[Thursday, December 11] US News Headlines from r/Conservative

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By Dr. Headline, HeadlineSquare December 11, 2025

Executive Summary

• Foreign Policy: Trump admin eyes a “Core 5” alliance (US, Russia, China, India, Japan) to replace G7; bill for US NATO withdrawal filed in House.
• Kirk Assassination: Alleged assassin in court this week; victim’s widow, Erika Kirk, counters online attacks as Elon Musk states fear for his safety.
• Impeachments: House bid to impeach President Trump defeated with bipartisan support; separate articles filed against HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
• Venezuela: US prepares to seize more oil tankers after initial capture; escaped Nobel laureate María Corina Machado credits Trump admin with aiding her.
• Domestic Policy: “Militarized zone” established on CA border; DOJ moves to end “disparate impact” liability; House passes $900B defense bill.

1. The Charlie Kirk Assassination: Fallout and Proceedings

1.1. Safety Fears, Legal Process, and Public Response

The assassination of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk has created a palpable sense of risk among public figures and a volatile public response. Elon Musk, former head of the Department of Government Efficiency, stated he no longer feels safe in public, remarking starkly, “one mistake and you’re dead” [1]. On the legal front, the alleged assassin, identified in reports as Tyler Robinson, is scheduled to make his first in-person court appearance this Thursday [2].

In the highly charged aftermath, Kirk’s widow, Erika Kirk, has become a prominent public voice. She is actively “hitting back” at individuals celebrating her husband’s death [3], and a column by Miranda Devine states she is being “tormented by vile trolls” online [4]. During a widely reported appearance on ‘The Five,’ Ms. Kirk explained her decision to forgive the assassin [5].

1.2. Tributes and Commemoration

Tributes to Charlie Kirk are taking shape in both legislative and cultural forms. Representative Nancy Mace (R-SC) has introduced legislation seeking to rename a site in Washington D.C. in his honor [6]. Reflecting on the lasting impact, U.S. Ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle shared her “raw grief” on social media three months after the event [7]. Furthermore, a pastor who influenced Kirk’s final book—an instant best-seller about the Sabbath—has revealed the backstory of the work, framing it as a “memorial to his life” [8].

Citations: [1] ‘One mistake and you’re dead’: Elon Musk says he no longer feels safe in public after Charlie Kirk’s assassination, https://www.moneycontrol.com/world/one-mistake-and-you-re-dead-elon-musk-says-he-no-longer-feels-safe-in-public-after-charlie-kirk-s-assassination-article-13720416.html
[2] Charlie Kirk’s alleged assassin Tyler Robinson to appear in court Thursday, https://www.foxnews.com/us/alleged-charlie-kirk-assassin-tyler-robinson-make-first-in-person-court-appearance
[3] Erika Kirk hits back at people celebrating her husband’s assassination, https://www.foxnews.com/media/erika-kirk-delivers-powerful-rebuke-those-celebrating-her-husbands-assassination
[4] Miranda Devine: Erika Kirk tormented by vile trolls since Charlie’s assassination, https://nypost.com/2025/12/10/opinion/miranda-devine-erika-kirk-tormented-by-vile-trolls-since-charlies-assassination/
[5] Erika Kirk Explains How She Forgave Charlie Kirk’s Assassin on The Five, https://townhall.com/tipsheet/mattvespa/2025/12/11/erika-kirk-explains-how-she-forgave-charlie-kirks-assassin-on-the-five-n2667630
[6] Rep. Mace Seeks to Rename D.C. Site Honoring Charlie Kirk, https://www.newsmax.com/newsfront/nancy-mace-bill-blm/2025/12/10/id/1237856/
[7] US Ambassador Guilfoyle Shares Raw Grief on Social Media Three Months After Charlie Kirk’s Assassination, https://greekcitytimes.com/2025/12/11/guilfoyle-raw-grief-three-months-after-charlie-kirk-murder/
[8] Pastor who inspired Charlie Kirk’s final book on the Sabbath reveals backstory of instant best-seller: ‘Memorial to his life’, https://nypost.com/2025/12/10/us-news/pastor-who-inspired-charlie-kirks-final-book-on-the-sabbath-reveals-the-backstory/

