Press review · Wednesday, 3 December 2025
03 December 2025
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
U.S. government partially shuts down; House vote could reopen it by Monday
The funding deal addresses concerns Democrats have about funding the Department of Homeland Security because of enforcement actions in Minnesota.
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texastribune.org Top stories ·
Hundreds of Texas students walk out to protest ICE killings
Some students walked out of schools Friday afternoon to join demonstrations throughout the country condemning the actions of immigration enforcement officials.
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npr.org Top stories ·
What to know about the partial government shutdown
The Senate passed a measure to avert a shutdown on Friday. But with the House on recess, funding for broad stretches of the federal government has technically lapsed.
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nfl.com Top stories ·
Bucky Brooks 2026 NFL mock draft 1.0: Cowboys double up on defense; Rams snag QB prospect
Which playoff team could scoop up Alabama QB Ty Simpson? How might Dallas fill the void left by Micah Parsons? Bucky Brooks presents his first mock draft of 2026. Check out the full first-round projection, 1-32.
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seekingalpha.com Top stories ·
U.S. stocks end flat as Fed pauses rate cuts, Nasdaq rises as chip stocks rally (SP500:)
Stock indexes rise ahead of the Fed rate decision. Get key market updates on Nasdaq, S&P 500, Treasury yields, and top stock movers—read now.
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theguardian.com Top stories ·
Judge blocks Trump officials from detaining refugees in Minnesota
Ruling follows arrests under DHS ‘re-vetting’ operation of more than 100 refugees who had been lawfully resettled
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
In a battle over how to carry out Trump's immigration agenda, one faction has triumphed — for now
The president’s decision to replace the leadership of his immigration enforcement efforts marks a triumph, at least temporarily, for a faction of administration officials that had been sidelined by some of his advisers.
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nbcsports.com Top stories ·
Bill Polian confirms, with 100 percent certainty, that he voted for Bill Belichick
Polian addresses his vote on SiriusXM NFL Radio,
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Ilhan Omar blames Trump’s rhetoric for surge in death threats, including spray attack: 'So obsessed with me'
Rep. Ilhan Omar blames President Trump for a chemical spray attack, saying the president is "obsessed" with her as death threats surge after his return to office.
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espn.com Top stories ·
Top 100 MLB prospects for 2026: Griffin, McGonigle, more
Where do stars of tomorrow such as Konnor Griffin and Kevin McGonigle land as we rank baseball's best young players?
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forbes.com Top stories ·
OpenAI Wants To Use Biometrics To Kill Bots And Create Humans Only Social Network
OpenAI is quietly building a social network and considering using biometric verification like World’s eyeball scanning orb or Apple’s Face ID to ensure its users are people, not bots.
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abc7ny.com Top stories ·
Mamdani to call for tax hike, citing $12B budget deficit from Adams administration
Mamdani has said he wants households making more than $1 million to pay an additional 2% in taxes.
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cbsnews.com Top stories ·
FBI searches Fulton County elections office seeking 2020 ballots. Here's what we know.
The FBI executed a search warrant Wednesday at an elections office in Fulton County, Georgia, seeking to take ballots in an investigation that a source told CBS News is linked to the 2020 presidential election.
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slate.com Top stories ·
Stephen Miller Had a Dream. It’s Dying in Minnesota.
Minneapolis helped turn the president's pet issue into a political liability. Will he go forward with it?
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deadline.com Top stories ·
CNN To Host Town Hall On Minneapolis “State Of Emergency”
Anderson Cooper and Sara Sidner will host a CNN town hall on Wednesday from Minneapolis, reeling from the shooting deaths of Alex Pretti and Renee Good by federal agents. State of Emergency: Confronting the Crisis in Minnesota – A CNN Town Hall will include Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and will include a live audience with participants […]
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nypost.com Top stories ·
First known Bill Belichick dissenter explains his Hall of Fame ballot
The first known Bill Belichick Pro Football Hall of Fame dissenter has been revealed.
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bgr.com Top stories ·
Do You Have Old Electronics Lying Around? Costco Will Trade You For Them - BGR
If you have old electronics lying around your house, don't let them go to waste. Here's how you can trade them in at Costco.
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variety.com Top stories ·
Paul Dano Reacts to Quentin Tarantino Dissing Him: ‘Incredibly Grateful the World Spoke Up for Me So I Didn’t Have To’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Paul Dano is finally speaking out after Quentin Tarantino dissed him as the 'weakest actor in SAG.'
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nfl.com Top stories ·
Pro Football Hall of Fame releases statement following Bill Belichick vote report
The Pro Football Hall of Fame released a statement on Wednesday following a Tuesday report that six-time Super Bowl-winning head coach Bill Belichick was not voted in the Class of 2026 in his first year of eligibility.
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bbc.com Top stories ·
How Jose Mourinho's Benfica stunned Real Madrid to qualify for Champions League play-offs
Goalkeeper Anatoly Trubin's header gives Jose Mourinho an unforgettable moment as Benfica beat Real Madrid to stay alive in the Champions League.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Western states face 'snow drought' as snowpack hits record lows
Despite the recent winter storm, Colorado, Utah and other Western states are severely lacking in mountain snow. Scientists are concerned about the water supply and wildfire risk.
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FBI raids Georgia election office in 2020 materials
President Trump has long claimed voter fraud led to his loss in the state - even though multiple investigations offered no proof.
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
Elon Musk says Tesla ending Models S and X production, converting Fremont factory lines to make Optimus robots
On Tesla's fourth-quarter earnings call, CEO Elon Musk said the company is ending production of its Model S and X vehicles.
