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The Senate confirms Rabbi Yehuda Kaploun as special envoy to combat antisemitism, a crucial step amidst rising global incidents. Kaploun, a businessman and Chabad Hasidic follower, previously worked on Trumps campaign. His confirmation, part of a larger vote, was met with gratitude from Jewish leaders and confidence in his ability to fight antisemitism.

Franklin Graham, son of Billy Graham, delivered a controversial message at a Christmas service for US service members and Pentagon employees, stating that God not only loves but also hates and is a God of war. He referenced First Samuel chapter fifteen, where God instructed King Saul to destroy the Amalekites, including women, children, and livestock. Graham emphasized that God remembers and urged attendees to pray for the nation, hoping for forgiveness and healing.

Former Senator Mitt Romney proposes a comprehensive solution to address the nations fiscal challenges, advocating for increased taxes and reduced spending. He suggests means-testing for Social Security and Medicare benefits, linking starting ages to life expectancy, and closing tax loopholes. Romney calls for the wealthy, including himself, to contribute more, emphasizing the urgency of the situation to restore confidence in the capitalist system.

President Trumps new gold card immigration program, generating over one billion dollars in sales, offers a fast-track to U.S. residency for wealthy immigrants. The program, accessible via TrumpCard.gov, requires a one million dollar gift to the U.S. government, with corporations contributing two million for sponsored employees. Critics argue it creates a two-tiered system, while supporters see it as a new avenue for vetted, wealthy individuals to invest and create economic activity in the U.S.

President Trump approves emergency declaration for Montana following severe storms, unlocking federal funding and resources for recovery efforts.

Axios report reveals top-searched members of Congress, with Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez topping the list. Sanders and Ocasio-Cortezs progressive activism and joint tour boosted their online search numbers. Senator Cory Bookers marathon speech and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumers government shutdown deadlines also drove search interest. On the House side, Nancy Pelosi, Jasmine Crockett, and Marjorie Taylor Greene garnered significant search interest, with Greenes public disagreements with Trump drawing national attention.

The Department of Homeland Securitys new policy, requiring Secretary Kristi Noems personal approval for expenditures over $100,000, is causing a significant backlog, potentially impacting disaster preparedness, debris removal, and long-term recovery projects. Critics argue this policy, affecting FEMAs operations, will negatively affect recovery efforts nationwide. The policy has drawn criticism from current and former FEMA employees, who claim its weakening disaster response capabilities. The Trump administration defends it as a safeguard against waste, but critics point to delays during deadly Texas floods as evidence of its negative impact.

President Trump plans to meet with health insurance companies to discuss lowering healthcare costs, following a deal with drugmakers to reduce pharmaceutical prices. He aims to cut prices without overhauling the current system, urging Republicans to send money directly to Americans instead of insurers.