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- BOARD VOTES TO RENAME KENNEDY CENTER AS “TRUMP KENNEDY CENTER”: A Trump-aligned Kennedy Center board voted to rename Washington’s major performing arts venue “The Donald J. Trump and The John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts.” The White House celebrated the move, while Democrats and some legal experts said Congress—not the board—may have the final authority to rename a federally chartered memorial site. The decision has intensified a broader culture fight around the institution, which has seen board shakeups and public controversy since Trump returned to office. The Kennedy family and critics called the change inappropriate, while supporters framed it as recognition of Trump’s role in renovations and management changes. Any lasting name change may be tested in court or in Congress.
- BROWN SHOOTING SUSPECT FOUND DEAD IN NEW HAMPSHIRE, OFFICIALS SAY: Authorities say the suspect in the Brown University mass shooting was found dead in a New Hampshire storage facility from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Investigators identified the suspect as Claudio Neves Valente, a former Brown graduate student and Portuguese national, and said the case is linked to the later killing of an MIT professor. Police said tips and surveillance helped track him after images circulated during the manhunt. Officials have not confirmed a motive and said the investigation continues to piece together the timeline and targets. Brown and local leaders are urging the public to rely on verified updates and avoid spreading rumors.
- TRUMP’S $1,776 “WARRIOR DIVIDEND” FUNDED BY PENTAGON MONEY: AP reports that Trump’s announced $1,776 “Warrior Dividend” payments for troops are coming from Pentagon funding already approved by Congress, not from tariff revenue. The story says the money is tied to a military housing supplement included in legislation signed earlier this year. The payment amount is symbolic, referencing 1776 and the approaching 250th anniversary of U.S. independence. A senior administration official confirmed the funding source, pushing back on the idea that tariffs are paying for the program. The explanation matters because broad “tariff dividend” claims have been debated as revenues and costs are closely watched.
- WISCONSIN JUDGE HANNAH DUGAN CONVICTED OF OBSTRUCTION IN IMMIGRATION CASE: A jury found Wisconsin Judge Hannah Dugan guilty of obstruction for helping a Mexican immigrant avoid federal agents, according to AP. Prosecutors said she took steps that interfered with immigration authorities carrying out an arrest at a courthouse. The verdict is being framed as a major win for the Trump administration’s crackdown, which has emphasized aggressive enforcement. Dugan’s defense argued she was acting within her judicial role and did not intend to obstruct law enforcement. Sentencing and any appeals are expected next, and the case is likely to stay in the spotlight because it involves a sitting judge and immigration policy.
- SCOTT JENNINGS AND ALEX MARLOW TO FILL CHARLIE KIRK’S FORMER RADIO SLOT: Salem Radio Network is reshuffling its lineup after Charlie Kirk’s show ended, with Alex Marlow and Scott Jennings taking over parts of the midday block. Reports say Marlow will host noon–1 p.m. ET, and Jennings will expand into a longer 1–3 p.m. ET show starting in January. The change is being treated as a high-profile handoff because Kirk’s program had been a major conservative talk brand with a national footprint. Industry coverage notes the challenge will be keeping affiliates and audiences stable during the transition. Salem has not described the move as a format change, but it is a significant on-air shift.
- JACK SMITH SAYS INVESTIGATORS HAD PROOF “BEYOND A REASONABLE DOUBT”: Former special counsel Jack Smith told House lawmakers his team developed “proof beyond a reasonable doubt” that Trump committed crimes tied to efforts to overturn the 2020 election and to handling classified documents, according to AP and Reuters coverage. The comments came during closed-door testimony to the House Judiciary Committee, and portions of his prepared statement were obtained by news outlets. Smith said his decisions were based on facts and law, not politics. The testimony is significant because the cases ended after Trump won the 2024 election and the Justice Department’s long-standing policy against prosecuting a sitting president kicked in. Republicans and Democrats are using the testimony to argue very different narratives about accountability and “weaponization.”
- COREY FELDMAN ALLEGES COREY HAIM ASSAULTED HIM DURING “LOST BOYS”: Actor Corey Feldman says in a new documentary that Corey Haim sexually assaulted him while they were filming The Lost Boys as teenagers. Feldman also repeats prior claims that Haim was abused by others in Hollywood, including allegations Feldman has previously made involving Charlie Sheen—allegations Sheen has denied. Feldman’s new claim has drawn immediate pushback, including from Haim’s mother in media interviews, who disputes Feldman’s account. The documentary has renewed debate about how to handle accusations involving people who are deceased and cannot respond. News outlets note Feldman has spoken for years about abuse in the industry, but this is a new allegation directed at Haim.
- YOUTUBE REMOVES MAJOR FAKE AI MOVIE-TRAILER CHANNELS AFTER POLICY VIOLATIONS: YouTube terminated two large channels—Screen Culture and KH Studio—known for AI-made “fake trailers” that looked like real studio marketing and drew huge audiences. Reporting says YouTube cited spam and misleading metadata policies, and that the channels had previously faced demonetization or warnings. The removals come as studios and creators raise concerns about AI content blurring what is real and what is fan-made, especially when videos are not clearly labeled. Some coverage connects the crackdown to rising copyright and brand-protection pressure across the entertainment industry. YouTube has not said this is a platform-wide purge, but it signals stricter enforcement for misleading AI entertainment content.
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