Jason Miller quits as newly named White House communications director after Trump staffer hints at sex scandal  —  Donald Trump's inner circle was thrown into turmoil Saturday when his newly-named White House communications director resigned after a transition team staffer posted cryptic tweets suggesting he's a philanderer.

Denying Conflict, Trump Family Tries to Resolve Potential Problems  —  WASHINGTON — Realizing that his presidency could face potentially crippling questions over conflicts of interest, Donald J. Trump and his family are rushing to resolve potential controversies — like shuttering foundations …

Reading Fake News, Pakistani Minister Directs Nuclear Threat at Israel  —  A fake news article led to gunfire at a Washington pizzeria three weeks ago.  Now it seems that another fake news story has prompted the defense minister of Pakistan to threaten to go nuclear.

Cruz: No money for UN until Israel decision reversed  —  (R-Texas) vowed Saturday to not allow the U.S. to give money to the United Nations until it reversed its Friday decision forcing an end to Israeli settlements.  —  Cruz tweeted that he spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, adding, “No US $ for UN until reversed.”

Russian military plane crashes in Black Sea, killing 92  —  A Russian military plane with 92 people on board has crashed into the Black Sea, Russia's defence ministry says.  —  The plane disappeared from radar two minutes after taking off from Sochi at 05:25 (02:25 GMT), heading for Latakia in Syria.

Obama Admin STABS Israel in the Back, Abstains From UN Vote on Settlements  —  There have been several parting shots to the American people by the outgoing Obama administration, but he's not stopping at insulting and stifling us here at home.  —  Now, his administration has taken …

Erdogan Seeks to Join Forces With Trump Against IS in Syria  —  President vows to move toward Manbij after al-Bab in Syria  —  Erdogan urges U.S. to cooperate with Turkey instead of Kurds  —  Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan plans to seek joint action with the Trump administration …

Stein pushes Justice Dept. for investigation of electoral system  —  Jill Stein is continuing her push to investigate the integrity of the U.S. electoral system, with lawyers for the former Green Party presidential candidate asking Attorney General Loretta Lynch to probe the issue.

Obama's last Christmas a season of disappointment  —  Sunday marks President Obama's last Christmas while in office.  Though he'll spend it in Hawaii rather than at the White House, it must be a bittersweet Yuletide.  —  Obama's handiwork is being returned to the store like unwanted Christmas presents.