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• CBS pulled 60 Minutes segment on Trump-era deportations to CECOT hours before air — CBS postponed a completed 60 Minutes investigation into Trump administration deportations of Venezuelan migrants to El Salvador's CECOT mega-prison, citing need for "additional reporting." Correspondent Sharyn Alfonsi publicly objected, characterizing the decision as political rather than editorial, despite the segment having cleared legal and standards review. The episode subsequently aired via Canadian broadcaster distribution and circulated online. The segment included interviews with former detainees, Human Rights Watch leadership, and UC Berkeley's Human Rights Center; DHS declined to participate.
• CBS Pulls 60 Minutes Segment on Trump-Era Deportations — CBS postponed a scheduled 60 Minutes segment investigating the Trump administration's deportation of Venezuelan migrants to El Salvador's CECOT mega-prison, citing the need for "additional reporting." The segment, which included allegations of abuse and interviews with former detainees and human rights experts, was reportedly pulled for political reasons, according to correspondent Sharyn Alfonsi. Despite the postponement, the segment aired in Canada and circulated online. The delay has been criticized as a form of "soft censorship," potentially diminishing the segment's impact on public accountability.

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• Paramount Skydance owner Larry Ellison personally guaranteed $40 billion in financing for Warner Bros. Discovery takeover — Billionaire Larry Ellison, father of David Ellison (owner of Paramount Skydance), personally guaranteed that he would stand behind more than $40 billion in financing required for Paramount Skydance's attempted hostile takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery, which owns CNN. This development follows Paramount Skydance's acquisition of Bari Weiss's opinion website Free Press for $150 million in October, after which Weiss became editor-in-chief of CBS News.

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• Trump calls New York Times a "serious threat to National Security" — In a late-night post on Truth Social, Trump called the New York Times a "serious threat to the National Security of our Nation," and added, "Their Radical Left, Unhinged Behavior, writing FAKE Articles and Opinions in a never ending way, must be dealt with and stopped." The statement represents a direct attack on press freedom and an implicit threat against the newspaper.

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• 60 Minutes correspondent Sharyn Alfonsi stated story was pulled for political reasons — 60 Minutes correspondent Sharyn Alfonsi wrote in an email to colleagues that the pulled story had been screened five times and cleared by CBS attorneys and Standards and Practices, and was factually correct. Alfonsi stated that pulling the story after all rigorous internal checks had been met was "not an editorial decision, it is a political one." She noted that journalists had repeatedly requested interviews with administration officials who did not respond, and that allowing government refusal to participate to become a reason to spike stories would effectively give the administration a "kill switch" for inconvenient reporting.

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• Bari Weiss pulled 60 Minutes story on migrant renditions to CECOT prison hours before air — Bari Weiss, the new editor-in-chief of CBS News, pulled a 60 Minutes story about the Trump administration's renditions of 252 migrants to CECOT, a notorious terrorist prison in El Salvador, just hours before it was scheduled to air. The story had undergone standard vetting, fact-checking, and legal review. Weiss stated in an email that she pulled the story because it did not present the administration's justification for the renditions, despite the story focusing on documented torture of prisoners.

