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    New Epstein images released by U.S. Justice Department

    What the latest Epstein files release reveals, and where Trump is mentioned

    12/23/2025 - 6:55 pm

    The Justice Department released nearly 30,000 more pages of documents related to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, including many that reference President Donald Trump. The new batch comes as the DOJ is being criticized for heavily redacting many of the files and not releasing all of them by the deadline set by Congress. White House correspondent Liz Landers reports.

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    News Wrap: Supreme Court blocks National Guard deployment to Chicago for now

    12/23/2025 - 6:50 pm

    In our news wrap Tuesday, the Supreme Court has blocked the Trump administration from deploying National Guard troops to Chicago while a legal challenge moves forward, the U.S. military says it struck another boat it accused of smuggling drugs and former Nebraska Sen. Ben Sasse revealed he has terminal stage-four pancreatic cancer.

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    How recall of career diplomats fits into Trump's foreign policy shift

    12/23/2025 - 6:45 pm

    In an unusual move, the Trump administration is recalling the ambassadors from nearly 30 countries around the world. William Brangham discussed this move with John Dinkelman, president of the American Foreign Service Association. He had a 37-year career as a diplomat in the State Department.

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    Ukrainian servicemen operate a Darts strike drone at their position near a front line in Donetsk region

    Inside the Ukrainian drone unit responsible for high-profile strikes

    12/23/2025 - 6:40 pm

    We have an inside look into one of Ukraine's most rapidly evolving tools in its war with Russia. Small unmanned drones have come to dominate the frontlines, long-range strikes against power facilities and the waters of the Black Sea and Mediterranean. Special correspondent Volodymyr Solohub gained rare access to a military unit that's responsible for some of Ukraine's high-profile drone strikes.

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    The Kennedy Center, to be renamed The Trump-Kennedy Center, in Washington

    Kennedy Center renaming highlights Trump's reshaping of Washington in his image

    12/23/2025 - 6:35 pm

    Since reentering the White House earlier this year, President Trump has made quick work of reshaping Washington in his image, in some cases literally. That is on display at the recently renamed Trump-Kennedy Center. The performing arts center has roots tracing back to the Eisenhower administration more than 60 years ago. Stephanie Sy takes a closer look at its history and evolution.

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