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President Trump refutes Wall Street Journals claim, asserting U.S. leads in AI; highlights rapid approval of AI facilities with ample power and excess electricity contributing to grid expansion.

Erika Kirk, widow of conservative leader Charlie Kirk, urges parents to actively guide children away from online radicalization and political extremism. She questions if parents are truly preparing their children for todays political landscape, emphasizing the need for active engagement in their online lives and political understanding. Kirk also condemns online reactions to her husbands assassination, describing them as evidence of a dehumanized internet culture. She advocates for collective responsibility to prevent the next generation from embracing extreme behaviors.

Tulsi Gabbard warns of potential terrorists among Afghan refugees, highlighting the need for thorough vetting and re-vetting processes. The Director of National Intelligence reveals that at least two thousand refugees have ties to terrorism, while National Counterterrorism Center Director Joe Kent testifies to eighteen thousand known or suspected terrorists entering the U.S. under the Biden administration. The intelligence community, DHS, and FBI collaborate to re-vet individuals, aiming to prevent further attacks on American soil. Gabbard criticizes Representative Bennie Thompson for downplaying the Islamist terrorist threat.

Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee and Kansas City Fed President Jeffrey Schmid recently dissented from a Federal Reserve rate cut, advocating for more economic data and a focus on inflation. Goolsbee suggested rates could be significantly lower by 2026, but cautioned against assuming inflation will fade on its own. Schmid argued that inflation remains too high and the economy still shows momentum, pushing back against quick, aggressive easing. The Fed has signaled a potential pause in coming months, which could frustrate former President Donald Trumps calls for sharper reductions in borrowing costs.

Despite President Trumps claims of a booming economy, a new AP-NORC poll reveals widespread financial struggles among American shoppers this holiday season. Many are finding it harder to afford gifts, delaying big purchases, and cutting back on non-essentials. The public perceives higher prices for everyday items, with sixty-eight percent describing the economy as poor. The White House plans to send Trump on a tour to boost public confidence, but few expect significant improvement next year.

The U.S. Mint is planning a controversial one-dollar commemorative coin featuring former President Donald Trump, set for the nations two hundred and fiftieth anniversary in two thousand twenty-six. The coin, with Trump raising his fist on the back, faces legal challenges as federal law typically prohibits living or former presidents on coins. The Mint is also updating other coins, like the dime and penny, for the anniversary.

Former border chief Tom Homan invites Catholic leaders to witness immigration enforcement, emphasizing the human element and the need for secure borders. He argues that failing to enforce laws empowers cartels and fuels human trafficking. Meanwhile, a parish near Boston protests immigration enforcement by altering its Nativity display, prompting Homan to warn against dangerous rhetoric. He defends previous administrations enforcement efforts, focusing on public and national security threats, and plans to increase agent numbers to locate missing migrant children.

Former border official Tom Homan invites Catholic leaders to witness immigration enforcement, emphasizing the need for public safety and national security. Pope Leo the Fourteenths humanitarian concerns clash with strict immigration laws, as a Boston parish controversially alters its Nativity scene to protest enforcement. Homan warns against dangerous immigration rhetoric, defends previous administrations enforcement efforts, and highlights the ongoing search for migrant children exploited in forced labor and sexual exploitation.