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Trump is weighing a request from European leaders to meet and discuss Ukraine’s latest peace plan. But his hesitation exposes the growing strains between the U.S. and its longtime allies.
Jack Blanchard and Megan Messerly discuss this rift on #playbookpod 👇
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Jack Blanchard and Megan Messerly discuss this rift on #playbookpod 👇
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The latest batch of Epstein files detail:
- Evidence involving former Prince Andrew
- An apparent letter from Epstein to another sex offender
- The existence of a photo of Donald Trump and Ghislaine Maxwell obtained from Steve Bannon's phone.
- Evidence involving former Prince Andrew
- An apparent letter from Epstein to another sex offender
- The existence of a photo of Donald Trump and Ghislaine Maxwell obtained from Steve Bannon's phone.
New revelations about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor appear in latest Epstein files
Here’s what we learned in the latest release of the Epstein files.
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December 23, 2025 at 7:32 PM
The latest batch of Epstein files detail:
- Evidence involving former Prince Andrew
- An apparent letter from Epstein to another sex offender
- The existence of a photo of Donald Trump and Ghislaine Maxwell obtained from Steve Bannon's phone.
- Evidence involving former Prince Andrew
- An apparent letter from Epstein to another sex offender
- The existence of a photo of Donald Trump and Ghislaine Maxwell obtained from Steve Bannon's phone.
The Trump administration has fired warning shots over Big Tech regulations.
Trump administration fires warning shots over Big Tech regulations
Senior officials are freezing talks and hinting at trade probes amid ongoing discussions with the UK, EU and South Korea.
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December 23, 2025 at 7:10 PM
The Trump administration has fired warning shots over Big Tech regulations.
Larry Summers was once named as a backup executor in a draft of Jeffrey Epstein's will, according to a new document released by the Justice Department.
Larry Summers named backup executor in 2014 draft of Epstein’s will
The world-famous economist has stepped back from public life in recent weeks in the wake of new revelations about the extent of his relationship with Epstein.
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December 23, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Larry Summers was once named as a backup executor in a draft of Jeffrey Epstein's will, according to a new document released by the Justice Department.
Unreliable. Creating more problems than solving them. A negative force on the world stage.
This is how large shares of America’s closest allies view the U.S., according to our new poll.
This is how large shares of America’s closest allies view the U.S., according to our new poll.
Poll: Major allies see US as unreliable and destabilizing
Pluralities in Germany and France — and a majority of Canadians — say the US is a negative force globally, new POLITICO-Public First polling finds.
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December 23, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Unreliable. Creating more problems than solving them. A negative force on the world stage.
This is how large shares of America’s closest allies view the U.S., according to our new poll.
This is how large shares of America’s closest allies view the U.S., according to our new poll.
FCC bans foreign-made drones over national security, spying concerns
FCC bans foreign-made drones over national security, spying concerns
The ruling will hit Chinese drone-maker DJI the hardest.
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December 22, 2025 at 10:04 PM
FCC bans foreign-made drones over national security, spying concerns
He’s facing very long odds. So why are New York Republicans betting on Bruce Blakeman?
He’s facing very long odds. So why are New York Republicans betting on Bruce Blakeman?
Struggling blue state Republicans need a strong top of the ticket to win key House races.
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December 22, 2025 at 10:04 PM
He’s facing very long odds. So why are New York Republicans betting on Bruce Blakeman?
Senate Democrats cut off permitting talks after Trump's newest 'assault' on wind
Senate Democrats cut off permitting talks after Trump's newest 'assault' on wind
The Trump administration's blocking of renewable projects is putting in jeopardy the long-running talks to reduce red tape for energy projects.
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December 22, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Senate Democrats cut off permitting talks after Trump's newest 'assault' on wind
State attorneys general sue Trump administration over efforts to shutter CFPB
State attorneys general sue Trump administration over efforts to shutter CFPB
20 states and the District of Columbia argue that the Trump administration has a legal duty to keep funding the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
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December 22, 2025 at 9:29 PM
State attorneys general sue Trump administration over efforts to shutter CFPB
Oldest National Park Service ranger has died at 104
Oldest National Park Service ranger has died at 104
Betty Reid Soskin, who retired in 2022, recounted her own story and uncovered the stories of others at the Rosie the Riveter World War II Home Front National Historical Park in California.
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December 22, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Oldest National Park Service ranger has died at 104
More than a dozen staffers leave Heritage to join Pence-led nonprofit
More than a dozen staffers leave Heritage to join Pence-led nonprofit
It’s the latest in a string of departures from the embattled organization.
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December 22, 2025 at 8:39 PM
More than a dozen staffers leave Heritage to join Pence-led nonprofit
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Acting CISA director failed a polygraph. Career staff are now under investigation.
At least six career staff were placed on leave after DHS opened an investigation into whether they misled the agency’s acting director, Madhu Gottumukkala, into taking the test.
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December 22, 2025 at 11:51 AM
“We’re a sinking ship. We’re like the Titanic." Devastating expose via @johnnysakalis.bsky.social @politico.com www.politico.com/news/2025/12...
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This veteran civil rights litigator, who just won a Voting Rights Act case that helped Black Democrats break a GOP supermajority in deep-red Mississippi. Now, he shares his fears that #SCOTUS could be on verge of crippling the VRA.
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Democrats Just Won Seats in Mississippi. The Supreme Court Could Block a Repeat.
A veteran civil rights attorney won a landmark redistricting case. He fears such wins could soon vanish.
