Americans gave $4B on GivingTuesday 2025 as donations and volunteering gain big over last year

A new survey conducted by the Reagan Institute reveals that a majority of Americans desire stronger global leadership from the United States, yet there is significant skepticism regarding the military's ability to win major wars overseas, with only 49% expressing confidence in the armed forces.

Americans donated $4 billion to nonprofits on GivingTuesday in 2025, reflecting a significant increase from the $3.6 billion contributed in 2024, according to estimates from GivingTuesday.

An Afghan national was arrested in Texas for allegedly planning to detonate his vehicle as a bomb, a plot he shared on social media platforms TikTok and Facebook. This incident follows a recent shooting in Washington, D.C., where two National Guard members were critically injured, raising concerns about security and immigration policies. President Trump has responded to these events by pausing immigration from Afghanistan.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has rejected a recent U.S. peace proposal aimed at resolving the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, asserting that he sees no value in making serious compromises. This dismissal coincided with a significant escalation in military actions, including a drone attack on Ukraine by Moscow, highlighting the deepening stalemate in negotiations.

Congress is facing dwindling hopes for a health care deal as the deadline approaches for significant increases in health insurance premiums set to take effect in January. With less than a month remaining, millions of Americans are at risk of facing higher costs for their health coverage unless legislative action is taken.

A powerful nor’easter is impacting the East Coast, bringing significant rain, ice, and snow, resulting in travel delays for millions of Americans as they experience their first major snowfall of the season.