- Texas requires students learn about 'perils of communism' in sweeping new curriculum overhaul December 31, 2025Texas will require students to learn about communism's perils under new social studies curriculum starting 2030. State board approved changes 8-7.
- Venezuela arrests more Americans as Trump ramps up pressure on Maduro: report December 31, 2025Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed 10 Americans were freed from Venezuela in a July prisoner swap. President Donald Trump sent an envoy to Caracas.
- Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson face backlash from real family behind tribute band film December 31, 2025Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson's "Song Sung Blue" faces backlash from a real-life subject's children who claim they were allegedly cut out and misrepresented.
- Netanyahu warns of ‘eighth front’ ideological battle for American hearts and minds with Christian leaders December 31, 2025Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warns of 'eighth front' in ideological battle, telling Christian leaders that faith must confront terrorism in defense of civilization.
- Zohran Mamdani will be first mayor to be sworn in on Quran during New York City inauguration December 31, 2025New York City's first Muslim mayor Zohran Mamdani makes history using Quran for swearing-in ceremony. Bernie Sanders to officiate public inauguration at City Hall.
- Patriots stars eligible to help team clinch top seed in playoffs despite heinous allegations, NFL says December 31, 2025New England Patriots players Stefon Diggs and Christian Barmore remain eligible to play Sunday despite facing assault allegations this week.