Nick Reiner, the 32-year-old son of the late director Rob Reiner, has been arrested in connection with the brutal murder of both of his parents, according to a report published Monday by Page Six. Nick Reiner, who has a lengthy history of drug addiction, was arrested and is currently being held at the Parker Center Jail in downtown Los Angeles, according to a statement from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Office. His bail was set at $4 million. The news broke on Sunday that the Oscar-nominated director, 78 — known for iconic films like “When Harry Met Sally” and “A Few Good Men” and cult classics like “This Is Spinal Tap” and “The Princess Bride” — and his wife of more than 35 years, Michele Singer Reiner, 68, had been found dead in their Brentwood home that afternoon. Later reports confirmed that the couple was found by their daughter, Romy, 28, who quickly called authorities to the scene and tipped them off that her brother may have been involved. Reiner and his wife had lacerations that an early TMZ report said were “consistent with knife wounds,” but later updates stated that they had both had their “throats slit” by their attacker. The family released a statement, saying, “It is with profound sorrow that we announce the tragic passing of Michele and Rob Reiner. We are heartbroken by this sudden loss, and we ask for privacy during this unbelievably difficult time.” Christmas Sale – Get 40% off New DailyWire+ Annual Memberships Rob and Michele Reiner had three children together since they wed in 1989: Jake, 34; Nick, 32; and Romy, 28. In the hours that followed the news of their murder, several family friends were seen in the vicinity of their home. Actor and comedian Billy Crystal, a longtime friend of the Reiners, was seen outside the home, as was fellow actor and comedian Larry David. Actor Cary Elwes, who starred as Westley in “The Princess Bride,” shared a photo of two directors’ chairs — one bearing his name and the other Reiner’s — with the caption, “No words.” Others noted that Reiner, who was often at odds with conservatives over politics, had been very gracious in the aftermath of the assassination of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk. “Rob Reiner responded with grace and compassion to Charlie’s assassination. This video makes it all the more painful to hear of he and his wife’s tragic end. May God be close to the broken hearted in this terrible story,” TPUSA spokesman Andrew Kolvet posted, sharing video of the moment he’d discussed Kirk’s murder with host Piers Morgan.

Two American soldiers who were killed by a member of the Syrian security forces on Saturday were identified as Iowa National Guardsmen Nate Howard and Edgar Torres. Howard’s stepfather, the chief of the Meskwaki Nation Police Department in Iowa, revealed on Saturday night that Howard was one of the soldiers killed when a terrorist believed to have been affiliated with ISIS ambushed U.S. and Syrian troops who were meeting together in the Syrian desert. The gunman also killed Torres and American interpreter Ayad Sakat. “My wife Misty and I had that visit from Army Commanders you never want to have. Our son Nate was one of the Soldiers that paid the ultimate sacrifice for all of us, to keep us all safer,” Chief Jeffrey Bunn said. “He loved what he was doing and would be the first in and last out, no one left behind.” “Nate was a loving husband to his wife Arianna Howard, a great son, an amazing man of faith and is with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in Heaven,” Bunn added. “Nate was also a big brother to Staff Sgt James Roelsgard, also deployed through the Iowa National Guard. His little brother will be escorting Nate home. His other Soldiers and the Interpreter were heroes doing what they loved for our Country.” Torres was described by his fellow soldiers as a family man and a “very positive soldier.” The Iowa National Guard troops were “conducting a key leader engagement as part of their assigned mission in the ongoing counter-ISIS and counter-terrorism efforts in the region,” according to Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds. “Our hearts are heavy today, and our prayers and deepest condolences are with the families and loved ones of our soldiers killed in action,” Reynolds said. The attacker clashed with security guards and then opened fire after making his way into a building where American and Syrian troops were eating lunch. The gunman, who has not been identified, was killed by return fire. Syrian officials said that the attacker was a member of the Syrian security forces, but he was about to be dismissed over his “extremist” views, The New York Times reported. Christmas Sale – Get 40% off New DailyWire+ Annual Memberships Syria’s government is led by Ahmed al-Sharaa, who once led a U.S.-designated terrorist organization, but is now working with U.S. forces to establish control over the country and push out ISIS. The man who killed U.S. troops on Saturday joined the Syrian security forces as a security guard earlier this year, but was transferred to a different unit two months ago over suspicions that he was leaking information to ISIS, according to the Associated Press. The gunman was slated to be officially dismissed from his position in the Syrian security forces osn Sunday, just one day after he opened fire on American soldiers. President Donald Trump said on Saturday that the shooting “was an ISIS attack against the U.S.” and vowed to retaliate. “We mourn the loss of three great patriots in Syria — you know how it happened, an ambush,” Trump said. “Terrible. We still have three wounded that seem to be doing pretty well. But we mourn the loss, these are great — these are three great people, and just a terrible thing.” “Syria, by the way, was fighting along with us. The president, the new president of Syria, as they told me … is devastated by what happened. This was an ISIS attack on us and Syria,” he added. “We pray for them, and their parents, and their loved ones, very, very sad … and we WILL retaliate.” Trump met with Syria’s president in the Oval Office last month for a discussion that focused on rebuilding Syria and keeping terrorists at bay following the downfall of Bashar al-Assad. Trump’s meeting with al-Sharaa sparked controversy since the Syrian president once led a terrorist organization and had been on the U.S. terror watch list.

