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President Trump is putting Iran on notice. As he welcomed Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu for talks in Florida, the president warned Iran against reconstituting its nuclear program. He said the U.S. military would strike Iran hard if it attempts to rebuild that program. The president has insisted that Tehran’s nuclear capabilities were “obliterated” after military strikes in June. But Israeli officials have expressed concern about Iran rebuilding its long-range missile capability.

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Stocks slipped on Wall Street, while crude oil prices rose and gold and silver prices pulled back after recent sharp gains. The S&P 500 fell 0.3% Monday. With just two more trading days left in 2025, the S&P 500 is up more than 17% for the year. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.5%. The Nasdaq composite also fell 0.5%. Energy stocks gained ground along with rising oil prices. Treasury yields fell in the bond market. Wall Street faces another short week in the final stretch of 2025. Markets in the U.S. will be closed Thursday for New Year’s Day.

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President Donald Trump said on Monday that the U.S. had "hit" an area in Venezuela where boats are loaded with drugs, marking the first known time Washington has carried out land operations in Venezuela since a pressure campaign began against President Nicolas Maduro's government. "There was a major explosion in the dock area where they load the boats up with drugs," Trump said. "We hit all the boats, and now we hit the area... it's the implementation area. That's where they implement, and that is no longer around." It was not immediately clear what target was hit nor which part of the U.S. government acted. Asked if the CIA had carried out the attack, Trump said: "I don't want to say that. I know exactly who it was but I don't want to say who it was." Trump has previously said that he has authorized the CIA to carry out covert operations in Venezuela. On a radio show last week, Trump made vague comments about an apparent U.S. operation against a "big facility" in Venezuela. The Central Intelligence Agency, the White House and the Pentagon have not publicly elaborated on those comments and declined to comment on questions posed by Reuters. The Venezuelan government has not commented on the incident Trump described and there have been no independent reports from Venezuela of it. Primazol, a chemical plant in Zulia state which suffered a fire on Christmas Eve, has denied online rumors that the blaze was what Trump alluded to in his comments. The company also said the fire was quickly extinguished and was under investigation. Nearby residents told Reuters they heard an explosion, saw the fire and smelled chlorine. The Venezuelan communications ministry, which handles all press requests for the government, did not immediately respond to a request for comment on Monday. Trump's administration has previously touted its success in taking out suspected drug trafficking vessels, and the Pentagon has posted footage of several of its strikes on social media. The lack of response by U.S. national security agencies had raised questions about whether the incident Trump mentioned was carried out covertly. Such an operation would likely limit the ability of U.S. officials to speak on the matter. Last month, Reuters reported that the U.S. was poised to launch a new phase of Venezuela-related operations, as the Trump administration escalates pressure on Maduro's government. At the time, two U.S. officials said covert operations would likely be the first part of the new action against Maduro. The U.S. mission has primarily focused on military strikes against suspected drug trafficking vessels and has prompted intense oversight from Congress. More than 100 people have been killed in more than 20 strikes in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific. Earlier this month, U.S. military leaders briefed lawmakers on an incident in September in which an American strike killed 11 people but left several survivors who were killed in a second strike ordered by Admiral Frank Bradley. Congressional Democrats have questioned whether the second strike was conducted in accordance with international law. Trump's administration has overseen a massive U.S. military buildup in the Caribbean, including more than 15,000 troops.

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In this episode, Carl delves into the controversial topic of crime and politics, arguing that Democrats are not just soft on crime but pro-crime. He discusses the recent incident at Brown University, where a lack of response to warnings about a suspicious individual led to a tragic shooting. Jackson critiques the university's handling of the situation and broader liberal policies, emphasizing the need for serious crime prevention measures. Tune in for a provocative discussion on crime, politics, and public safety. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carljacksonradio Twitter: https://twitter.com/carljacksonshow    Parler: https://parler.com/carljacksonshow   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecarljacksonshow http://www.TheCarlJacksonShow.com

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Radical Islam iI The Number One Threat To America

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Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Ukraine had tried to attack Putin's residence in the Novgorod region west of Moscow on December 28-29 with 91 long-range drones which were all destroyed by Russian air defenses. No one was injured and there was no damage, he said in comments reported by Russian media. Trump says he learned from Putin about Ukraine's alleged attack and is 'very angry about it' "I don't like it. It's not good. I heard about it this morning. You know who told me about it? President Putin told me about it. Early in the morning he said he was attacked. It's no good. It's no good...Don't forget, you know, the Tomahawks. I stopped the Tomahawks. I didn't want that. Because we're talking about, you know, it's a delicate period of time. This is not the right time. It's one thing to be offensive because they're offensive. It's another thing to attack his house. It's not the right time to do any of that and can't do it. And I learned about it from President Putin and I was very angry about it," Trump told reporters in Florida Monday. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said on social media the attack was a fabrication intended to create a pretext for more Russian attacks on Ukraine and to undermine the peace process. He urged world leaders to condemn Russia over its accusations.

