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Judge Orders Due Process for Venezuelans Deported Under Alien Enemies Act

Judge Orders Due Process for Venezuelans Deported Under Alien Enemies Act

Washington, Tuesday, 23 December 2025.
A federal judge ruled the Trump administration violated due process by deporting Venezuelans to a Salvadoran megaprison under the 1798 Alien Enemies Act, ordering officials to facilitate their potential return or legal hearings by January 5.

Trump Unveils New Battleship Class to Anchor Future Golden Fleet

Trump Unveils New Battleship Class to Anchor Future Golden Fleet

Palm Beach, Tuesday, 23 December 2025.
President Trump announced the construction of “Trump class” battleships, massive surface combatants armed with hypersonic and nuclear missiles, designed to restore American maritime dominance through the ambitious “Golden Fleet” initiative.

Trump Escalates Arctic Ambitions by Appointing Louisiana Governor as Greenland Envoy

Trump Escalates Arctic Ambitions by Appointing Louisiana Governor as Greenland Envoy

Washington D.C., Monday, 22 December 2025.
On Sunday, President Trump signaled a renewed push to acquire Greenland by appointing Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry as Special Envoy to the territory. While the administration frames this as a national security imperative given the island’s strategic location and mineral wealth, the appointment breaks diplomatic norms; Landry intends to serve in this “volunteer” capacity while remaining governor. Crucially, Landry publicly declared his objective is to “make Greenland a part of the U.S.,” explicitly reviving the controversial acquisition strategy previously rejected by Danish officials and marking a pivot toward more aggressive U.S. economic statecraft in the Arctic Circle.

White House Conditions $1.25 Billion in Smithsonian Funding on Content Oversight

White House Conditions $1.25 Billion in Smithsonian Funding on Content Oversight

Washington, Sunday, 21 December 2025.
Demanding a “positive view” of history, the administration threatens to freeze two-thirds of the museum’s budget if internal records aren’t submitted by January 13.

D.C. Police Chief Resigns Amid Federal Investigation Into Crime Data Accuracy

D.C. Police Chief Resigns Amid Federal Investigation Into Crime Data Accuracy

Washington D.C., Sunday, 21 December 2025.
Facing federal inquiries into manipulated statistics, outgoing Chief Smith vehemently defended her integrity, controversially directing a biblical “F you” at critics during her Friday farewell address.

Clinton Team Alleges Political Scapegoating in Wake of DOJ Epstein File Release

Clinton Team Alleges Political Scapegoating in Wake of DOJ Epstein File Release

Washington D.C., Sunday, 21 December 2025.
Ureña dismisses the late Friday release as a strategic distraction, noting the administration amplified Clinton’s decades-old photos while notably deleting files linking President Trump to the disgraced financier.

Nicki Minaj’s Surprise Appearance at Turning Point USA Highlights Cultural Shift in Conservative Strategy

Nicki Minaj’s Surprise Appearance at Turning Point USA Highlights Cultural Shift in Conservative Strategy

Phoenix, Monday, 22 December 2025.
Minaj’s December 21 AmericaFest appearance signaled a conservative cultural shift, though her praise of JD Vance as an “assassin” proved awkward just months after founder Charlie Kirk’s murder.

Romney Urges Republicans to Tax the Wealthy to Avert Looming Fiscal Crisis

Romney Urges Republicans to Tax the Wealthy to Avert Looming Fiscal Crisis

Washington D.C., Saturday, 20 December 2025.
Former Senator Romney urges the GOP to tax the wealthy, admitting “rich people like me” must pay more to prevent a projected 23% Social Security benefit cut by 2034.

Ramaswamy Challenges Conservative Base to Reject Ethnic Intolerance Ahead of 2026

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

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.