Christmas is the most anticipated holiday of the year, not only because of the family gatherings, gift exchanges, carols, films, and traditions that make it memorable, but mainly because of the story behind Christmas that makes it meaningful. Every year at Christmas, churches and people of faith blast the message, “Jesus is the reason for the season.” And of course he is, but what is the reason for Jesus? What is the story behind his becoming a man? What is the story behind mankind and its celebration of Christ’s birth? This December, DailyWire+ members can walk with Dr. Jordan Peterson as he guides them through the foundations of Western faith and meaning, from Genesis to Exodus, from the Gospels to Logos & Literacy, revealing the structure underneath the holiday billions celebrate every year. Christmas Sale – Get 40% off New DailyWire+ Annual Memberships Through these series, viewers are guided back to the story of Christ, the roots of the season, and the texts that shaped our civilization. Genesis Explore the first book of the Bible and see it from unique perspectives in Peterson’s 15-episode series, “Genesis.” With a brand new introduction from liturgical artist and Christian thinker, Jonathan Pageau, this biblical series by Peterson explores the psychological significance of the biblical stories from the book of Genesis. Exodus Peterson returns to the Old Testament with a cast of Jewish and Christian scholars to uncover the depth of Exodus. For this series, Dr. Peterson gathered a team of formidable scholars for an unprecedented, in-depth analysis of Exodus, an academic work to be taken seriously in the modern era. The Gospels Peterson did not stop with exploring the texts of Genesis and Exodus. He followed up with a 10-part lecture series on the texts for which Genesis and Exodus lay the groundwork. In The Gospels, a series that is part of Peterson’s lifelong effort to rescue society from the meaning crisis that seeks to devour our culture, he gathers nine of the world’s most brilliant minds to unravel the mysteries of the Gospel story and to resurrect the anchoring principles of the text that formed the West. Logos & Literacy In this must-see feature-length documentary, viewers can embark on an enlightening journey as Peterson leads them through the Museum of the Bible. Logos & Literacy delves into the depths of the Bible’s impact on society and how it shapes our understanding of the world. Join Peterson as he meets with experts in history, theology, and philosophy to uncover the rich history of the Bible and its continued relevance in shaping our beliefs and values.

