December 8, 2025 • 4 mins
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Speaker 1 (00:00):
This is your twenty four to seven use update. The
latest use this hour in just four minutes.
Speaker 2 (00:08):
Arguments over whether President Trump can fire members of an
independent agency will be heard by the Supreme Court today.
It stems from Trump's firing of Rebecca Kelly Slaughter, a
member of the Federal Trade Commission. Federal law allows for
firings like this only in cases of inefficiency, neglect of duty,
or malfeasance in office. Millions of Americans are feeling a
(00:31):
blast of arctic air, temperatures well below freezing in parts
of the Midwest and northeast. Meanwhile, areas of the northern Plains, Midwest,
and Ohio Valley will see some snow today. Another pre
trial hearing for accused United Healthcare CEO killer Luigi Mangioni
is being held in New York City. Mangioni's lawyers are
(00:51):
trying to get key evidence tossed out at the trial. Meanwhile,
prosecutors released new evidence related to the case over the weekend.
Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelenski is in London today for talks
with European officials.
Speaker 3 (01:05):
Leaders from France, Germany and the UK in a last
ditch effort to strengthen Ukraine's hand going into these tricky negotiations. Now,
over the weekend, we did hear from the American President,
President Trump, speaking to reporters. He said, I'm a little
bit disappointed that President Zelensky hasn't yet read the proposal.
Speaker 2 (01:21):
Molly Hunter reports Trump was apparently referring to the latest
version of a US back peace plan. A tsunami warning
has been issued for areas of Japan's east coast after
a seven point six magnitude earthquake head off the coastline.
Tsunami height could reach nearly ten feet. A federal judge
has blocked the Justice Department from accessing evidence belonging to
(01:42):
a former lawyer for ex FBI Director James Comy. More
from Mark Mayfield Saturday.
Speaker 4 (01:47):
Is ruling by a district court judge in Washington, d
C came in the form of a temporary restraining order.
It prevents the DOJ from getting information from the lawyer's
personal electronic devices without a warrant. Last month, the federal
judge dismissed obstruction and churches against Komi after the court
rule that President Trump's handpicked prosecutor was invalid.
Speaker 2 (02:05):
I'm Michael Kasner. Somber ceremonies were held around the nation
Sunday to mark the eighty fourth anniversary of the attack
on Pearl Harbor. More from Rory O'Neill.
Speaker 1 (02:16):
Today, there are only a dozen survivors of the Japanese
attack on the US naval base at Pearl Harbor that
happened on December seventh, nineteen forty one, the date that
will live in infamy. Each is over one hundred years
old and unable to attend Sunday's services in Hawaii. Along
with speeches and relaying ceremonies, American flags were flown at
half staff to honor the more than twenty four hundred
(02:37):
service members and civilians who were killed in the attack
that led to America's entry into World War II. I'm
Rory O'Neil.
Speaker 2 (02:45):
Democrats in Congress will get the vote they were promised
on the Affordable Care Act tax credits. Later this week,
Scott Carr with the latest from Washington.
Speaker 5 (02:54):
The tax credits were the key issue that led to
the longest government shutdown in US history, which ended after
Republican Senate Majority leader John Thune promised Democrats would get
a vote on the issue. Since then, Republicans had met.
They've been struggling to craft legislation that would get enough
votes to fix the core issue of rising medical costs.
A vote in the Senate's expected on Thursday. It's unlikely
(03:17):
a proposal from Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer will get
enough Republican support, but it will force an uncomfortable vote
for the Senators. I'm Scott Carr in Washington.
Speaker 2 (03:26):
The National Survey has found this year's worst Christmas gift.
Rob Martyr tells us what it is.
Speaker 6 (03:33):
The survey, commission by Bett MGM Casino, found the most
unwonted gift this year is the self help book. The
survey title, the Great Christmas Debate, also found that only
twelve percent of Americans believe the best part of Christmas
is receiving or giving gifts. Another Christmas debate solved by
the survey found that over seven in ten Americans approve
(03:53):
of regifting Christmas presents.
Speaker 2 (03:55):
And the twelve team college football playoff has been unveiled.
After winning the Big Ten champion Chip, Indiana has jumped
ahead of Ohio State for the top spot in the rankings.
