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Top lawmakers are receiving a classified briefing from key Pentagon officials about the Trump administration's campaign against alleged drug trafficking boats. CBS
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The CDC's vaccine advisory panel meets Thursday and Friday to discuss recommendations for the hepatitis B vaccine and the schedule of childhood shots. CBS
Sources say the FBI has arrested a man suspected of placing pipe bombs outside RNC and DNC headquarters on the eve of the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot. CBS
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Experts say roughly six in 10 cats in the U.S. are carrying too much weight. A new clinical trial, "MEOW-1," could change that, testing to see if GLP-1 weight loss drugs can be used on pets. CBS
For retirees who rely on prescription drugs, experts say it's a good time to evaluate the cost of those treatments for next year. CNBC
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Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick's defense of President Donald Trump's tariffs came as experts warn that the trade policies could hurt domestic head count. CNBC
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Calls for a ban on congressional stock ownership have grown in recent years, and the measure has bipartisan support. CNBC
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A massive methamphetamine bust in Atlanta area netted 1,585 pounds of drugs hidden in blackberry shipments, leading to federal charges against repeat offenders. FOX News
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Thunderbirds pilot ejects safely from F-16C during California training mission. Air Force investigates crash as aviator recovers in stable condition. FOX News

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ICE arrested Afghan national Jaan Shah Safi, an alleged ISIS-K supporter brought to the U.S. under Biden's Operation Allies Welcome program, in a Virginia terror case. FOX News
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New research validates UAP phenomenon using 70-year-old astronomical photos, showing connections between nuclear weapons testing and UFO activity. FOX News
A Massachusetts Catholic church sparked controversy with a Nativity scene featuring a missing Holy Family and an "ICE was here" sign, drawing criticism from community members. FOX News
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Thresher shark strandings increase during fall as the marine animals struggle to navigate Cape Cod waters while migrating South for the winter season. FOX News

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President Donald Trump has renamed the U.S. Institute of Peace -- a non-profit organization he's seeking to effectively dismantle -- after himself. UPI
The body of a Thai agricultural worker held hostage in Gaza for nearly 800 days has been returned to Israel, the Israeli government said Thursday. UPI
The Iran-backed Houthi rebels of Yemen have released 11 crew members of the Eternity C shipping vessel, according to Oman, which said the released individuals were now in Muscat. UPI

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Customs and Border Patrol officers at the Laredo port of entry in Texas seized guns, magazines and ammunition from a vehicle crossing from the United States into Mexico. UPI
The House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday subpoenaed former special counsel Jack Smith to have him testify during a closed-door hearing on Dec. 17. UPI
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The U.S. military announced that it has launched a new task force to deploy various drone forces, and the first squadron of one-way-attack drones already has been formed in the Middle East. UPI

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December 11, 2025

     President Donald Trump announced the results of his recent meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, in which Beijing agreed to help “end the Fentanyl Crisis,” purchase American oil, and continue the flow of rare earth minerals, while also mutually agreeing to roll back steep tariffs.  Another win for Trump.

     President Trump’s meeting followed a weeklong trip to numerous countries in Asia, resulting in trade deals with Cambodia, Thailand, Malaysia, and Vietnam. In the deals, the president was able to get Asian nations to drop most, if not all, tariffs on U.S. goods while also securing agreements to acquire critical minerals to reduce reliance on China.  Following the meeting with Xi and his business associates on Thursday, President Trump issued a Truth Social post, notifying the American people of the agreements the two reached.

    “I had a truly great meeting with President Xi of China. There is enormous respect between our two Countries, and that will only be enhanced with what just took place. We agreed on many things, with others, even of high importance, being very close to resolved,” the president began.  “I was extremely honored by the fact that President Xi authorized China to begin the purchase of massive amounts of Soybeans, Sorghum, and other Farm products. Our farmers will be very happy! In fact, as I said once before during my first Administration, Farmers should immediately go out and buy more land and larger tractors. I would like to thank President Xi for this!” 

     “Additionally, China has agreed to continue the flow of Rare Earth, Critical Minerals, Magnets, etc., openly and freely. Very significantly, China has strongly stated that they will work diligently with us to stop the flow of Fentanyl into our Country. They will help us end the Fentanyl Crisis,” he continued.  China’s move to reopen the export of rare earth and critical minerals follows Beijing’s decision to introduce restrictions earlier this year as a bargaining chip in the trade war with the United States due to the U.S.’s prior reliance on China to supply critical materials used in everything from the U.S. Defense industry to electric vehicles and planes.  

     “China also agreed that they will begin the process of purchasing American Energy. In fact, a very large scale transaction may take place concerning the purchase of Oil and Gas from the Great State of Alaska. Chris Wright, Doug Burgum, and our respective Energy teams will be meeting to see if such an Energy Deal can be worked out. The agreements reached today will deliver Prosperity and Security to millions of Americans,” Trump noted.

     The president concluded his post by noting that his trade deals are resulting in “Hundreds of Billions of Dollars [being] brought into our Country because of them. Our Nation is Strong, Respected, and Admired Again, and THE BEST IS YET TO COME!”  Additionally, President Trump and Xi made headway on tariffs, as the president agreed to drop tariffs on Chinese imports from around 55%, down to around 45%. Trump described the current deal as a one-year arrangement that is set to be revisited next year. “We have a deal,” Trump stated. “Every year we’ll renegotiate the deal, but I think it’ll go on for a long time.”