News for December 31, 2025

The U.S. military said it struck alleged drug smuggling boats in the Pacific, killing people on board and drawing new questions about President Donald Trump’s boat-strike campaign.

President Donald Trump said he is pulling National Guard troops out of Chicago, Los Angeles, and Portland after setbacks in court over the deployments.

Betty Boop, Blondie, and several other classic works will enter the public domain in 2026, letting creators use them without permission, while trademarks can still limit some uses.

President Donald Trump attacked Rep. Ilhan Omar and Somali immigrants in a social media post, tying them to fraud claims in Minnesota and calling for some to be sent back to Somalia.

A Disney worker was hurt after stepping in front of a runaway 400-pound prop to protect guests during an Indiana Jones stunt show at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

Christian Barmore, a New England Patriots defensive star, has been charged with misdemeanor domestic assault in a case that the team says is still under legal review.

Big U.S. cities, especially New Orleans and New York City, increased security for New Year’s Eve events amid recent terror threats and past attacks.

Economists say the U.S. economy may improve in 2026, but the Federal Open Market Committee still faces tough choices on inflation, rates, jobs, housing, and market risks.

President Donald Trump drove major changes in Washington in 2025, from executive actions and agency cuts to a long government shutdown and big political fights.

TechCrunch rounded up the year’s dumbest tech moments, including Soham Parekh’s multiple-startup scheme and Mark Zuckerberg’s lawsuit from a man who shares his name.

California will delay revoking 17,000 commercial driver's licenses after pressure from the U.S. Department of Transportation and a lawsuit from immigrant advocates.

Former Republican Sen. Jon Kyl said he has dementia and is stepping back from public life.

2025 has been a very hard year for journalists, with attacks, killings, and political pressure rising while President Donald Trump has helped drive a more hostile climate for the press.