::THE SLICE REPORT WITH MONA AUSTIN

In December 2025,  the 48th Kemnedy Cente r Honors will reveal a new medal. Pres. Donald Truml gave recipiwnts  updated medals designed by Tiffany & Co...the gold medallian that hung from a multicolored ribnon now hands from a blue one. Trump presented medals to the Kennedy Center Honorees, including Sylvester Stallone, Gloria Gaynor, George Strait, Kiss, and Michael Crawford, noting his significant involvement in selecting this "most accomplished" class.   ABOVE: Robert Redford Arrives For 'The Kennedy Center Honors' Taping American actor & 2005 Kennedy Center honoree Robert Redford (1936 - 2025) arrives for taping of 'The Kennedy Center Honors' at the John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington DC, December 4, 2005. (Photo by Ron Sachs/Consolidated News Pictures/Getty Images) The official explaination follows:  As the first American high jewelry house, Tiffany and Co. has played a defining role in American luxury culture for nearly two ...

     By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered:       Section   1 .   Purpose .  United States leadership in Artificial Intelligence (AI) will promote United States national and economic security and dominance across many domains.  Pursuant to Executive Order 14179 of January 23, 2025 (Removing Barriers to American Leadership in Artificial Intelligence), I revoked my predecessor's attempt to paralyze this industry and directed my Administration to remove barriers to United States AI leadership.  My Administration has already done tremendous work to advance that objective, including by updating existing Federal regulatory frameworks to remove barriers to and encourage adoption of AI applications across sectors.  These efforts have already delivered tremendous benefits to the American people and led to trillions of dollars of investments ...

  Today, the United States is sanctioning four individuals and six entities, and identifying six vessels, for propping up Maduro’s corrupt and illegitimate regime in Venezuela. As the leader of the Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) Cartel de los Soles, Maduro continues to destabilize our region. He and his cronies have flouted the will of the Venezuelan people and devastated the country’s economy. These sanctions target three of Maduro’s nephews, two of whom are convicted narco-traffickers. In October 2022 they were granted clemency by the previous administration as part of a prisoner exchange involving seven U.S. nationals held in Venezuela. Both men returned to Venezuela and, as of 2025, have continued their drug trafficking activities. Today’s action also targets Venezuela’s oil sector, including a businessman and six shipping companies, and identifies six vessels as blocked property. The U.S. government will continue to deny financial lifelines to the illegitimate Maduro reg...

A federal judge has ordered the immediate release of Kilmar Abrego Garcia from immigration detention ruling he was wrongly redetained in El Salvador. U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis ordered that he is released by 5 PM today declaring he was held without proper authority. Xinis said the government did not present a removal order to properly kick him out of the United States.

 SUMMARY Admiral Bradley ordered the second strike, not Hegseth directly. Hegseth authorized Bradley but denies giving a “kill them all” order. Congress is investigating whether the strike violated international law. No drugs were found; over 80 deaths reported in related operations. The legality of the strike remains under intense scrutiny, with bipartisan calls for transparency.  In reviewing Karoline Leavitt’s December 1, 2025 White House briefing, there is a clear ambiguity — and arguably a contradiction — in her explanation of who authorized the second strike on the suspected Venezuelan drug-smuggling boat. When questioned by a reporter asking whether the administration denied that the second strike happened or denied that Secretary Pete Hegseth gave the order, Leavitt responded: “The latter is true.” This means she was asserting that the strike did occur, but Hegseth did not give the order for the second strike. However, immediately after this denial, she read a pr...

  By Mona Austin  Pres. Trump says he will use tariff relief to bail out farmers. The Farmer Bridge Assistance Program is a $12 Billion package.  He said Biden bankrupcies rose to 55 percent under Pres. Biden. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said thus is an inital step to help struggling farmers and mjre will come in the future. Trump made the announcement after a round table with farmers from around the country. POTUS said he told Chinese President xi: “Our soybeans are more nutrituous” POTUS said,  "Maximizing domestic farm production is a big part of how we will make America affordable again and bring down grocery prices..." Virginia soybean farmer John CNN Boyd said Black fatmers werw ledt outnif the meeting and the Trump adminiatration has yet to deliver funds prpmised for the month of October, which they attributed to the shut down. Brooke Rollins, Head of the Dept. of Education said the aource of fundinv will.not be tariffs.  "We are using CCC funds,...

BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA A PROCLAMATION           As a mark of respect for the memory of Specialist Sarah Beckstrom, West Virginia Army National Guard, by the authority vested in me as President of the United States by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, I hereby order that the flag of the United States shall be flown at half-staff at the White House and upon all public buildings and grounds, at all military posts and naval stations, and on all naval vessels of the Federal Government in the District of Columbia and throughout the United States and its Territories and possessions until sunset, December 4, 2025.  I also direct that the flag shall be flown at half-staff for the same length of time at all United States embassies, legations, consular offices, and other facilities abroad, including all military facilities and naval vessels and stati...

  Pres. Donald Trump has besowed clemency to a  Texas Democrat and his  wife who were jailed for bribery.  Former Congressman Henry Cuellar and his wife Imelda were pardoned viaTruth Social Wednesday morning.   Trump wrote: "Henry, I don't know you, but you can sleep well tonight — Your nightmare is finally over!," claiming they were prey of the Biden Admjnistration due to Mr. Cuellar's outspokeness in favor of border security. Similar toTodd and Julie Chrisley the Cuellar's daughters advocated for their release. They appealed for thier parents' freedom in a letter to the president like Savannah Chrialey. (The Chrisleys are a previously jailed reality TV couple and were one of the earliest pardons this year.) Trump said the former Congressman was a victim of Biden's weaponized justice department. Mr. Cuellar thanked the preaident for his leadership and owed to get back to work for the people of Texas.

  After a 2-month engagement On Saturday, November 29th, the 56-year-old New Jersey Senator Corey Booker married 38-year-old attorney and political strategist Alexis Lewis in not one, but two intimate ceremonies, first a courthouse “I do” in Washington, D.C., Alexis’s hometown, and then a celebration with family in Booker’s beloved Newark, New Jersey. Booker broke the news himself on Instagram, writing: “Overflowing with gratitude. We said ‘I do’ in two places that shaped us — Cory’s beloved Newark and Alexis’s hometown of Washington, D.C. — first at the courthouse, then with our families. Hearts full and so grateful.” Only about 75 guests — mostly family attended. No sitting senators, no big political names. The couple deliberately kept it small and personal. The interfaith union was officiates by Rev. Dr. David Jefferson from Newark's Metropolitan Baptist Church (where Booker has ties) and Rabbi Matthew Gewirtz from Temple B'nai Jeshurun in Short Hills, New Jersey. Former Pre...

  The White House is striking back against the Afghan National who shot two est Virginia National gaurds members, killing one.  The shooter was a parolee.  Senator Cornyn spoke about strengthening the vetting process that allowef 77 thousand Afghan Nationals into  the country without properly vetting. DHS had no estblished process to vet the parole population.  He said while " when trajic incidents like this happen it is a reminder  that we need to make sure it does not recur," blaming the Biden Administration for relaxed policies. Pres Sec..Karoline Leavitt said that anyone deemed to be a threat to the nation will be removed from the country. Following the US military withdrawal from Afghanistan in August 2021 and the Taliban's rapid takeover of Kabul, the United States launched emergency evacuation and resettlement programs—primarily Operation Allies Welcome (OAW) and the Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) program—to bring Afghans at risk to safety. Between 180...

Brenay Kennard — a TikTok influencer with nearly 3 million followers — was sued by Akira Montague, the wife of Brenay’s manager, after Kennard allegedly had an affair with her husband.  On November 10, 2025, a jury found Kennard liable and ordered her to pay  $1.75 million : about  $1.5 million  for alienation of affection and  $250,000  for criminal conversation. The lawsuit accused Kennard of “alienation of affection” and “criminal conversation,” claiming she deliberately seduced the husband, flaunted the affair publicly and privately, and caused the collapse of the marriage — leaving the home, children, and family structure destrpyed. This story shoild serve as a watning fpr cheaters who want to exposw their misconduct and dismantling families

  A child’s birthday party in Stockton, California turned deadly when gunfire broke out at a local banquet hall Saturday evening. Four people were killed and ten others injured , according to police. Officers responded to Lucile Avenue just before 6 p.m. local time. San Joaquin County District Attorney Ron Freitas confirmed that children are among the victims . The shooter fled the scene and remains at large , as authorities continue searching for the suspect and interviewing witnesses. The community is shaken as investigators work to determine what sparked the tragic attack.

Newser, You may not know this, but  underrepresentation in  broadcast media is something that concerns me.   It is not just about staffing duverse peiole.  It can also pertain to the types of stories being told.  Whether it  is about women, the faith community, gospel music ministry, poverty, human suffering or political corruption, I am interested in knowing and sharing more.  The fact that the housing  crisis is not getting the attebtiin it deserves bothers me. (The tiny house trend is happenung out if necessity not because it is a fad.)  This focus I have on history and topics that matter outside of the Washington bubble  has only advanced me so far and I will admit it use to bother me. I am no longer bothered because I realize  life is not always fair and neither is working in Washington or adjacent to entertainment pariahs. I am doing my part and that is enough.   Unfortunately, many talented Black journos in the...

