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President Donald Trump vowed retaliation for the killing of two U.S. Army soldiers and an American civilian interpreter in Syria on Saturday. U.S. officials told PBS News that the shooter had ties to ISIS and had infiltrated Syrian security forces.
December 13, 2025 at 11:57 PM
President Donald Trump vowed retaliation for the killing of two U.S. Army soldiers and an American civilian interpreter in Syria on Saturday. U.S. officials told PBS News that the shooter had ties to ISIS and had infiltrated Syrian security forces.
Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene says it is a mistake for the president to call concerns about affordability a Democratic hoax.
December 13, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene says it is a mistake for the president to call concerns about affordability a Democratic hoax.
A grand jury in Virginia has again refused to bring a new indictment against New York Attorney General Letitia James for mortgage fraud.
It's the second time in about a week that the Justice Department has failed to resurrect its case against James.
It's the second time in about a week that the Justice Department has failed to resurrect its case against James.
December 12, 2025 at 6:16 PM
A grand jury in Virginia has again refused to bring a new indictment against New York Attorney General Letitia James for mortgage fraud.
It's the second time in about a week that the Justice Department has failed to resurrect its case against James.
It's the second time in about a week that the Justice Department has failed to resurrect its case against James.
Indiana's Republican-led Senate voted Thursday afternoon against a plan to redraw the state's electoral map.
Twenty-one Republicans joined all 10 Democrats in voting down the measure.
Twenty-one Republicans joined all 10 Democrats in voting down the measure.
December 12, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Indiana's Republican-led Senate voted Thursday afternoon against a plan to redraw the state's electoral map.
Twenty-one Republicans joined all 10 Democrats in voting down the measure.
Twenty-one Republicans joined all 10 Democrats in voting down the measure.
Epstein, who sexually abused underage women at his homes and one of his private islands in the Caribbean, also kept images of sex toys, according to the new release.
One of the photographs shows novelty condoms with Trump’s likeness on them. A sign reads, “Trump Condom $4.50.” (6/x)
One of the photographs shows novelty condoms with Trump’s likeness on them. A sign reads, “Trump Condom $4.50.” (6/x)
December 12, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Epstein, who sexually abused underage women at his homes and one of his private islands in the Caribbean, also kept images of sex toys, according to the new release.
One of the photographs shows novelty condoms with Trump’s likeness on them. A sign reads, “Trump Condom $4.50.” (6/x)
One of the photographs shows novelty condoms with Trump’s likeness on them. A sign reads, “Trump Condom $4.50.” (6/x)
Other images in the release include Epstein pictured with former President Bill Clinton, billionaire Richard Branson, political strategist Steve Bannon and film director Woody Allen.
Former British prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor stands with Microsoft magnate Bill Gates in another photo. (5/x)
Former British prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor stands with Microsoft magnate Bill Gates in another photo. (5/x)
December 12, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Other images in the release include Epstein pictured with former President Bill Clinton, billionaire Richard Branson, political strategist Steve Bannon and film director Woody Allen.
Former British prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor stands with Microsoft magnate Bill Gates in another photo. (5/x)
Former British prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor stands with Microsoft magnate Bill Gates in another photo. (5/x)
One image shows Donald Trump, before he became president, standing with six women, whose faces have been redacted, at a party wearing Hawaiian-inspired leis. www.pbs.org/newshour/pol... (3/x)
December 12, 2025 at 4:46 PM
One image shows Donald Trump, before he became president, standing with six women, whose faces have been redacted, at a party wearing Hawaiian-inspired leis. www.pbs.org/newshour/pol... (3/x)
The undated photographs are from Epstein’s email account and computer, according to Democrats on the House Oversight Committee, who published the photographs on Friday. www.pbs.org/newshour/pol... (2/x)
December 12, 2025 at 4:46 PM
The undated photographs are from Epstein’s email account and computer, according to Democrats on the House Oversight Committee, who published the photographs on Friday. www.pbs.org/newshour/pol... (2/x)
A newly released batch of images shows the rich and powerful people with whom convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein socialized, and other glimpses of his lifestyle.
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December 12, 2025 at 4:46 PM
A newly released batch of images shows the rich and powerful people with whom convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein socialized, and other glimpses of his lifestyle.
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Scientists in the U.K. say they have found evidence of humans making fire far earlier than previously thought.
December 12, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Scientists in the U.K. say they have found evidence of humans making fire far earlier than previously thought.
WATCH: After Republican legislators in Indiana joined with Democrats to vote down a plan to redraw the state's congressional map on Thursday, President Donald Trump said he would support a primary against the GOP state Senate leader.
December 12, 2025 at 12:29 AM
WATCH: After Republican legislators in Indiana joined with Democrats to vote down a plan to redraw the state's congressional map on Thursday, President Donald Trump said he would support a primary against the GOP state Senate leader.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem was confronted Thursday over the deportation of U.S. military veterans under the Trump administration.
