TYT's Cenk Uygur, John Iadarola, Brett Erlich, and Jayar Jackson discuss their nominees for ‘Turks’ and ‘Jerks’ of the year.

A young journalist’s video alleging a massive billion-dollar fraud scheme in Minnesota is exploding online “like wildfire.” Questions swirl over what’s really driving Israel’s sudden recognition of Somaliland and the geopolitical stakes behind it. Rep. Ro Khanna fires back as Silicon Valley oligarchs threaten a primary challenge over California’s proposed billionaires tax. Veteran Epstein reporter Julie K. Brown asks why the DOJ was monitoring her after discovering her flight receipts included in the latest Epstein document dump. And FBI agents leak details of “Keystone Kash” Patel’s increasingly absurd diva-style demands inside the bureau.

The U.S. has carried out strikes in Nigeria targeting Islamic State militants, according to President Trump, who also declared that television networks he deems “negative” toward him should have their broadcast licenses terminated. The Justice Department says it has uncovered more than one million additional potential Epstein-related files, as reports emerge that ICE is planning to detain up to 80,000 immigrants in warehouse-style facilities nationwide. Bari Weiss sends a scorching internal email to CBS staff insisting that “no amount of outrage” will derail her operation. Meta rolls out a new feature allowing users to directly influence their algorithm by selecting preferred topics. Meanwhile, Congress sets grim new records in 2025 for the longest shutdown, the fewest bills passed, and a wave of retirements. Trump caps it all off by sending a cryptic warning to Democrats: “Enjoy what may be your last Merry Christmas!”

The U.S. has carried out strikes in Nigeria targeting Islamic State militants, according to President Trump, who also declared that television networks he deems “negative” toward him should have their broadcast licenses terminated. The Justice Department says it has uncovered more than one million additional potential Epstein-related files, as reports emerge that ICE is planning to detain up to 80,000 immigrants in warehouse-style facilities nationwide. Bari Weiss sends a scorching internal email to CBS staff insisting that “no amount of outrage” will derail her operation. Meta rolls out a new feature allowing users to directly influence their algorithm by selecting preferred topics. Meanwhile, Congress sets grim new records in 2025 for the longest shutdown, the fewest bills passed, and a wave of retirements. Trump caps it all off by sending a cryptic warning to Democrats: “Enjoy what may be your last Merry Christmas!”

Donald Trump claims mega-donor Miriam Adelson offered him “another $250 million” to pursue an unconstitutional third term, as he simultaneously announces a form of siege warfare against Venezuela. The Trump administration is planning to further boost tax breaks for corporations even as new data shows U.S. unemployment rose in November despite overall job gains. Marjorie Taylor Greene publicly breaks with Trump over his “classless” remarks, while also using recent interviews to focus on affordability pressures facing voters. Bernie Sanders calls for a moratorium on new AI data centers amid growing concerns about energy use and inequality, and a separate investigation reveals transplant hospitals are courting wealthy overseas patients despite a critical organ shortage in the U.S.

Donald Trump claims mega-donor Miriam Adelson offered him “another $250 million” to pursue an unconstitutional third term, as he simultaneously announces a form of siege warfare against Venezuela. The Trump administration is planning to further boost tax breaks for corporations even as new data shows U.S. unemployment rose in November despite overall job gains. Marjorie Taylor Greene publicly breaks with Trump over his “classless” remarks, while also using recent interviews to focus on affordability pressures facing voters. Bernie Sanders calls for a moratorium on new AI data centers amid growing concerns about energy use and inequality, and a separate investigation reveals transplant hospitals are courting wealthy overseas patients despite a critical organ shortage in the U.S.

A Reddit post has led investigators to a major breakthrough in the Brown shooting case. The Trump administration is missing its legal deadline to release the Epstein files, fueling new accusations of a cover-up. The Democratic National Committee is scrapping its long-awaited report on what went wrong in the 2024 election, raising questions about accountability inside the party. And at the Turning Point USA conference, tensions on the right boil over as Ben Shapiro and Tucker Carlson openly clash, turning the event into a full-blown ideological war.