NEWS - FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2025 - NEWS
David Gentile was convicted in what prosecutors described as a $1.6-billion Ponzi scheme. President Trump freed him. Now victims, including Trump supporters, are at a loss. LA Times
VOA VIEW: Not a smart move by Trump.
Experts say a closure of the National Center for Atmospheric Research in Boulder, Colo., would leave millions vulnerable to worsening climate hazards. LA Times
Four centrist House Republicans have broken with their party's leadership over extending healthcare subsidies. LA Times
PLEASE DO BUSINESS WITH THOSE WHO DO BUSINESS WITH US -- OUR ADVERTISERS.
President Trump's declaration of a partial blockade of oil tankers heading to and from Venezuela has escalated tensions with the Latin American country. LA Times
VOA VIEW: Venezuela will lose.
Anthony Albanese “must resign” according to Chana Friedman, who burst into tears when speaking about 10-year-old Matilda, who was gunned down on Sunday’s attack at a Chanukah event in Bondi. New York Post
VOA VIEW: It was a bad seen.
A suspect in the Brown University shooting that left two students dead and nine others wounded has been identified after an ineffectual six-day manhunt. New York Post
VOA VIEW: It is about time.
"You are ignorant," the Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, mocking the faux-toast from the protester by raising his wine glass in response. New York Post
The players of the WNBA have spoken. New York Post
President Donald Trump addressed the nation on Wednesday, Dec. 17. New York Post
VOA VIEW: It was a good positive address.
THANK YOU FOR VISITING OUR WEB PORTAL. PLEASE TELL A FRIEND.
President Volodymyr Zelensky said in Brussels, where the leaders had gathered, that without the money, his country would have to reduce its drone production significantly. New York Times
VOA VIEW: Zelensky always has his hands out.
The federal government announced measures to end transgender treatments for children, aimed at protecting minors from what the Department of Health and Human Services (DHS) refers to as “sex-rejecting procedures. OANN
New York Democrat Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez fueled speculation about a potential presidential run in 2028, stating that she would “stomp” Vice President JD Vance in a hypothetical presidential matchup. OANN
VOA VIEW: She is an idiot.
In his most recent address, President Trump announced how the TrumpRx program would take effect in January, bringing Americans lower drug prices. OANN
VOA VIEW: Sounds like a good move.
YOU can speak out and be heard by having your own "Column" - Visit the "Public Opinion" Section above.
A business jet with six people aboard crashed Thursday at a regional airport in North Carolina used by NASCAR teams and Fortune 500 companies, erupting in a large fire and killing multiple people, authorities said. Washington Times
A Mexican drug cartel member accused of faking his death to avoid capture was sentenced Thursday to more than 11 years in U.S. prison for his money laundering role in one of his home country's largest and most violent narcotics trafficking organizations. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: He should be punished for a long long time, if not forever.
The average rate on a 30-year U.S. mortgage edged lower this week, staying relatively close to its low for the year. Washington Times
WE ACKNOWLEDGE AND THANK ALL OUR SOURCES FOR THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS IN MAKING US AMERICA'S NUMBER ONE NEWS INFORMATION PORTAL.
Missouri's top prosecutor said China is suing after the state pressed federal officials for help collecting on a roughly $25 billion court judgment related to the COVID-19 pandemic. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: It sounds interesting.
Former special counsel Jack Smith defended his prosecutions of President Trump in a closed-door deposition with lawmakers on Capitol Hill on Wednesday. CBS
The CDC has tracked nearly 2,000 confirmed measles cases across 43 states this year, the most on record since the disease was declared eradicated more than two decades ago. The U.S. is now at risk of losing its measles elimination status. CBS
VOA VIEW: Thanks to Biden.
The Powerball jackpot leaped to an estimated $1.5 billion after no one won Wednesday night's pot of gold of approximately $1.25 billion. CBS
Onions used to make the salad dressings could contain "black plastic planting material," according to food regulators. CBS
ATTENTION TALK SHOW HOSTS: We are honored that many radio talk show hosts use our Web Portal for their "show prep." We would appreciate your occasional mention of our site to your audience. Thanks!
The recall affects So Delicious Dairy Free's Salted Caramel Cluster ice cream with best by dates of Aug. 8, 2027. CBS
European officials are trying to convince a handful of EU member countries to back controversial plans for providing more financial support to Ukraine. CNBC
VOA VIEW: As they should.
