World News Tonight with David Muir

Full Episode: Wednesday, December 10, 2025

Dec 11, 2025
This episode covers the dramatic Coast Guard seizure of a Venezuelan oil tanker, highlighting escalating tensions. A severe snowstorm disrupts the Northeast, while wild incidents at John Wayne Airport leave passengers shocked. Authorities investigate a campus shooting in Kentucky, linked to a parent. The Federal Reserve cuts rates, stirring market reactions. A hiker's daring rescue from Camelback Mountain is profiled, alongside the incredible story of a woman who gives birth in a self-driving taxi. The episode also pays tribute to author Sophie Kinsella.
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INSIGHT

Seizing Oil Marks New Escalation

  • The U.S. seizure of a Venezuelan oil tanker marks a major escalation in pressure against Nicolás Maduro.
  • The action shifts focus from targeting drug boats to directly disrupting Venezuela's key revenue source.
INSIGHT

Controversial Strikes Fuel Political Pressure

  • The U.S. has conducted strikes on alleged drug boats, including one controversial strike that killed survivors.
  • Republicans are demanding video release, but the administration has refused so far, fueling political controversy.
ADVICE

Prepare For Arctic Blast And Whiteouts

  • Expect hazardous winter conditions across the Midwest to Northeast and prepare for whiteouts and black ice.
  • Heed local snow emergencies and avoid unnecessary travel during Arctic blasts and heavy lake-effect snow.
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