Donald Trump mocks former US presidents in White House plaques

The board of the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., has voted to proceed with a proposal to rename the institution after former President Donald Trump, potentially calling it the Trump-Kennedy Center. This decision has raised legal questions regarding its validity, as expressed by Joe Kennedy III, a descendant of President John F. Kennedy.

The Trump administration has announced an unprecedented arms package for Taiwan, valued at over $11 billion, which includes medium-range missiles, howitzers, and drones. This decision has provoked a strong backlash from China, which views Taiwan as a breakaway province and opposes any military support for it from foreign nations.

President Donald Trump announced a one-time payment of $1,776 for 1.45 million US military personnel, claiming it is funded by tariff revenues and part of a larger tax-and-spend bill. This payment coincides with the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, highlighting the administration's focus on military support.

New plaques installed in the White House's 'Presidential Walk of Fame' disparage former Presidents Joe Biden, Barack Obama, and George W. Bush, with labels such as 'sleepy' for Biden and 'divisive' for Obama. This action by President Donald Trump has drawn significant attention and criticism.

Donald Trump signed an executive order reclassifying marijuana from a Schedule I to a Schedule III controlled substance, which will ease restrictions on research and certain regulations without legalizing it nationwide. This move was announced during a press conference in the Oval Office.

The Democratic National Committee has decided not to release a review of its 2024 election loss, which saw Kamala Harris defeated by Donald Trump. The DNC chair stated that such an 'autopsy' would be a distraction from the party's efforts to move forward and implement lessons learned from the election.

Late-night hosts, including Jimmy Kimmel, recapped Donald Trump’s recent surprise primetime address, which was characterized by Kimmel as a 'surprise primetime episode of The Worst Wing.' The address followed an interview with White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles, which provided further insights into the administration's current stance and challenges.

The Trump administration has announced a significant arms sales package to Taiwan valued at over $10 billion, which includes medium-range missiles, howitzers, and drones. This decision has elicited a strong backlash from China, which views Taiwan as a breakaway province that must unify with the mainland.