🗞️ Major Current Updates

🇺🇸 Policy & Administration

Trump has vetoed two bipartisan bills—his first vetoes in his second presidential term—rejecting natural resources legislation passed by Congress. �

AP News

Withdrawal of National Guard plans: Trump said he is pulling back his push to deploy National Guard troops in Chicago, Los Angeles, and Portland for now after legal setbacks and court rulings. �

Reuters

Tariff decision: He signed a proclamation delaying tariff increases on upholstered furniture and kitchen cabinets for another year to support the U.S. lumber industry. �

Reuters


🌍 Diplomacy & Events

New Year celebration at Mar-a-Lago: Trump rang in 2026 at his Mar-a-Lago estate with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other guests, emphasizing themes like “peace on Earth.” �

The Times of Israel +1

America 250 festivities launched: A yearlong celebration of the U.S. 250th anniversary begun under his leadership with public displays like projections on the Washington Monument. �

Axios


📊 Broader Context

Policy reversals and controversies around Trump’s administration at the year’s end include troop deployments, funding decisions, and judicial pushback. �