quintessentially V oices, The Peoples News
December 28, 2025
Published by Jedi Selman Since March 2000 to Inform and Educate
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# Border / Immigration / ICE / Migrants / Gangs
Trump appoints attorney and part-time beauty salon owner to oversee which foreigners can enter US. Mora Namdar, whose parents are Iranian immigrants, was sworn as the State Department’s new assistant secretary for the Bureau of Consular Affairs
https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/us-politics/mora-namdal-promotion-state-department-visas-b2890806.html
# Economy / Finance / Trade / Banks / Taxes / IRS / Cryptocurrencies
After U.S. debt soared to $38 trillion, the ‘easy times’ are now over as hedge funds jump into the bond market, former Treasury official warns
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/u-debt-soared-38-trillion-181550210.html
# Energy / Pipelines / Mining / Oil / Power Plants
Senator flags ‘underreported story’ about Trump ‘illegally’ creating a shortage on purpose. . Taking to social media, the senator said, “One of the most underreported stories of 2025 is that Trump is the first President ever to create electricity shortages on purpose.” “He is illegally canceling solar and wind, causing layoffs and price spikes, and the media is like ‘wow what a showman that guy is!'” he added Saturday.
https://democraticunderground.com/10143589046
# General News / Epstein / Maxwell
Graham suggests reopening Clinton impeachment records after latest Epstein files release
https://justthenews.com/government/congress/graham-suggests-reopening-clinton-impeachment-records-after-latest-epstein?utm_source=breaking&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=newsletter
Newly unearthed Jeffrey Epstein documents reveal long list of potential prosecutions. The records, released under the Epstein Files Transparency Act, include internal communications outlining several potential avenues of prosecution that were never pursued.
https://nypost.com/2025/12/27/us-news/newly-unearthed-epstein-documents-reveal-long-list-of-potential-sdny-prosecutions-in-wake-of-pedos-death/
MTG says ‘only evil people’ would protect Epstein’s enablers as documents shed light on possible co-conspirators
Trump’s former ally joins members of Congress pressing for answers after DOJ’s latest dump reveals possible collaborators
https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/us-politics/mtg-trump-epstein-files-coconspirators-b2889821.html
DOJ Scrambles to Explain Vanishing Epstein Files, Photo of Trump Removed Then Restored
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/dec/21/epstein-files-photos-removed
Trump slams ‘sleazebags’ who partied with Jeffrey Epstein days after president seen in fresh pictures
https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/us-news/donald-trump-slams-sleazebags-who-36457367
EPSTEIN’S ‘ANDY DRAWER’ Jeffrey Epstein had ‘tapes in secret compartment’ at Bahamas pad that relate to Andrew Windsor, an FBI tip-off claims. Released Epstein files show Andrew asking Ghislaine Maxwell if she had found him any ‘new inappropriate friends’
https://www.the-sun.com/news/15700282/epstein-tapes-andrew-windsor-fbi/
Epstein Files Reveal Bizarre Amazon Purchases Including School Girl Uniforms. Hundreds of thousands of ‘Epstein files’ have been released — and there’s a lot more to come
https://www.aol.com/articles/hundreds-thousands-epstein-files-released-100059997.html
FBI should ‘have a chat with Trump’ after new post admits Epstein knowledge: The president signaled he knows more than he previously suggested about Jeffrey Epstein’s activities.
https://www.rawstory.com/trump-epstein-doj-fbi-interview/
Amid Epstein Fallout, Video of Trump Judging Teens in Model Contest Resurfaces. Polls show most Americans — and a high portion of MAGA voters — are dissatisfied with transparency in the Epstein case.
https://truthout.org/articles/amid-epstein-fallout-video-of-trump-judging-teens-in-model-contest-resurfaces/
# Gov / Politics
Republican lawmaker warns ‘second civil war has already started.’ Some worried that progressive policies threaten to divide the country, while others have blamed the MAGA movement for divisive rhetoric.
https://www.newsweek.com/republican-civil-war-indiana-trump-redistricting-11198479
Trump Appoints U.S. Envoy To Greenland Amid Threats To Seize Island, Denmark Slams Move As ‘Completely Unacceptable.’ Trump has repeatedly suggested that Greenland, with its strategic location and mineral wealth, should be a part of the United States.
https://local.newsbreak.com/upolitics-311253526/4412685543858-trump-appoints-u-s-envoy-to-greenland-amid-threats-to-seize-island-denmark-slams-move-as-completely-unacceptable
U.S.-Europe Relations Hit New Low Over Trump Security Strategy Calling For Closer Ties For Russia
https://upolitics.com/news/u-s-europe-relations-hit-new-low-over-trump-security-strategy-calling-for-closer-ties-for-russia/
‘The View’s Ana Navarro Calls Out Trump For Stoking Political Violence After He Called For “Death” Punishment For Sen. Mark Kelly: “Rhetoric Needs To Go Down Starting From The Top”
https://decider.com/2025/12/26/the-view-ana-navarro-trump-political-violence-mark-kelly/
‘Made some lame excuse’: Trump officials are openly dodging Congress’ lawful demands. Top Trump administration officials are dodging lawmakers’ requests to testify before congressional committees, and in some cases, “not even” adhering to “legally required” requests according to one Democratic senator, The Washington Post reported
https://www.rawstory.com/trump-administration-2674831920/
Donald Trump’s Own Cabinet Did Not Think He Was Fit To Serve
https://www.newsweek.com/donald-trumps-own-cabinet-did-not-think-he-was-fit-serve-opinion-1927781
Why Trump Will Destroy Every Member of His Cabinet. President Donald Trump is set to “disgrace” everyone in his orbit—from Vice President J.D. Vance to Secretary of State Marco Rubio—until there’s no one left to succeed him, former White House Communications Director Anthony Scaramucci predicts.