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• CBS News editor Bari Weiss pulls 60 Minutes segment on immigrant detention — CBS News editor-in-chief Bari Weiss pulled a 60 Minutes segment investigating the Trump administration's practice of sending immigrants to El Salvador's megaprison CECOT, where Human Rights Watch documented inhumane conditions, torture, and sexual violence without due process. The segment's suppression prevented public disclosure of alleged human rights violations.
• 60 Minutes correspondent Sharyn Alfonsi stated story was pulled for political reasons — 60 Minutes correspondent Sharyn Alfonsi wrote in an email to colleagues that the pulled story had been screened five times and cleared by CBS attorneys and Standards and Practices, and was factually correct. Alfonsi stated that pulling the story after all rigorous internal checks had been met was "not an editorial decision, it is a political one." She noted that journalists had repeatedly requested interviews with administration officials who did not respond, and that allowing government refusal to participate to become a reason to spike stories would effectively give the administration a "kill switch" for inconvenient reporting.
• 60 Minutes segment on CECOT renditions leaked and circulated in United States — The 60 Minutes segment on migrant renditions to CECOT, which had been pulled from broadcast, had already been distributed in Canada and copies appeared in the United States on the afternoon of December 22. Legal analyst Asha Rangappa noted that the segment "debunks the fundamental claim used by [the] Trump admin[istration] that the detainees it sent there are 'terrorists' and corroborates torture using clips from El Salvadorean influencers Bukele uses internally." The leaked segment subsequently went viral.
• Bari Weiss pulled 60 Minutes story on migrant renditions to CECOT prison hours before air — Bari Weiss, the new editor-in-chief of CBS News, pulled a 60 Minutes story about the Trump administration's renditions of 252 migrants to CECOT, a notorious terrorist prison in El Salvador, just hours before it was scheduled to air. The story had undergone standard vetting, fact-checking, and legal review. Weiss stated in an email that she pulled the story because it did not present the administration's justification for the renditions, despite the story focusing on documented torture of prisoners.
• CBS pulled 60 Minutes segment on Trump-era deportations to CECOT hours before air — CBS postponed a completed 60 Minutes investigation into Trump administration deportations of Venezuelan migrants to El Salvador's CECOT mega-prison, citing need for "additional reporting." Correspondent Sharyn Alfonsi publicly objected, characterizing the decision as political rather than editorial, despite the segment having cleared legal and standards review. The episode subsequently aired via Canadian broadcaster distribution and circulated online. The segment included interviews with former detainees, Human Rights Watch leadership, and UC Berkeley's Human Rights Center; DHS declined to participate.
• CBS Pulls 60 Minutes Segment on Trump-Era Deportations — CBS postponed a scheduled 60 Minutes segment investigating the Trump administration's deportation of Venezuelan migrants to El Salvador's CECOT mega-prison, citing the need for "additional reporting." The segment, which included allegations of abuse and interviews with former detainees and human rights experts, was reportedly pulled for political reasons, according to correspondent Sharyn Alfonsi. Despite the postponement, the segment aired in Canada and circulated online. The delay has been criticized as a form of "soft censorship," potentially diminishing the segment's impact on public accountability.
• CBS pulled 60 Minutes investigation hours before broadcast — CBS pulled a completed 60 Minutes investigation examining Trump-era deportations of Venezuelan migrants to El Salvador's CECOT mega-prison hours before broadcast. The segment had cleared legal and standards review. Correspondent Sharyn Alfonsi stated the decision was political, not editorial. CBS cited a need for "additional reporting." The segment later aired through a Canadian broadcaster and circulated online.

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• CBS News spiked 60 Minutes segment on Venezuelan migrants in El Salvador prison — CBS News editor-in-chief Bari Weiss, newly appointed after David Ellison acquired her independent news site The Free Press, blocked a planned 60 Minutes segment by correspondent Sharyn Alfonsi investigating an El Salvador maximum-security prison where the Trump administration sent hundreds of Venezuelan migrants. Alfonsi stated the story had been screened five times, cleared by CBS attorneys and Standards and Practices, and was factually correct. Weiss requested additional material including a fresh interview with Stephen Miller and questioned terminology. Alfonsi characterized the decision as political censorship that handed the administration a "kill switch" over reporting.

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• Trump restricted press access and retreated from public accountability — President Trump shut down press access, retreated to Mar-a-Lago after a brief appearance at a rally in North Carolina, took no questions, offered no accountability, and disappeared from public view. The retreat occurred as his administration faced mounting scrutiny over its handling of the Epstein files.

