Press review · Wednesday, 3 December 2025
03 December 2025
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theguardian.com Top stories ·
Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy fears rising US-Iran tensions will scupper key peace talks in UAE
Apparent pause in Russia-Ukraine hostilities comes amid concern that peace talks set for Sunday in Abu Dhabi will be delayed. What we know on day 1,438
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today.com Top stories ·
Who Won a 2026 Grammy? See the List of Winners
Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga and Bad Bunny are among the artists with the most nominations headed into the night.
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nfl.com Top stories ·
Niners hiring former Falcons head coach Raheem Morris as defensive coordinator
The San Francisco 49ers are hiring former Atlanta Falcons head coach Raheem Morris to be their new defensive coordinator, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero reported Sunday.
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triblive.com Top stories ·
Misconduct complaint dismissed against judge who handled El Salvador prison deportation case
WASHINGTON — A federal appeals court judge has dismissed a misconduct complaint filed by the Justice Department against a judge who clashed with President Donald Trump ‘s administration over deportations to a notorious prison in El Salvador. The complaint against U.S. District Judge James E. Boasberg was dismissed on Dec.
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Bomb cyclone brings freezing temperatures and snow to millions in US
About 150m faced cold weather advisories along eastern US, and two in North Carolina died in storm-related conditions
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Trump says if Iran doesn't agree to nuclear deal, 'we'll find out' whether U.S. attack would spark a regional war
The escalating rhetoric from both leaders comes as the U.S. has sent a carrier strike group and air defense systems to the Middle East.
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ms.now Top stories ·
Opinion | Trump's absurd $10 billion suit against his own government
Paul Waldman: Trump wants every American taxpayer to give him a payoff
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ft.com Top stories ·
Gold and silver tumult triggers ‘pandemonium’ in New York’s Diamond District
Volatility of the precious metals presents risks and big rewards for Manhattan’s no-nonsense jewellers
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rollcall.com Top stories ·
Democrats continue to outraise Republicans in key Senate races
Democratic Senate candidates continue to outraise their Republican opponents in battleground midterm races, new federal filings show.
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wral.com Top stories ·
Misconduct complaint dismissed against judge who handled El Salvador prison deportation case
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal appeals court judge has dismissed a misconduct complaint filed by the Justice Department against a judge who clashed with President Donald Trump ’s administration over deportations to a notorious prison in El Salvador.
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tampabay.com Top stories ·
Did it snow in Tampa Bay last night? Some flurries reported
Forecasters had predicted a 20% chance of flurries. Meanwhile, the cold snap continues.
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abcnews.go.com Top stories ·
After Epstein's death, investigation weighed potential charges against co-conspirators
An 86-page "prosecution memo" from 2019 was among the new DOJ disclosures.
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jinsa.org Top stories ·
U.S. Interceptors Are Depleted, Making Iran Decision Difficult - JINSA
As the Trump administration weighs strikes on Iran following the regime’s brutal killing of protestors, it must reckon with a hard lesson from last June: in just 12 days of Israel–Iran fighting, U.S. and Israeli munitions fell to dangerously low levels. The Pentagon’s move to boost Patriot PAC-3 production from roughly 600 to 2,000 interceptors a year is a welcome start, but it is not enough. Even with this increase, the United States remains behind the curve. Washington and its partners must rapidly expand production and rebuild magazines of key munitions and interceptors, including proven Israeli systems.Partly driven by Iran's decision to sharply accelerate ballistic missile production, Israel struck Iran with 4,300 munitions in just 12 days of war in June. Israel also expended significant numbers of Arrow, David's Sling, and Iron Dome interceptors co-produced with America, according to data from JINSA. The United States, helping defend Israel, fired 150 Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) interceptors—about 25% of its total stockpile—and 80 Standard Missile-3 (SM-3) interceptors. During Operation Midnight Hammer against Iran’s nuclear facilities, the United States also used 14 GBU-57 bunker-busting Massive Ordnance Penetrator (MOP) bombs, a significant quantity of scarce munitions. Finally, to defend Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar against Iran's retaliation, U.S. troops fired 30 Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) interceptors.Yet, the problem is not just that