https://www.yahoo.com/news/why-president-trump-destroy-every-165152365.html
# Gov / Politics / Global
Zelensky meeting with Trump in Florida, plans to discuss security guarantees
https://www.politico.com/news/2025/12/27/zelenskyy-security-trump-florida-00706926
UK anti-disinformation watchdog sues Trump admin over “unconstitutional” US sanctions. The chief of a prominent anti-disinformation watchdog has sued President Donald Trump’s administration over a US visa ban, calling it an “unconstitutional” attempt to expel the permanent American resident, court filings show.
https://www.trtworld.com/article/f4912c55236b
‘We are the free world now’ — Europe declares war on free speech in the US
https://thehill.com/opinion/civil-rights/5663912-we-are-the-free-world-now-europe-declares-war-on-free-speech-in-the-us/
# Legal / DOJ / ICJ / International Criminal Court [ICC] / Supreme Court
Federal Judge Stops Trump Administration From Revoking Security Clearance Of Whistleblower Attorney. A federal judge halted a White House order revoking the security clearance of attorney Mark Zaid, who called the memorandum “improper political retribution.”
https://federalnewsnetwork.com/litigation/2025/12/judge-blocks-trump-effort-to-strip-security-clearance-from-attorney-who-represented-whistleblowers/
Federal Judge Cancels Immigrant’s Trial, Orders Probe Into DOJ Instead. A Tennessee judge scrapped the trial date and ordered a hearing that could blow up the DOJ’s case entirely.
https://www.inquisitr.com/federal-judge-cancels-immigrants-trial-orders-probe-into-doj-instead
# Medicare / Medicaid / Disability Benefits
This Christmas, this GOP state is facing disaster, thanks to the GOP. Families across our state are staring down something that should never be part of the holiday season: the real possibility of losing their health care on Jan. 1.
https://www.rawstory.com/health-care-subsidy/?utm_source=smartnews
Jasmine Crockett Warns Americans Face ‘Health Care Cliff’ As Key ACA Subsidies Set To Expire At End Of 2025, Predicts Skyrocketing Premiums
https://www.benzinga.com/news/politics/25/12/49601267/jasmine-crockett-warns-americans-face-health-care-cliff-as-key-aca-subsidies-set-to-expire-at-end-of-2025-predicts-skyrocketing-premiums
Healthcare Providers Are Testing New ‘Convenience Charges.’ Patients say they’re being charged new fees during routine medical visits. These charges often appear under vague labels like “convenience fee,” “facility charge,” or “administrative support.” Many people don’t realize these fees are not always covered by insurance. Patients feel blindsided.
https://www.savingadvice.com/articles/2025/12/27/10710315_healthcare-providers-are-testing-new-convenience-charges.html
# Medical / Science / Research
Pediatricians group sues federal government over cuts to child health funding. Lawsuit Challenges Retaliation Against Pediatricians after HHS abruptly cut nearly $12 million in federal public health funding in retaliation because AAP has spoken out against the administration’s actions that have threatened children’s health. Democracy Forward represents AAP in this case.
https://democracyforward.org/updates/aap-funding-complaint/
Lawmakers take action as concerning health syndrome spreads across US: ‘It’s what I get the most calls about.’ Lawmakers across multiple states are trying to get better awareness and reporting for alpha-gal syndrome, a tick-borne disease that is becoming more prevalent in the U.S.
https://www.thecooldown.com/outdoors/alpha-gal-syndrome-tick-borne-illness-red-meat-allergy/
# Military / War Department
US Orders 219 Additional Tomahawk Missiles at $1.75 Million Each to Boost Indo-Pacific Arsenal. The announced potential sale to Tokyo comes days after Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin met military leaders in the Indo-Pacific.
https://breakingdefense.com/2023/11/us-clears-2-4b-deal-with-japan-for-hundreds-of-tomahawk-missiles-systems/
# Military / Global / NATO
China Sends Military Aircraft and Ships Across Taiwan Strait Median Line After US $10 Billion Arms Plan, Taiwan
https://apnews.com/article/trump-taiwan-arms-sales-china-2743b66e3a4e47a895e731568cef9008
Fear and confusion in Nigerian village hit in US strike, as locals say no history of ISIS in area
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/nigerian-residents-of-jabo-are-rattled-after-close-u-s-airstrikes-made-their-homes-shake-and-the-sky-glow-red
# Security / DHS / Surveillance / Cybersecurity / Spyware / Secret Service
Most shocking examples of Chinese espionage uncovered by the US this year: ‘Just the tip of the iceberg’
https://www.aol.com/articles/complex-secret-network-fuels-chinese-130000056.html
# Veterans / VA
Kristi Noem confronted over deported US military vets
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tL5Ny-q958U
California Healthcare CEO Arrested at Airport Trying to Flee to Nigeria with $7M Stolen from Veterans
https://www.justice.gov/usao-edca/pr/ceo-fresno-based-health-care-company-arrested-san-francisco-airport-alleged-7-million
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