Trump kicks off Thanksgiving week with turkey pardon and Christmas tree arrival

Former President Donald Trump is facing significant backlash from the GOP regarding his health care plan, which has been criticized for its potential negative impact on millions of Americans. This comes as hospitals and clinics across the U.S. are shutting down due to cuts in Medicaid and rising costs associated with Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

President Trump announced plans to visit China in April and host Chinese President Xi Jinping later next year, following a discussion that focused on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war and U.S. agricultural exports, particularly soybeans.

President Trump has initiated the 'Genesis Mission' aimed at enhancing artificial intelligence (AI) development, drawing inspiration from the Apollo program's legacy in the space race. This decision comes amid political criticism surrounding a surge in data center construction, which has led to rising electricity costs.

President Trump signed an executive order to establish the 'Genesis Mission,' aimed at enhancing artificial intelligence (AI) resources for scientific research, drawing parallels to the Apollo program. This initiative seeks to create an integrated AI platform that consolidates federal datasets, computing resources, and AI tools to foster scientific discovery.

Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo stated that the Trump administration recognizes that recent boat strikes in the Caribbean are part of a broader strategy, specifically referencing Operation Southern Spear, which is the largest military operation since the Cuban Missile Crisis aimed at combating drug trafficking.

President Trump has proposed a 28-point peace plan aimed at resolving the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia, emphasizing a Thanksgiving deadline for Ukraine to agree to the proposal. This plan has been developed amid stalled negotiations and is seen as a significant diplomatic effort by the Trump administration.

President Trump signed an executive order allowing his administration to designate certain chapters of the Muslim Brotherhood as foreign terrorist organizations. This order tasks Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent with evaluating which chapters may warrant this designation, potentially leading to increased sanctions against them.

President Trump signed an executive order directing Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to designate certain chapters of the Muslim Brotherhood as terrorist organizations, a move prompted by the attacks on October 7. This action marks a significant escalation in the U.S. government's approach to the organization.