U.S. magazines are bare; it is that the United States lacks the capacity to refill them quickly. Production of all munitions—interceptors for THAAD, Patriot, Arrow, David’s Sling, and Iron Dome, as well as Joint Direct Attack Munitions (JDAMs) and 155mm artillery shells—is far slower than current combat use or anticipated future high-intensity war requirements. Replenishing THAAD shortages, for example, will take at least 1.5 years at current production capacity, not considering U.S. commitments to supply foreign partners, including Saudi Arabia. U.S. manufacturing lines, long optimized for efficiency to keep costs low during peacetime or periods of peace or low-intensity conflict, have not scaled for high-tempo operations in decades, let alone for the possibility of multiple simultaneous wars. The massive munition use during the Israel–Iran war was not an isolated crisis. The United States relies on THAAD and Patriot systems around the world, so shrinking interceptor stocks weaken both U.S. operations and allied defenses. Since Russia’s 2022 invasion, Western aid has poured into Ukraine, yet Ukrainian forces still face shortages of missiles, drones, artillery, and air defenses as Russian attacks continue, often with Iranian Shahed drones. A conflict with a peer adversary like China, where munition use could far exceed recent wars, makes the lessons from the 12-Day War impossible to ignore.The United States must commit to increasing production of critical munitions to strengthen deterrence and prepare for potential conflicts. To maintain operational readiness, the United States must promptly replenish and expand the production capacity for key munitions, such as THAAD, Patriot systems, JDAMs, missiles, drones, and artillery rounds. Washington has begun to expand America’s munitions capacity. The 2025 budget set aside $1 billion for factories that can shift between producing 155mm shells, rocket rounds, and Patriot interceptors, keeping production lines active in peacetime and ready to surge in a crisis. The 2026 NDAA authorized multiyear procurement for Patriot PAC-3, THAAD, SM-3, SM-6, Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile, Tomahawk Cruise Missile, Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile, and Long-Range Anti-Ship Missile, and other key munitions. The bill also directed the Pentagon to stand up a U.S.–Israel Defense Industrial Base Working Group to deepen industrial integration and examine adding Israel to the National Technology and Industrial Base. By using these multiyear procurement authorities, the Pentagon can signal that demand will remain high and predictable for years, not months. This will encourage companies to make long-term investments in new factories and expanded workforces. Yet the current approach to acquisition is not sufficient to meet the need for rapid expansion of capable systems. The United States and Israel should also collaborate on increasing key weapons production through joint projects, technology sharing, and supply chain coordination. Leveraging ongoing U.S.–Israel coproduction of air defenses, the United States should acquire Israel’s capable systems such as Iron Dome, David’s Sling, Arrow, and expand joint manufacturing to other systems like the recently deployed Iron Beam laser, the Rampage missile, and next-generation technologies like Arrow-4 and Arrow-5. In addition, legislation to enable multiyear procurement authorities for Israeli systems would enable Washington and Jerusalem to better coordinate predictable regular purchases and avoid boom-and-bust cycles. The United States and Israel must urgently work together to replenish and expand munitions stockpiles and production capacity. History has proven repeatedly that wars take longer, costs exceed expectations, and logistics are crucial to victory. Recent conflicts are no exception. The next war is highly likely to be won or lost on U.S. and partner defense factory floors.Maj Gen Charles Corcoran, USAF (ret.) is a former chief of staff of the U.S. Air Forces Central Command and a participant in the Jewish Institute for National Security of America’s (JINSA) 2025 Generals and Admirals Program.Ari Cicurel is the associate director of foreign policy at JINSA.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
3 fraternity members arrested after student's alleged hazing death
An 18-year-old Northern Arizona University student was found unresponsive the morning after a Delta Tau Delta fraternity rush event, police said.
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skyatnightmagazine.com Top stories ·
Tonight's Snow Moon is a last chance to see a high Moon of winter. Here are 6 reasons to catch it | BBC Sky at Night Magazine
Reasons why you should see the Snow Moon rise on Sunday 1 February 2026, the last high full Moon of this winter.
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foxbusiness.com Top stories ·
Trump considers settling massive $10B IRS lawsuit, donating proceeds to charity
President Trump said he is considering settling his $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS and donating the proceeds to charity.
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Next round of US-Russia-Ukraine talks to begin Feb. 4, Zelenskyy says
U.S. presidential envoy Steve Witkoff said on Saturday that American and Russian representatives held "productive and constructive" meetings.
