Reuters World News Reiner, Islamic State, fentanyl and ICE
Dec 16, 2025
Join Trevor Honeycutt, a White House reporter for Reuters, as he dives into some of the most pressing news today. He discusses the shocking classification of fentanyl as a ‘weapon of mass destruction’ by Trump, unpacking its implications for international relations with Mexico. The podcast also touches on the alarming connections between recent violent incidents in Australia and Islamic State ideology. Plus, the legal troubles facing a Wisconsin judge accused of aiding a migrant highlight the complexities surrounding immigration policy.
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Reiner Family Tragedy And Addiction Struggle
- Rob Reiner and his wife Michelle were killed at home and tributes poured in on social media.
- Reporter Lisa Richwine described Nick Reiner's long struggle with drug addiction and the family's public discussion of it.
Bondi Attack Linked To ISIS Influence
- Australian officials say the Bondi Beach shooters were inspired by Islamic State and had recently travelled to the Philippines.
- Authorities note Islamic State-linked networks operate in the Philippines, linking travel and radical influence.
Berlin Talks Offer Unprecedented Security Guarantees
- Talks in Berlin produced an unprecedented U.S. offer of NATO-style security guarantees for Ukraine.
- Moscow has not agreed and showed no willingness to accept the discussed changes.