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President Trump Is Saving Persecuted Christians in Nigeria

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Secretary of War Pete Hegseth Is Protecting Americans

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Today, Josh tears into the exploding fraud scandal in Minnesota, where staggering sums of taxpayer money have allegedly been siphoned off by Somali networks—and yet, shockingly, much of the media can’t be bothered to cover it. He breaks down the jaw-dropping numbers, the political cowardice surrounding the story, and what this corruption says about the system failing ordinary Americans. Josh then turns to President Trump’s decisive airstrike in Nigeria targeting radical Islamist groups that have been slaughtering Christians. He explains what this bold move reveals about Trump’s foreign policy doctrine—and why it stands in stark contrast to the hand-wringing we’ve seen from past administrations. Josh closes with the latest on Trump’s push for a peace deal between Ukraine and Russia and his meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu—laying out what these moves signal about the administration’s broader strategy on the world stage.

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Authorities have identified two pilots who died after their helicopters collided midair in southern New Jersey. Sixty-five-year-old Kenneth Kirsch and 71-year-old Michael Greenberg were friends who both lived in New Jersey. The two men would often have breakfast together at a cafe near the crash site in Hammonton, about 35 miles southeast of Philadelphia. Hammonton Police Chief Kevin Friel says rescuers responded to a report of an aviation crash at about 11:25 a.m. on Sunday. Video from the scene shows a helicopter spinning rapidly to the ground. Police and fire crews had to put out flames that engulfed one of the helicopters. The Federal Aviation Administration and National Transportation Safety Board are investigating.

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Joey Hudson filling in for Mike Gallagher and revisits one of the most divisive moments in State of the Union history. Nancy Pelosi reflects back on all of the times she defied President Trump

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President Trump is continuing his relentless push for peace in Ukraine, making it clear that no distance is too far to travel if it means ending the violence. Whether it’s in Washington or on the ground in Ukraine, the goal remains the same: a swift and lasting resolution.

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Illegal Somali Population In Minnesota Living Off Of Theft

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The Left crosses the Rubicon of political violence in 2025

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It's damn difficult to get a Presidential pardon. Emmy-winning soap actress Martha Byrne worked tirelessly to get one for her husband, former NYPD detective Michael McMahon. Their story has all the makings of a Netflix drama. Martha and Michael tell Michele how the FBI falsely accused McMahon of coordinating with the Chinese Communist Party. A judge sentenced McMahon to Federal prison, and the details are astounding. Michele Tafoya is a four-time Emmy award-winning sportscaster turned political and cultural commentator. Record-setting, four-time Sports Emmy Award winner Michele Tafoya worked her final NBC Sunday Night Football game at Super Bowl LVI on February 13, 2022, her fifth Super Bowl. She retired from sportscasting the following day. In total, she covered 327 games — the most national primetime TV games (regular + postseason) for an NFL sideline reporter. Learn More about “The Michele Tafoya Podcast” here: https://linktr.ee/micheletafoya Subscribe to “The Michele Tafoya Podcast” here: https://apple.co/3nPW221 Follow Michele on twitter: https://twitter.com/Michele_Tafoya Follow Michele on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realmicheletafoya/ Learn more about the Salem Podcast network: https://salempodcastnetwork.com/

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Chris Madel is a recent entry into the Minnesota Republican Gubernatorial race. He says he has the right message on fraud, public safety, and education. And, he says, "My opinions are actually yours." He joins Michele to explain why he is running. Michele Tafoya is a four-time Emmy award-winning sportscaster turned political and cultural commentator. Record-setting, four-time Sports Emmy Award winner Michele Tafoya worked her final NBC Sunday Night Football game at Super Bowl LVI on February 13, 2022, her fifth Super Bowl. She retired from sportscasting the following day. In total, she covered 327 games — the most national primetime TV games (regular + postseason) for an NFL sideline reporter. Learn More about “The Michele Tafoya Podcast” here: https://linktr.ee/micheletafoya Subscribe to “The Michele Tafoya Podcast” here: https://apple.co/3nPW221 Follow Michele on twitter: https://twitter.com/Michele_Tafoya Follow Michele on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realmicheletafoya/ Learn more about the Salem Podcast network: https://salempodcastnetwork.com/

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