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ft.com Top stories ·
Star Kirkland & Ellis partner’s future in doubt as firm sides with PE in legal tactics dispute
Decision to scrap certain contentious debt refinancing practices leaves David Nemecek in limbo
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Viral ‘bananas and rice’ Somali woman arrested for allegedly participating in Minneapolis riot
The viral "bananas and rice" woman was among 16 arrested during the Minneapolis riots as federal authorities escalate enforcement after deadly clashes with protesters.
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npr.org Top stories ·
Tesla profits slumped 46% last year, as it lost its crown as the top EV seller
The company announced it was ending production of its higher-end Model S and Model Y, and turning that production space over to making humanoid robots.
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steelers.com Top stories ·
Ben: 'Mike McCarthy has heart for this team'
Ben Roethlisberger shared his take on the Mike McCarthy hire on SNR's 'In the Locker Room'
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abcnews.go.com Top stories ·
Mayors warn that Trump's hardline immigration tactics could dent trust in law enforcement
Elizabeth Kautz, mayor of Burnsville, Minnesota, says she carries her passport in her own city due to concerns about immigration enforcement
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courttv.com Top stories ·
Brendan Banfield Says He 'Didn't Stop' Au Pair Advances
On the stand, Brendan Banfield describes how texting, dating apps and a late-night conversation led to an affair with the family au pair.
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
CNBC Daily Open: Fed expectedly keeps rates steady — the intrigue was elsewhere
Powell left some advice to the next Fed chair. "Don't get pulled into elected politics," Powell said. "Don't do it."
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Senate Democrats release demands as clock ticks toward partial government shutdown
Senate Democrats released their list of demands to reform immigration enforcement and fund the government Wednesday, with little time to avert a partial government shutdown.
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ft.com Top stories ·
Termites are slowly feasting away at the foundations of the dollar’s dominance
Chomp chomp chomp
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Potential nor'easter headed to East Coast this weekend: Latest forecast
As the East Coast digs out from a massive snowstorm, a potential nor'easter could bring more snow to the region this weekend.
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kttc.com Top stories ·
Here’s what President Trump said in his return to Iowa
President Donald Trump returned to Iowa and stressed the importance of the November mid-term elections.
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punchbowl.news Top stories ·
Senate Republicans go deal hunting with skeptical Dems
Senate Republicans returned to Washington remarkably clear-eyed about the dismal state of President Donald Trump’s harsh immigration crackdown.
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Newspaper headlines: 'Countdown to conflagration' and 'Restore high streets or lose election'
Many of the papers have headlined on Iran, following threats from US President Donald Trump.
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Video appears to show Alex Pretti in scuffle with federal agents 11 days before his death
A newly released video appears to show Alex Pretti confronting federal officers on a Minneapolis street 11 days before he was fatally shot in another encounter with CBP agents.
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fox9.com Top stories ·
Ilhan Omar on townhall spraying: ‘Fear and intimidation doesn’t work on me’
Minnesota lawmaker Ilhan Omar spoke publicly for the first time Wednesday night since being sprayed with an unknown liquid at a north Minneapolis townhall. She says she won't be slowed by fear and intimidation tactics.
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foxbusiness.com Top stories ·
Steak 'n Shake pledges $1K contributions to Trump Accounts for employees' children
Steak 'n Shake pledges $1,000 matching contributions to "Trump Accounts" for employees' children born between 2025 and 2028, joining corporate support initiative.
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nbcsports.com Top stories ·
Tom Brady on Bill Belichick Hall of Fame snub: "I don't understand it"
Many have addressed the failure of the Hall of Fame selection committee to induct Bill Belichick on his first year of eligibility for enshrinement.
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espn.com Top stories ·
Sources: Artemi Panarin likely has played last Rangers game
It's likely Artemi Panarin has played his final game with the Rangers as they work to facilitate a trade, sources said.
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
Meta's Mark Zuckerberg gets green light from Wall Street to keep pouring money into AI
Meta's stock pop following the company's latest earnings beat is a sign that investors are OK with hefty AI spending as long as the core business stays strong.
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
Microsoft stock drops 7% on slowing cloud growth, light margin guidance
Microsoft’s finances look more favorable after OpenAI completed a restructuring. But computing capacity and talent are cutting into Microsoft's margin.
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Ray J Says He Has Months to Live Due to Heart Issues: ‘I F—ed Up’ and ‘2027 Is Definitely a Wrap for Me’
Ray J said his heart is operating at 25% and doctors told him he has months to live: '2027 is definitely a wrap for me.'
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bleacherreport.com Top stories ·
Tom Brady Reacts to Bill Belichick's Hall of Fame Snub in Video, 'I Don't Understand It'
After winning six Super Bowl titles playing for Bill Belichick, Tom Brady had a strong reaction to his former head coach not making it into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on the first ballot.
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apnews.com Top stories ·
Middle East worries over possible US strike on Iran one month after protests began
Iran has reached out to Middle Eastern countries over the threat of a possible U.S. military strike.
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Officials 'evaluating' why federal agents in Minneapolis 'may not have been following' protocol: Stephen Miller
The administration has shifted it's tone on the shooting.
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startribune.com Top stories ·
Vance, Trump and Frey trade barbs on immigration over social media
After a “cordial conversation,” President Trump slammed Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey again, and Vice President JD Vance joined in on social media.
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It's in Venezuela's interest to co-operate with US, Rubio says in heated testimony
Secretary of State Marco Rubio's appearance in the Senate is the first time Trump’s administration has formally answered questions over the raid in Caracas.
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Powell sidesteps questions on DOJ investigation, successor, administration criticism
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell dodges questions about a criminal probe and future plans in a tense news conference after the central bank's rate cut decision Wednesday.