{"id":62560,"date":"2025-12-31T15:38:33","date_gmt":"2025-12-31T15:38:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/site.itshrt.com\/worldnews\/photos-show-the-year-in-politics-as-trump-brought-change-to-america-in-2025\/"},"modified":"2025-12-31T15:38:33","modified_gmt":"2025-12-31T15:38:33","slug":"photos-show-the-year-in-politics-as-trump-brought-change-to-america-in-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/site.itshrt.com\/worldnews\/photos-show-the-year-in-politics-as-trump-brought-change-to-america-in-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Photos show the year in politics as Trump brought change to America in 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-6606220950177433\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- ItShrt World News -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-6606220950177433\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"1882483372\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\r\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\r\n<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"\">\n<p>In 2025, President Trump <span class=\"link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/live-updates\/trump-presidential-inauguration-day-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-invalid-url-rewritten-http=\"\">returned to power<\/a><\/span> and instituted change in Washington with executive orders that ranged from <span class=\"link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/news\/trump-immigration-executive-orders-inauguration\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-invalid-url-rewritten-http=\"\">immigration crackdowns<\/a><\/span> to sweeping foreign policy proposals to renaming government agencies.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Although Congressional leaders were able to usher through <span class=\"link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/news\/whats-in-trump-big-beautiful-bill-senate-version\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-invalid-url-rewritten-http=\"\">Mr. Trump&#8217;s &#8220;One, Big Beautiful Bill<\/a><\/span>,&#8221; his budget bill couldn&#8217;t get 60 votes to advance in the Senate, leading to a <span class=\"link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/news\/how-the-longest-government-shutdown-in-history-came-to-an-end\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-invalid-url-rewritten-http=\"\">43-day government shutdown<\/a><\/span>, the longest in history.<\/p>\n<p>Billionaire Elon Musk&#8217;s <span class=\"link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/news\/elon-musk-suggests-he-wouldnt-do-doge-over-again\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-invalid-url-rewritten-http=\"\">Department of Government Efficiency<\/a><\/span>, or DOGE, took aim at the federal workforce.\u00a0<span class=\"link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/news\/usaid-missions-overseas-ordered-shutdown-by-friday\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-invalid-url-rewritten-http=\"\">USAID was effectively dissolved<\/a><\/span> into the State Department, while <span class=\"link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/news\/job-cuts-federal-health-agencies-rfk-jr\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-invalid-url-rewritten-http=\"\">thousands of Health and Human Services employees<\/a><\/span> were laid off.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Activist <span class=\"link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/news\/charlie-kirk-dies-shooting-utah\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-invalid-url-rewritten-http=\"\">Charlie Kirk<\/a><\/span> was <span class=\"link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/live-updates\/charlie-kirk-shot-utah-turning-point-usa\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-invalid-url-rewritten-http=\"\">shot to death<\/a><\/span> while speaking at Utah Valley University in September, roiling the conservative movement. His wife, Erika Kirk, gave an <span class=\"link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/live-updates\/charlie-kirk-memorial-service\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-invalid-url-rewritten-http=\"\">emotional eulogy<\/a><\/span>\u00a0at his memorial service where she proclaimed she forgave his killer.