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• Trump filed $10 billion lawsuit against BBC over January 6 documentary — Trump filed a lawsuit in Florida seeking $10 billion from the BBC over alleged deceptive editing of a January 6 documentary. The BBC had previously apologized for an "error of judgment" but stated there is no legal basis for a defamation claim. AP reported that legal experts have raised major obstacles for Trump's case in U.S. court, including the high bar for public figures and complications around where and how the documentary was shown.
• Trump files $10bn lawsuit against BBC over January 6 speech editing — Donald Trump filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida on December 16, 2025, seeking up to $10 billion in damages from the BBC. Trump alleged the broadcaster "intentionally, maliciously, and deceptively" edited his January 6, 2021 speech in a Panorama episode aired a week before the 2024 election. The complaint asserts defamation and violations of Florida's Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act. The BBC previously acknowledged the editing as an "error of judgment" and apologized but denied legal liability.
• Trump files $10 billion defamation lawsuit against BBC — Trump filed a $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the BBC, accusing it of broadcasting a "false, defamatory, deceptive, disparaging, inflammatory, and malicious depiction" of him when it edited parts of his January 6 speech at the Ellipse during a recent documentary that the lawsuit claims was meant to "intentionally misrepresent the meaning" of what Trump said.

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• Trump attacked Rob Reiner after his death, drawing bipartisan condemnation — Filmmaker Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Singer Reiner were found stabbed to death at their Los Angeles home on December 14, and authorities arrested their son Nick Reiner in connection with the killings. Trump responded by posting a political attack, claiming without evidence that Reiner's opposition to him was connected to the tragedy. Multiple outlets reported the post as an injection of politics into a family killing. The post triggered swift backlash, including from Republicans who called it inappropriate and disrespectful in the context of a murder.
• Trump disparaged Rob Reiner's political views in social media post following Reiner's death — On December 14, 2025, actor and director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele were found dead in their Los Angeles home; their son Nick was charged with murder. President Trump posted on Truth Social that Reiner died "due to the anger he caused others through his massive, unyielding, and incurable affliction with a mind crippling disease known as TRUMP DERANGEMENT SYNDROME." Trump later told reporters Reiner was "a deranged person." The post drew widespread criticism from conservative figures, evangelical leaders, and media commentators, with many calling it classless and inappropriate. Even Trump's most ardent supporters on Truth Social responded negatively, with approximately 80% of replies critical of the statement.
• Trump published mocking post about Rob Reiner's death — Donald Trump published a post on social media mocking filmmaker Rob Reiner following Reiner's murder, claiming Reiner died "due to the anger he caused others through his massive, unyielding, and incurable affliction with a mind crippling disease known as TRUMP DERANGEMENT SYNDROME." The White House amplified the post across official accounts. The post was widely condemned by political figures and commentators as a violation of basic decency and presidential norms during a moment of national mourning.
• White House amplified Trump's mocking post across official accounts — The White House officially amplified Trump's mocking post about Rob Reiner's death across official White House social media accounts, signaling institutional endorsement of the remarks. The article notes the White House was "proud of the remarks."
• President Trump attacked Rob Reiner hours after his death on Truth Social — Hours after actor and activist Rob Reiner was found dead at his Los Angeles home on December 15, President Trump posted on Truth Social attacking Reiner's legacy. Trump attributed Reiner's death to "Trump Derangement Syndrome," claiming Reiner had "driven people CRAZY" through his "raging obsession" with Trump and that his activism was rooted in "paranoia." The post appeared to weaponize Reiner's death for political purposes, attacking his character and motivations rather than acknowledging his substantial contributions to public policy and civil rights.
• Trump attacks Rob Reiner after his murder — On Truth Social, Trump wrote that Rob Reiner, who was stabbed to death alongside his wife on Sunday, was killed "due to the anger he caused others through his massive, unyielding, and incurable affliction with a mind crippling disease known as TRUMP DERANGEMENT SYNDROME." Later, in the Oval Office, Trump said he was "not a fan" of Reiner, whom he called "deranged" and claimed "was very bad for our country." The Reiners' son has since been charged with murdering his parents.
• Trump blames Rob Reiner's death on "Trump Derangement Syndrome" and mocks deceased director — After Rob Reiner, 78, and his wife Michele, 68, were found dead at their Los Angeles home on Sunday, President Trump posted on social media claiming Reiner died "due to the anger he caused others" through alleged "Trump Derangement Syndrome." Trump praised his own accomplishments and mocked Reiner as "deranged." On Monday, Trump doubled down, telling reporters he "wasn't a fan" and that Reiner had hurt himself "career-wise." Their son Nick was arrested on suspicion of murder. Lawmakers and celebrities condemned Trump's statements as "disgusting," "vile," and inappropriate.
• Trump posted political attack after Rob Reiner and wife murdered — Following the murder of actor Rob Reiner and his wife, Trump posted a political attack implying a connection to Reiner's opposition to the administration. The post drew rare bipartisan condemnation for weaponizing a tragedy for political purposes.