2. Foreign Policy and National Security

2.1. Proposed Realignment of Global Alliances

Fundamental shifts in U.S. foreign policy are being actively considered, signaling a potential move away from traditional post-war alliances. Reports indicate the Trump administration is discussing an alternative to the G7: a “Core 5” group that would “unite five heavyweights: US, Russia, China, India, Japan,” while notably excluding European partners [1]. This executive branch discussion is paralleled by legislative action in the House, where Republican Rep. Thomas Massie has introduced a bill calling for a complete withdrawal of the United States from the NATO alliance [2].

2.2. U.S. Escalation in Venezuela

The United States is escalating direct actions against Venezuela’s government. Following the recent armed seizure of an oil tanker, for which the administration released “dramatic video of the takeover” [3], sources now say the U.S. is “preparing to seize more tankers” off the Venezuelan coast [4]. The Venezuelan government swiftly condemned the initial seizure as an act of “international piracy” [5]. These maritime operations coincide with a major development in the country’s political crisis: The Nobel Committee has confirmed that Peace Prize winner María Corina Machado has escaped from Venezuela [6]. Machado subsequently released a statement crediting the Trump administration with aiding her “daring escape” [7].

2.3. Middle East Developments

In the Middle East, Israel has officially unveiled its new “Iron Beam” laser-based defense system amidst what are being called “record breaking defense sales” for the country [8]. On the diplomatic front, a major shift is reportedly underway, with a New York Post report claiming European support for the UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) is collapsing. The story claims major European nations are withdrawing financial backing amid accusations that UNRWA is a “terrorist-infested” and “Hamas-enabling scam” [9]. Separately, the human rights organization Amnesty International has formally concluded, “more than 2 years later,” that Hamas committed crimes against humanity [10]. From the Israel-Hamas conflict, a stark and graphic allegation has emerged: the father of a murdered IDF soldier publicly accused “Gazan doctors” of killing his captive daughter by “injecting air into her veins” [11].

2.4. Other International Issues and U.S. Posture

A Fox News report warns that Europe is being “literally flooded with cocaine” as narco-submarines successfully evade detection while crossing the Atlantic [12]. In an analysis of the administration’s strategic goals, The Telegraph explores the rationale behind why President Trump “wants to arm Argentina” [13].

Citations: [1] The Trump administration is discussing the idea of creating alternative to G7 without Europe. The proposed Core 5 would unite five heavyweights: US, Russia, China, India, Japan., https://x.com/i/status/1999071060021661763
[2] Republican Rep. Thomas Massie introduces bill to withdraw US from NATO, https://thehill.com/homenews/house/5642964-massie-introduces-nato-withdrawal-bill/
[3] US forces seize oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela — and release dramatic video of the takeover, https://nypost.com/2025/12/10/us-news/us-forces-seized-tanker-off-the-coast-of-venezuela-trump-announces/
[4] US preparing to seize more tankers off Venezuela’s coast after first ship taken, sources say, https://nypost.com/2025/12/11/world-news/us-preparing-to-seize-more-tankers-off-venezuelas-coast-after-first-ship-taken-sources-say/
[5] Venezuela condemns US oil tanker seizure as ‘international piracy’, https://www.foxnews.com/world/venezuela-accuses-us-piracy-after-seizing-massive-oil-tanker
[6] Nobel Committee Says Peace Prize Winner María Corina Machado Has Escaped Venezuela, https://www.breitbart.com/latin-america/2025/12/10/nobel-committee-says-peace-prize-winner-maria-corina-machado-has-escaped-venezuela/
[7] Maria Corina Machado Credits Trump Admin with Aiding Daring Escape from Venezuela, https://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2025/12/11/maria-corina-machado-credits-trump-admin-aiding-daring-escape-venezuela/
[8] Israel unveils new Iron Beam laser system amid record breaking defense sales, https://www.foxnews.com/world/israel-unveils-iron-beam-laser-weapon-while-achieving-record-15b-arms-sales
[9] Europeans finally waking up to Hamas-enabling UNRWA scam – It looks like the days are numbered for the terrorist-infested UN Relief and Works Agency, as UNRWA loses support from major European nations that have long backed it., https://nypost.com/2025/12/10/opinion/europeans-finally-waking-up-to-hamas-enabling-unrwa-scam/
[10] More than 2 years later: Amnesty International concludes that Hamas committed crimes against humanity, https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/419161
[11] ‘Gazan doctors killed my daughter by injecting air into her veins’: Father of murdered IDF soldier, https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-879974
[12] Europe ’literally being flooded with cocaine’ as narco-subs evade detection crossing Atlantic, https://www.foxnews.com/world/europe-literally-being-flooded-cocaine-narco-subs-evade-detection-crossing-atlantic
[13] Why Trump wants to arm Argentina, https://www.telegraph.co.uk/us/news/2025/12/11/why-trump-wants-to-arm-argentina/