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Washington was gripped by the controversy surrounding the release of the\u00a0<span class=\"link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/live-updates\/epstein-files-released-documents-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-invalid-url-rewritten-http=\"\">Justice Department&#8217;s files related<\/a><\/span>\u00a0to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Mr. Trump also made his physical mark on Washington, holding a\u00a0<span class=\"link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/news\/trump-military-parade-army-anniversary-festival-washington-dc\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-invalid-url-rewritten-http=\"\">military parade to honor the Army&#8217;s 250 birthday<\/a><\/span>, demolishing much of the White House&#8217;s East Wing for a 9,000-square foot ballroom, and adding his name to the Institute of Peace and the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some of the most powerful images of the year from politics:<\/p>\n<h2>January\u00a0<\/h2>\n<p>The first month of 2025 was marked by the Inauguration of President Trump to begin his second term, and a farewell to former President Jimmy Carter, who <span class=\"link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/news\/jimmy-carter-dies-age-100-former-president-nobel-peace-prize-winner\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-invalid-url-rewritten-http=\"\">died at the age of 100<\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"embed embed--type-image is-image embed--float-none embed--size-medium\">\n<p>      <span class=\"img embed__content\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/29\/7e5b411d-677f-492a-994a-1b2fc46314e3\/thumbnail\/620x413\/b2d2ae023b8e120431835862a4db4f1b\/gettyimages-2193287398.jpg#\" alt=\"State Funeral Held In Washington DC For Former President Jimmy Carter \" height=\"413\" width=\"620\" class=\" lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/29\/7e5b411d-677f-492a-994a-1b2fc46314e3\/thumbnail\/620x413\/b2d2ae023b8e120431835862a4db4f1b\/gettyimages-2193287398.jpg 1x, https:\/\/assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/29\/7e5b411d-677f-492a-994a-1b2fc46314e3\/thumbnail\/1240x826\/e62c0431479b7c6c0c461248ed859c4f\/gettyimages-2193287398.jpg 2x\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/span><figcaption class=\"embed__caption-container\">\n<p>                  <span class=\"embed__caption\">Military pallbearers carry the flag-draped casket bearing the remains of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter from the Washington National Cathedral during his state funeral on Jan. 9, 2025.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>                  <span class=\"embed__credit\"><\/p>\n<p>                Chip Somodevilla \/ Getty Images<\/p>\n<p>                          <\/span><br \/>\n              <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"embed embed--type-image is-image embed--float-none embed--size-medium\">\n<p>      <span class=\"img embed__content\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/29\/2b5db68a-1388-4ea4-aeba-67e0b9319387\/thumbnail\/620x413\/813d1b22141d5c1b5f84d5519b411c5a\/gettyimages-2193365378.jpg#\" alt=\"Confirmation Hearing Held For Secretary Of Defense Nominee Pete Hegseth \" height=\"413\" width=\"620\" class=\" lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/29\/2b5db68a-1388-4ea4-aeba-67e0b9319387\/thumbnail\/620x413\/813d1b22141d5c1b5f84d5519b411c5a\/gettyimages-2193365378.jpg 1x, https:\/\/assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/29\/2b5db68a-1388-4ea4-aeba-67e0b9319387\/thumbnail\/1240x826\/45ba7263fa66c96f6a9a0984b71ac03e\/gettyimages-2193365378.jpg 2x\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/span><figcaption class=\"embed__caption-container\">\n<p>                  <span class=\"embed__caption\">Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth speaks during a Senate Armed Services confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill on Jan. 14, 2025.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>                  <span class=\"embed__credit\"><\/p>\n<p>                Andrew Harnik \/ Getty Images<\/p>\n<p>                          <\/span><br \/>\n              <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"embed embed--type-image is-image embed--float-none embed--size-medium\">\n<p>      <span class=\"img embed__content\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/31\/cdade4ab-ce03-4c5e-869e-95a30d4fcf6f\/thumbnail\/620x413\/14fafe66d0eefdd9d32a5010df659f7d\/gettyimages-2194427070.jpg#\" alt=\"Inauguration Of Donald Trump As 47th President Of The United States \" height=\"413\" width=\"620\" class=\" lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/31\/cdade4ab-ce03-4c5e-869e-95a30d4fcf6f\/thumbnail\/620x413\/14fafe66d0eefdd9d32a5010df659f7d\/gettyimages-2194427070.jpg 1x, https:\/\/assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/31\/cdade4ab-ce03-4c5e-869e-95a30d4fcf6f\/thumbnail\/1240x826\/2084401e2ed77e0894bec66ecdd47cfb\/gettyimages-2194427070.jpg 2x\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/span><figcaption class=\"embed__caption-container\">\n<p>                  <span class=\"embed__caption\">President Trump takes the oath of office during his second Inauguration in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 20, 2025.