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“Nominations Sent to the Senate” (Dec 1, 2025)James Bishop, of North CarolinaNominated to be United States AttorneyMiddle District of North CarolinaTerm: 4 yearsMegan Blair Benton, of MissouriNominated to be United States District JudgeWestern District of MissouriChristopher Michael De Bono, of the District of ColumbiaNominated to be an Associate JudgeSuperior Court of the District of ColumbiaTerm: 15 yearsBrian Charles Lea, of TennesseeNominated to be United States District JudgeWestern District of TennesseeJustin R. Olson, of IndianaNominated to be United States District JudgeSouthern District of IndianaIn short: one U.S. Attorney nomination and four trial‑court judge nominations (three federal district judges and one D.C. Superior Court judge).

“HOME IS WHERE THE HEART IS — First Lady Melania Trump’s 2025 White House Christmas Theme”First Lady Melania Trump’s 2025 White House Christmas theme, “Home Is Where The Heart Is,” is presented as a celebration of the emotional and spiritual meaning of “home” inside the People’s House.Melania Trump explains that her life as a mother and businesswoman, constantly on the move, taught her that:She invites Americans to:“Fostering the Future” Red RoomDesigned under the direction of Hervé Pierre, a longtime collaborator.Features blue butterflies, symbolizing transformation and renewal.Dedicated to the foster‑care community, a cause the First Lady has emphasized since 2021.Includes a limited‑edition tour booklet as a keepsake for visitors.Time‑Honored TraditionContinues Melania Trump’s signature holiday look:These are meant to fill the White House with warmth and festive atmosphere.Gold Star Families — Blue RoomThe official White House Christmas Tree (an 18‑foot concolor fir from Sidney, Michigan) stands in the Blue Room.Decorated with gold stars and ornaments featuring the official bird and flower of every U.S. state and territory.Serves as a tribute to the resilience, bravery, and sacrifice of Gold Star Families and all military personnel.America’s 250th Anniversary — East and Green RoomsIn the East Room, patriotic displays in red, white, and blue honor the coming 250th anniversary of the Nation.In the Green Room, two presidential portraits made from over 6,000 puzzle pieces each encourage families to:Gingerbread House & White House CrècheThe 2025 Gingerbread House, in the State Dining Room, showcases the South Portico and a view of the Yellow Oval Room; it uses over 120 pounds of gingerbread.The Grand Foyer displays part of the historic White House Crèche, undergoing careful restoration by White House curators.As visitors walk through the decorated rooms, the 2025 Christmas displays are meant to remind them that:The strength of the United States lies in its people,In shared values, treasured traditions,And in the enduring belief that “home is where the heart is.”Core ThemeKey Elements of the 2025 DecorationsClosing Message

“Congressional Bills H.R. 695 and H.R. 2483 Signed into Law”H.R. 695 – “Medal of Honor Act”Directs the Department of Veterans Affairs to increase the special monthly pension paid to living Medal of Honor recipients.Purpose: provide higher financial support to the nation’s most highly decorated heroes.H.R. 2483 – “SUPPORT for Patients and Communications Reauthorization Act of 2025”Reauthorizes federal programs focused on substance use disorder:Purpose: continue and strengthen existing efforts to combat addiction and substance abuse.

“First Lady Melania Trump Joins Military Spouses for American Red Cross Holiday Care Package Event at Joint Base Andrews”Purpose of the visit:First Lady Melania Trump visited Joint Base Andrews to mark the start of the Christmas season and to honor the service and strength of military families. She spoke briefly in a hangar, then joined military spouses to assemble holiday care packages for deployed service members.Key message from the First Lady:She emphasized that each care package:Is “built with American values,”Represents liberty, love, community, and honor,Is “delivered with heart and love,” which she called “the foundation of our great nation.”Focus on military families and spouses:The event highlighted the resilience, sacrifice, and commitment of military families.Special attention was given to spouses, who carry unique burdens and responsibilities while their loved ones serve.Mrs. Trump expressed deep gratitude for their service and underscored the importance of supporting those who spend holidays separated from family.Partnership with the American Red Cross:The care‑package effort was organized in collaboration with the American Red Cross, which supports service members and their families year‑round.Who attended:Several Cabinet spouses joined the First Lady, including:Appreciation for Joint Base Andrews:The Office of the First Lady thanked the leadership and personnel at Joint Base Andrews:

