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2+ min ago (335+ words) Though President Donald Trump did not win the Nobel Peace Prize, another organization started by the Nobel family honored his administration with an "official recognition" on Dec. 5. Ed Russo, head of the White House Environmental Advisory Taskforce, delivered a speech on behalf of Trump at the Nobel Sustainability Trust's (NST) Miami summit before receiving an "official recognition" from the group. The Switzerland-based organization differentiates itself from the more recognized Nobel prizes and'emphasizes meeting United Nations climate goals that Trump has openly rejected. "A highlight of the morning session was the Sustainability Award Ceremony, introduced by the NST Board of Directors. Ed Russo delivered a keynote speech on behalf of the President of the United States and received an official NST recognition," an NST press release states. (RELATED: Trump Finally Gets His Peace Prize) Another press release noted that Russo's speech…...

6+ min ago (245+ words) President Donald Trump is assembling a coalition of US allies across the globe to challenge China's dominance over rare earth minerals and technology. The coalition brings together a seemingly scattered band of U.S.-aligned nations from across the globe, including many long-time allies like Japan and Australia alongside relatively new partners such as the UAE. While the U.S. has a plethora of rare earth deposits, the ability to use them in applications like computer chips is heavily dependent on refinement capability. Currently, China holds nearly all of the world's capacity for rare earth refinement. The U.S. has made multiple moves to rectify the disparity, such as the Pentagon purchasing a majority stake in MP Minerals, which pledged to build up refinement capability while utilizing one of America's only rare earth mines. The nations in the new coalition will partner chiefly to secure resources…...

8+ min ago (381+ words) Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard criticizes the Biden administration's lax vetting processes that allowed 18,000 known or suspected terrorists to enter the U.S. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard slammed Rep. Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., Friday for referring to the shooting of two West Virginia National Guard soldiers in Washington, D.C., as an "unfortunate accident" during a hearing this week. Thompson, the top Democrat on the House Homeland Security Committee, made the remarks during a "Worldwide Threats to the Homeland" hearing Thursday on Capitol Hill while speaking to Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem. "It is absolutely infuriating," Gabbard said on Fox & Friends. "He cannot and refuses to directly identify this attack for what it was, a terrorist attack on our own soil against our National Guard, men and women in this case, who are putting their lives on the line." On Thanksgiving…...

10+ min ago (84+ words) Fox News host Will Cain exposes a web of connections between the Somali theft ring and both Governor Tim Walz and Rep. Ilhan Omar. Here's what he said: It would not surprise . . . Fox News host Will Cain exposes a web of connections between the Somali theft ring and both Governor Tim Walz and Rep. Ilhan Omar. Here's what he said: It would not surprise me if they are absolutely complicit in all of this because of donations and who knows what else....

12+ min ago (534+ words) OAN Commentary by:John M. Pierce Friday, December 12, 2025 Netflix's bid to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) is not simply another Hollywood deal. It is an attempt to consolidate unprecedented cultural power inside one of America's most ideologically aggressive corporations " a company that has repeatedly used its global platform to elevate progressive narratives while suppressing dissenting viewpoints. WBD is not just another studio. It is the home of HBO, DC Comics, the Harry Potter films, Game of Thrones, and one of the most important film archives in the world.Netflix itself boaststhat the acquisition would combine Warner's "iconic franchises and storied libraries" with the world's largest streaming platform. If Netflix absorbs these assets, it will not just be the biggest streaming service. It will become the most dominant cultural gatekeeper the United States " and much of the world " has ever seen. Yet…...

12+ min ago (484+ words) The attorney representing fired Michigan head football coach Sherrone Moore decline to say if he will return home after making bond on Friday. (Credit: OutKick) Fired Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore was released from jail on Friday on a $25,000 bond, as seen in police records obtained by Fox News Digital." However, whether Moore will be returning home to his family is unknown." Moore's attorney, Joseph Simon, declined to say if the coach will be going home to his wife and three children, while speaking to reporters at an Ann Arbor courthouse on Friday." "I'm just going to not answer that question," Simon said when asked if Moore was "going to be able to go home." Moore has been married to his wife Kelli since 2015, and they have three daughters together, Shiloh, Solei and Sadie. Simon also declined to comment on…...

18+ min ago (405+ words) J.J. posted to X that his brother sustained a collapsed lung after dry needling at the Steelers" facility. The former Houston Texans star said his brother is being released from the hospital on Friday and that his recovery time is yet to be determined. "He and his family are very appreciative of everyone"s kind words and well wishes," J.J. said in his post." Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) watches the action against the Indianapolis Colts during the second half at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on Nov. 2, 2025. (Barry Reeger/Imagn Images) Watt was hospitalized after experiencing discomfort in his lung, the team announced Thursday. Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin ruled Watt out for the team"s game against the Miami Dolphins on Monday. Watt has played every game this season for the Steelers, and losing him is a big blow. The Steelers,…...

20+ min ago (481+ words) A TSA whistleblower has come forward to say she routinely witnessed Somalian immigrants flying out of Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport carrying suitcases stuffed with millions of dollars of cash and fake passports. "It seemed so lackadaisical that these people could get through the airport with all that cash," the former TSA agent told Alpha News reporter Liz Collin, this week. "Time after time after time. It wasn't a one time thing." She said "it was frustrating to see it when I was a TSA agent and it's certainly frustrating now watching this state's administration." During a press conference in St. Paul, Friday, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz (D) attempted to downplay the massive amount of fraud that has been perpetrated by his state's Somali community. "This 80 people or so that have been convicted in this, maybe more," he" said, stressing that the…...

20+ min ago (367+ words) The Kyle Whittingham era in Utah is over." The longtime Utes football head coach is stepping down before his team takes on Nebraska in the Las Vegas Bowl on New Year's Eve, according to ESPN's Pete Thamel." "The time is right to step down from my position as the head football coach at the University of Utah," Whittingham said in a statement. "It's been an honor and a privilege to lead the program for the past 21 years and I'm very grateful for the relationships forged with all the players and assistant coaches that have worked so hard and proudly worn the drum and feather during our time here. "The opportunity to guide so many talented young men as they pursued their goals " both on and off the field, has truly been a blessing. Thank you to the University, the Salt…...

21+ min ago (491+ words) Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La. ( The House Republicans" health care package is finally here, and it might not be what you expect. On Friday, Republicans released their bill to bring down health care-related costs. It comes in response to Democrat talking points on the expiration of enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits at the end of the year. "Republicans are offering clear, responsible alternatives that will lower premium costs and increase access and health care options for all Americans," Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., said of the package. "The Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act will actually deliver affordable health care'and we look forward to advancing it through the House." House Republican Leadership aides told reporters that one of the main changes is "we"re going to appropriate money for cost-sharing reductions to reduce…...