We’re saying goodbye to 2025 and counting down the Top 5 Stories of the Year. The White House Administration brokers multiple historic peace deals around the globe. In an effort to empower students and parents, the Department of Education begins dismantling. Following the death of Pope Francis, Robert Prevost is appointed as Pope Leo XIV, marking the first time an American citizen has been elected Bishop of Rome. The Department of Government Efficiency exposes massive fraud, particularly in its efforts to root out USAID spending. And it turns out that enforcing the law works, with record-low illegal entries at the southern border. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Pentagon calls for a pause on offshore wind leases, citing national security threats. The University of Oklahoma dismisses a trans-identifying teaching assistant after giving a student a zero for citing the Bible. A U.S. District Judge blocks California from enforcing policies that require teachers to lie to parents about their child’s gender claims at school. And recent Q3 numbers show that the U.S. economy’s growth exceeded all expectations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The FBI foils a New Year’s Eve terror plot orchestrated by a radical leftist group. Warner Bros. urges shareholders to stick with Netflix’s takeover offer, despite a tempting bid from Paramount Skydance. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon issues a letter to Minnesota Governor Tim Walz outlining how scammers have stolen millions in student loans and education grants in his state. The Department of Health and Human Services cuts federal funding for any hospital performing sex-change surgeries or prescribing hormone blockers to children. Get all our content ad-free on PragerU.com or download the PragerU app: https://l.prageru.com/45GvWlu Follow PragerU on social media: YouTube Instagram X/Twitter Facebook Rumble Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The state of Illinois implements 1,000 ft “No ICE Zones” around their courthouses, claiming to prioritise their citizens' safety. Two countries clash with FIFA over a scheduled “Pride Match” in the upcoming World Cup. X's popularity skyrockets in Europe after the EU announces a $140 million fine on the platform. And what message did a North Carolina student paint on her school’s spirit rock that got her censored by the school? Get all our content ad-free on PragerU.com or download the PragerU app: https://l.prageru.com/45GvWlu Follow PragerU on social media: YouTube Instagram X/Twitter Facebook Rumble Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A new FDA report links the deaths of 10 children to COVID-19 vaccines. E-commerce giant Amazon cuts ties with the U.S. Postal Service, potentially costing the government agency billions in revenue. Canada sets an absolutely disturbing new global record. And the White House Administration is freezing immigration from all high-risk countries following the deadly attack in D.C. Get all our content ad-free on PragerU.com or download the PragerU app: https://l.prageru.com/45GvWlu Follow PragerU on social media: YouTube Instagram X/Twitter Facebook Rumble Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A suspect with 72 prior arrests sets a woman on fire on a Chicago train. DOGE continues cutting millions in government waste despite some media outlets claiming the department disbanded. Nigeria combats jihadist gangs that are abducting hundreds of young girls. And are billions of Minnesotans’ tax dollars really being funneled to an al-Qaeda linked terrorist group? Get all our content ad-free on PragerU.com or download the PragerU app: https://l.prageru.com/45GvWlu Follow PragerU on social media: YouTube Instagram X/Twitter Facebook Rumble Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The dismantling of the Department of Education officially begins. A new report reveals that the Muslim Brotherhood is halfway through its plan to “transform Western society from within.” The latest SNAP benefits audit confirms that fraud is worse than critics imagined. And the DOJ places a $15 million bounty on a former Olympic snowboarder after he was indicted for drug trafficking and allegedly ordering the assassination of a federal witness set to testify against him. Get all our content ad-free on PragerU.com or download the PragerU app: https://l.prageru.com/45GvWlu Follow PragerU on social media: YouTube Instagram X/Twitter Facebook Rumble Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A Turning Point USA supporter is left bloodied and beaten despite CBS News describing the UC Berkeley demonstrations as “mostly peaceful.” Secretary of State Marco Rubio fires back at EU officials criticizing U.S. strikes on narco-terrorists. Meanwhile, the International Olympic Committee moves to ban trans-identifying men from competing in women’s sports ahead of the 2028 Games. And new reports raise questions over whether a senator’s staff member impersonated an attorney to secure the release of an illegal immigrant with a criminal record. Get all our content ad-free on PragerU.com or download the PragerU app: https://l.prageru.com/45GvWlu Follow PragerU on social media: YouTube Instagram X/Twitter Facebook Rumble Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Following the election of Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani, the New York City Fire Commissioner steps down. New data reveals California is set to spend 30 times more on illegal immigrant healthcare than it does on its own law enforcement. The FAA cuts 10% of flights across 40 major US cities as a result of the Democrat-led government shutdown. And while claiming to want safety for the community, an Oregon State Representative calls on citizens to disrupt ICE arrests of dangerous gang members in Portland. Get all our content ad-free on PragerU.com or download the PragerU app: https://l.prageru.com/45GvWlu Follow PragerU on social media: YouTube Instagram X/Twitter Facebook Rumble Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Trump delivers a decisive deal after a meeting with Xi Jinping at the APEC summit. Billionaire Bill Gates backtracks on claims of a global climate catastrophe. Argentinian President Javier Milei scores a massive win during the nation’s midterm elections. And the FBI arrests a Minnesota man for using TikTok to place a bounty on a high-ranking official. Get all our content ad-free on PragerU.com or download the PragerU app: https://l.prageru.com/45GvWlu Follow PragerU on social media: YouTube Instagram X/Twitter Facebook Rumble Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NBA legend Chauncey Billups and Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier are arrested by the FBI in a sweeping gambling probe tied to the Italian mob. House Democrats and LA Mayor Karen Bass launch a “master ICE tracker”, which will put federal agents in danger. FBI Director Kash