Takeaways from Trump's address. And, some GOP lawmakers shift stance on ACA subsidies

The Department of Justice is reportedly working to redact sensitive information from thousands of pages of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein, ahead of a deadline to release these files. This effort comes as Democratic lawmakers, led by Congressman Robert Garcia, threaten to release additional photographs from Epstein's estate if the deadline is not met.

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.

In recent elections in Virginia, a notable shift has occurred among Latino voters, who are increasingly supporting the Democratic Party over the Republican Party. This change has contributed to the flipping of key seats in the state, indicating a potential trend that could influence future elections.

House Democrats have released a new set of undated and uncaptioned photographs from Jeffrey Epstein's estate, which include images featuring notable figures such as Bill Gates and Noam Chomsky, as the deadline for the Department of Justice to disclose related files approaches on December 19.

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's MAGA base continues to support him as he intensifies military operations against Venezuela, including the recent seizure of an oil tanker off its coast. This marks a significant escalation in the pressure campaign against President Nicolás Maduro's government.