Some news stories you might have missed:
• Playbill: Broadway’s “The Queen of Versailles” starring Kristin Chenoweth has moved up its final performance to December 21 due to “harsh economic realities.” Following very mixed reviews, the show announced it would close after the holidays on January 4.
• LGBTQ Nation: Former Utah state Sen. Derek Kitchen (D), a gay advocate who helped win marriage rights in his state, announced that he will run to represent Utah’s newly drawn First Congressional District, a Democratic-leaning district that includes Salt Lake City.
• The Advocate: The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit sided with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Tuesday ruling the U.S. military can ban transgender members from serving. The 3-judge panel was split 2-1.
• Them: The whack-job who was arrested for charging at Ariana Grande at the Singapore premiere of Wicked: For Good, was kicked out of Lady Gaga’s Mayhem Ball concert in Brisbane, Australia, after trying to sneak in wearing a disguise.
• Progress: Eileen Higgins will be Miami’s next mayor—the first woman in the city’s history and the first Democrat in nearly 30 years elected to the office.
With her runoff victory tonight, Eileen Higgins will be Miami’s next mayor—the first woman in the city’s history and the first Democrat in nearly 30 years elected to the office.
Congrats, Mayor-elect! pic.twitter.com/lSyZ087Xvc
— Democrats (@TheDemocrats) December 10, 2025
• Axios: DonaldTrump told Politico on Tuesday that if he could grade his own economy, he’d give himself an “A-plus” — an “A-plus-plus-plus-plus-plus-plus.” #srsly
• Democracy Docket: The Department of Justice will potentially treat opponents of Donald Trump’s policies as “domestic terrorists,” according to a leaked memo from Attorney General Pam Bondi to all U.S. law enforcement agencies.
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