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US President Donald Trump said Sunday he will be involved in federal regulators' decision on Netflix's nearly $83 billion bid for Warner Bros., calling the streamer's market share very large and potentially a problem. Speaking on arrival at the Kennedy Centre Honours, he also praised Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos, who recently visited the White House, saying he has done one of the greatest jobs in the history of movies. The proposed deal would fold HBO Max and Warner Bros. into Netflix, a move that has already drawn antitrust concerns and ire among Hollywood's elite.

Washington, Congressional leaders released a compromise version of the fiscal 2026 National Defense Authorization Act, advancing it for a House vote this week. The bill authorizes about $890–901 billion for the Pentagon and DOE nuclear programs, includes a 3.8% troop pay raise, Ukraine assistance, Baltic security measures, restrictions on military flights near Washington, and reporting requirements. Lawmakers integrated provisions to limit reductions to U.S. forces in Europe and South Korea and to rescind certain Pentagon diversity programs. ahead of year-end passage. Negotiators used Senate vehicle S.1071 to fast-track the measure this week. Based on 11 articles reviewed and supporting research.

Washington — U.S. and Ukrainian delegations concluded three days of Miami talks this week without a breakthrough, while President Trump on Sunday said he was 'a little bit disappointed' that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had not yet read a U.S. peace proposal. U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met Russian President Vladimir Putin as Moscow rejected parts of the plan. Russia launched more than 700 drones and missiles during the negotiations, damaging infrastructure. Zelensky described discussions with U.S. representatives as constructive but difficult. European leaders planned a Monday meeting to take stock. Based on 7 articles reviewed and supporting research.

Washington, lawmakers, military officials and the White House have disputed whether to release footage of a Sept. 2 U.S. military strike on an alleged drug-smuggling boat in the Caribbean. Democrats moved on Dec. 7 to compel Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to provide unedited video to House and Senate Armed Services committees, tying noncompliance to travel-budget penalties. President Trump said Monday he would defer the release decision to Hegseth and denied previously supporting public disclosure. The Pentagon confirmed multiple strikes that killed 11 people, including a follow-up attack on two survivors. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research and reporting.

Rosen Law Firm urged investors in Jayud Global Logistics Ltd. (NASDAQ: JYD) who bought shares between April 21, 2023 and April 30, 2025 to note a January 20, 2026 deadline to seek lead-plaintiff status in a securities class action already filed. The suit alleges Jayud was tied to a social media-driven stock promotion using impersonated professionals, coordinated share dumping via offshore or nominee accounts, and omissions about artificial trading activity, rendering upbeat statements misleading. Investors can contact the firm to join. No class has been certified.

Minneapolis, Minnesota — Federal officials and local leaders clashed after Immigration and Customs Enforcement intensified operations targeting migrants in the Minneapolis–St. Paul area. Border czar Tom Homan defended the actions on CNN on Sunday, citing concerns about illegal Somali residents, while President Trump called for removal of Somali immigrants. Local officials, including Mayor Jacob Frey and Councilman Jamal Osman, said many Somalis are legal residents or citizens and reported raids; community groups held a December 8 rally of about 300 people. ICE reported arrests during Operation Metro Surge, including 19 taken into custody. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

New Orleans — Federal authorities have launched an immigration enforcement operation, Catahoula Crunch, with raids beginning Dec. 3 targeting individuals Homeland Security describes as criminals. Law enforcement records reviewed by the Associated Press show agents monitored online message boards and compiled “sentiment” reports while officials released few operational details recently. DHS issued a Monday release praising arrests that included individuals with violent or criminal histories; planning documents in November set a goal of 5,000 apprehensions. Local officials, advocates and a state senator demanded transparency and warned community members are withdrawing from public life. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

United States — Local forecasts report early-morning fog and freezing-fog advisories this weekend, followed by a cold front bringing showers and scattered light snow through Monday, then colder, drier air by Tuesday. Midweek warming briefly raises temperatures before an arctic surge late in the week brings single-digit lows and sub-zero wind chills. Meteorologists cite radar, model guidance and surface observations to time frontal passages, precipitation type and wind gust potential, warning of slick roads and localized snow accumulations. Officials urge caution for travel and outdoor exposure and advise monitoring local forecasts for updates. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.