Latest Developments from the Trump Administration in December 2025
A detailed look at the key actions and policy shifts from the Trump administration in early December 2025. Stay informed on the latest political developments.
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NY Times Sues Pentagon Over Press Freedom Limits
The New York Times files a federal lawsuit against the US Defence Department, alleging new press rules violate the First Amendment and chill independent reporting.
Trump-Linked Billionaires Bought Shares Before LNG Permit
Two fossil fuel billionaires with ties to Donald Trump bought millions of shares in their company days before a key export licence was granted. Read the full investigation.
Trump's 2025 Plans: Border, Economy, and Legal Fights
A detailed look at the Trump administration's key priorities for 2025, including immigration enforcement, economic policies, and ongoing legal challenges. Discover the potential impact.
Republican lawmakers scrutinise Trump 'drug boat' strikes
Republican lawmakers intensify scrutiny of the Trump administration's controversial military strikes on suspected drug-trafficking boats from Venezuela. Key hearings and classified briefings are set for this week.
Putin Blocks Ukraine Peace Deal as Kremlin Talks Fail
Vladimir Putin is now the main barrier to a Ukraine peace agreement after rejecting the latest US proposal. Analysis reveals the Kremlin's uncompromising stance on territory and Kyiv's future.
Trump's drug boat strikes face war crime probe and legal complaint
A deadly US strike on a suspected drug vessel triggers bipartisan anger and a war crime investigation. The family of a Colombian victim files the first formal complaint. Explore the escalating fallout.
Trump Administration Moves to Block Medicaid Funds for Planned Parenthood
The Trump administration announces a rule to block Medicaid funding for Planned Parenthood, sparking a major political and legal battle over reproductive healthcare access.
FEMA Workers Placed Back on Leave After Whistleblower Petition
Fourteen FEMA employees who warned of disaster response risks have been placed back on administrative leave hours after returning to work, in a move labelled 'appalling' by their lawyer.
Sabrina Carpenter slams Trump's use of her music for ICE raids
Pop star Sabrina Carpenter has denounced the White House for using her track 'Juno' in a video promoting immigration raids, calling it 'evil and disgusting'. Read more on the growing artist backlash.
Trump Renominates Billionaire Jared Isaacman to Lead NASA
Billionaire private astronaut Jared Isaacman faces a second Senate hearing for NASA leadership, amid a political saga involving Trump, Elon Musk, and a race to the moon. Read the full analysis.
FBI 'Paralysed by Fear' Under Director Kash Patel
A damning leaked report based on 24 FBI sources describes the agency as a 'rudderless ship' under Director Kash Patel, with plummeting morale and a climate of fear. Read the full details.
UK-US zero-tariff pharma deal, NHS drug price rise
The UK and US have agreed a landmark deal maintaining zero tariffs on pharmaceuticals, while the NHS commits to a 25% net price increase for new medicines. Explore the details and implications.
Appeals Court Rules Alina Habba Serving Unlawfully as US Attorney
A US appeals court has disqualified Alina Habba, Donald Trump's former lawyer, from serving as New Jersey's top federal prosecutor. Read the full legal and political fallout.
Noem: Shooting Suspect Radicalised in US Despite Trump Asylum
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem claims Washington DC shooting suspect was radicalised in America while blaming activist judges over deportation flights.
US immigration oversight dismantled, experts warn
Trump administration dismantles DHS civil rights watchdog system, reducing staff from 150 to 9. Experts warn this enables immigration abuses with impunity as detention network expands.
White House launches website targeting 'biased' media
The Trump administration has launched a new website section cataloguing media outlets it accuses of biased reporting. Explore the latest escalation in the White House's war on journalism.
Hegseth Denies 'Kill Everybody' Orders in Navy Strikes
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth labels reports of illegal 'kill everybody' orders in Caribbean strikes as fake news. Investigation reveals internal military concerns over legality.
Northwestern University pays $75m in US settlement
Northwestern University agrees a $75m payment to restore $790m in federal research funding, ending a Trump administration probe into antisemitism on campus. Discover the details.
Trump declares Venezuela airspace closed
Donald Trump announces complete closure of airspace above and surrounding Venezuela, escalating pressure on the government. Read the latest developments.
Election deniers hold key federal roles in Trump administration
Key figures who tried to overturn the 2020 US election now occupy powerful federal positions, raising concerns about election integrity and democratic processes for 2026.
National Guard Join DC Police Patrols After Shooting
Washington DC initiates joint National Guard and police patrols following the shooting of two guardsmen. Explore the security shift and its implications for the capital.
Leaked Files Show Far-Right Influences in Project 2025
Hacked applications for Trump's Project 2025 reveal candidates cited Nazi theorists and extremist thinkers as influences for administration roles.
Trump's Coal Plant Order Costs Taxpayers $113m
A Trump administration order to keep an ageing Michigan coal plant open has cost US ratepayers $113 million, drawing outrage from consumer and environmental groups.
Trump's Proclamations: A New Policy Direction
An analysis of the key proclamations signed by Donald Trump since his return to office, marking a significant shift in White House commemorations and policy focus.
US Ends World AIDS Day Commemoration After 35 Years
The US government will no longer commemorate World AIDS Day, marking a historic policy shift. Discover the implications for global HIV prevention efforts and public health awareness.
National Guard members shot near White House
Two West Virginia National Guard members critically wounded in targeted shooting near White House. President Trump deploys additional troops to Washington DC.
National Guard troops shot near White House
Two National Guard members critically injured in Washington DC shooting as residents blame Trump's militarisation of the capital. Read the latest developments.
US National Guard Soldiers Shot Near White House
Two US National Guard soldiers were shot near the White House in Washington DC. Their conditions remain unknown as emergency services responded to the incident.
Trump ends protected status for 340,000 Haitians
The Trump administration terminates Temporary Protected Status for Haitian migrants, forcing their return despite a severe humanitarian crisis in Haiti. Discover the implications.
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