President Donald Trump holds up a “Trump Gold Card” as he makes an announcement from the Roosevelt Room of the White House on Dec. 19, 2025. Brendan Smialowski /AFP via Getty Images President Donald Trump announced Dec. 19 that his administration has sold more than $1.3 billion worth of Trump Gold Cards, a new immigration
JERUSALEM—Israel’s government is privately pressing President Donald Trump’s administration to set a deadline for international troops to disarm Hamas in the Gaza Strip, according to three Israeli officials who spoke on condition of anonymity. Israeli leaders expect the International Stabilization Force to begin deploying to Gaza early next year as part of the second phase
A student eats lunch at Yung Wing School P.S. 124 in New York City on Feb. 4, 2022. Michael Loccisano/Getty Images Public schools are offering free lunches in an increasing number of states across the country, regardless of income. Legislation for universal free school meals is currently pending in 11 states and Washington, and may
The first year of the second Donald Trump presidential term has been a carnival of outrages and delights. Historians will struggle to make sense of the whirlwind of activity around the Oval Office, but the significance of some events is already clear. The year has had some big winners, including: Donald Trump: The president’s moxie
President Donald Trump delivers remarks during a rally at the Rocky Mount Event Center in Rocky Mount, N.C., on Dec. 19, 2025. Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images President Donald Trump spoke at a rally in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, on Friday evening, focusing on affordability and his efforts to reduce costs. He cited recent agreements reached with
U.S. Marine Lt. Gen. Francis Donovan, vice commander of U.S. Special Operations Command, participates in a tour of Air Force Special Operations Command headquarters in Hurlburt Field, Fla., Nov. 6, 2024. Staff Sgt. Natalie Fiorilli/U.S. Air Force President Donald Trump nominated Lt. Gen. Francis Donovan on Friday to be the new leader for U.S. Southern
Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro speaks during the Meeting of Jurists in Defense of International Law at the Eurobuilding Hotel in Caracas on Nov. 14, 2025. Federico Parra/AFP The United States imposed fresh sanctions on individuals linked to Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro on Dec. 19 as part of an escalating pressure campaign targeting alleged drug trafficking