President Trump defended his handling of the economy and announced a $1,776 “warrior dividend” check for active duty servicemembers that he said would be paid for with tariff revenue

New York Mayor Eric Adams is taking steps to block a proposed rent freeze for 2026, with his appointments to the city's rent board expected to favor rent increases. This move comes as the city faces ongoing challenges related to housing affordability and economic pressures on residents.

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.

A mass shooting at Brown University on December 13 resulted in two fatalities and nine injuries, prompting an active shooter alert on campus. Authorities are currently investigating a possible connection between this incident and the recent killing of an MIT professor, who was fatally shot at his home near Boston.

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 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.