U.S. citizens caught in Trump's immigration dragnet

Saudi Arabia is releasing U.S. citizen Saad Almadi, who was jailed for five months due to social media posts critical of the royal family. His release follows a bilateral meeting between President Trump and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Washington, D.C. Almadi, 75, immigrated to the U.S. in 1976 and was arrested during a family visit in 2021.

President Trump's tariffs are beginning to show significant effects, as recent data from the Commerce Department reveals a notable decline in imports and a reduction in the trade deficit. This development indicates that the tariffs are influencing trade dynamics in the United States.

A measure to compel the Justice Department to release its files on Jeffrey Epstein is on its way to President Trump's desk after quickly advancing through both chambers of Congress Tuesday.

Republicans are working to provide an alternative to the Affordable Care Act's enhanced subsidies before a mid-December deadline. President Trump advocates for direct payments of ACA subsidy funds to consumers, prompting Republicans to explore feasible methods to implement this change. The urgency follows weeks of resistance during the government shutdown regarding ACA funding.

A new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll indicates that Democrats hold their largest advantage for control of Congress in eight years, signaling potential challenges for President Trump and the Republican Party ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. The poll reveals that a significant portion of Americans want the president to prioritize lowering prices.

Elon Musk attended a black tie dinner hosted by President Trump at the White House in honor of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. The event took place on Tuesday evening, with Musk seen seated among other notable guests, including Vice President JD Vance and Apple CEO. The dinner marks a significant moment in U.S.-Saudi relations, highlighting the ongoing diplomatic engagement between the two nations.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has confirmed that he is not pursuing the role of chair of the Federal Reserve. His announcement comes in the context of Saudi Arabia's commitment to invest nearly $1 trillion in the United States, a move that has been praised by President Trump. Bessent's decision not to seek the Fed chair position allows him to focus on managing the implications of this significant investment deal.

Both the House and Senate have overwhelmingly approved legislation requiring the release of the Justice Department's files on Jeffrey Epstein. The bill, which received a 427-1 vote in the House, is expected to be signed into law by President Trump. This move aims to enhance transparency regarding the investigations into Epstein, a convicted sex offender.