Right-wing commentator Tim Pool's home was targeted in a shooting attack, with a gunman approaching the property via vehicle and opening fire. The incident has raised concerns about political violence targeting prominent media figures. In other news, The New York Times published a quiz on December 5, 2025, covering recent global and U.S. political events, including the Trump administration's operations against Somali and Afghan immigrants, a U.S. military strike in the Caribbean, and the pardon of Honduran former President Juan Orlando Hernández. Additional highlights include Sri Lanka facing its largest natural disaster, federal agents arresting a suspect related to the January 6 Capitol attack, and significant political and cultural developments such as Lane Kiffin's departure from Ole Miss, Trump's involvement in Washington D.C., and the death of playwright Tom Stoppard. Oxford University Press announced its Word of the Year for 2025, reflecting ongoing societal trends.