Press review · Wednesday, 3 December 2025
03 December 2025
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Trump administration blocks Venezuela from paying Maduro's legal bills amid federal charges
The Trump administration blocked Venezuela from paying Nicolas Maduro's legal fees, according to Maduro's attorney, sparking Sixth Amendment concerns in federal drug trafficking case.
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cbsnews.com Top stories ·
At least 10 FBI staffers who worked on Mar-a-Lago documents case are fired, sources say
At least 10 FBI employees who worked on former Special Counsel Jack Smith's investigation into President Trump's retention of classified records were fired Wednesday, multiple sources said.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Trump said Iran will 'soon' have missiles able to hit the U.S. A 2025 intel report said it will take 10 years.
It was the first time the president or any other U.S. official has portrayed Iran as poised to develop an intercontinental ballistic missile.
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ft.com Top stories ·
CME halts trading on flagship metals market for more than an hour
World’s largest derivatives exchanges blames ‘technical’ issues for its latest outage
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gizmodo.com Top stories ·
Guy Bets Entire Life Savings Against Elon Musk, Wins
How to succeed in gambling without really trying.
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newrepublic.com Top stories ·
Trump Suggests Deporting Robert De Niro
Donald Trump attacked the actor, as well as Representatives Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib, in a crazed post–State of the Union rant.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Kash Patel fires at least six FBI agents tied to 2022 Mar-a-Lago search
The dismissals come as the FBI director said his phone records were obtained by federal authorities during the Biden administration in connection with investigations into Trump.
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Maduro's lawyer says U.S. blocking Venezuelan government from paying ousted leader's legal fees
The lawyer for Nicolas Maduro says the U.S. is blocking Venezuela's government from paying for the cost of his legal defense against drug trafficking charges.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Trump says Muslim lawmakers should be sent 'back from where they came' after State of the Union clash
Democratic Reps. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota and Rashida Tlaib of Michigan went back and forth with Trump during his State of the Union address.
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
Cuba says it killed 4 exiles, wounded 6 others who attacked from Florida speedboat
Cuba's Interior Ministry said the group was comprised of anti-government Cubans, some of whom were previously wanted for plotting attacks.
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apnews.com Top stories ·
Hilary Knight wants focus on the US women's Olympic success, not Trump's 'distasteful' joke
Hilary Knight says the U.S. women’s hockey team is moving past what she called a “distasteful” joke by President Donald Trump.
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dw.com Top stories ·
China shock: Rivalry tests Merz and German economy
Chancellor Friedrich Merz is scrambling to defend German industry from the economic upheaval caused by intense rivalry from China. Momentum is building to impose new trade barriers to stop unfair trade practices.
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ft.com Top stories ·
Lawrence Summers to step down from Harvard teaching role
Economist continues retreat from public commitments following emails detailing correspondence with Jeffrey Epstein
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pbs.org Top stories ·
WATCH: Markey asks Dr. Means if Trump's order promoting glyphosate production puts health at risk
President Donald Trump’s nominee for surgeon general, Dr. Casey Means, faced questions on Wednesday about the president's recent executive order promoting more domestic production of glyphosate, an ingredient in weedkiller, and how that might conflict with her own beliefs about the potential effects of the chemical.
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buzzfeed.com Top stories ·
Months Before His Death, Eric Dane’s Estranged Wife Detailed How His Healthcare Insurance Kept Denying His Treatment
“The woman from his insurance said to me, ‘You can keep applying, and I’ll keep denying.’ I was like, ‘Oh? F that.’”
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Clintons scheduled to give House Oversight testimony
The former first couple will sit for depositions in Chappaqua, New York, after a standoff with House Republicans over the format of their testimony.
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usatoday.com Top stories ·
Ilhan Omar shouts at Trump in the midst of State of the Union address
Republicans stood and cheered while Democrats remained seated when Trump said the government should prioritize American citizens, not immigrants.