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>                  <span class=\"embed__credit\"><\/p>\n<p>                Chip Somodevilla \/ Getty Images \/ Bloomberg via Getty Images<\/p>\n<p>                          <\/span><br \/>\n              <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"embed embed--type-image is-image embed--float-none embed--size-medium\">\n<p>      <span class=\"img embed__content\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/29\/fc6a8795-f791-4864-a3b8-f92d21c56aec\/thumbnail\/620x413\/224782c90b79cd31a1cc47ab4057eb8a\/gettyimages-2194434126.jpg#\" alt=\"The Inauguration Of Donald J. Trump As The 47th President \" height=\"413\" width=\"620\" class=\" lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/29\/fc6a8795-f791-4864-a3b8-f92d21c56aec\/thumbnail\/620x413\/224782c90b79cd31a1cc47ab4057eb8a\/gettyimages-2194434126.jpg 1x, https:\/\/assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/29\/fc6a8795-f791-4864-a3b8-f92d21c56aec\/thumbnail\/1240x826\/0c305e2cf963a31fecff0d664a2d3b54\/gettyimages-2194434126.jpg 2x\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/span><figcaption class=\"embed__caption-container\">\n<p>                  <span class=\"embed__caption\">President Trump and first lady Melania Trump accompany former U.S. President Joe Biden and former first lady Jill Biden to a U.S. Marine helicopter as the Bidens depart the U.S. Capitol following Mr. Trump&#8217;s Inauguration on Jan. 20, 2025.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>                  <span class=\"embed__credit\"><\/p>\n<p>                Chris Kleponis &#8211; Pool \/ Getty Images \/ Chris Kleponis &#8211; Pool via CNP<\/p>\n<p>                          <\/span><br \/>\n              <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"embed embed--type-image is-image embed--float-none embed--size-medium\">\n<p>      <span class=\"img embed__content\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/29\/4009358c-0a27-4c5f-94f2-442c8aa4f163\/thumbnail\/620x413g2\/bc23fbc410d5406457629c80b267c2ff\/gettyimages-2194441856.jpg#\" alt=\"Inauguration Of Donald Trump As 47th President Of The United States \" height=\"413\" width=\"620\" class=\" lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/29\/4009358c-0a27-4c5f-94f2-442c8aa4f163\/thumbnail\/620x413g2\/bc23fbc410d5406457629c80b267c2ff\/gettyimages-2194441856.jpg 1x, https:\/\/assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/29\/4009358c-0a27-4c5f-94f2-442c8aa4f163\/thumbnail\/1240x826g2\/5444fb87b9b3038624093137c3d3ea8b\/gettyimages-2194441856.jpg 2x\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/span><figcaption class=\"embed__caption-container\">\n<p>                  <span class=\"embed__caption\">President Trump signs executive orders during the Inauguration parade at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 20, 2025.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>                  <span class=\"embed__credit\"><\/p>\n<p>                Victor J. Blue \/ Bloomberg via Getty Images \/ VICTOR J BLUE<\/p>\n<p>                          <\/span><br \/>\n              <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"embed embed--type-image is-image embed--float-none embed--size-medium\">\n<p>      <span class=\"img embed__content\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/29\/caca61ac-1c1b-4754-9ac9-7cf210b63150\/thumbnail\/620x415\/8292c266af8327fc9ff30cf7892a0881\/ap25021073847531.jpg#\" alt=\"Trump Inauguration \" height=\"415\" width=\"620\" class=\" lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/29\/caca61ac-1c1b-4754-9ac9-7cf210b63150\/thumbnail\/620x415\/8292c266af8327fc9ff30cf7892a0881\/ap25021073847531.jpg 1x, https:\/\/assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/29\/caca61ac-1c1b-4754-9ac9-7cf210b63150\/thumbnail\/1240x830\/4c18dc3298d7a08ed17446930848c1cb\/ap25021073847531.jpg 2x\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/span><figcaption class=\"embed__caption-container\">\n<p>                  <span class=\"embed__caption\">President Trump signs an executive order pardoning about 1,500 defendants charged in the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol, on Jan. 20, 2025.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>                  <span class=\"embed__credit\"><\/p>\n<p>                Evan Vucci \/ AP<\/p>\n<p>                          <\/span><br \/>\n              <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"embed embed--type-image is-image embed--float-none embed--size-medium\">\n<p>      <span class=\"img embed__content\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/31\/06a31543-c734-4026-bf39-e31aa4ad88ec\/thumbnail\/620x413\/dc76de29d08d60987f11c9eb07425dfc\/gettyimages-2194467316.jpg#\" alt=\"Inauguration Of Donald Trump As 47th President Of The United States \" height=\"413\" width=\"620\" class=\" lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/31\/06a31543-c734-4026-bf39-e31aa4ad88ec\/thumbnail\/620x413\/dc76de29d08d60987f11c9eb07425dfc\/gettyimages-2194467316.jpg 1x, https:\/\/assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/31\/06a31543-c734-4026-bf39-e31aa4ad88ec\/thumbnail\/1240x826\/738fb9d56b779b5e62f0e5d06b30f7d5\/gettyimages-2194467316.jpg 2x\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/span><figcaption class=\"embed__caption-container\">\n<p>                  <span class=\"embed__caption\">President Trump and first lady Melania Trump arrive at the Commander in Chief ball celebrating his Inauguration in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 20, 2025.