Somali-owned Minneapolis daycare reports break-in and threats after month of Trump attacks on Minnesota’s Somali community, administration amplification of influencer fraud video, and federal child care funding freeze.
ICE launches $100 million “wartime recruitment” campaign with ads asking “Want to deport illegals with your absolute boys?” and $8 million in influencer deals targeting Gen Z and Millennials.
HHS freezes $185 million in annual child care payments to Minnesota after viral YouTube video alleged fraud, despite state investigators finding no evidence at the 10 facilities.
Trump shares MAGA posts mocking Kennedy family on Truth Social hours after JFK’s granddaughter Tatiana Schlossberg died at 35 from leukemia.
Federal judge dismisses with prejudice assault charges against TikTok streamer shot by ICE agent, citing constitutional violations including denied access to counsel and late release of body camera footage.
Federal judge blocks detention of anti-hate researcher Imran Ahmed, one of five visa holders targeted this month, after permanent resident with American family sued Rubio and Bondi.
Trump falsely tells child on NORAD Santa call he won Pennsylvania “three times,” promotes “clean, beautiful coal,” and warns of “bad Santa” infiltrating the country.
Trump declares networks airing negative coverage should lose broadcast licenses, calls Stephen Colbert “dead man walking” CBS should “put to sleep.”
CBS News chief Bari Weiss kills 60 Minutes investigation into El Salvador prison conditions hours before broadcast, with correspondent calling it “a political decision, not an editorial one.”
Trump Media announces $6 billion merger with Google-backed nuclear fusion firm TAE Technologies, with Devin Nunes saying deal will “cement America’s global energy dominance.”
White House website displays mystery YouTube livestream for an hour before midnight, hours after Senate confirmed new U.S. chief technology officer.
FCC chair tells Senate his agency is “not independent,” as FCC website removes the word from mission statement during hearing.
Dan Bongino announces departure as FBI deputy director after 11 months to return to podcasting, citing desire to influence 2026 midterms.
Trump donor Miriam Adelson offers $250 million for unconstitutional third term bid at White House Hanukkah event where guest Mark Levin called Trump “the greatest president.”
Texas sues Samsung, LG, Sony, and two Chinese TV makers, alleging deceptive consent hides surveillance software that captures screenshots every half-second and sells viewing data.
Jared Kushner exits Paramount’s Warner Bros. Discovery bid one day after withdrawing from Trump hotel deal in Serbia, as foreign investor scrutiny intensifies.
Chief of Staff Susie Wiles told Vanity Fair boat attacks aim to pressure Maduro, contradicting administration claims they target drug trafficking.
Trump announces primetime address Wednesday to tout accomplishments and preview policy after Democrats’ strong showing in November elections.
Trump sues BBC for $10 billion over edited Jan. 6 speech clip, adding to media lawsuits after settlements from CBS and ABC.
Trump suggests Rob Reiner provoked his own murder by his son through criticism of the president, drawing backlash from allies citing Charlie Kirk hypocrisy.
Arkansas public television votes to disaffiliate from PBS after Corporation for Public Broadcasting lost federal funding this summer, projecting $6 million deficit by 2030 without separation.
New York Times says it “won’t be deterred” from reporting on Trump’s health, responds to president calling coverage treasonous with pledge to continue scrutiny.
Trump claims he doesn’t know enough about Paramount’s hostile bid for Warner Bros. to comment, despite son-in-law Jared Kushner backing the deal.
Trump calls Greene “Marjorie Traitor Brown” and “Rotten Apple” after she told 60 Minutes his attacks led to death threats against her son and pipe bomb at her home.
Trump denies saying he would release boat strike video four days after promising “no problem” on camera, calls ABC reporter “most obnoxious.”
Trump signals he will be “involved” in decision on $82.7 billion Netflix acquisition of Warner Bros., citing “big market share” concerns days after meeting with Netflix CEO.
ICE agents pepper spray Arizona Rep. Adelita Grijalva and journalists during Tucson restaurant raid as DHS denies incident caught on video.
New York Times sues Pentagon over press restrictions after six reporters surrendered credentials rather than sign Hegseth’s policy limiting what journalists can publish.
Pentagon holds rare briefing with Matt Gaetz and Laura Loomer in press corps after policy changes drove out mainstream outlets, as Gaetz asks about military plans for Venezuela.
Trump posts 150 times on Truth Social in five hours Monday night, including 100 posts in the final hour before midnight, then resumes posting before 6 a.m.
White House launches official “Media Offender of the Week” webpage and “Hall of Shame” targeting CBS News, Washington Post, CNN, and dozens of outlets for critical coverage.
Trump calls CBS reporter “stupid” three times after she cites his own inspector general report confirming thorough vetting of Afghan refugees, third female journalist he’s insulted this month.
Trump calls New York Times reporter “ugly, both inside and out” on Wednesday after story documenting his fatigue, dozing in Oval Office, and limited schedule at age 79.
Appeals court allows Florida to enforce social media ban on minors while lawsuit continues; dissent calls law “plainly unconstitutional.”
White House defends Trump calling reporter “piggy” for asking about Epstein as “frankness,” saying he gets frustrated when reporters “lie about him.”
Trump demands ABC fire Jimmy Kimmel after late-night host jokes about Epstein files Trump signed to release, calling comedian a “bum” with “no talent.”
Rep. Eugene Vindman (D-VA), witness in Trump’s first impeachment, calls for release of Trump call with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman about Jamal Khashoggi’s murder.
White House releases press release calling ABC News “a Democrat spin operation” day after Trump threatened network’s license over Mary Bruce’s Jamal Khashoggi question to Saudi Crown Prince.
Trump calls for FCC to revoke ABC broadcast license after reporter Mary Bruce asks why he doesn’t order Epstein file release himself instead of waiting for Congress.
Trump defends Tucker Carlson interviewing white nationalist Nick Fuentes, saying ‘people have to decide,’ three years after hosting Fuentes at Mar-a-Lago dinner with Kanye West.
Trump vows $1-5 billion BBC lawsuit over January 6 speech edit despite apology that triggered resignations of director general and news head, continuing pattern of extracting media settlements since return to power.
BBC director-general and news executive resign over misleading edit suggesting Trump urged January 6 violence, as broadcaster investigates second similar Trump speech edit.
Trump threatens BBC with $1 billion lawsuit over Jan. 6 video edit that excluded “peacefully and patriotically” after two top officials resigned and chair apologized to Parliament.
Marion County pays $3 million and admits wrongdoing for police raid on Kansas newspaper that preceded owner’s mother’s death next day.
Trump celebrates BBC director-general and news head resignations after allegations program edited his Jan. 6 speech, calling foreign journalists “corrupt” and accusing them of election interference.
Pentagon credentials far-right activist Laura Loomer for reconstituted press corps after major news organizations walk out over policy barring journalists from soliciting information not officially provided.
White House restricts reporters’ West Wing access, requiring appointments to speak with communications staff while claiming “sensitive material” security concerns as part of broader press restrictions.
NC GOP communications director threatens ProPublica reporter investigating state Supreme Court judge, saying “I would strongly suggest dropping this story” and invoking “connections with the Trump Administration.”
RESOURCE: ‘How Democrats Can Win Again’ calls for year-round community organizing and cultural presence over campaign-season voter persuasion models and data-driven messaging strategies.
Tennessee man held 30 days on $2 million bail for posting Trump meme in Charlie Kirk vigil thread released after prosecutors drop charges without explanation.
