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Trump made Christmas Eve calls to children participating in NORAD's Santa tracker, warning against infiltration by a "bad Santa" and promoting coal as "clean" and "beautiful." The calls were part of the traditional presidential holiday tradition.
A Christmas Eve jazz concert at the Kennedy Center was canceled after the Trump name was added to the building's facade. Musician Chuck Redd cited the naming change as his reason for canceling the annual event.
A lawmaker filed a lawsuit to remove Trump's name from the Kennedy Center building following the renaming of the performing arts venue.
The Trump administration introduced a new tax break allowing Americans to deduct auto loan interest, though analysis indicates the benefit will provide only modest savings for taxpayers.
The Trump administration froze a visa program for Afghan allies after a fatal shooting, with Republicans in Congress remaining silent on the policy reversal despite previously championing the visa initiative.
The U.S. carried out airstrikes targeting Islamic State militants in Nigeria's northwest, with Trump claiming the strikes targeted militants accused of attacking Christian communities.
A British anti-disinformation campaigner, Imran Ahmed, launched a legal challenge against the Trump administration after facing deportation threats, claiming he is being targeted for scrutinizing social media companies.
European leaders including Emmanuel Macron accused the Washington administration of 'coercion and intimidation' regarding U.S. visa bans, with EU officials indicating potential responsive measures.
Trump spent Christmas Day posting denouncements of perceived political foes on social media, continuing his pattern of holiday-period messaging.
A Honduran opposition candidate disputed the presidential election result after his Trump-backed rival, Nasry Asfura, was declared the victor, with the challenger expressing concerns about U.S. involvement in the election.