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Ramaswamy Challenges Conservative Base to Reject Ethnic Intolerance Ahead of 2026
Phoenix, Saturday, 20 December 2025.
On December 19, 2025, Republican gubernatorial frontrunner Vivek Ramaswamy delivered a critical message to the conservative base at Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest, urging an explicit denunciation of rising anti-Indian American rhetoric. Despite holding the Ohio GOP endorsement, Ramaswamy faces a precarious political landscape; recent Emerson polling places him statistically tied with Democrat Amy Acton, trailing 45% to 46%. This strategic pivot to address “blood and soil” nationalism comes as he attempts to unify a fractured party, where prominent figures like Attorney General Dave Yost remain publicly skeptical of his candidacy. Ramaswamy’s confrontation highlights the tension between expanding the party’s appeal and managing extremist elements within its ranks ahead of the 2026 midterms.
Trump Authorizes $1,776 Tax-Free Holiday Payment for 1.45 Million Service Members
Washington D.C., Saturday, 20 December 2025.
Approximately 1.45 million troops will receive a tax-free $1,776 ‘Warrior Dividend’ before Christmas, funded via housing allowance appropriations to bypass standard taxation protocols.
Trump Administration Secures Pricing Agreements With Nine Major Pharmaceutical Firms
Washington, Sunday, 21 December 2025.
Nine major drugmakers agreed to align U.S. prices with European standards to secure three-year tariff exemptions, a strategic move launching the direct-to-consumer TrumpRx platform in January 2026.
Stefanik Exits New York Governor Race and Congress, Shifting GOP Power Dynamics
Washington D.C., Friday, 19 December 2025.
Representative Stefanik’s sudden exit from the New York gubernatorial race and Congress, following disputes with Speaker Johnson, alters the 2026 political landscape and exposes deepening fractures within GOP leadership.
Justice Department Begins Partial Release of Epstein Files Despite Missing Legal Deadline
Washington, Friday, 19 December 2025.
While releasing thousands of documents, the Justice Department violated the 30-day deadline mandated by President Trump, prompting lawmakers to accuse the administration of breaking the law.
Milwaukee Judge Convicted of Felony Obstruction for Impeding Immigration Arrest
Milwaukee, Friday, 19 December 2025.
A federal jury convicted Judge Hannah Dugan of felony obstruction for impeding ICE agents, a significant verdict challenging judicial boundaries regarding federal immigration enforcement within local courthouses.
Diversity Visa Lottery Suspended Following Death of University Shooting Suspect
Providence, Friday, 19 December 2025.
Following the confirmed death of the suspect linked to the Brown University and MIT killings, the Department of Homeland Security has immediately suspended the Diversity Visa Lottery—the specific program used by the suspect to enter the United States. This targeted pause coincides with a sweeping new presidential proclamation expanding travel bans to 38 countries effective January 1, 2026, marking a critical tightening of U.S. immigration borders and academic exchange policies.
Shapiro Declares Carlson 'No Conservative' in Escalating Ideological Clash
Phoenix, Friday, 19 December 2025.
In a significant escalation of conservative infighting this December 2025, Ben Shapiro publicly denounced Tucker Carlson, declaring that anyone regarding Carlson as a thought leader practices “no conservatism.” Shapiro accused the populist pundit of peddling “anti-American” conspiracy theories—ranging from 9/11 revisionism to Mossad allegations—and utilizing “Marxist” rhetoric. This open warfare between two media titans signals a deepening ideological fracture within the Republican coalition, pitting traditional principles against the growing influence of the populist MAGA wing.
