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30 Ways Trump Impacted the US, World in First Year
From economic growth to border security and peace deals, a look at Trump’s actions in year one of his second term.
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In Graphs: Trump’s First Year by the Numbers
Trump’s policies have influenced everything from economic growth and stock market performance to gas prices and mortgage rates.
5 Ways Trump Reshaped Health Care Policy in 1 Year
With a team of Washington outsiders, Trump has created new approaches to pricing, payment, and consumer guidance.
In Wake of Minnesota Fraud Scandal, Senator Introduces Bill to Broaden Denaturalization
Eric Schmitt said denaturalization was a punishment the United States has used historically, with Congress authorizing it more than a century ago.
Kaiser Permanente Pays $556 Million to Settle Allegations of Medicare Fraud
Kaiser allegedly pressured doctors to add false diagnoses to patient records, boosting federal Medicare payments by about $1 billion over nine years.
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Trump Tells Norway He No Longer Feels Obligation to ‘Think Purely of Peace’ in Acquiring Greenland
Trump said on early Tuesday that he had a ’very good' telephone call with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte concerning Greenland.
Trump Admin Pauses Tax Refund Seizures, Wage Garnishments for Defaulted Student Loans
Education officials said the suspension is meant to allow more time to implement student loan payment reforms.
California AG Sends Cease-and-Desist Letter to Musk’s xAI Over Nonconsensual Explicit Images
More than 10,000 images generated by xAI between Christmas and New Year’s show people wearing little clothing, with some appearing to be children, Bonta said.
US Changes Travel Advisory for Jamaica Following Devastating Hurricane
The agency reduced its advisory for Jamaica from Level 3 to Level 2.
Several Countries Confirm Receiving US Invite to Join Gaza Board of Peace
Trump said in his letters to the countries that the board would seek to ‘solidify peace in the Middle East.’
DHS Responds to Protester’s Injury From Clash With Federal Agents in California
Kaden Rummler was blinded in his left eye after being hit by a projectile during a protest against Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
EU Leaders Ready to ‘Defend Ourselves’ Amid US Tariff Threats Over Greenland
Trump said the United States would impose increasing tariffs on eight European nations rejecting a U.S. purchase of Greenland starting Feb. 1.
US Kills Al-Qaeda Leader Linked to Deadly ISIS Attack on US Troops
The man had direct ties to an ISIS attack that killed two U.S. service members and an interpreter on Dec. 13, 2025, according to U.S. Central Command.
CBP Records Zero Illegal Border Releases for 8th Consecutive Month
Federal officials say no illegal immigrants were released on parole in December 2025, as border apprehensions and encounters fell to historically low levels.
Trump Pardons Former Puerto Rico Gov. Wanda Vázquez Garced
The president also pardoned two codefendants in the case, which involved an alleged bribe during Vázquez Garced’s reelection bid in 2020.
Walz Responds to Reports of Federal Probe for Allegedly Obstructing Law Enforcement
The Minnesota governor referred to a news report claiming the U.S. Department of Justice had launched an investigation into state officials.
Supreme Court Will Hear Roundup Maker’s Bid to Block Thousands of Lawsuits
The Trump administration had asked the court to intervene in a filing last month.
2026 Tax Season Brings ‘Meaningful Financial Relief’ to Older Americans: AARP
Seniors who may still be working can benefit from OBBB’s provisions on tips and overtime payments.
Kidney Transplants Drop Amid Increased Organ Donation Oversight
Several organizations expressed concern about the decline.