“Yes, ‘There’s Something Wrong with Walz’ — and it Cost Taxpayers $1 Billion”This article is a highly charged political attack on Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and on segments of the Somali community in Minnesota, framed around a major fraud case.Minnesota as a “hub” of fraud and money launderingCites President Trump saying Minnesota has become:$1+ billion pandemic relief fraud schemeSays over $1 billion in funds meant for child food assistance during the pandemic was stolen.Calls it the country’s largest pandemic relief fraud scheme.States that 78 of 86 people charged so far are of Somali ancestry.Role of nonprofits and alleged abusesDescribes a “massive, complex network” of nonprofits and affiliates, “largely run through the Somali community,” which:Alleges that:Blame placed on Gov. Tim Walz and Minnesota DemocratsArgues the scandal happened “on Walz’s watch” and that:Claims Minnesota’s Democrat officials:Trump Administration’s stated responseSays President Trump is “taking action” by:In essence, the article uses the Minnesota fraud case to argue that:Walz and state Democrats are incompetent and politically cowardly,Somali-linked nonprofits were central to a massive fraud, andTrump’s hard‑line immigration and enforcement agenda is the necessary solution.Core Claims

“ICYMI: White House Launches ‘Media Bias’ Portal to Expose Fake News”The article announces a new “Media Bias” portal at wh.gov/mediabias, described as a public database tracking what the White House calls:“Lies,”“Deliberate distortions,” and“Manufactured hoaxes”from “activist journalists” and “failing outlets.”The portal:Lists named journalists and their outlets alongside what the White House presents as the actual facts.Is fully sortable and routinely updated, intended to ensure:The article frames this as part of a broader real-time pushback operation:Paired with the White House Rapid Response account on X (@rapidresponse47),Aimed at giving Americans what the administration calls the “unfiltered truth”:It ends with a direct call to action:“Visit the site at wh.gov/mediabias.”Overall, the piece is a highly combative, partisan communication asserting that mainstream and “activist” media routinely lie or distort, and presenting the new portal as a tool to publicly expose and correct those narratives.

“America 250: Presidential Message on Mark Twain’s 190th Birthday”The message commemorates the 190th birthday of Mark Twain, calling him the “father of American literature” and praising his:Wit, wisdom, and honesty,Ability to turn everyday life into timeless stories,Embodiment of the American spirit: daring, defiance, courage, confidence, excellence, and adventure.Born Samuel Clemens, raised in Hannibal, Missouri, inspired by the Mississippi River.Worked as a printer’s apprentice, riverboat pilot, and silver miner before becoming a writer.These experiences shaped his:Sharp humor,Plainspoken wisdom,Unforgettable characters,making him one of America’s most beloved voices.He lived through:The Civil War,Reconstruction,The Industrial Age,and used his writing to capture a nation finding its identity and to give voice to “forgotten Americans.”Through works like “Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” and “The Innocents Abroad”, he portrayed:The humor, hardship, and hope of his era and of the American people.The message emphasizes that:“His humor was honest, his honesty was humorous,”And both were bold, unapologetic, and distinctly American.Quotes Twain: “The secret of getting ahead is getting started.”Says this is reflected in the Trump Administration’s approach “from the very first day”:Revitalizing the economy,Lowering prices and cost of living,Securing “the safest border in history”,Brokering peace deals around the globe,Restoring law and order,Rebuilding American strength,Renewing pride in American values.Frames these actions as fulfilling Twain’s “hope” for an America that measures greatness not by the illusion he called the “Gilded Age”, but by a “Golden Age” of prosperity for all Americans—tying the tribute into the broader America 250 theme as the U.S. approaches its 250th anniversary.Mark Twain’s Life and WorkConnection to the Trump Administration and America 250

“Congressional Bills S. 2392 Signed into Law”This brief statement announces that President Trump signed S. 2392, the:“Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2025”into law.The law:Raises benefit rates effective December 1, 2025 for:Veterans with service-connected disabilities, andSurvivors (dependents) of certain disabled veterans who receive dependency and indemnity compensation.The adjustment is a cost-of-living increase, meaning payments are being boosted to keep pace with economic conditions (such as inflation), and the bill also includes standard “other purposes” language covering related administrative or technical provisions.In short: it’s a law to increase VA disability and survivor benefits starting December 1, 2025.The message closes simply: “Happy birthday, Mark Twain!”