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>                  <span class=\"embed__credit\"><\/p>\n<p>                Al Drago \/ Bloomberg via Getty Images<\/p>\n<p>                          <\/span><br \/>\n              <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"embed embed--type-image is-image embed--float-none embed--size-medium\">\n<p>      <span class=\"img embed__content\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/29\/aeb9f5b4-a2ed-49eb-9717-d349ffc8f7cf\/thumbnail\/620x413\/40299e054827c6408703828016990abf\/gettyimages-2194528454.jpg#\" alt=\"Marco Rubio Sworn In As US Secretary Of State \" height=\"413\" width=\"620\" class=\" lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/29\/aeb9f5b4-a2ed-49eb-9717-d349ffc8f7cf\/thumbnail\/620x413\/40299e054827c6408703828016990abf\/gettyimages-2194528454.jpg 1x, https:\/\/assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/29\/aeb9f5b4-a2ed-49eb-9717-d349ffc8f7cf\/thumbnail\/1240x826\/f9cf027d905084055cd6a277f55035d6\/gettyimages-2194528454.jpg 2x\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/span><figcaption class=\"embed__caption-container\">\n<p>                  <span class=\"embed__caption\">Vice President JD Vance, left, swears in Marco Rubio as secretary of state during a ceremony on Jan. 21, 2025.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>                  <span class=\"embed__credit\"><\/p>\n<p>                Oliver Contreras \/ Sipa \/ Bloomberg via Getty Images \/ Sipa USA<\/p>\n<p>                          <\/span><br \/>\n              <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"embed embed--type-image is-image embed--float-none embed--size-medium\">\n<p>      <span class=\"img embed__content\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/29\/2b240b17-5e18-4f1e-b830-22ae82fb4cc7\/thumbnail\/620x930\/9c7d4d196b4884c7304ec4ac4210d262\/gettyimages-2199372675.jpg#\" alt=\"Terminated Forest Service Employee Receives \" fork=\"\" in=\"\" the=\"\" road\"=\"\" email=\"\" \"=\"\" height=\"930\" width=\"620\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/29\/2b240b17-5e18-4f1e-b830-22ae82fb4cc7\/thumbnail\/620x930\/9c7d4d196b4884c7304ec4ac4210d262\/gettyimages-2199372675.jpg 1x, https:\/\/assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/29\/2b240b17-5e18-4f1e-b830-22ae82fb4cc7\/thumbnail\/1240x1860\/37e0e6968cc2af0bacc073af01b0daac\/gettyimages-2199372675.jpg 2x\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/span><figcaption class=\"embed__caption-container\">\n<p>                  <span class=\"embed__caption\">\u00a0In this portrait of Cat Wood, a National Forest Service employee who was terminated in the DOGE cutbacks, the &#8220;fork in the road&#8221; email is displayed on her cellphone on Feb. 16, 2025 in Victor, Idaho.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>                  <span class=\"embed__credit\"><\/p>\n<p>                Natalie Behring \/ Getty Images<\/p>\n<p>                          <\/span><br \/>\n              <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"embed embed--type-image is-image embed--float-none embed--size-medium\">\n<p>      <span class=\"img embed__content\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/29\/2042f242-ca60-4b95-b72f-d5f506e3d354\/thumbnail\/620x413\/87d11ddaf3788944eb683d72b7d812fc\/gettyimages-2195967227.jpg#\" alt=\"Robert F. Kennedy Hearing Jan 29 \" height=\"413\" width=\"620\" class=\" lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/29\/2042f242-ca60-4b95-b72f-d5f506e3d354\/thumbnail\/620x413\/87d11ddaf3788944eb683d72b7d812fc\/gettyimages-2195967227.jpg 1x, https:\/\/assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/29\/2042f242-ca60-4b95-b72f-d5f506e3d354\/thumbnail\/1240x826\/3a1d7812c17ff58e973fa2bb00675b54\/gettyimages-2195967227.jpg 2x\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/span><figcaption class=\"embed__caption-container\">\n<p>                  <span class=\"embed__caption\">\u00a0A protester is removed as Robert F. Kennedy Jr.,  President Donald Trump&#8217;s nominee to be secretary of Health and Human Services, testified during his confirmation hearing on Jan. 29, 2025.