Trump Announces $1.3 Billion in Sales of ‘Gold Card’ Visas Since Dec. 10

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

In Growing Number of States, Every Student Gets Free Meal at School

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

Trump Says Lower Drug Prices Will Help Secure Midterm Wins for GOP

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

Trump Nominates Marine General to Be New Head of Southern Command

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

US Expands Sanctions Targeting Family Network of Venezuela’s Maduro

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