Press review · Wednesday, 3 December 2025
03 December 2025
Single reports
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punchbowl.news Top stories ·
Thune declares ‘talking filibuster’ dead
Senate Majority Leader John Thune is facing relentless pressure from all directions as he navigates a politically perilous fight over the SAVE America Act.
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newrepublic.com Top stories ·
MAGA Activists Pitch Trump on Chilling “National Emergency” Plot
Pro-Trump activists say they’re in close contact about an executive order that would expand the president’s powers to intervene in elections.
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cbsnews.com Top stories ·
Man killed on speedboat off Cuba lived in U.S. for 20 years and had "obsessive" quest for Cuba's freedom, brother says
Michael Ortega Casanova is one of four people who were killed after people aboard a U.S.-registered speedboat allegedly opened fire on Cuba's border patrol.
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nytimes.com Top stories ·
Colts QB Anthony Richardson requests trade after disappointing tenure: Sources
Richardson’s representation provided medical documentation showing that he has regained full vision after suffering an orbital fracture.
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ew.com Top stories ·
Cause of death confirmed for Martin Short's daughter Katherine
Officials have confirmed the cause of death for Katherine Short, the daughter of comedian Martin Short, who died Monday at age 42.
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zawya.com Top stories ·
Gold steady as markets await US-Iran nuclear talks outcome
Spot gold was down 0.1% at $5,165.77 per ounce at 9:19 a.m. ET (1419 GMT)
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foreignaffairs.com Top stories ·
Venezuela’s Long Road to Recovery
An economic revival can’t happen without political transformation.
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thedailybeast.com Top stories ·
Putin's Top Officials Laugh About How Dumb Trump Is Behind His Back
They’re in hysterics over just how easily the MAGA leader buys into the Russian tyrant’s lies.
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pbs.org Top stories ·
Hillary Clinton deposition paused over leaked photo
Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert sent a photo of the closed-door proceeding to a conservative influencer.
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nationaltoday.com Top stories ·
US Stocks Drift as Oil Prices Rise on Potential US-Iran Conflict - New York Today
U.S. stocks traded lower on Thursday as oil prices rose due to renewed concerns about a potential military confrontation between the United States and Iran. The S&P 500 slipped 0.2%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average dipped 184 points, or 0.4%. Booking Holdings and Carvana stocks fell on worries about AI technology disrupting their industries, while Walmart's earnings report was mixed. Oil prices climbed as the threat of a U.S.-Iran conflict loomed.
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bbc.com Top stories ·
2026 Winter Olympics: Donald Trump joke 'overshadows' US women's success - Hilary Knight
A "distasteful joke" by US President Donald Trump overshadows the achievement of female athletes at the Winter Olympics, says USA ice hockey gold medallist Hilary Knight.
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facebook.com Top stories ·
The New York Times
The Trump administration’s proposed new rules for Obamacare plans next year would shift more health care costs to Americans, with much higher deductibles that could lead to greater medical bills.
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cnbc.com Top stories ·
Democrats plan to force Iran war powers vote next week
The president has commanded a massive military buildup in the region, as he negotiates a new nuclear deal with Iran.
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FBI moving command post in Nancy Guthrie investigation from Tucson to Phoenix, source says
The investigation into the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie is still running at full speed, a law enforcement source familiar with the investigation told CBS News.
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wtop.com Top stories ·
Judge rejects request to block Trump White House from building its $400 million ballroom project - WTOP News
A federal judge on Thursday rejected a preservationist group’s request to block the Trump administration from continuing construction of a $400 million ballroom where it demolished the East Wing of the White House.
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bleacherreport.com Top stories ·
The Perfect 2026 Free-Agent Signing for Every NFL Team
We are just a few weeks away from the annual mad dash for NFL teams to open up their checkbooks for the latest class of free agents.
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fxempire.com Top stories ·
Dow Jones & Nasdaq 100 Slip on US-Iran Talks Risk
Dow Jones and Nasdaq 100 futures slip as Middle East tensions offset Nvidia’s upbeat forecast, with Fed update and jobless claims in focus.
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vox.com Top stories ·
Meet the toymaker who helped take down Trump’s tariffs
Learning Resources, an Illinois toy company, says it paid more $10 million in tariffs.
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nbcnews.com Top stories ·
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani set to meet with Trump again in Washington
The two previously had an amicable meeting in November during which Trump called Mamdani "a very rational person" he believed was "focused on New York City."
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fxstreet.com Top stories ·
Nvidia struggles and Oil rallies | FXStreet
Nvidia's fall has halted the US rally, while oil prices rebounded on conflict fears, says Chris Beauchamp, Chief Market Analyst at investing and trading platform IG.
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ft.com Top stories ·
Relief for US homeowners as mortgage rates hit lowest since 2023
Decline in benchmark rate helps bolster Donald Trump’s claim housing affordability is improving under his administration
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gothamist.com Top stories ·
NYPD arrests social media influencer in Washington Square Park snowball fight
Police say officers were injured after being hit with snow and ice during a social media-promoted gathering.
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komonews.com Top stories ·
NYC Mayor Mamdani and Trump meet again at the White House: report
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is set to meet with President Donald Trump on Thursday in Washington, D.C., according to reports.
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soapoperadigest.com Top stories ·
Young and Restless Star Melissa Claire Egan Reveals Heart Disease Diagnosis: 'Too Important Not to Share' - Soap Opera Digest
Young and Restless star Melissa Claire Egan is opening up about being diagnosed with coronary heart disease in January.