3. Congressional and Partisan Politics

3.1. Dueling Impeachment Efforts

Impeachment politics were prominent on Capitol Hill, producing starkly different outcomes for figures in opposing parties. An effort by a “progressive” Democrat to impeach President Trump was decisively defeated on the House floor. The bid failed when 23 Democrats joined with the Republican majority to kill the measure, indicating a broad lack of appetite for removing the President [1]. In a competing action, a House Democrat has formally filed articles of impeachment against Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., for allegedly turning “his back on science” [2].

3.2. Major Legislative Actions and Partisan Conflicts

In a significant legislative achievement, the U.S. House of Representatives approved the $900 billion National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) [3]. In the upper chamber, the Senate voted to reject an extension of subsidies related to the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) [4]. Meanwhile, partisan sniping has intensified around U.S. Senate candidate Jasmine Crockett (D-TX). After she reportedly made comments about Latino Trump supporters having a “slave mentality” [5], the GOP released what is described as a “devastating” and “absolutely brutal” campaign ad against her [6]. In another conflict attracting media attention, Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) is claiming that official police reports detailing a “profanity-laced ‘spectacle’” she allegedly caused at an airport were “falsified” [7].

Citations: [1] 23 Dems join House Republicans to kill progressive’s Trump impeachment bid, https://www.foxnews.com/politics/dems-join-house-republicans-kill-progressives-trump-impeachment-bid
[2] House Democrat Files Impeachment Articles Against Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for Turning ‘His Back on Science’, https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2025/12/10/house-democrat-files-impeachment-articles-robert-f-kennedy-jr/
[3] U.S. House Approves $900B National Defense Authorization Act, https://townhall.com/tipsheet/scott-mcclallen/2025/12/10/us-house-approves-national-defense-authorization-act-n2667693
[4] Senate Rejects Extending Obamacare Subsidies, https://pjmedia.com/matt-margolis/2025/12/11/senate-rejects-extending-obamacare-subsidies-n4946951
[5] Jasmine Crockett Says She Didn’t Claim Latino Trump Supporters Have a ‘Slave Mentality." She Totally Did., https://townhall.com/tipsheet/jeff-charles/2025/12/11/jasmine-crockett-says-she-didnt-claim-latino-trump-supporters-have-a-slave-mentality-she-totally-did-n2667670
[6] The GOP just released a devastating ad against US Texas Senate candidate Jasmine Crockett. Absolutely brutal., https://x.com/EricLDaugh/status/1998856103564816747?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1998856103564816747%7Ctwgr%5E2d47426ce936a9aa0359e14ee8a517a79a544bff%7Ctwcon%5Es1_
[7] Nancy Mace claims police reports of her profanity-laced ‘spectacle’ at SC airport were ‘falsified’, https://nypost.com/2025/12/10/us-news/nancy-mace-claims-police-reports-of-her-profanity-laced-spectacle-at-sc-airport-were-falsified/

4. Immigration and Border Security

4.1. Federal Enforcement, State Clashes, and Admin Dynamics

The administration announced a major escalation of its border control strategy, creating a “militarized zone” along the California border to “strengthen border security operations” [1]. This move coincides with direct criticism from DHS aimed at California Governor Gavin Newsom over the state’s policy of providing taxpayer-funded healthcare to undocumented immigrants [2]. Concurrently, DHS celebrated a “‘Record-Breaking’ 2.5 Million Illegals Leaving U.S.” [3]. However, a New York Post report suggests internal discord at the department, alleging that “Trump border czar Homan” and DHS Secretary Kristi Noem are “barely speaking or meeting” [4].