I'm Michael Castner.
This is your twenty four to seven use update. The
latest use this hour in just four minutes.
Speaker 2 (00:08):
Arguments over whether President Trump can fire members of an
independent agency will be heard by the Supreme Court today.
It stems from Trump's firing of Rebecca Kelly Slaughter, a
member of the Federal Trade Commission. Federal law allows for
firings like this only in cases of inefficiency, neglect of duty,
or malfeasance in office. Millions of Americans are feeling a
(00:31):
blast of arctic air, temperatures well below freezing in parts
of the Midwest and northeast. Meanwhile, areas of the northern Plains, Midwest,
and Ohio Valley will see some snow today. Another pre
trial hearing for accused United Healthcare CEO killer Luigi Mangioni
is being held in New York City. Mangioni's lawyers are
(00:51):
trying to get key evidence tossed out at the trial. Meanwhile,
prosecutors released new evidence related to the case over the weekend.
Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelenski is in London today for talks
with European officials.
Speaker 3 (01:05):
Leaders from France, Germany and the UK in a last
ditch effort to strengthen Ukraine's hand going into these tricky negotiations. Now,
over the weekend, we did hear from the American President,
President Trump, speaking to reporters. He said, I'm a little
bit disappointed that President Zelensky hasn't yet read the proposal.
Speaker 2 (01:21):
Molly Hunter reports Trump was apparently referring to the latest
version of a US back peace plan. A tsunami warning
has been issued for areas of Japan's east coast after
a seven point six magnitude earthquake head off the coastline.
Tsunami height could reach nearly ten feet. A federal judge
has blocked the Justice Department from accessing evidence belonging to
(01:42):
a former lawyer for ex FBI Director James Comy. More
from Mark Mayfield Saturday.
Speaker 4 (01:47):
Is ruling by a district court judge in Washington, d
C came in the form of a temporary restraining order.
It prevents the DOJ from getting information from the lawyer's
personal electronic devices without a warrant. Last month, the federal
judge dismissed obstruction and churches against Komi after the court
rule that President Trump's handpicked prosecutor was invalid.
Speaker 2 (02:05):
I'm Michael Kasner. Somber ceremonies were held around the nation
Sunday to mark the eighty fourth anniversary of the attack
on Pearl Harbor. More from Rory O'Neill.
Speaker 1 (02:16):
Today, there are only a dozen survivors of the Japanese
attack on the US naval base at Pearl Harbor that
happened on December seventh, nineteen forty one, the date that
will live in infamy. Each is over one hundred years
old and unable to attend Sunday's services in Hawaii. Along
with speeches and relaying ceremonies, American flags were flown at
half staff to honor the more than twenty four hundred
(02:37):
service members and civilians who were killed in the attack
that led to America's entry into World War II. I'm
Rory O'Neil.
Speaker 2 (02:45):
Democrats in Congress will get the vote they were promised
on the Affordable Care Act tax credits. Later this week,
Scott Carr with the latest from Washington.
Speaker 5 (02:54):
The tax credits were the key issue that led to
the longest government shutdown in US history, which ended after
Republican Senate Majority leader John Thune promised Democrats would get
a vote on the issue. Since then, Republicans had met.
They've been struggling to craft legislation that would get enough
votes to fix the core issue of rising medical costs.
A vote in the Senate's expected on Thursday. It's unlikely
(03:17):
a proposal from Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer will get
enough Republican support, but it will force an uncomfortable vote
for the Senators. I'm Scott Carr in Washington.
Speaker 2 (03:26):
The National Survey has found this year's worst Christmas gift.
Rob Martyr tells us what it is.
Speaker 6 (03:33):
The survey, commission by Bett MGM Casino, found the most
unwonted gift this year is the self help book. The
survey title, the Great Christmas Debate, also found that only
twelve percent of Americans believe the best part of Christmas
is receiving or giving gifts. Another Christmas debate solved by
the survey found that over seven in ten Americans approve
(03:53):
of regifting Christmas presents.
Speaker 2 (03:55):
And the twelve team college football playoff has been unveiled.
After winning the Big Ten champion Chip, Indiana has jumped
ahead of Ohio State for the top spot in the rankings.
I'm Michael Castner.
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