“Congressional Bills S.260, H.R. 998 and H.R. 2316 Signed into Law”S. 260 – “Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Enhancement Act”Amends existing law on how TSA and private security screeners handle:Requires hygienic handling of these items during security screening to better protect infants’ food and parents’ supplies.H.R. 998 – “Internal Revenue Service Math and Taxpayer Help Act”Directs the IRS to:H.R. 2316 – “Wetlands Conservation and Access Improvement Act of 2025”Extends, through Fiscal Year 2033, the authority to:Overall, the statement notes that these newly signed laws focus on:Protecting parents and infants at airport security,Improving taxpayer communication and fairness in dealing with IRS errors, andSupporting long-term conservation and outdoor access through existing wildlife restoration funding.

Thanksgiving Day, 2025 ProclamationHistorical Roots of Thanksgiving:References George Washington’s 1789 proclamation, emphasizing the duty of nations to acknowledge God’s providence and seek His protection.Mentions Abraham Lincoln’s Civil War-era call for unity and praise to God.Highlights that this "spirit of reverence, trust, and gratitude" has preserved the American way of life across generations.American Spirit and Heritage:Connects the "spirit of gratitude and grit" of the Pilgrims to:States this spirit is "at the very heart of what it means to be an American."Current National Blessings and Progress (2025):Asserts that "God has bestowed abundant blessings" across the land and world.Credits "strong leadership and commonsense policy" for:Call to Future and Gratitude:As the nation approaches 250 years of independence, it calls on Americans to:Formal Proclamation:President Trump formally proclaims Thursday, November 27, 2025, as a National Day of Thanksgiving.Encourages all Americans to gather in homes and places of worship to pray.In essence, the proclamation blends historical reverence for Thanksgiving with a contemporary message of national strength, economic prosperity, and global peace, all attributed to divine blessings and current leadership, while calling for continued faith and gratitude.

“72 Arrests Wasn’t Enough — Democrats Let Him Burn Her Alive”The article describes a violent attack in Chicago where a 26‑year‑old woman riding the ‘L’ train was:Doused in gasoline,Chased through the train car, andSet on fire in broad daylight.She is described as fighting for her life with severe burns.The attacker is said to be a “career criminal” with:72 prior arrests,Including 8 felony convictions and 7 misdemeanors.The piece blames Illinois’ “no cash bail” law and local Democratic leadership:Says he was free because of the no‑cash‑bail law signed by Governor JB Pritzker and backed by Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson.Notes that 3 months earlier he was arrested for another violent crime, then:The White House message contrasts this with Trump’s approach:Claims President Trump is fighting to make cities safe by:Portrays Democratic leaders as “delusional” and doubling down on failed policies that empower violent offenders.The article ends with a stark political declaration:“Enough is enough. President Trump is taking our streets back from the savages who terrorize them and from the Democrats who keep setting them free.”

“President Trump Launches the Genesis Mission to Accelerate AI for Scientific Discovery”President Trump signs an Executive Order creating The Genesis Mission, described as a bold national initiative to use artificial intelligence to accelerate scientific breakthroughs.The Mission is inspired by the Apollo Program and aims to transform how science is done by combining:National Laboratories’ supercomputers, andTop scientific talent and vast federal datasets.It establishes a whole-of-government effort:The Department of Energy (DOE) is tasked with:The Assistant to the President for Science and Technology is directed to:Michael Kratsios, Assistant to the President for Science and Technology, is quoted saying:Trump is taking a “revolutionary approach” to research.The Genesis Mission connects world‑class scientific data with advanced American AI to unlock breakthroughs in:

