The Kennedy Center Honors are coming up. This year's event will be different

Both Democrats and Republicans are leveraging the current fluctuations in energy prices to bolster their political agendas, with Democrats criticizing the White House for rising electric and natural gas costs, while gasoline prices have decreased. This situation has turned energy affordability into a contentious political issue.

A federal judge in Florida has ordered the Department of Justice to release jury transcripts from its investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, following the Epstein Files Transparency Act. This ruling aims to enhance transparency regarding the handling of Epstein's case, which has been shrouded in secrecy for years.

The U.S. Supreme Court is set to review President Trump's executive order regarding birthright citizenship, which seeks to clarify the 14th Amendment's provisions. This order asserts that children born in the U.S. to undocumented or temporarily present parents should not be granted American citizenship. The case has significant implications as it challenges long-standing interpretations of citizenship rights in the United States.

President Trump attended the draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., where he is set to receive FIFA's inaugural peace prize. The event also featured performances by notable artists, including Robbie Williams and the Village People.

President Trump's administration suspended the refugee program on his first day in office, leaving thousands of individuals worldwide who were on the brink of starting new lives in the U.S. feeling abandoned and without hope. This policy shift has significantly impacted the lives of those seeking refuge from persecution and violence.

The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that Texas can legally implement a newly redrawn congressional district map, which is expected to favor the Republican Party in the upcoming 2026 midterm elections. This decision overturns previous lower court rulings that had blocked the map's use, marking a significant victory for Texas Republicans and President Trump.

Two members of the West Virginia National Guard were critically injured in a targeted shooting incident near the White House in Washington, D.C., on November 26, 2025. The attack, which occurred close to the Farragut West metro station, has raised concerns among residents in West Virginia regarding the deployment of federal troops under President Trump's orders.

The Justice Department has failed to secure a new indictment against New York Attorney General Letitia James after a grand jury declined to re-indict her following the dismissal of a previous case. This dismissal was based on a federal judge's ruling that the prosecutor appointed by the Trump administration lacked the authority to pursue the charges.