Afghani in Texas nabbed for plotting to blow up Americans, how President Trump spends 12-hour work days

Republican Matt Van Epps secured a victory in Tennessee's 7th Congressional District special election, winning by a margin of 52% to 46% against Democrat Aftyn Behn. This election, held on December 2, 2025, was closely watched due to its implications for both parties ahead of the midterms. Van Epps' win, although significant, was less decisive than the 20-point margin achieved by President Trump in the previous election.

The House Homeland Security Committee is holding a hearing on the increasing violence against law enforcement, following a recent targeted shooting incident that critically injured two members of the West Virginia National Guard near the White House. This incident has raised significant concerns about the safety of law enforcement personnel amid ongoing tensions in the capital.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is at the center of a heated debate regarding a military strike in September that resulted in the deaths of survivors from an initial attack on an alleged drug boat. Hegseth defended the follow-up strike, claiming he did not see any survivors due to 'the fog of war,' a statement that has drawn significant scrutiny and criticism.

U.S. military strikes against drug traffickers have reportedly killed 83 individuals and destroyed 22 vessels, with President Trump announcing an expansion of operations from maritime to land-based targets in South America. This escalation follows ongoing allegations of war crimes related to these military actions.

The Capitol Christmas tree was officially lit in Washington, D.C., marking the beginning of the holiday season in the nation's capital. This annual event draws attention from locals and visitors alike, celebrating the spirit of the holidays with a beautifully adorned tree.

President Trump expressed strong opposition to immigrants from Somalia, stating he does not want them in the U.S. This remark comes as federal authorities prepare for an operation targeting Somali immigrants in Minneapolis, raising concerns about increased enforcement actions against this community.

A shooting incident near the White House on November 26, 2025, resulted in the death of 20-year-old Sarah Beckstrom, a member of the West Virginia National Guard, and critically injured another Guardsman. In response, President Trump announced a crackdown on immigration, halting many legal pathways to the U.S., particularly affecting Afghan nationals.

President Trump convened his Cabinet amid controversy surrounding Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's authorization of military strikes in the Caribbean that resulted in the deaths of two survivors from an initial attack on their boat. Hegseth defended the operations, asserting that the U.S. is committed to targeting drug traffickers.