4.2. Economic, Judicial, and Criminal Dimensions

A Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) investigation has concluded that “mass migration” under the previous administration “spiked home prices for low-income Americans” [5]. On the judicial front, a federal judge has ordered Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to release an El Salvadoran immigrant named Kilmar Abrego Garcia [6]. In criminal matters, federal authorities reported that an MS-13 leader with ties to a “Honduran assassin squad” successfully obtained a California driver’s license using his real name [7]. In a separate incident, a “leftist college administrator” in Minnesota is accused of impeding an ICE arrest of a student identified in the headline as an “illegal alien student sexual predator” [8].

4.3. Evolving Policy Debates

The national debate on immigration shows signs of fragmentation within the Democratic party, with one report noting a senator is “lashing out” as others in his party adjust their stance on border security [9]. In a different approach, an EU Chief has proposed that increasing legal mass migration could be a solution to illegal entries [10]. This occurs as commentary pieces challenge core tenets of U.S. law, with one in The Federalist arguing that “‘Birthright Citizenship’ Is A Feudal Relic That Has No Place In America” [11].

Citations: [1] Trump administration announces militarized zone along California border, https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-administration-establishes-militarized-zone-california-strengthen-border-security-operations
[2] U.S Department of Homeland Security blasts California ’s Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom over taxpayer-funded healthcare for illegals as California ambulance costs may soar 382%, https://www.foxnews.com/politics/dhs-blasts-newsom-taxpayer-funded-healthcare-illegals-california-ambulance-costs-may-soar-382-percent
[3] Trump’s DHS Celebrates ‘Record-Breaking’ 2.5 Million Illegals Leaving U.S., https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2025/12/11/trumps-dhs-celebrates-record-breaking-over-2-5-million-illegals-leaving-us/
[4] Trump border czar Homan, DHS chief Noem barely speaking or meeting, https://nypost.com/2025/12/11/us-news/trump-border-czar-homan-dhs-chief-noem-barely-speaking-or-meeting
[5] HUD Investigation Reveals Biden’s Mass Migration Spiked Home Prices for Low-Income Americans, https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2025/12/11/hud-investigation-reveals-bidens-mass-migration-spiked-home-prices-for-low-income-americans/
[6] Federal judge orders release of Kilmar Abrego Garcia from ICE custody, https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/justice/3914712/federal-judge-orders-release-kilmar-abrego-garcia-ice/
[7] MS-13 leader with ties to Honduran assassin squad obtained California driver’s license using real name: feds, https://nypost.com/2025/12/10/us-news/ms-13-boss-with-ties-to-honduran-assassin-squad-obtained-california-drivers-license-using-real-name-feds/
[8] Minnesota’s leftist college administrator accused of impeding ICE arrest to protect illegal alien student sexual predator, https://www.foxnews.com/us/minnesota-college-administrator-accused-impeding-ice-arrest-protect-student-sexual-predator
[9] Democrat Senator Lashes Out As Others in His Party Inch Toward Sanity on Border Security, https://townhall.com/tipsheet/dmitri-bolt/2025/12/11/no-name-democrat-senator-blasts-his-party-for-caving-on-secure-border-point-alex-padilla-n2667707
[10] EU Chief Claims More Legal Mass Migration Is Solution to Illegal Entries, https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2025/12/11/eu-chief-claims-more-legal-mass-migration-is-solution-to-illegal-entries-pitches-more-visas-for-indians/
[11] ‘Birthright Citizenship’ Is A Feudal Relic That Has No Place In America, https://thefederalist.com/2025/12/11/birthright-citizenship-is-a-feudal-relic-that-has-no-place-in-america/

5. Executive, Administrative, and Legal Affairs

5.1. Major Regulatory Changes and Judicial Rulings

The administration is actively implementing its agenda through regulatory changes but continues to face judicial challenges. The Department of Justice has formalized a rule change specifically intended to end the legal doctrine of “disparate impact liability,” a cornerstone of civil rights enforcement for decades [1]. In a direct legal blow to the administration’s energy policy, however, a Massachusetts judge ruled that President Trump’s ban on offshore wind projects is “contrary to law” [2]. On the economic front, a major monetary policy announcement from the Federal Reserve appears imminent, with a headline declaring, “The Fed’s Decision Is Here” [3].