Patel says the Bureau is closing in on the money behind Antifa violence. And a California study on recent minimum wage increases proves once again, bad ideas have real-world consequences. Get all our content ad-free on PragerU.com or download the PragerU app: https://l.prageru.com/45GvWlu Follow PragerU on social media: YouTube Instagram X/Twitter Facebook Rumble Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transgender identification is plummeting among young Americans, according to a new study. Mexican Cartels are putting bounties on federal agents involved in the immigration raids in Chicago. On top of being indicted for mortgage and bank fraud, New York Attorney General Letitia James has been harboring a fugitive in her home. And the Los Angeles County Board declares a state of emergency, but not for reasons you might think. Get all our content ad-free on PragerU.com or download the PragerU app: https://l.prageru.com/45GvWlu Follow PragerU on social media: YouTube Instagram X/Twitter Facebook Rumble Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A suspected arsonist is arrested for maliciously igniting the deadly Palisades Fire. One of California’s largest school districts pushes back against the state’s controversial transgender sports policy. President Trump announces that Hamas and Israel have agreed to a historic peace deal. And as left-wing violence escalates, Antifa hosts secret training sessions in Philadelphia to sharpen militant tactics. Get all our content ad-free on PragerU.com or download the PragerU app: https://l.prageru.com/45GvWlu Follow PragerU on social media: YouTube Instagram X/Twitter Facebook Rumble Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Manchester police take down an alleged knifeman after an attack at a synagogue during Yom Kippur. California and New York are handing out “No Name Given” IDs to illegal immigrant drivers. Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling delivers a devastating response to the franchise's lead actress. And ICE arrests an Iowa superintendent who faked his citizenship documents, was earning a six-figure salary—and oh yeah—was registered to vote. Get all our content ad-free on PragerU.com or download the PragerU app: https://l.prageru.com/45GvWlu Follow PragerU on social media: YouTube Instagram X/Twitter Facebook Rumble Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Secret Service busts a telecom plot in Manhattan involving 100,000 SIM cards, thwarting a potential cyberattack during the UN General Assembly. Attempted Trump assassin Ryan Wesley Routh tries to take his own life in the courtroom following a guilty verdict. Google reinstates the banned YouTube accounts of several prominent conservative figures. And a former San Jose State volleyball coach is suing for wrongful termination after speaking out about a male athlete on her women’s team. Get all our content ad-free on PragerU.com or download the PragerU app: https://l.prageru.com/45GvWlu Follow PragerU on social media: YouTube Instagram X/Twitter Facebook Rumble Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Trump has designated Antifa as a terrorist organization. Left-wing talk show host Jimmy Kimmel is off the air indefinitely after making false claims about the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk. ICE reports over 150,000 new job applications as the administration ramps up its crackdown on illegal immigration. And you won’t believe what a Muslim mayor in Michigan told one of his Christian constituents. Get all our content ad-free on PragerU.com or download the PragerU app: https://l.prageru.com/45GvWlu Follow PragerU on social media: YouTube Instagram X/Twitter Facebook Rumble Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode of The Wrap Up honors Charlie Kirk—patriot, PragerU friend, and fearless defender of American values—tragically assassinated during his American Comeback Tour at Utah Valley University. Charlie founded Turning Point USA at 18, building it into the largest conservative youth movement in the nation. A bold speaker, author, and devout Christian, he inspired millions to stand for truth, faith, and freedom. We share heartfelt tributes from President Donald J. Trump—who will posthumously award Charlie the Presidential Medal of Freedom—along with Glenn Beck and Dennis Prager. Clips from Charlie’s PragerU videos celebrate his legacy of faith, family, and love of country. Charlie is survived by his wife, Erika, and their two children. His mission lives on. Get all our content ad-free on PragerU.com or download the PragerU app: https://l.prageru.com/45GvWlu Follow PragerU on social media: YouTube Instagram X/Twitter Facebook Rumble Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein rally on Capitol Hill and vow to release their own “client list” of powerful abusers the public hasn’t seen yet. The U.S. military destroys a Venezuelan drug boat tied to the notorious Tren de Aragua gang on its way to America. Across the pond, UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer admits he also doesn’t want asylum seekers housed near his home. Plus: Can you guess where a TV writer was arrested for criticizing the transgender movement on X? Get all our content ad-free on PragerU.com or download the PragerU app: https://l.prageru.com/45GvWlu Follow PragerU on social media: YouTube Instagram X/Twitter Facebook Rumble Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A trans-identifying gunman murders 2 children and injures many others during a Catholic mass. An American tourist in Germany is attacked while defending a woman being sexually harassed by Syrian migrants. The Trump Administration plans to crack down on visas to the U.S. while potentially opening the door to 600,000 Chinese college students. And after 4 years of dismal economic news, is the U.S. roaring back? Get all our content ad-free on PragerU.com or download the PragerU app: https://l.prageru.com/45GvWlu Follow PragerU on social media: YouTube Instagram X/Twitter Facebook Rumble Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Department of Transportation has revealed that the illegal immigrant truck driver charged in a fatal crash that killed three people cannot recognize traffic signs or speak English. Two high school boys are being punished for saying they were uncomfortable when a trans-identifying girl entered their locker room... and filmed them. Bed Bath & Beyond has announced it won’t open any stores in California because doing business in the Golden State just isn’t worth it anymore. And Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard is making moves, revoking the security clearances of over 30 intel officials, including a former director. Get all our content ad-free on PragerU.com or download the PragerU app: https://l.prageru.com/45GvWlu Follow PragerU on social media: YouTube Instagram X/Twitter Facebook Rumble Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices