Rep. Dan Newhouse, one of 10 House Republicans who voted to impeach President Trump in 2021, said he won’t run for re-election next year in his conservative Washington district

In a recent address, President Trump outlined a controversial healthcare plan that raised concerns among critics regarding its potential impact on American healthcare. His 18-minute speech included various proposals that many view as detrimental to existing healthcare frameworks.

President Trump has directed the federal government to reclassify cannabis from a Schedule I drug to a Schedule III substance, a significant shift in U.S. drug policy that aims to ease tax burdens for cannabis businesses and facilitate more medical research. This decision does not legalize marijuana federally but alters its classification, which includes substances like ketamine and certain anabolic steroids.

President Trump is set to sign the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) into law, a significant defense policy bill that allocates $900 billion for military programs, including a pay raise for troops. The Senate passed the NDAA following the House's overwhelming approval, reflecting bipartisan support for military funding.

Consumer prices in the U.S. rose at a lower-than-expected rate last month, providing President Trump with a significant political boost as he approaches the midterm campaign season. This development is seen as an early Christmas gift, potentially enhancing his economic messaging to voters.

President Trump is intensifying military pressure on Venezuela, recently confirming the U.S. military's seizure of an oil tanker off its coast, which marks a significant escalation in the ongoing campaign against President Nicolás Maduro's government. Despite this escalation, Trump has not clearly endorsed regime change, leaving his ultimate intentions ambiguous.

President Trump is reportedly considering an executive order to reclassify marijuana from a Schedule I to a Schedule III substance, a move that has drawn significant opposition from House Republicans who urge him to maintain the current classification. This potential change aims to facilitate medical research and ease federal restrictions on cannabis.

President Trump has introduced new plaques on the White House's Presidential Walk of Fame, which include derogatory descriptions of his predecessors, labeling President Biden as the 'worst president' and former President Obama as 'divisive.' This move reflects Trump's confrontational approach to his predecessors and aims to assert his legacy.

President Trump defended his economic policies and announced a $1,776 'warrior dividend' for active-duty servicemembers, which he stated would be funded through tariff revenue. This initiative aims to provide financial support to military personnel amidst ongoing economic discussions.