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staradvertiser.com Top stories ·
Retaliatory violence in Mexico after military kills Jalisco cartel boss | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
The Mexican military raid that killed the country's most wanted cartel leader on Sunday led to retaliatory attacks with torched cars and businesses and set up more than 250 roadblocks in 20 of Mexico's 32 states in attacks that stretched from the U.S. border to Mexico's frontier with Guatemala, according to Mexican authorities.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
Nancy Guthrie's home will be returned to family as search stretches into fourth week, sources say
Guthrie, 84, was reported missing Feb. 1. Her family offered a $1 million reward this week for her recovery.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
FBI searches office and home of Los Angeles schools superintendent
Federal authorities confirmed a search was being carried out and that an affidavit in support of the operation was under seal.
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dawgsbynature.com Top stories ·
Browns NFL combine rumors, notes from Day 1
NFL combine just got going with a lot of rumors and notes around the Cleveland Browns trade, free agency, draft plans
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si.com Top stories ·
NFL Combine Sights and Sounds Day 2: ‘Office Space,’ Defensive Prospects and Vrabel’s Interview Tips
Two top Ohio State prospects credited Matt Patricia for their versatility. Plus, Alabama’s Justin Jefferson is poised to put on a show and more.
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forbes.com Top stories ·
Automatic Discharges Of Student Loans To Proceed After Dual Court Wins
Student loan borrowers notched two major court victories this week, paving the way for automatic discharges of federal student loans.
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aa.com.tr Top stories ·
Israel pushing for Iran conflict while relying on US power: Experts
Analysts warn Israel is leaning on US military power rather than its own capabilities in confronting Iran - Anadolu Ajansı
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Fact-checking Trump's State of the Union claims on the economy, immigration and crime
In a combative State of the Union speech — the longest in modern history at about 108 minutes — President Donald Trump defended his administration's economic performance and hardline immigration agenda amid sagging poll numbers ahead of the midterm elections.
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jpost.com Top stories ·
US sends deadliest fighter jets to Israel as Iran war looms | The Jerusalem Post
The F-22 fleet is the latest addition to the arsenal that the US has amassed in the region over the last few weeks.
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derekthompson.org Top stories ·
Nobody Knows Anything
The fact that a piece of AI science fiction rocked the stock market this week is a clear indication that absolutely no one knows how the next few years will go.
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theguardian.com Top stories ·
US hockey star Hilary Knight responds to Trump’s ‘distasteful joke’ about women’s team
The US captain said the controversy over Trump’s quip about inviting the women’s team to the White House has overshadowed the gold medal win
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theringer.com Top stories ·
Scrubbing Back In
Zach Braff, Donald Faison, Sarah Chalke, and Bill Lawrence have revived the hit 2000s sitcom ‘Scrubs,’ with a keen eye on resuscitating the vibes of the early seasons
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FBI searches Los Angeles school district headquarters and the superintendent’s home
The FBI has served at the Los Angeles Unified School District’s headquarters and the home of its superintendent.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
LIZ PEEK: America expected one thing from Trump’s State of the Union. It got another
President Trump was at his best as he delivered the longest State of the Union speech in 60 years, showcasing U.S. Olympic hockey team and reviewing major policy accomplishments.
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nbcsports.com Top stories ·
Mike Vrabel on A.J. Brown: We'll look at everything we can to add to the roster
Vrabel coached Brown when the Eagles wideout was with the Titans.
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ft.com Top stories ·
IMF urges US to change course on economic policy
Trump administration’s government job cuts threaten critical economic functions, fund warns
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npr.org Top stories ·
ICE won't be at polling places this year, a Trump DHS official promises
In a call with top state voting officials, a Department of Homeland Security official stated unequivocally that immigration agents would not be patrolling polling places during this year's midterms.
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espn.com Top stories ·
Cincinnati sues Sorsby over $1M exit fee after Texas Tech transfer
Cincinnati is suing former quarterback Brendan Sorsby, alleging he breached his NIL contract with the Bearcats by refusing to pay a $1 million exit fee following his transfer to Texas Tech.
