Headlines: December 4, 2025

Mounting pressure is building in Washington as Admiral Frank Bradley defends a follow-up strike on an alleged drug-smuggling boat, prompting legal and congressional scrutiny. The incident comes amid an accelerated immigration crackdown in New Orleans and the Twin Cities, targeting undocumented migrants accused of exploiting social services while working off the books.

On Capitol Hill, senators warn that the expiration of enhanced health subsidies could drive premiums higher with no deal in sight. Overseas, tensions escalate with Venezuela’s Maduro, and experts caution a potential confrontation. In addition, newly released Epstein Island files are reigniting debates over secrecy and accountability.