1. Zelensky Requests Meeting – Following a new round of US-Ukraine talks, Zelensky requested a meeting with Trump to address some of the most sensitive issues in a future peace agreement with Russia, such as control of the territory.
2. Christmas Greetings While Praising Achievements
—Trump: Merry Christmas to everyone, and to those radical left-wing scoundrels who are doing everything they can to destroy our country, but they are doomed to utter failure. Tariffs have brought us trillions of dollars in growth and prosperity, and unprecedented national security.
3. Challenge to New York's "Green Light Law" Fails – A federal judge rejected the Trump administration's request to block New York State's "Green Light Law," which allows people without legal residency to obtain driver's licenses.
4. Memorandum Signed with Palau to Accept Immigration – The Western Pacific island nation of Palau signed a memorandum with the Trump administration to accept up to 75 "third-country nationals" in exchange for $7.5 million in aid. 5. Democrats call for rescinding the recall of ambassadors – Ten Democrats signed a letter to Trump urging the administration to rescind its decision to recall nearly 30 U.S. ambassadors to avoid leaving about half of the U.S. ambassadorial positions worldwide vacant.