Summary: Fact Sheet – President Donald J. Trump Unveils the Genesis Mission1. What the Genesis Mission IsPresident Trump signs an Executive Order launching the Genesis Mission, a national effort to use AI to transform scientific research and speed up discovery.The Mission will:Key implementation points:Secretary of Energy:Assistant to the President for Science and Technology (APST):Secretary of Energy, APST, and Special Advisor for AI & Crypto:Priority focus areas:These are framed as the “greatest scientific challenges of our time” tied to national, economic, and health security.The fact sheet argues that despite rising research budgets since the 1990s, scientific progress has slowed:Fewer new drug approvals,More researchers needed for the same level of output.AI is presented as a force multiplier for science:AI can:Work that took years could now take weeks or months.To do this effectively, AI needs:Large, high‑quality, well‑organized datasets, andSignificant computing power.The fact sheet emphasizes that:These datasets and computing capabilities already exist within DOE National Laboratories.The Genesis Mission brings AI to bear on this existing infrastructure, creating:The Genesis Mission is framed as part of a larger AI strategy:January:April:July (two separate actions):July – America’s AI Action Plan:September:2. Why AI + DOE: National Security & Economic Development3. Positioning Within Trump’s Broader AI Agenda

“LAUNCHING THE GENESIS MISSION” Executive OrderThe U.S. is framed as being in a global race for AI leadership.The administration wants a historic, whole‑of‑nation effort, compared explicitly to the Manhattan Project.The Genesis Mission will:Intended outcomes:Genesis Mission is formally established as a national effort focused on AI‑driven scientific discovery for key national challenges.Secretary of Energy (DOE):Assistant to the President for Science and Technology (APST):The American Science and Security Platform is the core infrastructure for the Mission.It must provide, in an integrated and secure way:High‑performance computingDOE supercomputers + secure cloud AI environments for large‑scale model training, simulation, inference.AI modeling and analysis frameworksAI agents to explore design options, analyze experiments, and automate workflows.Computational toolsAI‑enabled predictive models, simulations, and design‑optimization tools.Domain‑specific foundation modelsAcross scientific domains relevant to the challenges.Secure dataset accessProprietary, feder­ally curated, and open datasets, plus synthetic data.All with proper classification, privacy, IP, and federal data standards.Experimental & production toolsFor AI‑augmented labs and manufacturing, including autonomous experimentation.Security & timelines:Platform must meet national security and cybersecurity standards, including supply‑chain security.Within 90 days:Within 120 days:Within 240 days:Within 270 days:Within 60 days, the Secretary of Energy must submit at least 20 national S&T challenges that AI could address, spanning domains like:Advanced manufacturingBiotechnologyCritical materialsNuclear fission and fusion energyQuantum information scienceSemiconductors and microelectronicsWithin 30 days after that, the APST, via NSTC:Reviews and expands this into the initial official challenge list, including agency‑proposed items.Participating agencies will then:Use the Platform to do R&D aligned with this challenge list, consistent with their missions and appropriations.Annually, DOE updates the challenge list with APST and NSTC:Reflecting progress, new needs, and admin priorities.APST via NSTC, with the Federal CDO Council and Chief AI Officer Council, will:Align agencies’ AI programs, data, and R&D with Mission goals, avoid duplication, and promote interoperability.Identify data sources for the Mission.Develop plans and resources to integrate agency data/infrastructure with risk‑based cybersecurity.Launch funding opportunities/prizes to spur private‑sector AI science aligned with Mission goals.Coordinate funding and experimental resources across agencies.Talent programs:APST will help set up fellowships, internships, and apprenticeships focused on AI applied to the national challenges.Participants can be placed at DOE labs and other federal research facilities and trained on the Platform.External partnerships:The Secretary of Energy, with APST and the Special Advisor for AI and Crypto, will:DOE must:APST via NSTC should also look for international science collaboration opportunities where appropriate.Within 1 year, and then annually, DOE must report to the President (via APST and OMB) on:Platform operational status and capabilities.Progress on integration across DOE labs and federal partners.User engagement, including students and training.Research outcomes: advances, publications, prototype technologies.Public‑private partnerships: scope, results, commercialization.Any needs or recommendations for authorities or interagency support.The order does not:Implementation must comply with law and available appropriations.It creates no enforceable legal rights for private parties.Publication costs are paid by the Department of Energy.Signed by President Donald J. Trump, November 24, 2025.

