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The Newsie Project uses AI to summarize, compare, and contrast the reporting of the major US and world online news sources. https://www.newsieproject.com/
Friday’s documents confirm that the FBI received a complaint about Epstein as far back as 1996. The woman who made the complaint, Maria Farmer, has said federal officials failed to follow up on her report. - The Washington Post
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Today's News: Justice Department Releases First Batch of Jeffrey Epstein Files
This initial batch, however, was incomplete and heavily redacted, drawing criticism from lawmakers and survivors who felt the department failed to fully meet its legal obligations.
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December 20, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Friday’s documents confirm that the FBI received a complaint about Epstein as far back as 1996. The woman who made the complaint, Maria Farmer, has said federal officials failed to follow up on her report. - The Washington Post
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Michael Kaiser... president of the Kennedy Center from 2001 to 2014, said audiences, artists and donors have already come to see the building as politicized since Trump’s takeover.
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Today's News: Kennedy Center Board Votes to Rename as Trump-Kennedy Center
This decision, announced as unanimous by the White House and center officials, was met with immediate and widespread condemnation from Kennedy family members and Democratic lawmakers.
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December 19, 2025 at 2:49 AM
Michael Kaiser... president of the Kennedy Center from 2001 to 2014, said audiences, artists and donors have already come to see the building as politicized since Trump’s takeover.
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“Things are very expensive right now. Health care is very expensive. Anything we can do to lower the cost, we ought to do.” - Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pennsylvania) via WAPO
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Today's News: Moderate House Republicans Rebel, Forcing Vote on Expiring ACA Subsidies
Four moderate members defied Speaker Mike Johnson, joining Democrats to force a vote on extending enhanced Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies set to expire at year-end.
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December 18, 2025 at 1:09 AM
“Things are very expensive right now. Health care is very expensive. Anything we can do to lower the cost, we ought to do.” - Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pennsylvania) via WAPO
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Wiles, who referred to herself as “a little bit of an expert in big personalities,” described Trump as having “an alcoholic’s personality,” saying he “operates [with] a view that there’s nothing he can’t do. Nothing, zero, nothing.” - The Washington Post
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Today's News: White House Rallies Around Chief of Staff Susie Wiles After Candid Vanity Fair Interview
Following the publication of the articles, Wiles publicly denounced them as a “disingenuously framed hit piece” lacking context, though she did not deny the authenticity of her quotes.
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December 16, 2025 at 11:24 PM
Wiles, who referred to herself as “a little bit of an expert in big personalities,” described Trump as having “an alcoholic’s personality,” saying he “operates [with] a view that there’s nothing he can’t do. Nothing, zero, nothing.” - The Washington Post
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“There is no place for this hate, violence and terrorism in our nation,” Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said. He added that “an attack on Jewish Australians is an attack on every Australian.” - WSJ
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Today's News: Terrorist Attack on Jewish Community at Bondi Beach, Sydney, Australia
A father and son carried out a terrorist attack at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia, targeting a Hanukkah celebration. The attack resulted in the deaths of 15 victims and one of the gunmen.
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December 15, 2025 at 1:12 AM
“There is no place for this hate, violence and terrorism in our nation,” Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said. He added that “an attack on Jewish Australians is an attack on every Australian.” - WSJ
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"The assault was a stark reminder of the danger in the region and the quandary of whether to keep American forces there. It also highlighted the challenges for the nascent Syrian government… emerging from nearly 14 years of civil war." - NYT
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Today's News: 3 Killed in ISIS Attack on U.S. and Syrian Forces in Syria
The attack occurred during a joint counterterrorism operation and raised concerns about the ongoing threat from ISIS remnants, as well as the security capabilities of Syria’s new government.
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December 13, 2025 at 9:56 PM
"The assault was a stark reminder of the danger in the region and the quandary of whether to keep American forces there. It also highlighted the challenges for the nascent Syrian government… emerging from nearly 14 years of civil war." - NYT
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The [redistricting] saga in Indiana took a particularly alarming turn. At least 12 elected Republicans in the state faced violent threats and swatting attempts… since Trump called on them to pass a new map. - NBC News
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Today's News: Indiana Senate Rejects Trump-Backed Congressional Redistricting Plan
A notable number of Republican senators joined Democrats in opposing the measure, citing concerns about constitutionality, electoral integrity, and external interference.
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December 11, 2025 at 11:01 PM
The [redistricting] saga in Indiana took a particularly alarming turn. At least 12 elected Republicans in the state faced violent threats and swatting attempts… since Trump called on them to pass a new map. - NBC News
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The president did not offer any detailed explanation for the move, saying only that it was seized “for very good reason.” Asked what would happen to the oil the tanker was transporting, Trump said, “We keep it, I guess.” - CNN
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Today's News: U.S. Forces Seize Oil Tanker Off Venezuelan Coast
Attorney General Pam Bondi stated the seizure was executed with a warrant against a vessel involved in an illicit shipping network transporting sanctioned oil from Venezuela and Iran.