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>                  <span class=\"embed__credit\"><\/p>\n<p>                Tom Williams\/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images<\/p>\n<p>                          <\/span><br \/>\n              <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"embed embed--type-image is-image embed--float-none embed--size-medium\">\n<p>      <span class=\"img embed__content\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/29\/0d5fa6c3-3639-49b0-8f2e-51f1cd37fef3\/thumbnail\/620x349\/5b2bf41a47123518fc474ca3071d2322\/gettyimages-2196052287.jpg#\" alt=\"Plane collides with military helicopter in mid-air near US capital \" height=\"349\" width=\"620\" class=\" lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/29\/0d5fa6c3-3639-49b0-8f2e-51f1cd37fef3\/thumbnail\/620x349\/5b2bf41a47123518fc474ca3071d2322\/gettyimages-2196052287.jpg 1x, https:\/\/assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/29\/0d5fa6c3-3639-49b0-8f2e-51f1cd37fef3\/thumbnail\/1240x698\/d10c6a8ff71f3c4a48933de934cac807\/gettyimages-2196052287.jpg 2x\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/span><figcaption class=\"embed__caption-container\">\n<p>                  <span class=\"embed__caption\">A screen grab captured from a video shows an American Airlines regional plane colliding in midair with a Black Hawk military helicopter and crashing into the Potomac River in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 29, 2025.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>                  <span class=\"embed__credit\"><\/p>\n<p>                Kennedy Center Cam\/Anadolu via Getty Images<\/p>\n<p>                          <\/span><br \/>\n              <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>February\u00a0<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"embed embed--type-image is-image embed--float-none embed--size-medium\">\n<p>      <span class=\"img embed__content\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/29\/23afec98-92ec-488a-9760-04ec86d9cbb3\/thumbnail\/620x413\/4004c5e8cda8224f69d2c4d48d37280e\/ap25032437709298.jpg#\" alt=\"Israel Palestinians \" height=\"413\" width=\"620\" class=\" lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/29\/23afec98-92ec-488a-9760-04ec86d9cbb3\/thumbnail\/620x413\/4004c5e8cda8224f69d2c4d48d37280e\/ap25032437709298.jpg 1x, https:\/\/assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/29\/23afec98-92ec-488a-9760-04ec86d9cbb3\/thumbnail\/1240x826\/60a31c8a44c6d690616bb83175761ee7\/ap25032437709298.jpg 2x\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/span><figcaption class=\"embed__caption-container\">\n<p>                  <span class=\"embed__caption\">People watch a broadcast of the release of hostages Ofer Kalderon, 53, Yarden Bibas, 34, and American-Israeli Keith Siegel, 65, from Hamas captivity in Gaza, in Tel Aviv, Israel, on Feb. 1, 2025. as part of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>                  <span class=\"embed__credit\"><\/p>\n<p>                Oded Balilty \/ AP<\/p>\n<p>                          <\/span><br \/>\n              <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"embed embed--type-image is-image embed--float-none embed--size-medium\">\n<p>      <span class=\"img embed__content\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/29\/c5ba9e80-8067-4fe6-a1a8-5affc8ade0f9\/thumbnail\/620x414\/912f56c28156240496e0b287466b7527\/gettyimages-2198233773.jpg#\" alt=\"USAID Signage Is Covered Up At Their Washington Headquarters \" height=\"414\" width=\"620\" class=\" lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/29\/c5ba9e80-8067-4fe6-a1a8-5affc8ade0f9\/thumbnail\/620x414\/912f56c28156240496e0b287466b7527\/gettyimages-2198233773.jpg 1x, https:\/\/assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/29\/c5ba9e80-8067-4fe6-a1a8-5affc8ade0f9\/thumbnail\/1240x828\/857df2d52ce0f72f86b7dbf2a142b00b\/gettyimages-2198233773.jpg 2x\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/span><figcaption class=\"embed__caption-container\">\n<p>                  <span class=\"embed__caption\">\u00a0The U.S. Agency for International Development headquarters building in Washington is seen after workers removed its sign on Feb. 7, 2025.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>                  <span class=\"embed__credit\"><\/p>\n<p>                Kayla Bartkowski \/ Getty Images<\/p>\n<p>                          <\/span><br \/>\n              <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"embed embed--type-image is-image embed--float-none embed--size-medium\">\n<p>      <span class=\"img embed__content\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/30\/3c1814aa-6e65-455c-95be-039e75e71a66\/thumbnail\/620x409\/b5a91a70111e5d5ea43eb17a93882d6f\/gettyimages-2200925117.jpg#\" alt=\"Conservatives Gather For Annual CPAC Conference In Washington DC \" height=\"409\" width=\"620\" class=\" lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/30\/3c1814aa-6e65-455c-95be-039e75e71a66\/thumbnail\/620x409\/b5a91a70111e5d5ea43eb17a93882d6f\/gettyimages-2200925117.jpg 1x, https:\/\/assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/30\/3c1814aa-6e65-455c-95be-039e75e71a66\/thumbnail\/1240x818\/43d461104fdb3ac669f64ce851b13e58\/gettyimages-2200925117.jpg 2x\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/span><figcaption class=\"embed__caption-container\">\n<p>                  <span class=\"embed__caption\">Elon Musk wields a chainsaw as he leaves the stage at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) on Feb. 20, 2025 in Oxon Hill, Maryland.