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• Wall Street Journal reported Trump wants new CNN ownership and programming changes — The Wall Street Journal reported on December 8 that as part of his efforts to purchase Warner Bros. Discovery, Paramount chief executive David Ellison told Trump earlier in December that he would make sweeping changes to CNN. Additionally, Trump has privately said that he wants new ownership of the network and changes to its programming, indicating his intent to reshape media ownership and editorial direction.

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• Trump posted lengthy social media statement attacking press and claiming superior fitness — At 9:00 p.m. on December 11, 2025, Trump's social media account posted a lengthy statement boasting of his work ethic, economic record, military achievements, and medical and cognitive examination results. The post attacked The New York Times as "Enemies of the People" and "seditious, perhaps even treasonous," called for the newspaper to cease publication, and claimed he had "aced" cognitive examinations on three occasions. The statement was framed as a response to media reports questioning his mental acuity and physical health.

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• Paramount launched hostile takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery to control CNN — Media conglomerate Paramount, owned by David Ellison (son of billionaire Larry Ellison), launched a hostile takeover bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, which owns CNN. Paramount told shareholders that Trump would block the Netflix acquisition deal. Ellison told Trump he would make "sweeping changes" to CNN if Paramount acquires the company. Trump indicated to associates that he wants new CNN ownership and changes to CNN programming. Financing for the acquisition includes investment from Trump son-in-law Jared Kushner and Saudi and Qatari sovereign wealth funds.
• Paramount launches hostile takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery to control CNN — Media conglomerate Paramount, owned by David Ellison (son of billionaire Larry Ellison), launched a hostile takeover bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, which owns CNN. Paramount's financing includes investment from Trump son-in-law Jared Kushner's investment company and Saudi and Qatari sovereign wealth funds. Paramount told Warner Bros. Discovery shareholders they should accept its offer because Trump would never allow the competing Netflix deal to proceed. Ellison told Trump he would make "sweeping changes" to CNN if Paramount acquires Warner Bros. Discovery. Trump has indicated to associates that he wants new ownership of CNN and changes to its programming.
• Media merger battle involving Trump allies — A media merger battle is unfolding as Paramount Skydance launched a hostile takeover bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, which includes CNN. The financing for this acquisition reportedly involves investments from Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner and foreign sovereign wealth funds. This merger could lead to significant changes in CNN's programming, aligning it more closely with right-wing media narratives, as indicated by discussions between Trump and media executives about altering CNN's content.

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• Trump administration adopts "full spectrum dominance" media strategy — The Trump administration has explicitly adopted a strategy to achieve "full spectrum dominance" in controlling information and narrative. Communications director Steven Cheung articulated this goal. The administration has replaced traditional media outlets with right-wing loyalists and floods social media with Trump narratives untethered from reality. White House staff, including media ally Steve Bannon, have described the administration as functioning as a "major information content provider" that distributes Trump's actions through allied channels.

