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The Justice Department dropped a new 30,000-page tranche of Epstein-related files this week — and President Trump is once again a central focus of the political fallout.
In releasing the documents, DOJ officials made a critical point clear: some materials include false and sensational claims about Trump that were rushed to the FBI just before the 2020 election. The department stated plainly that the allegations were unfounded, noting that if they had any credibility, they would have been weaponized against Trump long ago.
The release, carried out under the Epstein Files Transparency Act, includes records tied to Ghislaine Maxwell, with legally required protections for victims.
As Trump continues to push for transparency over secrecy, Americans are watching closely to see what’s revealed — and what’s still being protected.
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🔔 Trump Unveils World’s Largest Battleships
🏛 Trump Administration Rejects Christmas Immigration Pause
đź“Š Trump Hits 50 Percent Approval Rating
đź’° Trump Unleashes Toughest Fentanyl Crackdown in History
🏛 Trump Faces Pushback on Green Card Rule
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President Trump isn't just talking about American strength—he's building it, one massive warship at a time. Trump's new "Golden Fleet" initiative will put the world's largest battleships on the water, marking the first time America has built vessels like these since 1994. The ships will be Trump-class, starting with the USS Defiant, and they'll pack enough firepower to make any adversary think twice about challenging American interests.
Meanwhile, Trump's approval rating sits at a rock-solid 50 percent, nine points above water, as Americans see real results from an administration that promised action and delivered. Trump's war on fentanyl intensified with new sanctions on Chinese producers, his administration rejected calls from Catholic bishops to pause immigration enforcement during Christmas, and Democrats found themselves on the losing side of a debate over welfare benefits for green card applicants.
Check out all the latest developments and more below!
🏛 Trump Administration Rejects Christmas Immigration Pause
Florida's Catholic bishops issued an appeal for a pause in immigration enforcement during the Christmas holidays, but the White House firmly rejected the request and announced operations will continue without interruption. Miami Archbishop Thomas Wenski, joined by seven other Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops members, argued that the border has been secured and initial work removing dangerous criminals has been largely accomplished, with over half a million deportations this year. The bishops claimed that immigration enforcement sweeps sometimes include people with legal authorization and surveys show Americans believe operations are going too far, creating a climate of fear affecting not just irregular migrants but also family members and neighbors who are legally in the country. White House spokeswoman Abigail Jackson stated that President Trump was elected based on his promise to deport criminal illegal aliens and he's keeping that promise to the American people. Archbishop Wenski has been an outspoken advocate for treating illegal immigrants humanely, joining other Catholic leaders at Georgetown University to criticize the administration's aggressive immigration crackdown for splitting up families and upending church life while citing contributions immigrants make to the U.S. economy in fields like agriculture, service industry, healthcare, and construction.
đź“Š Trump Hits 50 Percent Approval Rating
President Trump enjoys a 50 percent approval rating with a net approval rating of plus 9 points according to the latest InsiderAdvantage poll of 800 likely voters conducted on Saturday, marking strong performance 11 months into his administration. The poll shows 41 percent of respondents disapprove of Trump's performance while 9 percent remain undecided, with a substantial majority of men giving Trump positive marks at 59 percent approval compared to 42 percent among women respondents. Trump holds even approval among voters under 40 and enjoys net positive approval among voters 40 and up, which could signal trouble for Democrats heading into the 2026 midterm elections. He earns an 84 percent approval rating among Republicans and maintains a 25 percent approval rating among Democrats, though he remains narrowly underwater with independents where 37 percent view his performance positively compared to 41 percent negative. The InsiderAdvantage poll shows stronger numbers than RealClearPolling's national average which has Trump at 44 percent approval and 53 percent disapproval, with the poll carrying a margin of error of plus or minus 3.46 percentage points.
đź’° Trump Unleashes Toughest Fentanyl Crackdown in History
The National Defense Authorization Act signed by President Trump includes provisions expanding sanctions on Chinese fentanyl suppliers, building on Trump's classification of the drug as a weapon of mass destruction through a historic executive order. Republican Kentucky Rep. Andy Barr told Fox News Digital that President Trump is leading the toughest fentanyl crackdown in American history that will save lives, while past Presidents like Joe Biden allowed adversaries to flood the U.S. with deadly fentanyl. The NDAA provisions amend the existing Fentanyl Sanctions Act to expand the definition of foreign opioid trafficker to include Chinese entities and officials involved in the opioid industry who fail to stop trafficking, with designated entities facing sweeping financial penalties and visa bans that effectively cut them off from the U.S. financial system. The opioid crisis has devastated American communities with an estimated 806,000 people dying from opioid overdoses between 1999 and 2023 according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, costing the U.S. $2.7 trillion in 2023 alone when considering loss of life, quality of life, labor force productivity, crime, and healthcare system costs. Barr, who is running for Senate in Kentucky to replace retiring Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell, stated the legislation sends a clear message to China that if they manufacture fentanyl that kills Americans, there will be consequences.
🏛 Trump Faces Pushback on Green Card Rule
More than 125 congressional Democrats are demanding the Trump administration withdraw a proposed rule that would allow denying green cards to people who use public assistance including Medicaid or food stamps, arguing the policy punishes families for caring for their children. The Department of Homeland Security's proposal would rescind a 2022 Biden-era rule that defined a public charge narrowly as someone primarily dependent on government assistance such as cash assistance for income maintenance or nursing home care at government expense, with most non-cash benefits like Medicaid and food stamps not counting toward that determination. Rep. Adriano Espaillat, chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, stated the proposal would scare parents away from health care, food assistance, and early education that U.S. citizen children are legally entitled to, destabilizing entire communities. The Trump administration's new proposal argues the Biden policy is a straitjacket on immigration officers that prevents them from considering all factors relevant to an alien's likelihood of becoming a public charge, moving away from formal definitions to give immigration officials broader discretion in determining what constitutes being primarily dependent on government support. Democrats warn the rule creates immediate and widespread uncertainty that will trigger a massive chilling effect, driving eligible families away from essential assistance in health care, nutrition, childcare, and education, with the heaviest harm falling on U.S. citizen children whose families fear using benefits could impact green card applications.
