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13:57
The Boston Globe
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Breitbart News
Today, Christians throughout the world celebrate a historic event that changed the course of human history and the fate of all mankind.
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The Washington Post
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The Washington Post
House Republicans are promoting their accomplishments this year, from stopping massive tax hikes to extra spending on border security, a record they will be running on in next yearโs midterm elections.
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Surprisingly, the gaffe-prone 46th president wasnโt front and center, as is common for family patriarchs.
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The Washington Post
Federal authorities said 10 people acted as co-conspirators in Jeffrey Epsteinโs international sex trafficking ring, but they arenโt pursuing additional prosecutions and the co-conspiratorsโ names are partially redacted in the latest dump of Epstein files.
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The War on Christmas isnโt fully a figment of Fox Newsโs imagination. But the villainsย are todayโs capitalist Scrooges, relentlessly exploiting their workers with long hours and low wages through the holidays.
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The Washington Post
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15:57
Marty Reisman was nicknamed "The Needle" for his slender physique. He dressed well and put on a show.
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16:29
More severe weather is forecast for an already soaked California, raising risk of additional mudslides and debris flows.
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16:35
Associated Press
Tyson Foods is closing its beef plant in Lexington, Nebraska, laying off 3,200 workers next month in a town of just 11,000.
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If youโre looking to finish the year on track, these year-end financial tips can help set the stage for a strong start to 2026.
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16:48
The Washington Post
A Supreme Court ruling canceling President Trumpโs ability to impose tariffs on other nations unilaterally would open the floodgates to refunds and economic upheaval.
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16:49โขTrump's Polarizing Yuletide Broadside
โจEditorial priority has pivoted to President Trump's aggressive Christmas rhetoric, characterized by polarized festive greetings targeting political opponents (HuffPost, The Daily Beast, Newsmax, MSNBC). Simultaneously, media outlets are scrutinizing the sociopolitical landscape for 2026, focusing on the rise of political dynasties (NBC News) and the potential impact of a Supreme Court tariff ruling on the administration's economic tools (Washington Times).
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17:18
New York Post
Drummer and vibraphone player Chuck Redd pulled the plug on his โChristmas Eve Jazz Jamโ show shortly before guests were due to take their seats.
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17:30
The New York Times
The toll on older people and those with disabilities is especially severe as Moscowโs forces repeatedly attack the Ukrainian port cityโs infrastructure.
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President Trump criticized โRadical Left Scumโ in his Christmas post this year.
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More severe weather is forecast for an already soaked California, raising risk of additional mudslides and debris flows.
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Mariela Gรณmez and thousands of Venezuelan immigrants have faced a challenging Christmas after Donald Trump returned to the White House in January.
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