December 21, 2025; 9am: Health and Human Services terminated millions of dollars in grants to the American Academy of Pediatrics after the group previously criticized health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr’s changes to the federal vaccine policy. The health secretary is also expected to announce sweeping changes to how American children should be immunized in the new year. Dr. Karen Remley, the former CEO of the American Association of Pediatrics, joins “The Weekend” to share what this could mean for families.For more, follow us on social media:Bluesky: @theweekendmsnow.bsky.socialInstagram: @theweekendmsnowTikTok: @theweekendmsnow
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<description>&lt;p&gt;December 21, 2025; 9am: Health and Human Services terminated millions of dollars in grants to the American Academy of Pediatrics after the group previously criticized health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr’s changes to the federal vaccine policy. The health secretary is also expected to announce sweeping changes to how American children should be immunized in the new year. Dr. Karen Remley, the former CEO of the American Association of Pediatrics, joins “The Weekend” to share what this could mean for families.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;For more, follow us on social media:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Bluesky: @theweekendmsnow.bsky.social&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Instagram: @theweekendmsnow&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;TikTok: @theweekendmsnow&lt;/p&gt;
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Former head of the American Association of Pediatrics discusses the dire impact of the Trump administration’s health care cuts.

HHS Cuts Millions in Grants to American Association of Pediatrics

December, 21 2025 8AM;Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem shared video on X of a helicopter landing on the deck of the ship before dawn on Saturday. It's the second time in less than two weeks that U.S. forces stopped a vessel off of the coast, and comes days after President Trump announced a "blockade" of all sanctioned oil tankers entering or leaving Venezuela. President Donald Trump, who campaigned on "no new wars" has refused to rule out war with Venezuela. Evelyn Farkas and David Rohde join The Weekend to discuss the rising tensions between Venezuela and the U.S.For more, follow us on social media:Bluesky: @theweekendmsnow.bsky.socialInstagram: @theweekendmsnowTikTok: @theweekendmsnow
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<description>&lt;p&gt;December, 21 2025 8AM;Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem shared video on X of a helicopter landing on the deck of the ship before dawn on Saturday. It's the second time in less than two weeks that U.S. forces stopped a vessel off of the coast, and comes days after President Trump announced a "blockade" of all sanctioned oil tankers entering or leaving Venezuela. President Donald Trump, who campaigned on "no new wars" has refused to rule out war with Venezuela. Evelyn Farkas and David Rohde join The Weekend to discuss the rising tensions between Venezuela and the U.S.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;For more, follow us on social media:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Bluesky: @theweekendmsnow.bsky.social&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Instagram: @theweekendmsnow&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;TikTok: @theweekendmsnow&lt;/p&gt;
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The United States has intercepted a second oil tanker near Venezuela.

The U.S.- Venezuela Conflict

December, 21 2025 7AM;The Associated Press is now reporting that 16 files have disappeared from the department's public web page out of the trove of thousands of images and heavily redacted documents. House Oversight Democrats are already investigating one of the photos that are missing, which shows a desk lined with framed photographs, with an open drawer holding additional images, including one of President Trump. Rep. Becca Balint joins The Weekend to discuss the latest on the Epstein files.For more, follow us on social media:Bluesky: @theweekendmsnow.bsky.socialInstagram: @theweekendmsnowTikTok: @theweekendmsnow
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<description>&lt;p&gt;December, 21 2025 7AM;The Associated Press is now reporting that 16 files have disappeared from the department's public web page out of the trove of thousands of images and heavily redacted documents. House Oversight Democrats are already investigating one of the photos that are missing, which shows a desk lined with framed photographs, with an open drawer holding additional images, including one of President Trump. Rep. Becca Balint joins The Weekend to discuss the latest on the Epstein files.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;For more, follow us on social media:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Bluesky: @theweekendmsnow.bsky.social&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Instagram: @theweekendmsnow&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;TikTok: @theweekendmsnow&lt;/p&gt;
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The Department of Justice facing even more scrutiny over the partial release of the Epstein files.


The Case of the Missing Epstein Files

December 20, 2025; 9am: Last weekend's deadly attack on a Hanukkah celebration at Australia's Bondi Beach has rattled Jewish communities worldwide. Former Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff talks about the rise of antisemitism around the world in an exclusive interview.For more, follow us on social media:Bluesky: @theweekendmsnow.bsky.socialInstagram: @theweekendmsnowTikTok: @theweekendmsnow
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<description>&lt;p&gt;December 20, 2025; 9am: Last weekend's deadly attack on a Hanukkah celebration at Australia's Bondi Beach has rattled Jewish communities worldwide. Former Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff talks about the rise of antisemitism around the world in an exclusive interview.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;For more, follow us on social media:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Bluesky: @theweekendmsnow.bsky.social&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Instagram: @theweekendmsnow&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;TikTok: @theweekendmsnow&lt;/p&gt;
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Former Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff shares his thoughts following last week’s deadly terror attack at Australia’s Bondi Beach.

Doug Emhoff Joins The Weekend

December 20, 2025; 8am: Members of Congress are officially heading home for the holidays without a deal to extend federal health care subsidies. And now millions of Americans will see a spike in their health care costs as the Affordable Care Act subsidies are set to expire. Former Census Bureau employee Jeremy Koulish is one of the millions of Americans who will feel that impact after the Trump Administration cut his job. He joins “The Weekend” to share how he’s going to afford the $15,000 increase. For more, follow us on social media:Bluesky: @theweekendmsnow.bsky.socialInstagram: @theweekendmsnowTikTok: @theweekendmsnow
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<description>&lt;p&gt;December 20, 2025; 8am: Members of Congress are officially heading home for the holidays without a deal to extend federal health care subsidies. And now millions of Americans will see a spike in their health care costs as the Affordable Care Act subsidies are set to expire. Former Census Bureau employee Jeremy Koulish is one of the millions of Americans who will feel that impact after the Trump Administration cut his job. He joins “The Weekend” to share how he’s going to afford the $15,000 increase.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;For more, follow us on social media:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Bluesky: @theweekendmsnow.bsky.social&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Instagram: @theweekendmsnow&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;TikTok: @theweekendmsnow&lt;/p&gt;
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Millions of Americans are about to spend the rest of their holiday season bracing to see their health insurance premiums skyrocket.

Health Insurance Premiums set to Skyrocket

Jonathan Capehart, Eugene Daniels and Jackie Alemany set the agenda for Saturday, Sunday, and the week ahead; fresh analysis of the week's biggest events.

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