🔔 Trump Unveils World’s Largest Battleships 🔔
President Trump announced plans to construct two brand-new battleships as part of his Pentagon's "Golden Fleet" initiative, marking a historic expansion of American naval power not seen since World War II. The vessels, designated as Trump-class battleships, will be the largest warships ever built in world history, with the first ship named the USS Defiant and expected to displace between 30,000 to 40,000 tons. Trump made the announcement flanked by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and Navy Secretary John Phelan at his Mar-a-Lago estate, with renderings of the massive ships displayed behind him during the presentation.
The president emphasized that America desperately needs new ships, noting that many current vessels have become old, tired, and obsolete over the decades of neglect. These new battleships will be equipped with the most advanced weaponry systems available, including hypersonic missiles, electromagnetic rail guns capable of firing projectiles at incredible speeds, and high-powered laser defense systems that represent cutting-edge military technology. The ships will also carry nuclear-armed sea-launched cruise missiles currently under development, along with tremendous numbers of conventional missiles and state-of-the-art defensive systems designed to protect against modern threats. Trump stated the vessels will be 100 times more powerful than any battleship ever built, combining traditional naval gun firepower with modern missile systems to deliver devastating combat effects.
The construction plan calls for immediately starting procurement of the first two ships, with projections to complete them within two and a half years, then expanding to build 10 ships and ultimately reaching a total fleet of 20 to 25 battleships as the program matures. Navy Secretary Phelan described the Trump-class battleship as an updated version of the legendary Iowa-class battleships from World War II, calling it a generational investment that will command everything from warships to drones and every weapons system in between. Trump pointed to World War II-era shipbuilding as a model, noting America once produced multiple ships per day compared to today's slower production pace that has left the nation's shipbuilding capacity weakened and struggling to meet demand. The president plans to meet next week with major defense contractors to demand faster delivery timelines, increased capital investment in new factories, and limits on stock buybacks and executive compensation so companies reinvest profits into production capacity rather than dividends.
The announcement comes amid ongoing concerns about China's rapidly expanding navy, which now operates the world's largest fleet by hull count with more than 370 ships compared to America's approximately 294 warships. Some critics, including retired Rear Admiral Mark Montgomery, estimate each ship could cost at least $5 billion and argue the vessels offer limited tactical value against modern threats, suggesting the Navy should instead prioritize submarines and missile-focused platforms for contemporary naval warfare. However, administration officials counter that expanding shipbuilding capacity and fielding more capable vessels are essential to long-term competition with Beijing, especially given China's roughly 230 times greater shipbuilding capacity than the United States according to the Office of Naval Intelligence. Trump denied the ships were specifically meant to counter China, stating they're a counter to everybody and emphasizing he maintains a great relationship with President Xi, though the vessels clearly signal America's determination to maintain naval superiority.
The initiative elevates shipbuilding to a White House-level priority, with Trump having signed an executive order declaring the erosion of America's shipbuilding and maritime workforce a national security risk requiring a government-wide overhaul to expand domestic shipbuilding and counter China's dominance in global ship production.
🍟 Quick Bite News 🍟
đź’¬ CBS News editor-in-chief Bari Weiss pulled a 60 Minutes segment about El Salvador's CECOT detention center, triggering a revolt among CBS staff. Weiss claimed the story wasn't ready for broadcast, but internal sources argue the segment was well-reported and ready to air before being suddenly killed. The controversy has sparked significant internal backlash at CBS, with journalists questioning whether external political pressure influenced the decision to spike a story about the controversial mega-prison facility.
🏛 The Department of Homeland Security announced a new program offering illegal immigrants a $3,000 holiday stipend for voluntary self-deportation, providing financial incentives for those willing to leave the country on their own rather than face enforcement action. The initiative aims to reduce detention costs and speed up the departure process for those who agree to return to their home countries. Critics question whether taxpayer dollars should fund departures for people who entered illegally while supporters argue it's more cost-effective than lengthy detention and removal proceedings.
🏛 Trump removed nearly 30 career diplomats from ambassadorial positions in a significant reshuffling of American diplomatic posts, signaling a major overhaul of the foreign service leadership structure. The move allows the administration to install personnel more aligned with Trump's America First foreign policy vision and breaks from traditional career diplomat advancement patterns. The reassignments reflect Trump's determination to have ambassadors who will aggressively advocate for American interests rather than maintain establishment diplomatic norms.
đź’¬ A liberal columnist declared the Trump vibe shift dead and argued Democrats can still win the attention wars by refocusing their messaging strategies and reclaiming narrative control. The commentary suggests Trump's cultural dominance may be waning and Democrats have opportunities to reshape public discourse if they adapt their communication tactics. The analysis comes as Democrats search for effective ways to counter Trump's messaging advantage ahead of future electoral battles.
🏛 The Federal Communications Commission announced a ban on new Chinese-made drones over national security concerns, restricting the importation and sale of drones manufactured by Chinese companies due to espionage and surveillance risks. The move follows growing alarm among national security officials about Chinese drones' potential to collect sensitive data and transmit it back to China. The ban will significantly impact the drone market as Chinese manufacturers currently dominate commercial drone sales in the United States.
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