Federal authorities thwarted what the Department of Justice described as a “massive and horrific” terror plot involving a pro-Palestinian, far-left group planning a series of bombings in California beginning on New Year’s Eve. Attorney General Pam Bondi said the FBI and the Department of Justice disrupted the scheme by four alleged members of the “Turtle Island Liberation Front,” which officials describe as anti-government and anti-capitalist. Audrey Illeene Carroll, Zachary Aaron Page, Dante Gaffield and Tina Lai were arrested around December 12 in Lucerne Valley, California, where investigators believe they were preparing to test explosive devices ahead of the planned attacks. Each has been charged with conspiracy and possession of a destructive device. According to Bondi, those arrested planned to attack targets in Orange County and Los Angeles, including Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents and vehicles. According to an affidavit obtained by The Daily Wire, Carroll gave an eight-page handwritten document titled “Operation Midnight Sun” that detailed the bombing plot to a law enforcement source. The plan included planting backpacks with pipe-bomb improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and simultaneously detonating them at five locations including at two American companies at midnight on New Year’s Eve. The plans included information about how to manufacture the bombs and guidance to avoid leaving behind evidence. The suspects took multiple steps to carry out their plot, including acquiring bomb-making materials and traveling to a remote location in the Mojave Desert to construct and detonate a test explosive on December 12. While there, they began assembling devices using materials such as precursors, PVC pipes, and fuses before being arrested,  according to the affidavit. “This was an incredible effort by our U.S. Attorneys’ Offices and the @FBI to ensure Americans can live in peace,” Bondi said. “We will continue to pursue these terror groups and bring them to justice.” “Turtle Island” is an indigenous term for North America adopted by radical leftists who reject the continent’s name as colonialist. An Instagram account for the Turtle Island Liberation Front in Los Angeles, which authorities say is operated by Carroll, shows a woman named Mary, masked with a keffiyeh explaining the ties between  “Palestine is the true name of Israel…It’s the same with Turtle Island. That was what the original tribes on the Americas–before it was called “America”—it was known as Turtle Island because believe it or not if you look at the map rather from the top down but the bottom up, if you flip that map of the Americas it looks like a turtle.” Mary added that her group is looking for “reparations and land back to indigenous groups.” Other posts on the account include anti-Israel and anti-government slogans like “resistance is the deepest form of love,” “capitalism prevents liberation,” “death to ICE,” and “death to America.”

In the wake of the horrific mass shooting at a Hanukkah celebration at Sydney’s Bondi Beach that left at least 15 people dead and scores wounded, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese drew criticism for conflating the antisemitic attack with “right-wing extremist groups.” “We take [Australian Security Intelligence Organisation] ASIO’s advice very seriously; we work closely with them,” he stated. “We receive regular updates as well. The Director-General of ASIO has warned about a range of threats, be it antisemitism, the rise of right-wing extremist groups as well.” BREAKING: Australian PM Albanese wants of far-right extremists, following the Islamist terrorist attack in Australia. You cannot make this up. pic.twitter.com/FLADujITEJ — Eyal Yakoby (@EYakoby) December 15, 2025 ASIO is Australia’s domestic intelligence and security agency. The two Bondi Beach killers, father and son Naveed and Sajid Akram, had ties to the Islamic State terrorist group. Naveed, 24, was previously investigated by ASIO six years ago for connections to a Sydney-based Islamic State cell. Christmas Sale – Get 40% off New DailyWire+ Annual Memberships “The official said Naveed Akram was closely connected to Isaac El Matari, who was arrested that year and later jailed for planning an IS insurgency as the self-declared Australian commander of the terrorist group,” ABC News Australia reported. “NSW Police said that, as well as the firearms seized from the scene at Bondi Beach on Sunday, two improvised explosive devices were removed from a car on nearby Campbell Parade. Two IS flags were found in their car at Bondi Beach, according to senior officials.” Naveed Akram is currently in the hospital; his father died in an exchange of gunfire during the massacre. ASIO director-general Mike Burgess, who has served since 2019, has repeatedly emphasized that the agency focuses on violent intent rather than ideology or religion. In 2021, Burgess said that terms such as “Islamic extremism” were not fit to use, saying the labels could stigmatize Muslim communities. “It’s violence that is relevant to our powers, but that’s not always clear when we use the term ‘Islamic extremism,’” he stated. “Understandably, some Muslim groups, and others, see this term as damaging and misrepresentative of Islam, and consider that it stigmatizes them by encouraging stereotyping and stoking division.”

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The populist, right-wing candidate in Chile won the presidency over his left-wing communist opponent by a healthy margin on Sunday, marking another milestone in the continuing shift to the right in America’s back yard. José Antonio Kast, who has expressed his approval for President Donald Trump multiple times, won the election Sunday night with 58% […]