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aljazeera.com Top stories ·
Australian PM backs removal of ex-Prince Andrew from succession line
New Zealand says it, too, will support the UK government if it decides to remove the disgraced prince from succession.
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ms.now Top stories ·
Hakeem Jeffries slams GOP's "cult-like" reaction to Trump's State of the Union
Democratic Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries calls out Mike Johnson and other Republicans for abdicating their power to Trump on tariffs.
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FBI raids Los Angeles school district headquarters and superintendent’s home
Federal officials search district chief Alberto Carvalho’s home, but allegations being examined remain unclear
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npr.org Top stories ·
Cuba says boat from Florida opened fire on its soldiers, starting fight that killed 4
Cuba says the 10 passengers on a boat that opened fire on its soldiers were armed Cubans living in the U.S. who were trying to infiltrate the island and unleash terrorism. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the U.S. is gathering its own information.
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Cuba says it killed 4 people aboard Florida-registered speedboat that opened fire on soldiers
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio told reporters that he was made aware of the incident and that the U.S. is now gathering its own information to determine if the victims were American citizens or permanent residents.
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sports.yahoo.com Top stories ·
Cincinnati files lawsuit over $1 million buyout it says Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby owes school
Sorsby transferred from the Bearcats to the Red Raiders after the 2025 season.
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justice.gov Top stories ·
Former U.S. Air Force Pilot Arrested for Providing Defense Services to the Chinese Military
Former U.S. Air Force officer and pilot Gerald Eddie Brown, Jr., also known by the call sign “Runner,” 65, a U.S. citizen, was arrested today in Jeffersonville, Indiana. Brown was charged by criminal complaint for providing and conspiring to provide defense services to Chinese military pilots without authorization, in violation of the Arms Export Control Act (AECA). Brown is
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ashleycountyledger.com Top stories ·
Maduro lawyer claims US blocking Venezuela from paying fees
US authorities are blocking Nicolas Maduro from receiving money from Venezuela to pay the lawyer defending him in his New York drug trafficking case, the ousted leader's attorney said in
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heraldnews.com Top stories ·
Fall River gives blizzard update. Latest on cleanup, travel ban, schools
City officials were joined by Lt. Gov. Driscoll and MassDOT chief for a press conference Tuesday at First Step Inn regarding Fall River's blizzard response.
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npr.org Top stories ·
Supreme Court appears split in tax foreclosure case
At issue is whether a county can seize homeowners' residence for unpaid property taxes and sell the house at auction for less than the homeowners would get if they put their home on the market themselves.
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mmafighting.com Top stories ·
UFC owners respond to fighter criticisms over Zuffa Boxing reportedly paying $15 million for Conor Benn
Zuffa Boxing signed Conor Benn to a one-fight deal that’s expected to take place in 2026
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cisa.gov Top stories ·
CISA and Partners Release Guidance for Ongoing Global Exploitation of Cisco SD-WAN Systems | CISA
As a result of the malicious cyber activity and vulnerabilities involving Cisco SD-WAN systems, CISA has outlined requirements for FCEB agencies in Emergency Directive (ED) 26-03 to inventory Cisco SD-WAN systems, update them, and assess compromise.
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foxnews.com Top stories ·
Ilhan Omar doesn't have any regrets for her ''unavoidable' outburst at State of the Union
Rep. Ilhan Omar says her outburst at President Donald Trump's State of the Union was "unavoidable" and expresses no regrets about defying Hakeem Jeffries' call for civility.
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Vance says Minnesota’s Medicaid funds halted as part of Trump’s ‘war on fraud’
Vice-president makes announcement with Mehmet Oz, who says other states will be next after Minnesota
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theatlantic.com Top stories ·
MAHA, Subdued
The nominee for surgeon general kept her most eccentric wellness beliefs largely in check at her confirmation hearing.