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December 11, 2025 at 12:47 AM
The president did not offer any detailed explanation for the move, saying only that it was seized “for very good reason.” Asked what would happen to the oil the tanker was transporting, Trump said, “We keep it, I guess.” - CNN
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“It is junk insurance that puts the burden on people. We should call it what it is: misdirection, smoke and mirrors to cover up blocking the ACA tax credits that keep health care costs down” Sen. Chuck Schumer via NBC News
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Today's News: Republican Propose Alternatives to Expiring Affordable Care Act Subsidies
Both proposals are widely expected to fail due to a lack of bipartisan support, making it highly probable that the enhanced healthcare subsidies will lapse.
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December 10, 2025 at 1:28 AM
“It is junk insurance that puts the burden on people. We should call it what it is: misdirection, smoke and mirrors to cover up blocking the ACA tax credits that keep health care costs down” Sen. Chuck Schumer via NBC News
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“What you’ve been able to do is... move toward an era where our farmers are not so reliant on government checks.... Having said that, we do have a bridge payment we’ll be announcing with you next week…” Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins
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Today's News: Trump Announces $12 Billion Farm Aid Package
The aid package for American farmers is meant primarily to mitigate the financial hardships caused by the administration’s trade war and tariffs, particularly affecting soybean exports to China.
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December 8, 2025 at 10:25 PM
“What you’ve been able to do is... move toward an era where our farmers are not so reliant on government checks.... Having said that, we do have a bridge payment we’ll be announcing with you next week…” Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins
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“Some legal experts view the second strike as murder, but that may not matter, at least not in the short term... it defies logic that Trump’s Department of Justice will seek accountability…” - CNN
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Today's News: Continuing Controversy and Trump Administration’s Lethal Strikes on Alleged Drug Boats
Lawmakers and legal experts question the legality and ethics, with some calling for the release of classified video footage and an investigation into potential war crimes or extrajudicial killings.
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December 7, 2025 at 11:43 PM
“Some legal experts view the second strike as murder, but that may not matter, at least not in the short term... it defies logic that Trump’s Department of Justice will seek accountability…” - CNN
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“Without naming them directly, the document says the United States should be “cultivating resistance” across Europe by supporting political parties that fight against migration and promote nationalism. That describes several right-wing populist parties…” - NYT
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Today's News: New National Security Strategy Emphasizes Homeland Defense, “Civilizational Erasure”, and Drug Trafficking
The strategy prioritizes the Western Hemisphere, combating mass migration, and reclassifying global terrorism, stabilizing relations with Russia, and questioning NATO expansion.
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December 6, 2025 at 5:00 AM
“Without naming them directly, the document says the United States should be “cultivating resistance” across Europe by supporting political parties that fight against migration and promote nationalism. That describes several right-wing populist parties…” - NYT
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“We will see hepatitis B infections come back,” said Meissner, a professor of pediatrics at the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth. “The vaccine is so effective, it does not make sense in my mind to change the immunization schedule.” - The Washington Post
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Today's News: CDC Vaccine Panel Revises Newborn Hepatitis B Vaccine Recommendation
The decision sparked criticism from public health experts and medical organizations, who warned of increased infections, erosion of vaccine confidence, and politicized public health guidance.
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December 5, 2025 at 9:56 PM
“We will see hepatitis B infections come back,” said Meissner, a professor of pediatrics at the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth. “The vaccine is so effective, it does not make sense in my mind to change the immunization schedule.” - The Washington Post
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“FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino was among the top voices promoting the theory, before he joined the bureau, that the Biden administration was hiding evidence about the case and that planting the bombs was an ‘inside job.’" - Fox News
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Today's News: FBI Arrests Suspect in January 6th Pipe Bomb Case
The arrest marks a breakthrough in a nearly five-year investigation, which officials attribute to a fresh review of existing evidence, including cellphone data and purchase records of bomb components.
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December 4, 2025 at 11:51 PM
“FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino was among the top voices promoting the theory, before he joined the bureau, that the Biden administration was hiding evidence about the case and that planting the bombs was an ‘inside job.’" - Fox News
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“Hegseth has made light of the affair. Speaking before a crowd at a November event organized by Fox Nation, the defense secretary pointed Waltz out in the crowd and said, ‘Mike, I’ll hit you up on Signal later.’” — The Washington Post
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Today's News: Pentagon IG Finds Secretary Hegseth’s Signal Use Violated Regulations
Hegseth used the messaging app to share sensitive, classified information about planned military strikes, which risked endangering American troops and mission objectives.
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December 3, 2025 at 10:40 PM
“Hegseth has made light of the affair. Speaking before a crowd at a November event organized by Fox Nation, the defense secretary pointed Waltz out in the crowd and said, ‘Mike, I’ll hit you up on Signal later.’” — The Washington Post
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“Do we think there’s any chance that … the secretary of the defense did not know there had been a second strike? So as a country, we’re just going to let people lie to us, to our face?” - Sen. Rand Paul (via CNN)
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Today's News: Congressional Scrutiny and Administration Defense of “Double-Tap” Military Strike
Both Hegseth and Trump denied personal knowledge of the second strike, with Hegseth citing “the fog of war” for his lack of immediate awareness.
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December 3, 2025 at 3:25 AM
“Do we think there’s any chance that … the secretary of the defense did not know there had been a second strike? So as a country, we’re just going to let people lie to us, to our face?” - Sen. Rand Paul (via CNN)
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