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In the midst of global conflict, a unique Christmas tradition in the Philippines offers a glimmer of hope. The New Peoples Army, engaged in a decades-long insurgency, and government forces lay down arms for the holidays, echoing a nineteenth-century World War One truce. Despite the government not reciprocating, these ceasefires build trust and may signal the insurgencys waning. This yearly pause underscores the potential for peace to emerge from local customs, even amidst endless strife.

Federal Judge Blocks Trumps Effort to Revoke Security Clearance of Attorney Mark Zaid: A Legal Victory for Freedom of Speech and Accountability.

President Trump and the first lady participated in a Christmas tradition, taking calls from children asking about Santas tracking. They engaged in playful banter, with Trump joking about Santas weight and his own busy schedule. He also wished Merry Christmas to all, including his political opponents.

Federal Judge Blocks Trumps Clearance Revocation of Lawyer Mark Zaid A federal judge in Washington has halted the Trump administrations attempt to revoke the security clearance of lawyer Mark Zaid. The ruling comes after Zaid sued the administration in May, challenging a March presidential memo that targeted him and fourteen others deemed unfit for national security reasons. The judge granted Zaids request for a preliminary injunction, preventing the administration from revoking clearances through political retaliation. Zaid, who has represented clients from all political sides for nearly thirty-five years, argued that the revocation hurt his ability to represent clients in sensitive national security cases. The decision marks the second legal setback for the administration this week, following the Supreme Courts block of plans to send National Guard troops to Chicago. The judges order stays in place until January 13th, 2021, and does not prevent revocations for legitimate reasons through normal agency processes.

Justice Department Delays Epstein Files Release, Sparking Controversy The Justice Departments announcement of needing more time to release Epstein files has ignited a firestorm. They discovered over a million new potentially relevant documents, missing the congressionally mandated deadline under the Epstein Files Transparency Act. Attorney General Pam Bondi ordered the FBI to hand over evidence, but the latest find caught everyone off guard. Lawmakers are demanding an independent audit, accusing the Justice Department of breaking the law and covering up for Trump. The White House defended Bondi and her team. Releases so far include public photos, blacked-out transcripts, call logs, and fresh details like FBI grand jury testimony from Epstein victims. Lawyers are working to scrub victim names before posting more batches online, as scrutiny builds from Congress and victims pushing for every last secret to come out.

Despite high expectations, the NFLs Christmas Day clash between the Washington Commanders and Dallas Cowboys has lost its luster. Jayden Daniels season-ending injury and the Cowboys underperformance have dampened the excitement. Both teams, with disappointing records, will face off on Thursday, seeking pride in a game that once held great promise.

American Academy of Pediatrics sues HHS over $12M funding cuts, threatening vital child health programs.

Sean Combs, aka Diddy, appeals his conviction on two prostitution-related counts, arguing the sentence is unlawful and unconstitutional. His lawyers claim the judge ignored sentencing guidelines and considered acquitted behavior. The appeal comes after a trial where Combs was cleared of major charges but found guilty of lesser counts. Combs team calls the sentence a perversion of justice, while prosecutors sought at least eleven years behind bars. Combs faces ongoing civil lawsuits alleging sexual assault and exploitation.