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>                  <span class=\"embed__credit\"><\/p>\n<p>                Andrew Harnik \/ Getty Images<\/p>\n<p>                          <\/span><br \/>\n              <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"embed embed--type-image is-image embed--float-none embed--size-medium\">\n<p>      <span class=\"img embed__content\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/29\/ab490ed8-8e29-4317-9c3d-b2a7fb7b8120\/thumbnail\/620x413\/9fc346af4ca213991fec2ac5c11cf499\/gettyimages-2197782320.jpg#\" alt=\"Protesters Rally Against Elon Musk Outside OPM Office \" height=\"413\" width=\"620\" class=\" lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/29\/ab490ed8-8e29-4317-9c3d-b2a7fb7b8120\/thumbnail\/620x413\/9fc346af4ca213991fec2ac5c11cf499\/gettyimages-2197782320.jpg 1x, https:\/\/assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/29\/ab490ed8-8e29-4317-9c3d-b2a7fb7b8120\/thumbnail\/1240x826\/6036e680611c0f86eefe77621fc75a5d\/gettyimages-2197782320.jpg 2x\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/span><figcaption class=\"embed__caption-container\">\n<p>                  <span class=\"embed__caption\">Protesters rally outside the headquarters of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management on Feb. 5, 2025 in Washington, D.C.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>                  <span class=\"embed__credit\"><\/p>\n<p>                Alex Wong \/ Getty Images<\/p>\n<p>                          <\/span><br \/>\n              <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"embed embed--type-image is-image embed--float-none embed--size-medium\">\n<p>      <span class=\"img embed__content\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/30\/f33cb85a-1254-4f40-bf18-4121bda69509\/thumbnail\/620x413\/da248a8061dd1fb3e052f1aaf7ad07e2\/gettyimages-2201631023.jpg#\" alt=\"US-POLITICS-JUSTICE-EPSTEIN \" height=\"413\" width=\"620\" class=\" lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/30\/f33cb85a-1254-4f40-bf18-4121bda69509\/thumbnail\/620x413\/da248a8061dd1fb3e052f1aaf7ad07e2\/gettyimages-2201631023.jpg 1x, https:\/\/assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/30\/f33cb85a-1254-4f40-bf18-4121bda69509\/thumbnail\/1240x826\/592e2acf478afa92b24a9f4a8f9e49d8\/gettyimages-2201631023.jpg 2x\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/span><figcaption class=\"embed__caption-container\">\n<p>                  <span class=\"embed__caption\">Political influencers carry binders bearing the seal of the Justice Department and the title, &#8220;The Epstein Files: Phase 1,&#8221; as they walk out of the West Wing of the White House on Feb. 27, 2025. L-R: Political commentator Rogan O&#8217;Handley, aka DC Draino; TikToker Chaya Raichik; conservative activist Scott Presler; commentator Liz Wheeler and conservative political commentator Chad Prather.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>                  <span class=\"embed__credit\"><\/p>\n<p>                JIM WATSON\/AFP via Getty Images<\/p>\n<p>                          <\/span><br \/>\n              <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"embed embed--type-image is-image embed--float-none embed--size-medium\">\n<p>      <span class=\"img embed__content\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/30\/ec55ffd6-cc3f-43a2-8017-55c95ee5decc\/thumbnail\/620x413\/12646713e4ba26da4cd1635d061ef70d\/gettyimages-2206617202.jpg#\" alt=\"Trump White House \" height=\"413\" width=\"620\" class=\" lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/30\/ec55ffd6-cc3f-43a2-8017-55c95ee5decc\/thumbnail\/620x413\/12646713e4ba26da4cd1635d061ef70d\/gettyimages-2206617202.jpg 1x, https:\/\/assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/30\/ec55ffd6-cc3f-43a2-8017-55c95ee5decc\/thumbnail\/1240x826\/157b84b9967f9351117efdef7fa0e2e0\/gettyimages-2206617202.jpg 2x\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/span><figcaption class=\"embed__caption-container\">\n<p>                  <span class=\"embed__caption\">President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy meet in the Oval Office at the White House on Friday, Feb 28, 2025 \u2014 a meeting that grew heated, with Mr. Trump and Vice President JD Vance accusing Zelenzkyy of ingratitude.