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• Trump called for New York Times to cease publication — On December 9, Trump posted an unhinged rant on Truth Social about the New York Times' November article detailing his signs of aging and increasing fatigue, saying, "The best thing that could happen to this Country would be if the New York Times would cease publication because they are a horrible, biased, and untruthful 'source' of information." He also claimed that unfavorable reporting about his health is "seditious" and "perhaps even treasonous."
• Trump posted lengthy social media statement attacking press and claiming superior fitness — At 9:00 p.m. on December 11, 2025, Trump's social media account posted a lengthy statement boasting of his work ethic, economic record, military achievements, and medical and cognitive examination results. The post attacked The New York Times as "Enemies of the People" and "seditious, perhaps even treasonous," called for the newspaper to cease publication, and claimed he had "aced" cognitive examinations on three occasions. The statement was framed as a response to media reports questioning his mental acuity and physical health.

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• City council president pleads guilty to conspiracy charge from ICE protest — Ben Stuckart, former president of the Spokane city council, pleaded guilty to felony conspiracy charges stemming from the same July 2025 anti-ICE protest. Under a plea agreement with federal prosecutors, Stuckart was sentenced to 18 months supervised release with a promise to reduce charges to a misdemeanor if no additional violations occur, avoiding the maximum six-year prison sentence. Stuckart had called the protest to physically block the transport of two Venezuelan immigrants arrested by ICE despite being in the country legally.

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• CNN and CNBC announce partnerships integrating Kalshi prediction market data into news coverage — CNN announced immediate integration of Kalshi prediction market data across its programming, including a real-time news ticker displaying Kalshi data during relevant segments. CNBC announced a similar partnership beginning in 2026, incorporating real-time prediction data into editorial coverage across TV, digital, and subscription channels, plus a dedicated Kalshi page on CNBC's site. The economic terms were not disclosed. Kalshi, a CFTC-regulated online prediction market, has grown to an expected $50 billion in annual trading volume in 2025, up from $300 million in 2024, following a successful lawsuit against the CFTC.
• Prediction market structure creates guaranteed aggregate losses for retail users — Prediction markets on Kalshi are zero-sum: for every outcome, one bettor wins and the other loses. Because Kalshi collects fees on all trades, users are mathematically guaranteed to lose money in aggregate. Academic research found that Kalshi users lost an average of 20 percent even before fees, indicating that sophisticated bettors have a structural advantage over typical users. The CNN and CNBC partnerships will promote Kalshi to new audiences unaware of these dynamics, potentially driving retail participation in a system designed to extract wealth.
• Kalshi markets enable profitable speculation on humanitarian crises — Kalshi offered betting markets on specific humanitarian outcomes, including whether a famine would be declared in Gaza in 2025. After the IPC declared a famine in Gaza in August 2025, individuals profited from bets placed on that outcome, effectively monetizing human suffering and starvation. The article notes this exemplifies how prediction markets trivialize even the most severe events by framing tragedies as money-making opportunities.

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• Complaint filed — Aaron v. Bondi (D.D.C. 1:25-cv-04250) — Creators of ICEBlock, an app allowing users to report Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent sightings, filed suit in federal court challenging the Trump administration's removal of the app from Apple's App Store. Plaintiffs allege that Attorney General Pam Bondi and other government officials unlawfully threatened criminal prosecution of the app's creator, Joshua Aaron, and pressured Apple to remove the app, violating First Amendment rights. The suit seeks declaratory relief and a permanent injunction barring the administration from demanding Apple cease distribution or investigating or prosecuting Aaron.
• Developer of ICEBlock app sued Trump administration over App Store removal — The developer of the app ICEBlock, which tracks ICE agents and alerts people when they are in their area, sued the Trump administration on December 8 over its removal from Apple's App Store, arguing that the government violated the First Amendment by threatening the company. The lawsuit challenges the government's ability to suppress tools that enable citizens to monitor law enforcement.