December 11, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem was confronted Thursday over the deportation of U.S. military veterans under the Trump administration.
The Louvre Museum heist thieves managed to escape with just 30 seconds to spare, a French Senate inquiry into the matter said on Wednesday.
December 11, 2025 at 8:54 PM
The Louvre Museum heist thieves managed to escape with just 30 seconds to spare, a French Senate inquiry into the matter said on Wednesday.
New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art announced its co-chairs for next year's Met Gala today.
A trio of trend-setting titans, including Beyonce, who hasn't attended the event in a decade, plus Venus Williams and Nicole Kidman, will join Vogue's Anna Wintour to host the event next May.
A trio of trend-setting titans, including Beyonce, who hasn't attended the event in a decade, plus Venus Williams and Nicole Kidman, will join Vogue's Anna Wintour to host the event next May.
December 11, 2025 at 6:17 PM
New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art announced its co-chairs for next year's Met Gala today.
A trio of trend-setting titans, including Beyonce, who hasn't attended the event in a decade, plus Venus Williams and Nicole Kidman, will join Vogue's Anna Wintour to host the event next May.
A trio of trend-setting titans, including Beyonce, who hasn't attended the event in a decade, plus Venus Williams and Nicole Kidman, will join Vogue's Anna Wintour to host the event next May.
President Donald Trump was awarded the inaugural FIFA Peace Prize on Friday during the final draw for the 2026 World Cup.
December 5, 2025 at 10:58 PM
President Donald Trump was awarded the inaugural FIFA Peace Prize on Friday during the final draw for the 2026 World Cup.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's vaccine advisory panel voted Friday to end the longstanding guidance that all babies born in the United States be vaccinated against hepatitis B on the day of their birth.
December 5, 2025 at 6:42 PM
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's vaccine advisory panel voted Friday to end the longstanding guidance that all babies born in the United States be vaccinated against hepatitis B on the day of their birth.
An announcement by Michael and Susan Dell that they will donate more than $6 billion in the form of contributions to soon-to-be-opened Trump accounts is a “super exciting” development for American children, experts say.
December 4, 2025 at 7:52 PM
An announcement by Michael and Susan Dell that they will donate more than $6 billion in the form of contributions to soon-to-be-opened Trump accounts is a “super exciting” development for American children, experts say.
President Donald Trump on Wednesday proposed rolling back fuel efficiency standards set by the Biden administration in a push to make it easier for automakers to sell gas-powered vehicles.
December 4, 2025 at 4:03 PM
President Donald Trump on Wednesday proposed rolling back fuel efficiency standards set by the Biden administration in a push to make it easier for automakers to sell gas-powered vehicles.
Actor and longtime woodworker Nick Offerman says he has a "responsibility" to continue making things by hand as the world becomes more automated.
December 3, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Actor and longtime woodworker Nick Offerman says he has a "responsibility" to continue making things by hand as the world becomes more automated.
Traveling without a REAL ID will soon cost you.
The Transportation Security Administration says it will start charging air travelers a $45 fee in February if they don't have the newer form of identification.
The Transportation Security Administration says it will start charging air travelers a $45 fee in February if they don't have the newer form of identification.
December 3, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Traveling without a REAL ID will soon cost you.
The Transportation Security Administration says it will start charging air travelers a $45 fee in February if they don't have the newer form of identification.
The Transportation Security Administration says it will start charging air travelers a $45 fee in February if they don't have the newer form of identification.
President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he does not want Somali migrants in the United States, adding that the country will head in the wrong direction if "we keep taking in garbage."
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December 2, 2025 at 10:24 PM
President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he does not want Somali migrants in the United States, adding that the country will head in the wrong direction if "we keep taking in garbage."
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday that he learned about the second strike on an alleged drug boat on Sept. 2 hours after giving the order for the first strike.
December 2, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday that he learned about the second strike on an alleged drug boat on Sept. 2 hours after giving the order for the first strike.
The White House says that a recent MRI performed on President Donald Trump was preventative screening focused on both his heart and abdomen.
The president previously said Sunday that he was open to releasing the results, even as he said he didn't know which part of his body had been scanned.
The president previously said Sunday that he was open to releasing the results, even as he said he didn't know which part of his body had been scanned.
December 2, 2025 at 9:06 PM
The White House says that a recent MRI performed on President Donald Trump was preventative screening focused on both his heart and abdomen.
The president previously said Sunday that he was open to releasing the results, even as he said he didn't know which part of his body had been scanned.
The president previously said Sunday that he was open to releasing the results, even as he said he didn't know which part of his body had been scanned.
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December 2, 2025 at 8:44 PM
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The White House said Monday that President Donald Trump's signed his latest commutation in reaction to a "weaponization of justice" by the Biden administration.
December 2, 2025 at 12:05 AM
The White House said Monday that President Donald Trump's signed his latest commutation in reaction to a "weaponization of justice" by the Biden administration.