5.2. Department of Justice Investigations and Actions

The DOJ is pursuing several high-profile and politically sensitive cases. For the second time in two weeks, a grand jury has reportedly refused to indict Letitia James, an event covered by Fox News, though the context of the DOJ investigation was not provided [4]. Separately, the department has filed a lawsuit against the Minneapolis school system (MPS), alleging “preferential treatment of non-white teachers” [5]. Also, a Breitbart “Exclusive” report states that a “BLM Official in Oklahoma City” has been federally charged with wire fraud and money laundering schemes [6].

5.3. Administration Crackdowns and Findings

The administration is reporting significant financial recoveries and findings from targeted crackdowns on fraud. A new “enhanced verification process” designed to target “AI bots and ‘ghost students’ using fake identities” has reportedly allowed the administration to “claw back” $1 billion from alleged student loan scammers [7]. In a separate development, The Daily Signal references a “bombshell government report” that allegedly contains new data showing significant fraud and inefficiency within the Obamacare program [8].

Citations: [1] DOJ Makes Rule Change to End Disparate Impact Liability, https://hotair.com/john-s-2/2025/12/10/doj-makes-rule-change-to-end-disparate-impact-liability-n3809744
[2] MA Judge Rules Trump’s Offshore Wind Ban ‘Contrary to Law’, https://hotair.com/tree-hugging-sister/2025/12/10/ma-judge-rules-trumps-offshore-wind-ban-contrary-to-law-n3809739
[3] The Fed’s Decision Is Here, https://townhall.com/tipsheet/dmitri-bolt/2025/12/10/fed-decision-n2667675
[4] Grand jury refused to indict Letitia James a second time in two weeks, https://www.foxnews.com/politics/grand-jury-refuses-charge-letitia-james-doj-keeps-pushing-indictment
[5] DOJ Sues MPS For Preferential Treatment Of Non-White Teachers, https://thefederalist.com/2025/12/11/justice-department-sues-minneapolis-schools-for-giving-preferential-treatment-to-non-white-teachers/
[6] Exclusive — BLM Official in Oklahoma City Charged with Wire Fraud and Money Laundering, https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2025/12/11/exclusive-blm-official-oklahoma-city-charged-wire-fraud-money-laundering/
[7] Trump admin drops hammer on ‘ghost students,’ claws back $1B from alleged loan scammers - Enhanced verification process targets AI bots and ‘ghost students’ using fake identities to obtain federal loans, https://www.foxnews.com/politics/trump-admin-drops-hammer-ghost-students-claws-back-1b-from-alleged-loan-scammers
[8] Bombshell Government Report Shows Data on Obamacare Fraud, Inefficiency, https://www.dailysignal.com/2025/12/10/dead-people-are-getting-obamacare-subsidies-bombshell-government-report-says/

6. State and Local Governance

At the state level, political battles are emerging over the implementation of national policies. A report from PJ Media claims governors in certain “Blue States” are actively blocking “No Tax on Tips” legislation as an act of political “resistance” against President Trump [1]. In electoral news, a special election in Iowa has resulted in a victory for Republican Wendy Larson in House District 7, securing the seat for the GOP [2].

Citations: [1] Blue State Govs Are Blocking ‘No Tax on Tips’ for Their Constituents to Resist Trump, https://pjmedia.com/matt-margolis/2025/12/10/blue-state-govs-are-blocking-no-tax-on-tips-for-their-constituents-to-spite-trump-n4946933
[2] Republican Wendy Larson wins Iowa House District 7 special election, https://iowacapitaldispatch.com/2025/12/09/republican-wendy-larson-wins-iowa-house-district-7-special-election/

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