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apnews.com Top stories ·
Johnson says no quick House vote to end partial shutdown and blames Democrats for their ICE demands
House Speaker Mike Johnson says it'll be a few days before a government funding package comes up for a vote in the House.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
SNL targets ICE with Tom Homan parody sketch of meeting with agents in Minneapolis
"Saturday Night Live" targeted ICE and Border czar Tom Homan in its latest cold open, with Pete Davidson mocking immigration enforcement in sketch of meeting with agents.
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hendrickmotorsports.com Top stories ·
NASCAR Clash postponed again: See updated TV schedule for Cup Series exhibition on Wednesday
Check out the updated NASCAR TV schedule for the Clash at Bowman Gray, now slated for Wednesday evening
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npr.org Top stories ·
Sen. Ron Johnson blames state and local leaders for Alex Pretti’s killing : Consider This from NPR
The civilian killings of Alex Pretti and Renee Macklin Good by federal immigration agents have launched a larger debate in Washington about funding for the Department of Homeland Security.Senate Democrats want to carve off DHS money from the broader spending package to keep the government open, and they want new limits on immigration agents, like a prohibition on masks and a requirement that officers carry ID. Republican Sen. Ron Johnson of Wisconsin says he blames the actions of state and local leaders for the shooting deaths of Alex Pretti and Renee Macklin Good. He insists local leaders should have done more to cooperate with immigration enforcement efforts in Minneapolis.NPR’s Ailsa Chang spoke with Wisconsin Republican Senator Ron Johnson to discuss his thoughts on whether ICE, and other immigration enforcement agencies, need the reforms Democrats have asked for.At the time this episode aired, lawmakers were at an impasse regarding the federal spending package. But Senate Democrats now say they’ve reached a deal to separate DHS funding from the other five appropriations bills. You can read more details on npr.org.For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Email us at considerthis@npr.org.This episode was produced by Brianna Scott. It was edited by Christopher Intagliata, Courtney Dorning and Kelsey Snell. Our executive producer is Sami Yenigun.
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arizonasports.com Top stories ·
Mike LaFleur hired as Cardinals head coach - Arizona Sports
The Arizona Cardinals are hiring former Los Angeles Rams offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur as their next head coach.
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pbs.org Top stories ·
5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father released from ICE facility following judge's order
Five-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father, who were detained by immigration officers in Minnesota and held at an ICE facility in Texas, have been released following a judge’s order.
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
Should you invest in gold or silver? 3 ways to invest in precious metals
Both gold and silver had a record 2025; we help you decide whether you should invest in these precious metals.
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independent.co.uk Top stories ·
SNL’s Pete Davidson guests as Tom Homan for ICE pep talk
Pete Davidson rallies bumbling ICE agents who think they should be ‘wild ‘n out’
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cbsnews.com Top stories ·
Former Trump economic official Gary Cohn says Kevin Warsh will "take the Fed back to its traditional" norms
Gary Cohn, IBM vice chairman, said President Trump's nominee for chairman of the Federal Reserve Board is "very highly qualified" and will "take the Fed back to its traditional" norms.
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bbc.com Top stories ·
Why Man City have toppled Chelsea as England's best in the WSL
Manchester City's victory over Chelsea was confirmation they are the best team in the country this season and they are the WSL champions in waiting.
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propublica.org Top stories ·
Two CBP Agents Identified in Alex Pretti Shooting
The two federal immigration agents who fired on Minneapolis protester Alex Pretti are identified in government records as Border Patrol agent Jesus Ochoa and Customs and Border Protection officer Raymundo Gutierrez.
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bostonglobe.com Top stories ·
These Democrats won’t succeed in their quests to impeach Trump, Kennedy, and Noem. But they might have a different objective. - The Boston Globe
Nearly every one of the lawmakers pushing impeachment articles is either competing in a primary for higher office or seeking to fend off a primary challenge at home in the 2026 midterms.
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Powerful storm hits an East Coast still buried under last week's snow
Blizzardlike conditions stemming from a "bomb cyclone" brought heavy snow to the Southeast and ushered in frigid temperatures to much of the East Coast.
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As the victims of the Lily Jean begin to be identified, Gloucester grieves together - The Boston Globe
The Lily Jean went down on Friday morning about 25 miles offshore with seven people aboard.