Executive Order on Muslim Brotherhood chapter designationWhat it is:An Executive Order by President Trump (Nov 24, 2025) that starts the formal legal process to consider specific Muslim Brotherhood chapters (not the entire movement) for designation as:Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs), andSpecially Designated Global Terrorists (SDGTs).Targets mentioned:Explicit focus on chapters in:LebanonJordanEgyptMain reasons given:The Brotherhood has become a transnational network whose relevant chapters:Specific allegations:What the order requires:Within 30 days:The Secretary of State and Secretary of the Treasury, after consulting the Attorney General and DNI, must submit a joint report to the President (via the National Security Advisor) recommending which chapters/subdivisions should be designated.Within 45 days after that report:State or Treasury must take all appropriate legal actions to actually designate any identified chapters as:Stated U.S. policy goal:Work with regional partners to:Legal boilerplate:Does not reduce existing agency authorities.No new enforceable rights for private parties.Implementation must comply with law and available appropriations.Publication costs are paid by the State Department.

Fact Sheet on Designating Certain Muslim Brotherhood ChaptersThis fact sheet announces that President Trump has signed an Executive Order starting a formal process to potentially label some chapters of the Muslim Brotherhood as:Foreign Terrorist Organizations (FTOs), andSpecially Designated Global Terrorists (SDGTs).Directs the Secretary of State and Secretary of the Treasury, in consultation with the:After the report, within 45 days, State and Treasury must take action to designate chapters as FTOs/SDGTs if appropriate.Stated aims:The Administration frames certain Brotherhood elements as part of a transnational network that:Fuels terrorism andRuns destabilization campaigns against U.S. interests and allies in the Middle East.Examples cited:After the October 7, 2023 attack:A senior Egyptian Brotherhood leader is said to have encouraged violent attacks against U.S. partners and interests on the same day.Jordanian Muslim Brotherhood leaders are reported to have long provided material support to Hamas’s militant wing.The fact sheet presents this move as part of a broader Trump counterterrorism agenda:January: Trump initiated the process to designate Ansar Allah (the Houthis) as an FTO to protect regional partners.February: The State Department designated eight cartels as FTOs and SDGTs, including:June: Trump signed a Proclamation restricting entry of non‑immigrants from countries with:It also mentions lethal strikes against narcoterrorists to stop drugs entering the U.S.The document portrays:The Muslim Brotherhood chapters in question as serious security threats.The Executive Order as a strong, legal, and necessary step to:1. What the Executive Order Does2. Justification: Terrorism and Destabilization3. Broader Counterterrorism Context4. Overall Framing

“More Relief on the Way as Economic Wins Bring Savings to Gas Pump, Thanksgiving Table”The article argues that Trump Administration economic policies—especially on energy, regulation, and inflation—are starting to show up as lower gas prices and cheaper Thanksgiving dinners across the country, even though overall costs remain elevated after the Biden years.The White House says:The rest of the article is a curated list of local news reports used as proof points:Gas price reliefDenver, CO (KDVR) – One station below $2/gal; city average about $2.47/gal, well under the national average and ~30¢ lower than last year.San Antonio, TX (KSAT) – Gas prices heading toward pandemic‑era lows; drivers expected to pay less than last year.Indiana (WBIW) – Gas down 12.3¢/gal in one week ahead of holiday travel.Northeast Ohio – Akron/Cleveland (WKYC) – Prices plummeting, both metros now below $3/gal, with Akron down 38.1¢/gal in a week.New Hampshire (WMUR) – Thanksgiving gas expected to be the lowest since 2021.Pittsburgh, PA (KDKA) – Prices on a “downward trajectory,” with more relief expected in coming weeks.Green Bay, WI (WLUK) – Average about $2.75/gal; GasBuddy forecasts a national average of $3.02/gal on Thanksgiving, among the cheapest since 2021.Thanksgiving dinner costs downNational & Midwest (AFBF via KIMT, IA) – Classic 10‑person meal about $55.18, down 5% from last year; Midwest average ~$54.38. Frozen turkey is a major driver of savings.Michigan (Detroit Free Press, WXMI) – 10‑person meal around $51.80, roughly $3–4 below the national average.Buffalo, NY (WGRZ) – Third straight year of declining Thanksgiving dinner cost; 16‑lb turkey now about $21.50, over 16% cheaper than last year.Louisiana (Shreveport Times) – 10‑person feast costs $44.70, second-lowest in the U.S. and more than $10 below the national average.Illinois (WAND) – Turkey prices down about 16%, more than $1/lb, with other staples like stuffing and pie crusts also cheaper.Arizona (KJZZ) – Traditional meal for ten costs $53.17 (~$5.31/person), 21¢ less than last year.The article uses these local data points to:Portray Trump’s economic and energy policies as beginning to reverse high inflation.Emphasize that real-world prices—especially for gasoline and Thanksgiving staples—are moving down in many states.Maintain a campaign-like tone, blaming prior Democratic policy for high prices while presenting current declines as evidence that Trump’s agenda is working, with more relief promised if “structural changes” continue.Core messageEvidence: local news snapshotsOverall framing

