Trump declares ‘American dominance in the Western Hemisphere will never be questioned again,’ rebrands Monroe Doctrine with his own name hours after seizing Maduro.
New York Times and Washington Post held Venezuela raid story after administration warned reporting could endanger troops, 40 killed in operation.
Maduro indicted on narco-terrorism, machine gun, and cocaine conspiracy charges, jailed in Brooklyn after staged “perp walk” at DEA headquarters, court appearance possible Monday.
Trump claims he “aced” third cognitive exam and is in “perfect health” a day after admitting October imaging was CT scan, not MRI as he originally stated.
Trump posts AI-generated image depicting Illinois Gov. Pritzker holding a cheeseburger in a burning Chicago days after Supreme Court blocked National Guard deployment.
Trump’s motorcade stops at industrial park stone supplier that furnished Mar-a-Lago’s ballroom in 2004 so he can personally select marble for $400 million White House addition.
Minnesota has until January 9 to hand over identifying data on all child care fund recipients despite state inspections of nine centers targeted by right-wing influencer finding no operational issues.
Trump now says he did not receive an MRI in October as he claimed, telling Wall Street Journal “it was less than that” after physician confirms it was a CT scan.
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.
Trump claims “real” approval rating is 64% despite Gallup showing him 23 points underwater and Fox News poll recording his lowest economy approval ever at 38%.
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.
Trump falsely claims “none” of Israeli hostages “were released in the Biden administration,” though 138 of 178 hostages freed through negotiated deals came under Biden.
Trump claims tariffs have produced “no inflation” despite November data showing food prices up 2.6% annually, as Supreme Court weighs legality of his trade policy.
Trump previews marble armrests for Kennedy Center, calling them “unlike anything ever done or seen before,” while lawsuit challenges disputed unanimous vote to add his name.
Six federal departments posted explicitly Christian Christmas messages from official government accounts, with DHS declaring “Christ is Born!” and cabinet officials hailing “our Savior Jesus Christ.”
Kennedy Center president Richard Grenell threatens $1 million lawsuit against jazz musician who canceled 19-year Christmas Eve concert tradition after Trump’s name was added to building.
Trump tells Democrats to “enjoy what may be your last Merry Christmas” while deflecting Epstein scrutiny by claiming he dropped the financier “before it became fashionable.”
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.”
Trump threatens to withhold Smithsonian funding unless it surrenders internal records and presents a “positive view of American history,” third escalation since March.
Energy Secretary declares fake “emergency” to block Washington coal plant closure mandated by state law for 15 years; governor says “there’s no emergency here.”
Widow of slain Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk endorses JD Vance for president in 2028, giving him early backing of influential conservative group she now leads.
HHS planning to reduce childhood vaccine recommendations to match Denmark, a country with universal healthcare that experts say was “cherry-picked” for having fewest vaccines in the West.
Transportation Secretary’s daughter, who arrived an hour late by TSA standards, says her father would “lobby Congress to abolish” the agency just days after he launched “Golden Age of Travel” civility campaign.
Workers add Trump’s name to Kennedy Center façade despite legal experts saying the name, established by Act of Congress in 1964, cannot be changed without Congressional action.
Trump touts “economic boom” in Rocky Mount, NC, where unemployment rose and a factory collapsed, while attacking Roy Cooper as “radical left” in the former governor’s home region.
Pentagon confirms Trump’s $1,776 military bonuses come from housing funds Congress appropriated, not tariff revenue as president claimed in primetime address.
As Venezuela standoff intensifies, Trump announces $1,776 “warrior dividend” checks for 1.4 million service members from tariff revenue.
Trump installs plaques under White House presidential portraits calling Biden “worst President” and accusing Obama of spying on his 2016 campaign.
Trump uses prime-time address to blame Biden for economy and defend tariffs amid slumping approval, offering no new policies.
Sen. Murphy says Rubio and Hegseth admitted in classified briefing that boat strike targets carry cocaine to Europe, not fentanyl to America.
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 orders total blockade of Venezuelan oil tankers, demands Caracas return oil assets Venezuela nationalized in the 1970s.
Fed chair candidate Hassett says Trump’s voice “would have no weight” in rate decisions, two days after Trump told Wall Street Journal his pick should seek his insight.
Thailand says it will continue military strikes on Cambodia hours after Trump claimed both countries agreed to a ceasefire, with Thai prime minister stating “there was no ceasefire in place.”
Justice Department appeals order requiring sign language interpreters at White House briefings, arguing Trump should not be forced to “share his platform” or compromise his “image.”
FDA says it is investigating COVID vaccine deaths “across multiple age groups” after official claimed without evidence that 10 children died.
Trump taps election denier Gregg Phillips to lead FEMA disaster response, 3 years after he was jailed for refusing to produce evidence for voter fraud claims.
Democrat Eric Gisler flips Georgia state House seat by 200 votes, one year after losing same district 61-39, as GOP drops below 100 seats for first time since 2005.
Trump calls European allies “weak” and “decaying,” pressures Zelenskyy to “play ball” by ceding territory, days after Russia praised U.S. national security strategy.
Trump falsely claims prices “coming down very substantially” at Pennsylvania inflation speech, attacks Rep. Omar as crowd chants “send her back.”
Trump denies saying he would release boat strike video four days after promising “no problem” on camera, calls ABC reporter “most obnoxious.”
Immigration judge orders release of mother of White House press secretary’s nephew after rejecting DHS claim she was a “criminal illegal alien.”
Court records contradict White House claims about press secretary’s brother’s ex, showing shared custody and home address while he previously threatened deportation.
First U.S. national security strategy to use white nationalist rhetoric warns European allies face “civilizational erasure” from immigration, may become “majority non-European.”
FIFA creates inaugural “Peace Prize” to give Trump at World Cup draw, honoring his “exceptional and extraordinary actions” for peace as Caribbean boat killings continue.
Trump administration slashes work authorizations for legal immigrants from five years to 18 months, citing shooting by Afghan asylum seeker as justification for restricting hundreds of thousands of refugees and asylum holders.