  An important  "special election" is upon us.  It is time  to cast your vote for  the turkey who will get exemption fron the Thanksgiving chopping board at the 78th Annual White House Thanksgiving Pardoning. The office of  First Lady Melania Trump is preparing for the big turkey pardoning on Tuesday.  Will it be Gobble or Waddle?  You decide. The American people are now invited to vote for which turkey will officially participate in the ceremonial pardoning by President Trump by texting “Gobble” or “Waddle” to 45470. Voting will conclude the night of Monday, November 24, 2025, at 11:59 PM.

  A tree donated from a farm in Michigan has been delivered to be displayed at th3 White House foe thebholiday touring season.  FjRst Lady Melania Trumo accepted the  tree on a traditional horse-drawn carraige. The tree is from Rex and Jessica Korson, owners of Korson's tree farm. The wagon was steered by three men in tuxedos and top hats, transported Clydesdale horses named  Logan and Ben.    As they nase tgwir way to the North Portico a  military band dressed in red jackets setbthe Christmas mood playing  songs fot for the occasion.    Melania was seen wearing an ivory Christian Dior coat, Manolo check pumps, and red leather gloves.   She said she was doing well and 'it's a beautiful tree.' Melania spoke with the wagon drivers for a bit, but I couldn't hear what she said.    (Notes from Pool)

Marjorie Taylor Greene is making headlines after publicly denouncing President Trump for calling her a “traitor.” Once one of his most loyal allies, she’s now on a media blitz to defend herself and reposition politically as fellow Republicans distance themselves. “I’ve Never Owed Him Anything”: Greene Responds to Trump’s ‘Traitor’ Jab – At a press conference alongside Epstein survivors, Greene said she fought for Trump for six years but never owed him loyalty. She emphasized her independence, noting she won her first election without his endorsement. Trump Denounces Greene as ‘Traitor’ and Withdraws Support – On Truth Social, Trump blasted Greene as “Marjorie ‘Traitor’ Greene,” accusing her of going “Far Left” and promising to back a primary challenger against her.  Greene has appeared across outlets, including press conferences and interviews, trying to reframe herself as standing for “America First” policies while distancing from Trump’s personal attacks Republican Fallout: Col...

After months of anticipation, the House of Representatives on Tuesday overwhelmingly passed a bill ordering the release of the Justice Department's files on late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. It passed 427-1, with GOP Rep. Clay Higgins as the only vote against the measure. The bill will now head to the Senate, where its fate is uncertain. https://abc7.com/18168857

EXCLUSIVE By Mona Austin  It's full speed ahead for newly confirmed Arizona Congresswoman Adelita Grijalva. Just after being sworn in at the Capitol on Wednesday she told The Slice News she was "eager" to vote for the release of the Epstein Files. As a first order of official business, Grijalva signed the discharge petition for the Epstein Files Transparency Act.   Her endorsement reached the  required 218 signatures  to advance the measure to a floor vote.  It was the last and final signature necessary to potentially secure the records the Department of Justice has kept under lock and key.  HOW THE SIGNATURE UNFOLDED The Arizona Congresswoman's signature was integral in positiining bipartisan lawmakers to obtain legal documents related to the late pedophile's relationship with Pres. Donald Trump and possibly other   U.S. Representatives — Thomas Massie (R-Ky) and Ro Khanna (D-Calif) — introduced the so-called “Epstein Files Transparency Act”...

Prince William County, VA – Local audiences have a new reason to log on for national news with a hometown connection. Mona Austin, a seasoned White House and Senate reporter, is expanding her reach with her blog, NewsSlice.blogspot.xom , while continuing her work with major national outlets including the Rejoice Radio Network and E URweb.com , the Los Angeles-based urban news site. Austin, a muktimedia journalist who has an extensive background in business, marketing, and public relations, is bringing a fresh perspective to Washington coverage by highlighting entrepreneurs, emerging businesses, and standout personalities across the DMV. Her reporting will also feature politicians, high-profile cultural figures, and tastemakers in the local community. “I’ve told the stories of people all over the country for years,” Austin said. “Our community has many talented personalities to explore.” Her resume includes notable work in entertainment, including product placement and Grammy covera...