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Todd Blanche says review of Jeffrey Epstein sex-trafficking case ‘is over’
Deputy US attorney general says victims ‘want to be made whole’ but that doesn’t mean ‘we can just create evidence’
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Grammy Awards 2026: All the winners and nominees
An updating guide to the main prizes at Sunday's 68th Grammy Awards in Los Angeles.
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Melania director Brett Ratner pictured cuddling woman in Epstein files
The images of Ratner with Epstein and unidentified women were released the same day as his documentary about the US first lady.
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Maria Corina Machado says transition is "unstoppable" from remnants of Maduro's regime
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado told CBS News any positive steps taken by the new post-Maduro government over the last month are due to pressure from President Trump.
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espn.com Top stories ·
Cardinals hire Rams OC Mike LaFleur as head coach
The Cardinals are hiring Rams offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur as their new head coach.
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chicago.suntimes.com Top stories ·
What to know about the 2026 Grammys
Here's how to stream, who's performing and where you can see music’s biggest stars walking the red carpet.
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npr.org Top stories ·
Swiss Alpine bar fire claims 41st victim, an 18-year-old Swiss national
Swiss prosecutors have opened a criminal investigation into the owners of Le Constellation bar in the ski resort of Crans-Montana, where a fire in the early hours of Jan. 1 killed dozens.
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oregonlive.com Top stories ·
‘Resign’: Portland mayor issues scathing statement after protesters gassed at Portland ICE building
“To those who continue to work for ICE: Resign. To those who control this facility: Leave,” Wilson wrote.
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deadline.com Top stories ·
‘Melania’ Overperforms In Red Zone Cinemas With ‘A’ CinemaScore & Best Opening For Documentary In Decade With $7M – Box Office
Amazon MGM Studios' 'Melania' posted the best opening for a documentary in a decade with $7M and rallied in red zone cinemas. A Cinemascore.
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huffpost.com Top stories ·
Sex Workers Already Predicted There's A Recession Coming — Here's How They Know
The past has shown that nontraditional measures like brothels, beer and lipstick can tell us a lot about the economy’s health.
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variety.com Top stories ·
Stellan Skarsgård Crashes Two Alexander Skarsgård Sketches on ‘SNL,’ Playing a Screaming Dad and a Goofy Dramatic Actor
Oscar nominee Stellan Skarsgård jumped into son's "SNL" episode, the 1000th of the sketch series.
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espn.com Top stories ·
NASCAR's Clash moved to Wednesday due to historic snowfall
A bomb cyclone over North Carolina forced NASCAR to push its preseason exhibition to Wednesday night due to historic snowfall in the state.
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espn.com Top stories ·
White Sox get Jordan Hicks, David Sandlin in trade with Red Sox
The White Sox acquired Jordan Hicks and David Sandlin, cash and two players to be named later from the Red Sox in exchange for Gage Ziehl and a player to be named.
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Trump's failed bid to elevate an Arab American ally shows cracks in his political coalition
Donald Trump credits the mayor of a small Detroit suburb with helping him win over Michigan's Arab American community during the 2024 presidential campaign.
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sports.yahoo.com Top stories ·
Elena Rybakina wins Australian Open by beating No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka for her 2nd Grand Slam title
Elena Rybakina finally won her second Grand Slam title with a victory over top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka at the Australian Open on Saturday, and it was something of a testament to quiet achievers. After some tumult at the start of 2025, including the suspension of her coach, Rybakina finished off last year with a title at the WTA Finals in November. It happened quickly after Rybakina closed with an ace to cap a third-set comeback and a 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 win over a regular rival who beat her in the final here in 2023.
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
United Arab Emirates' 'Spy Sheikh' bought secret stake in Trump crypto company: WSJ
“This is corruption, plain and simple," said Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren, the top Democrat on the Senate Banking Committee.
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today.com Top stories ·
2026 Grammy Awards Live Updates: Red Carpet Looks, Winners and More
Follow along as TODAY.com live blogs the 2026 Grammy Awards red carpet and show. These are live updates as to what is happening during the Grammy awards.
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Bovino portrayed as Confederate general in 2018 email exchange
Bovino allegedly denied promoting two border patrol officials because of their race, according to several reports
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Red Sox trade Jordan Hicks, David Sandlin to White Sox in salary-dump deal - The Boston Globe
Hicks was one of the players acquired for Rafael Devers last season, and the Red Sox acquired a minor league pitcher in Sunday's trade.