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U.S. Strikes on Syria Underscore Scale of Challenge for Its President 20/12/2025

The Syrian government did not comment directly on the extensive American strikes targeting the Islamic State on Friday, but said it was intensifying its own efforts to fight the group.

Abdi Latif Dahir and Eric Schmitt

Koch Political Operation Spent Nearly $550 Million During 2024 Cycle 20/12/2025

The huge sum shows that while the Koch network may not hold significant power at high levels of the Republican Party, it remains a financial juggernaut.

Theodore Schleifer and Ashley Cai

6 Takeaways From the First Batch of the Epstein Files 20/12/2025

Many of the Justice Department documents were heavily redacted, and President Trump’s name was rarely mentioned. The White House also sought to make political hay of the release of photos of Bill Clinton.

Alan Feuer

With Attacks on Oil Tankers, Ukraine Takes Aim at Russia’s War Financing 20/12/2025

Strikes on four vessels signal that Kyiv is willing to expand the maritime theater of the conflict in an effort to crimp Moscow’s military funding.

Kim Barker, Ephrat Livni and Valerie Hopkins

How Democrats Used the Word ‘Affordability’ to Take On Trump 20/12/2025

Both parties are now preparing for “affordability” to play a major role in the midterm elections next year. How did it emerge so quickly?

Lisa Lerer and Jonah Smith

Vivek Ramaswamy Challenges Conservatives on Surging Anti-Indian Hate 20/12/2025

The leading Republican candidate for Ohio governor is calling out his party for rising intolerance, including against Indian American immigrants and their children, like him.

Pooja Salhotra

Bowen Yang Is Leaving ‘S.N.L.’ After This Weekend’s Episode 20/12/2025

Yang has been part of the NBC sketch show since 2018, earning five Emmy nominations.

Maya Salam

The White House Is Just ‘Trying to Keep Grandpa Busy’ 20/12/2025

Jamelle Bouie, Michelle Cottle and David French convene to discuss the year that was.

Jamelle Bouie, Michelle Cottle, David French and Vishakha Darbha

Marco Rubio Is Winning the Trump Era 20/12/2025

The secretary of state has somehow avoided becoming either a media fixation or a major player in the right’s unfolding psychodrama.

Ross Douthat

U.S. and Venezuela Jam Caribbean GPS Signals to Thwart Attacks, Raising Flight Hazard 20/12/2025

Military brinkmanship between President Trump and Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela has led to an increase in electronic warfare in the region.

Riley Mellen and Anatoly Kurmanaev

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