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Mortgage rates fall below 6% for the first time since 2022
The decline in the average 30-year mortgage rate could be good news for home shoppers as the spring home-buying season gets rolling.
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hollywoodreporter.com Top stories ·
Netflix’s ‘Dynasty: The Murdochs’ Trailer Reveals the Real-Life ‘Succession’ Fight to Control Fox News
The four-part Netflix docuseries chronicles the behind-the-scenes battle to succeed News Corp mogul Rupert Murdoch.
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aljazeera.com Top stories ·
Afghanistan says it launches attacks against Pakistan
Afghan military source tells Al Jazeera 13 border outposts were captured as Pakistan denies that any posts were seized.
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theguardian.com Top stories ·
Cuba vows to fight ‘terrorist aggression’ after attack from US-registered boat
Cuban president says country will ‘defend itself with determination’ after deadly coastal assault from exiles
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Hillary Clinton calls for Trump to testify at US House Epstein hearing
The former secretary of state accused the Republican-led panel of seeking to protect political allies in probe.
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newschannel9.com Top stories ·
Mortgage rates dip below 6 percent, but housing supply still squeezes Tennessee buyers
Mortgage rates are finally moving.The average rate on a 30-year mortgage has fallen below 6 percent for the first time since 2022.But in Southeast Tennessee, lo
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foxbusiness.com Top stories ·
Trump trade chief defiant on Supreme Court ruling, vows to restore tariffs within months
The Supreme Court struck down Trump’s tariff authority, but the administration says it will revive the program using other trade laws.
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variety.com Top stories ·
‘This Whole Thing Is Not Normal’: Inside the ‘Baywatch’ Reboot Casting Call With 2,000 Wannabe Lifeguards
On a recent Wednesday, 2,000 wannabe lifeguards lined up to audition for Fox's reboot of 'Baywatch.' Here's what it's like inside the casting call.
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newstatesman.com Top stories ·
On the hunt for Prince Andrew
Outside Sandringham, the British press had scented blood
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DOJ Totally Screws Over Ron DeSantis on Alligator Alcatraz
The Florida governor has been left holding the bill.
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What cartel violence means for World Cup games in Mexico and possibility of relocating playoffs
One official told The Athletic the playoff games may become vulnerable but FIFA says it has "full confidence" in all its host nations
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npr.org Top stories ·
Congressional Republicans will also investigate missing Epstein files related to Trump
Rep. James Comer, Republican Chair of the Oversight Committee, joined Democrats in pledging to investigate the Justice Department for its handling of missing Epstein files related to President Trump.
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Columbia student arrested by DHS agents who posed as police officers
Acting university president says agents misrepresented themselves to gain entry to the residential building
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apnews.com Top stories ·
Live updates: US-Iran negotiations wrap for the day, says Oman’s foreign minister
Iran and the United States held indirect talks in Geneva, attempting to reach a deal on Tehran’s nuclear program and potentially avert another war as the U.S. gathers a massive fleet in the Middle East.
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T20 World Cup: South Africa stay unbeaten with nine-wicket win over West Indies
Aiden Markram smacks 82 not out off 46 balls as South Africa beat West Indies by nine wickets to maintain their unbeaten record at the 2026 T20 World Cup
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wral.com Top stories ·
Columbia student arrested by ICE agents who claimed to be seeking 'missing person,' lawyers say
NEW YORK (AP) — A Columbia University student was arrested early Thursday by federal immigration agents who gained entry to a campus residence by claiming they were searching for a “missing person,” according to her attorneys and the school’s president.
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calmatters.org Top stories ·
The hidden surveillance network sending Californians' license plates to Border Patrol
California residents are noticing new license plate readers that appear to be operated by the Border Patrol. Some have had confusing encounters with agents.
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abc7chicago.com Top stories ·
US mortgage rates drop below 6% for the 1st time in nearly 4 years
After the pandemic, a rapid rise in home prices coincided with stubbornly high mortgage rates, shutting out potential buyers.
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motherjones.com Top stories ·
DHS abducts Columbia student from college housing
Agents lied about looking for a missing child to enter the building, officials said.
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Trump attack threat looms as nuclear talks between US and Iran go to wire
Extension of Geneva negotiations into the night suggest gaps between the two sides remain
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racer.com Top stories ·
IndyCar silly season hot seats in 2026 | RACER
Buckle in for a busy silly season.
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techcrunch.com Top stories ·
Google launches Nano Banana 2 model with faster image generation | TechCrunch
Google is making Nano Banana 2 a default model in Gemini app and in AI mode.
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Bipartisan bill aims to block big investors from buying single-family homes
A bipartisan Senate duo is teaming up on legislation that would ban large investment firms from snapping up single-family homes, a measure they say is aimed at the country's housing affordability crunch.
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Third victim dies following shooting at Rhode Island hockey rink
A third victim has died following the Feb. 16 shooting at a high school hockey game in Pawtucket, Rhode Island.
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3 times mortgage interest rates could fall this March
There are three upcoming dates that borrowers looking for a low mortgage rate should pay close attention to.
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usatoday.com Top stories ·
I'm a Democrat. Trump's State of Union made me like him more. | Your Turn
This was the first State of the Union where I wasn't bored. I actually agreed with everything Trump said. And I appreciate his businessman's approach.