Trump Media and Technology Group announced a merger agreement with fusion power company TAE Technologies valued at more than $6 billion. CNBC
VOA VIEW: Trump knows how to make money.
ADVERTISEMENT: If you want to advertise your business or Web Site, send us an email by clicking on "Contact" above. It could be the best business decision you make.
Eli Lilly also said it has filed for Food and Drug Administration approval of the daily GLP-1 pill, called orforglipron, for obesity. CNBC
VOA VIEW: It makes sense.
Trump highlighted his administration's efforts to seal the southern border, bring down costs and strengthen U.S. foreign policy. CNBC
The U.S. admitted fault in the deadly Army Black Hawk helicopter collision on Jan. 29 that killed all 67 people on board. CNBC
VOA VIEW: A just mistake made known.
Bishop Ronald Hicks could replace Cardinal Timothy Dolan as New York archbishop after Pope Leo XIV accepts Dolan's mandatory retirement request. FOX News
Minnesota is being ordered to recertify SNAP recipients amid probes into a $1B welfare fraud scandal linked to nonprofits accused of exploiting nutrition programs. FOX News
VOA VIEW: Cheaters should be punished.
Ghislaine Maxwell filed a federal habeas petition to overturn a sex trafficking conviction, citing juror misconduct and suppressed evidence in the Epstein case. FOX News
VOA VIEW: Time will tell.
Four narco-terrorists were killed in a Pacific military operation as strikes reach 98 total casualties since Sept. 2 with no Americans harmed. FOX News
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Thursday a 2.7% annual CPI increase last month short of the 3.1% projected by Wall Street. UPI
VOA VIEW: Excellent news.
Paraguay signed a security cooperation agreement with the United States to help fight organized crime, drug trafficking and other threats. UPI
Fears of risks to children's health and development have two U.S. senators sounding an alarm on toys that use artificial intelligence. UPI
VOA VIEW: Sounds like reasonable fear.
President Donald Trump touted what he described as successes achieved by his administration during his first year back in office, while bashing former President Joe Biden and the Democrats. UPI
The United States has approved a massive $11.1 billion arms deal with Taiwan, the Asian nation announced Thursday. UPI
VOA VIEW -- Is the opinion of "Voice of Americans", which is a private entity not affiliated in any way with the United States government or any of its agencies. The opinions expressed here, in whatever medium or format, are not necessarily the opinions of the ownership or advertisers of this web site - 0415.
P.O. Box 10307
New Orleans, LA 70181
(504) 888-8255
COMMENTARY OF THE DAY
By
Robert Namer
Voice Of America
©2018 All rights reserved
A car crash involving a U.S. Border Patrol vehicle in suburban Chicago escalated into a violent arrest caught on camera as a crowd taunted agents. The animals need to be arrested.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) told Fox News Digital that the violent confrontation unfolded in Evanston, Illinois, after a suspect "aggressively tailgated" a Border Patrol vehicle and "grabbed the agent’s genitals and squeezed them." The incident quickly drew what officials described as a "hostile" crowd of onlookers, devolving into chaos.
As federal agents took the driver of the civilian vehicle into custody, several bystanders confronted them, leading to one or two additional arrests, FOX 32 Chicago reported, citing the police. Video from the scene shows an agent wrestling a suspect to the ground and striking him multiple times as bystanders shouted profanity and tried to intervene, with one person attempting to pull an agent away. Another officer was seen raising what appeared to be a can of pepper spray to hold the crowd back, while the suspect could be heard saying that he could not breathe during the struggle.
According to DHS, the Border Patrol vehicle had been "aggressively tailgated by a red vehicle." When agents attempted to make a U-turn, the sedan collided with their car. One of the suspects then "physically assaulted" an agent by kicking and targeting his groin, prompting the officer to deliver "defensive strikes."
"A hostile crowd then surrounded agents and their vehicle and began verbally abusing them and spitting on them," DHS assistant secretary Tricia McLaughlin told Fox News Digital in a statement on Sunday. "One physically assaulted a Border Patrol agent and kicked an agent. As he was being arrested, he grabbed the [agent's] genitals and squeezed them. As you know this is an extremely painful experience for most human beings and justifies certain responses, the agent delivered several defensive strikes to the agitator to free his genitals from the agitator’s vice."