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• Trump denied prior commitment to release Venezuela strike video — On December 3, Trump told a reporter he would have "no problem" releasing video of a September 2 strike on a small boat off Venezuela that killed two survivors. Five days later, when a reporter referenced his prior statement, Trump interrupted and denied making it, calling the reporter "ABC fake news." The exchange occurred as Trump's approval rating stood at 39.7% with 56.1% disapproving.
• Trump denied prior commitment to release boat strike video, attacked Black female reporter — Trump was asked by a Black female reporter about releasing video of a second boat strike, after previously stating he had "no problem" releasing it. Trump denied making that statement, called the reporter "obnoxious" and "a terrible reporter," and attributed the question to "ABC fake news." CNN fact-checker Daniel Dale documented the contradiction between Trump's statements five days apart.
• Trump attacked ABC News reporter Rachel Scott — On December 8, Trump continued his attacks against women journalists, calling ABC News reporter Rachel Scott "the most obnoxious reporter in the whole place" and "actually a terrible reporter" after she pushed back against Trump's denial that he had said five days prior that he would have "no problem" releasing footage of a second boat strike in the Caribbean that killed two survivors on September 2.

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• Foreign sovereign wealth funds pursued acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery and CNN — Foreign sovereign wealth funds led by Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates pursued acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, including CNN, through a hostile takeover bid apparently led in part by Jared Kushner's Affinity Partners. Kushner's involvement and the roles of foreign governments financing the move were absent from Paramount's initial announcement. The acquisition would place major American media entities under the influence of governments aligned with Trump, raising concerns about foreign control of U.S. media and potential conflicts of interest involving the president's family.
• Trump attacked Marjorie Taylor Greene on social media in response to her 60 Minutes appearance — Donald Trump posted a rambling online tirade attacking Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene after she appeared on 60 Minutes, where she accused him of betraying MAGA principles and suggested he was "covering up for a child sex trafficking ring." Trump called Greene "jilted" and "Marjorie 'Traitor' Brown," and also attacked 60 Minutes correspondent Lesley Stahl over 2020 questioning about Russia. The attack occurred as millions of Americans face economic hardship and threats to healthcare subsidies.
• Trump attacked Marjorie Taylor Greene on Truth Social after her 60 Minutes interview — Trump posted a lengthy attack on Truth Social against Marjorie Taylor Greene following her appearance on CBS's 60 Minutes, in which she discussed Republicans privately mocking Trump and revealed that Trump had responded unkindly to her reports of death threats. Trump called her "Traitor Brown," claimed she was "jilted" by him, called her a "low IQ traitor," and attacked CBS and Paramount for allowing the interview to air. He demanded an apology from Lesley Stahl and 60 Minutes and referenced Hunter Biden's laptop.
• Trump attacked Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene and Paramount over 60 Minutes appearance — On December 8, Trump lashed out on Truth Social at outgoing Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene after she appeared on '60 Minutes.' He also attacked the show's correspondent, Lesley Stahl, and slammed the "new ownership" of Paramount for "allow[ing] a show like this to air." The attack demonstrates Trump's intolerance for criticism even from Republican allies.

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• Peter Schiff responded to Trump's attack — Financial analyst Peter Schiff responded to Trump's attack by stating that Trump called him a loser, jerk, and Trump hater for telling the truth about rising cost of living, and suggested Trump should rename his social media platform "Lie Social" given his hatred of truth.
• Trump attacked financial analyst Peter Schiff on Truth Social — Trump posted on Truth Social attacking financial analyst Peter Schiff as a "Trump-hating loser" and "jerk" for appearing on Fox & Friends Weekend to criticize Trump's claims that the economy is great. Schiff is a Republican who endorsed and supported Trump in the last three presidential elections.

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• Trump disabled Instagram comments on White House account to hide public criticism — Following a social media meltdown on Saturday morning, Trump's White House disabled Instagram comments on the official account after followers posted criticism of his declining cognitive condition and bizarre behavior. The action followed a post captioned "Daddy's Home" that prompted widespread negative commentary from the account's audience, effectively censoring public feedback on the platform.