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>                  <span class=\"embed__credit\"><\/p>\n<p>                Jabin Botsford\/The Washington Post via Getty Images<\/p>\n<p>                          <\/span><br \/>\n              <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>March<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"embed embed--type-image is-image embed--float-none embed--size-medium\">\n<p>      <span class=\"img embed__content\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/30\/ad5435d8-9ca9-48b3-b6a3-1ef3e06a03d4\/thumbnail\/620x413\/a2722fc72f0a7ade53ee5094924b7d09\/gettyimages-2202797818.jpg#\" alt=\"President Trump Delivers First Address To Joint Session Of Congress \" height=\"413\" width=\"620\" class=\" lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/30\/ad5435d8-9ca9-48b3-b6a3-1ef3e06a03d4\/thumbnail\/620x413\/a2722fc72f0a7ade53ee5094924b7d09\/gettyimages-2202797818.jpg 1x, https:\/\/assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/30\/ad5435d8-9ca9-48b3-b6a3-1ef3e06a03d4\/thumbnail\/1240x826\/bb01c3c87716e66d47af556834292037\/gettyimages-2202797818.jpg 2x\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/span><figcaption class=\"embed__caption-container\">\n<p>                  <span class=\"embed__caption\">President Trump kisses Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, a Republican from Georgia, following his speech to a joint session of Congress on March 4, 2025.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>                  <span class=\"embed__credit\"><\/p>\n<p>                Kent Nishimura \/ Bloomberg via Getty Images<\/p>\n<p>                          <\/span><br \/>\n              <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>In March, the Trump administration invoked the <span class=\"link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/news\/trump-invokes-1798-alien-enemies-act\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-invalid-url-rewritten-http=\"\">1798 Alien Enemies Act<\/a><\/span>\u00a0to <span class=\"link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/news\/judge-orders-trump-administration-venezuelans-el-salvador-prison-cecot-hearings\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-invalid-url-rewritten-http=\"\">deport more than 230 men<\/a><\/span>, mostly Venezuelans accused of being gang members, to a notorious Salvadoran prison known as <span class=\"link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/news\/what-records-show-about-migrants-sent-to-salvadoran-prison-60-minutes-transcript\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-invalid-url-rewritten-http=\"\">CECOT<\/a><\/span>.\u00a0 CBS News was first to <span class=\"link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/news\/venezuelans-deported-el-salvador-names\/\" data-invalid-url-rewritten-http=\"\">obtain and publish<\/a><\/span> the list of the deportees. Using that list, &#8220;60 Minutes&#8221; and CBS News <span class=\"link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/news\/what-records-show-about-migrants-sent-to-salvadoran-prison-60-minutes-transcript\/\" data-invalid-url-rewritten-http=\"\">found<\/a><\/span> that many of the deportees did not have any apparent criminal record, in the U.S. or abroad, despite the administration&#8217;s allegations. In July, they were returned to Venezuela as part of a prisoner swap.\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure class=\"embed embed--type-image is-image embed--float-none embed--size-medium\">\n<p>      <span class=\"img embed__content\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/30\/45144386-53f4-4300-8e70-df0f90c1c2c3\/thumbnail\/620x413\/cef45814cd5e5318f070cf128eae1fcb\/ap25093597362994.jpg#\" alt=\"Deportation Battle \" height=\"413\" width=\"620\" class=\" lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/30\/45144386-53f4-4300-8e70-df0f90c1c2c3\/thumbnail\/620x413\/cef45814cd5e5318f070cf128eae1fcb\/ap25093597362994.jpg 1x, https:\/\/assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/30\/45144386-53f4-4300-8e70-df0f90c1c2c3\/thumbnail\/1240x826\/14a3ba21bf69b5bf30c3b6d244c495a0\/ap25093597362994.jpg 2x\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/span><figcaption class=\"embed__caption-container\">\n<p>                  <span class=\"embed__caption\">In this photo provided by El Salvador&#8217;s presidential press office, prison guards transfer deportees from the U.S., alleged to be Venezuelan gang members, to the Terrorism Confinement Center, known as CECOT,\u00a0 in Tecoluca, El Salvador, March 16, 2025.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>                  <span class=\"embed__credit\"><\/p>\n<p>                El Salvador presidential press office via AP, File<\/p>\n<p>                          <\/span><br \/>\n              <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Also in March,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.theatlantic.com\/politics\/archive\/2025\/03\/signal-group-chat-attack-plans-hegseth-goldberg\/682176\/?gift=kPTlqn0J1iP9IBZcsdI5IWzhvFf3q4jecuzTA5cASGg&amp;utm_source=copy-link&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_campaign=share\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">The Atlantic<\/a> posted screenshots of texts from a\u00a0<span class=\"link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/news\/jeffrey-goldberg-the-atlantic-trump-officials-group-chat-signal\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-invalid-url-rewritten-http=\"\">Signal group chat<\/a><\/span> that\u00a0<span