Mo News Nick Reiner In Court; Republican Internal Fight On Obamacare; Trump’s Big Speech; Oscars Head To YouTube
Dec 18, 2025
A court appearance by Nick Reiner reveals emotional family struggles as he dons a suicide-prevention vest. Republicans make a surprising alliance with Democrats to push for health subsidy votes. Trump outlines his vision for the 2026 agenda in a primetime address, while Bongino's tumultuous FBI journey ends as he returns to podcasting. The Oscars gear up for a major shift to YouTube in 2029, and a Kansas school grapples with a wave of illnesses, prompting an early winter break.
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GOP Moderates Force Obamacare Vote
- Republican moderates forced a procedural vote to bring ACA subsidy extension to the House floor.
- The discharge petition shows rank-and-file members can bypass Speaker control to press urgent constituent issues.
Trump’s Primetime Was A Reputation Play
- Trump used primetime to refocus public attention on the economy and claim credit for falling prices.
- His approval on the economy remains deeply negative, so perception change is the central challenge.
Bongino Exit Underscores Agency Fit Issues
- Dan Bongino's short, controversial FBI tenure highlights the agency's cultural mismatch with outsider appointees.
- His return to podcasting follows tensions and public reversals after joining the bureau.