MAGA sticks with Trump on Venezuela — for now: From the Politics Desk

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has ordered the navy to escort ships carrying oil-based products out of port, directly challenging the blockade imposed by the Trump administration. This move signals a potential escalation in tensions between Venezuela and the United States, particularly following the recent seizure of a Venezuelan oil tanker by U.S. forces.

President Trump issued an executive order declaring Christmas Eve and December 26 as federal holidays for this year, resulting in federal agencies being closed and employees excused from duty from Wednesday through Friday, following the already established Christmas Day holiday.

Boxing legend Mike Tyson has praised President Donald Trump for his executive order that reclassifies marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III, a move that is expected to facilitate medical research and ease federal restrictions on cannabis. Tyson predicts this change could lead to the counting of 500,000 jobs in the cannabis industry.

Senator Mark Kelly expressed a desire for someone to explain basic mathematics to former President Donald Trump, particularly in light of Trump's claims about his administration's successes during his second term. Kelly's comments highlight concerns regarding the accuracy of Trump's statements and the implications for public perception.

The board of the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., has voted to proceed with a proposal to rename the institution after former President Donald Trump, potentially calling it the Trump-Kennedy Center. This decision has raised legal questions regarding its validity, as expressed by Joe Kennedy III, a descendant of President John F. Kennedy.

President Donald Trump announced a one-time payment of $1,776 for 1.45 million US military personnel, claiming it is funded by tariff revenues and part of a larger tax-and-spend bill. This payment coincides with the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, highlighting the administration's focus on military support.

Joy Behar has called for the invocation of the 25th Amendment against President Donald Trump during an episode of 'The View,' criticizing his installation of new White House plaques that mock former presidents Joe Biden and Barack Obama. This move has been interpreted as a continuation of Trump's confrontational approach to politics.

President Donald Trump announced a housing supplement of $2.6 billion for 1.4 million military members, funded by tariff revenues from his economic policies. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to support military personnel and enhance their financial stability.