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• Trump attacked CNN reporter Kaitlin Collins on Truth Social — On December 6, Trump posted on Truth Social attacking CNN reporter Kaitlin Collins, calling her "Stupid and Nasty" over what he claimed was a question about the cost of his new White House ballroom. Collins later clarified that her question was actually about Venezuela. The attack exemplifies Trump's pattern of targeting journalists who challenge him.
• Trump attacked CNN reporter Kaitlan Collins — Trump posted on Truth Social attacking CNN reporter Kaitlan Collins as "Stupid and Nasty," misspelling her first name and adding an apostrophe to her last name. Trump criticized her for asking about cost overruns on a ballroom renovation, claiming the project is now "double the size" with higher quality finishes and increased column span.

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• FBI and Louisiana State Police announce joint effort to deter obstruction of federal enforcement — The FBI New Orleans field office and Louisiana State Police announced a joint effort on Wednesday "to deter assaults on federal officers and attempts to obstruct law enforcement actions." This announcement follows the launch of immigration enforcement operations and community organizing efforts to document and legally challenge enforcement actions.
• Federal immigration crackdown launched in New Orleans under "Operation Catahoula Crunch" — Federal agents, led by Border Patrol Chief Gregory Bovino, descended on New Orleans on Wednesday to conduct mass immigration enforcement operations. Approximately 250 agents targeted an estimated 5,000 arrests, focusing on immigrants allegedly released after arrests for serious crimes. Agents conducted sweeps in Latino neighborhoods, hardware store parking lots, and other locations. The operation has prompted widespread fear in immigrant communities, business closures, and community organizing around legal rights and documentation of enforcement actions.
• ICE agents chase US citizen in New Orleans during immigration sweep — On Wednesday, December 4, 2025, Customs and Border Protection and ICE agents in unmarked vehicles pursued Jacelynn Guzman, a 23-year-old US citizen, outside her home in Marrero, Louisiana. Guzman, who is Hispanic, fled to her front door while being chased by masked federal agents in tactical gear. DHS later stated agents had mistaken her for someone with a deportation order and left when they realized their error. Guzman told media she believed she was targeted because of her race and expressed fear for her family.
• ICE conducts sweeping immigration enforcement operation in New Orleans, detaining dozens amid allegations of racial profiling and unlawful detention of U.S. citizens — The Trump administration's Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) launched "Operation Catahoula Crunch," a multi-day federal immigration crackdown in New Orleans that resulted in dozens of detentions. Agents arrested people in public spaces including parking lots, bus stops, and shopping malls. Advocates documented at least three cases where U.S. citizens were detained and questioned before release, and reported agents using aggressive tactics including smashing car windows. DHS claimed the operation targeted serious criminals, but provided limited evidence; one highlighted case involved only vehicle theft and document forgery convictions. Community organizers characterized the operation as racial profiling and psychological warfare.

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• Attorney General issues memo directing prosecution of anti-ICE activism as domestic terrorism — On December 4, the U.S. Attorney General's office issued a memo to federal prosecutors directing them to prosecute conduct under domestic terrorism statutes, explicitly listing "opposition to immigration enforcement," "violent efforts to shut down immigration enforcement," and "extreme views in favor of mass migration and open borders" as potential terrorist ideologies. The memo also directs prosecution of "picketing or parading with intent to obstruct the administration of justice" and instructs federal law enforcement to share "Antifa" files with the FBI, effectively criminalizing protest and political opposition.
• Pam Bondi directs law enforcement to investigate antifa groups for tax crimes — US Attorney General Pam Bondi issued a memo to all law enforcement agencies and prosecutors instructing them to investigate antifa and other groups designated as domestic terrorists, with specific direction to search for tax crimes. The memo also ordered federal agencies to review files for antifa-related intelligence within 14 days and directed the FBI to compile a list of domestic terror groups. The action implements Trump's September executive order designating antifa as a domestic terrorism organization and signals efforts to revoke tax-exempt status of left-wing groups.