Tuesday, December 16, 2025 11:41 PM ET
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House won't vote on health care tax credit extension, angering GOP moderates -- An 11th-hour effort by moderate Republicans to put an extension on the floor for a vote failed Tuesday night.3 hours ago
Trump orders "total and complete blockade" of sanctioned oil tankers in Venezuela -- President Trump on Tuesday called for a "total and complete blockade" on all sanctioned oil tankers that enter or depart Venezuela, as the administration heaps pressure on Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.4 hours ago
Former top vaccine official sues Trump administration over her firing -- Dr. Jeanne Marrazzo succeeded Anthony Fauci in leading the vaccine research division at the National Institutes of Health.4 hours ago
Hegseth won't release video of U.S. "double tap" strike that killed 2 survivors -- Democrats have called on the Pentagon to release the full video of the "double-tap" U.S. strike that killed two survivors who were alive after an initial strike.5 hours ago
Judge denies request to temporarily block construction of White House ballroom -- A federal judge in Washington, D.C., put limits on what construction crews can do on the project over the next two weeks.6 hours ago
Trump doubles number of countries facing travel bans or restrictions -- President Trump on Tuesday more than doubled the list of countries subject to his travel ban or to heavy restrictions, bringing the total number of nations affected to 39.6 hours ago
At DNC meetings, Democrats see hope in 2025 wins as Newsom, Harris loom large -- Democrats felt jubilant at this year's winter party meetings after decisive off-year election wins. Now, they say they are looking to build on the 2025 momentum in next year's midterms - and beyond.6 hours ago
Senate Republicans push for progress on next funding package this week -- Senate Republicans are aiming to move forward on a new package of funding bills before leaving for the holidays, with just weeks to go before the next deadline to avoid another shutdown.7 hours ago
Epstein offered advice to billionaire facing accusation of sexual impropriety -- Recently released emails document Jeffrey Epstein's involvement in Leon Black's personal affairs.6 hours ago
Trump says he'll deliver prime-time address to the nation on Wednesday -- President Trump said he will deliver an address live to the nation Wednesday at 9 p.m. ET.9 hours ago
Trump and his allies defend Susie Wiles over blunt quotes in Vanity Fair -- President Trump defended White House chief of staff Susie Wiles after she was quoted offering blunt assessments of his inner circle in Vanity Fair.9 hours ago
Raskin to introduce bill to require review of White House renovation plans -- Rep. Jamie Raskin wants to see White House construction like President Trump's ballroom project subjected to the same scrutiny as other federal projects.17 hours ago
U.S. military hits 3 more alleged drug boats in Pacific, killing 8 -- The U.S. military says it struck three more alleged drug-carrying boats in the Eastern Pacific, the latest in a campaign of vessel strikes ordered by the Trump administration that have killed at least 95 people. -- Dec 151 hour ago
Pentagon "escalating" review of Sen. Kelly over video on illegal orders -- The Pentagon says it is "escalating" a probe into Sen. Mark Kelly, one of six Democratic lawmakers who urged service members to "refuse illegal orders." -- Dec 151 hour ago