“Readout of Peace Talks in Geneva”This briefing describes a high-level meeting in Geneva between:Secretary RubioSpecial Envoy WitkoffMr. Jared KushnerSecretary DriscollAnd the Ukrainian delegationNature of the meetingThe meeting was extensive, productive, candid, and detailed.It focused on the latest draft agreements in a spirit of partnership and shared purpose.Ukrainian concerns addressedUkraine confirmed that its principal concerns were thoroughly discussed:They appreciated the structured approach for incorporating their feedback into each part of the emerging settlement framework.View of the current draftUkrainian representatives said the current draft:They highlighted a stronger security guarantees architecture, plus commitments on:U.S. positionSecretary Rubio and his team reaffirmed:Next stepsBoth sides welcomed the steady progress.They agreed to continue consultations as the agreements move toward final refinement.The meeting is described as a significant step forward, with the understanding that continued close coordination will be essential to achieving a durable, comprehensive peace.Main points

Joint Statement on United States–Ukraine MeetingRepresentatives of the United States and Ukraine met in Geneva to discuss a U.S. peace proposal related to the war in Ukraine.Key points:Tone and outcome of the talksTalks were described as constructive, focused, and respectful.Both sides agreed the consultations were “highly productive.”They reported “meaningful progress” in:Principles of any future agreementAny eventual agreement must:Peace frameworkAs a result of the discussions, they drafted an “updated and refined peace framework.”Ukraine’s statement about U.S. roleThe Ukrainian delegation expressed gratitude for:Next stepsThe U.S. and Ukraine will:Final decisions under the framework will be made by the Presidents of Ukraine and the United States.End goalBoth sides reiterated their readiness to keep working together for a peace that ensures:

Fact Sheet on Regulatory Relief for Coke Production and Steel SecurityThis fact sheet explains President Trump’s decision to grant a two-year regulatory relief from a “stringent Biden-era EPA rule” affecting coke oven facilities. The core argument is that this relief is essential for America’s steelmaking capacity, national security, and industrial strength.President Trump signed a Proclamation (the one summarized previously) to provide this relief.The relief allows specific coke oven facilities to comply with pre-Biden Administration EPA standards for two years.This exemption is presented as crucial to ensure “critical coke production assets” can operate without interruption, supporting national security and avoiding “unattainable compliance requirements.”The fact sheet emphasizes the indispensable role of the domestic steel supply chain, powered by metallurgical coke, for national security and economic prosperity.70% of all steel production relies on metallurgical coke.The Biden-era emissions standard is criticized for:Without this relief, the document warns of:This section outlines President Trump’s broader philosophy on environmental policy, portraying it as pragmatic and supportive of economic strength and national security.Past actions cited:The approach is framed as encouraging industry to develop cost-effective solutions and improved emissions technologies, rather than imposing “unfeasible mandates” that risk economic disruption.1. Providing Regulatory Relief2. Reducing Burdensome Restrictions3. Balancing Environmental Standards with American Prosperity