This Morning With Gordon Deal This Morning with Gordon Deal December 08, 2025
Dec 8, 2025
Ramsey Touchberry, a Congress reporter at the Washington Examiner, dives into the Democratic momentum following impressive election results and their Senate ambitions. Meanwhile, Vanessa Wong from MarketWatch discusses Gallup's World Happiness ranking, revealing how financial habits directly impact our well-being. Personal finance columnist Susan Tompour offers crucial advice on avoiding holiday scams and consumer protections this season. Together, they provide a blend of political insight and practical financial tips to navigate the current landscape.
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Calls To Declassify Controversial Strike Footage
- Top Democrats are urging declassification of video showing a second U.S. strike on an alleged drug boat to allow public judgment.
- The controversy centers on legal and moral questions after reports the follow-up strike killed survivors.
Stabbing Suspect's Immigration History
- Police charged 33-year-old Oscar Solorzano with attempted first-degree murder after a Charlotte commuter train stabbing.
- ICE says Solorzano is a Honduran who was deported in 2018 and again after a 2021 apprehension.
Election Results Fuel Competing 2026 Narratives
- Democrats see recent overperforming off-year results as momentum toward a possible 2026 Senate pickup.
- Republicans call the outcomes typical for off-year cycles and plan messaging adjustments on affordability.