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President Donald Trump held a phone call with the British Prime Minister on December 21, discussing the war in Ukraine, efforts toward a peace deal, the situation in Gaza, and the appointment of a new U.S. ambassador from the UK. That same day, Trump delivered remarks in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, focusing on economic achievements like lower inflation and stronger growth, while boasting of his administration's impact on jobs and wages. On CBS's Face the Nation, White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett addressed Trump's proposal for $2,000 checks to Americans funded by tariff revenue, noting it hinges on congressional action, amid polls showing mixed views on Trump's economic policies.

Tensions simmer over the Justice Department's partial release of Jeffrey Epstein files, with some documents including a Trump photo now removed from the DOJ website for review and potential redactions. Republican Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky accused Attorney General Pam Bondi of flouting the law by excessive redactions, vowing congressional action like contempt proceedings, while Democrat Rep. Ro Khanna called it a slap to survivors and pushed for bipartisan fines against Bondi. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche defended the process, promising more releases soon.

Vice President JD Vance spoke at Turning Point USA's AmericaFest on December 21, declaring America a Christian nation and pledging to fight left-wing violence, secure borders, and boost merit-based jobs, drawing cheers from MAGA supporters but highlighting rifts in the Republican Party as the group eyes Vance for the 2028 nomination. House Republicans, led by Speaker Mike Johnson, advanced a health care bill avoiding ACA subsidy amendments to cut costs for all Americans, unifying the conference despite conservative pushback.

Trump also signed an order easing marijuana restrictions and announced most-favored-nation drug pricing developments, wrapping a year of immigration tightenings like halting diversity visas and expanding travel bans.

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