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December 22, 2025 at 1:59 PM
This veteran civil rights litigator, who just won a Voting Rights Act case that helped Black Democrats break a GOP supermajority in deep-red Mississippi. Now, he shares his fears that #SCOTUS could be on verge of crippling the VRA.
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Bill Clinton spox calls on DOJ to release Epstein files referencing the former president
Bill Clinton spox calls on DOJ to release Epstein files referencing the former president
The former president’s spokesperson accused the DOJ of weaponizing the documents against him.
dlvr.it
December 22, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Bill Clinton spox calls on DOJ to release Epstein files referencing the former president
Turning Point USA wants to be Arizona’s political kingmaker.
Whether the group can elevate its favored candidates will provide a glimpse into its political staying power following the killing of its founder, Charlie Kirk.
Whether the group can elevate its favored candidates will provide a glimpse into its political staying power following the killing of its founder, Charlie Kirk.
Inside Turning Point’s effort to take over Arizona’s Republican Party
Whether the group can elevate its favored candidates will provide a glimpse into their political staying power following Charlie Kirk’s killing on a Utah college campus in September.
www.politico.com
December 22, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Turning Point USA wants to be Arizona’s political kingmaker.
Whether the group can elevate its favored candidates will provide a glimpse into its political staying power following the killing of its founder, Charlie Kirk.
Whether the group can elevate its favored candidates will provide a glimpse into its political staying power following the killing of its founder, Charlie Kirk.
In Trump’s first term, it took his government nearly 18 months to revoke California’s nation-leading EV sales mandate.
This time around, it took less than five months — and California has yet to come up with a way to counter.
This time around, it took less than five months — and California has yet to come up with a way to counter.
How Trump broke California’s grip on the auto market
The Trump administration learned from a first term hampered by sloppy regulations and internal resistance.
www.politico.com
December 22, 2025 at 6:47 PM
In Trump’s first term, it took his government nearly 18 months to revoke California’s nation-leading EV sales mandate.
This time around, it took less than five months — and California has yet to come up with a way to counter.
This time around, it took less than five months — and California has yet to come up with a way to counter.
Congress has adjourned for the holidays having made no tangible progress toward avoiding another shutdown. It’s looming six weeks away.
‘We wasted a lot of time’: The next shutdown deadline will be here sooner than you think
No tangible progress toward funding the government was made before lawmakers left for the holidays.
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December 22, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Congress has adjourned for the holidays having made no tangible progress toward avoiding another shutdown. It’s looming six weeks away.
The Young Republicans group chat scandal echoed a forgotten one. A nearly identical chat exploded in North Dakota in 2022.
A Forgotten Young Republicans Scandal Shows How Hard It Is for Party Elders to Control Young Troops
The 2022 group chat with bigoted messages led to few consequences.
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December 22, 2025 at 6:28 PM
The Young Republicans group chat scandal echoed a forgotten one. A nearly identical chat exploded in North Dakota in 2022.
No ‘confidence’ Ukraine and Russia will reach peace deal, Vance says
No ‘confidence’ Ukraine and Russia will reach peace deal, Vance says
The remark strikes a more sober tone about the reality of the negotiations than that of others in the administration as Trump fights to bring both to a deal.
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December 22, 2025 at 6:06 PM
No ‘confidence’ Ukraine and Russia will reach peace deal, Vance says
Schumer moves to sue the Trump administration over Epstein files rollout
Schumer moves to sue the Trump administration over Epstein files rollout
The DOJ is facing accusations of not complying with the law.
dlvr.it
December 22, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Schumer moves to sue the Trump administration over Epstein files rollout
Trump critic George Conway files to run for NY House seat
Trump critic George Conway files to run for NY House seat
Conway, a sharp critic of President Donald Trump, has filed to run as a Democrat.
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December 22, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Trump critic George Conway files to run for NY House seat
Interior pauses construction of all offshore wind projects, citing national security concerns
Interior pauses construction of all offshore wind projects, citing national security concerns
The halts of five projects is a major ramp up of the administration's hostility toward the industry in the United States.
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December 22, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Interior pauses construction of all offshore wind projects, citing national security concerns
Inside Turning Point’s effort to take over Arizona’s Republican Party
Inside Turning Point’s effort to take over Arizona’s Republican Party
Whether the group can elevate its favored candidates will provide a glimpse into their political staying power following Charlie Kirk’s killing on a Utah college campus in September.
dlvr.it
December 22, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Inside Turning Point’s effort to take over Arizona’s Republican Party
CBS pulls ‘60 Minutes’ segment on notorious El Salvador prison
CBS pulls ‘60 Minutes’ segment on notorious El Salvador prison
The decision, made by editor in chief Bari Weiss, was condemned as "political" by lead correspondent Sharyn Alfonsi.
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December 22, 2025 at 2:39 PM
CBS pulls ‘60 Minutes’ segment on notorious El Salvador prison
‘A very clear plan’: How Trump demolished California’s electric vehicle mandate
‘A very clear plan’: How Trump demolished California’s electric vehicle mandate
The Trump administration learned from a first term hampered by sloppy regulations and internal resistance.
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December 22, 2025 at 10:58 AM
‘A very clear plan’: How Trump demolished California’s electric vehicle mandate
If Congress is going to avoid another shutdown, lawmakers need to start talking
If Congress is going to avoid another shutdown, lawmakers need to start talking
No tangible progress toward funding the government has been made with six weeks to go.
dlvr.it
December 22, 2025 at 9:46 AM
If Congress is going to avoid another shutdown, lawmakers need to start talking