class=\"link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/news\/jeffrey-goldberg-the-atlantic-trump-officials-group-chat-signal\/\" data-invalid-url-rewritten-http=\"\">nadvertently included a journalist<\/a><\/span>\u00a0as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and other top <span class=\"link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/news\/trump-officials-in-signal-group-chat\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-invalid-url-rewritten-http=\"\">national security officials<\/a><\/span> discussed plans for an\u00a0<span class=\"link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/news\/u-s-launches-multiple-strikes-against-houthi-targets-trump\/\" data-invalid-url-rewritten-http=\"\">attack on Houthis in Yemen<\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"embed embed--type-image is-image embed--float-none embed--size-medium\">\n<p>      <span class=\"img embed__content\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/03\/24\/625a9619-fd10-4c6f-8b29-5183995f323b\/thumbnail\/620x732\/9992abfc2b64c62ba7e281b61590fa4d\/screenshot-2025-03-24-at-2-15-06-pm.png#\" alt=\"A screenshot of the Signal group chat after the strikes on Yemen, as published by The Atlantic. \" height=\"732\" width=\"620\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/03\/24\/625a9619-fd10-4c6f-8b29-5183995f323b\/thumbnail\/620x732\/9992abfc2b64c62ba7e281b61590fa4d\/screenshot-2025-03-24-at-2-15-06-pm.png 1x\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/span><figcaption class=\"embed__caption-container\">\n<p>                  <span class=\"embed__caption\">A screenshot of the Signal group chat after the strikes on Yemen, as published by The Atlantic.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>                  <span class=\"embed__credit\"><\/p>\n<p>                The Atlantic<\/p>\n<p>                          <\/span><br \/>\n              <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"embed embed--type-image is-image embed--float-none embed--size-medium\">\n<p>      <span class=\"img embed__content\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/30\/344635d9-d953-40e8-ac40-ffdcde986bf2\/thumbnail\/620x390\/91cbb34a3cf08a2835f721d7ca94ec9d\/gettyimages-2206689611.jpg#\" alt=\"TOPSHOT-DENMARK-GREENLAND-US-DIPLOMACY-DEFENSE \" height=\"390\" width=\"620\" class=\" lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/30\/344635d9-d953-40e8-ac40-ffdcde986bf2\/thumbnail\/620x390\/91cbb34a3cf08a2835f721d7ca94ec9d\/gettyimages-2206689611.jpg 1x, https:\/\/assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/30\/344635d9-d953-40e8-ac40-ffdcde986bf2\/thumbnail\/1240x780\/cc38201803a7121ccedfd45dbdb4e7ee\/gettyimages-2206689611.jpg 2x\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/span><figcaption class=\"embed__caption-container\">\n<p>                  <span class=\"embed__caption\">Vice President JD Vance tours the US military&#8217;s Pituffik Space Base in Greenland on March 28, 2025.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>                  <span class=\"embed__credit\"><\/p>\n<p>                JIM WATSON\/POOL\/AFP via Getty Images<\/p>\n<p>                          <\/span><br \/>\n              <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>April\u00a0<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"embed embed--type-image is-image embed--float-none embed--size-medium\">\n<p>      <span class=\"img embed__content\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/30\/254978a0-e7f0-4d0a-8814-34e3b751608d\/thumbnail\/620x413\/cf8be55ee202fdc04e8c74699bcb1b7a\/gettyimages-2208174745.jpg#\" alt=\"Health And Human Services Department Employees Collect Their Belongings, As More Cuts Are Announced By Trump Administration \" height=\"413\" width=\"620\" class=\" lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/30\/254978a0-e7f0-4d0a-8814-34e3b751608d\/thumbnail\/620x413\/cf8be55ee202fdc04e8c74699bcb1b7a\/gettyimages-2208174745.jpg 1x, https:\/\/assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/30\/254978a0-e7f0-4d0a-8814-34e3b751608d\/thumbnail\/1240x826\/707418f4e49136c3a82ddb1ce97528ab\/gettyimages-2208174745.jpg 2x\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/span><figcaption class=\"embed__caption-container\">\n<p>                  <span class=\"embed__caption\">Employees of the Department of Health and Human Services stand in line to enter their building on April 2, 2025 in Washington, D.C.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>                  <span class=\"embed__credit\"><\/p>\n<p>                Anna Moneymaker \/ Getty Images<\/p>\n<p>                          <\/span><br \/>\n              <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"embed embed--type-image is-image embed--float-none embed--size-medium\">\n<p>      <span class=\"img embed__content\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/30\/12b4ab4e-0e21-4422-a8b7-e08caecfe740\/thumbnail\/620x413\/ee44d32e97f158d655f1d42e7bd13759\/gettyimages-2208195300.jpg#\" alt=\"President Trump Holds \" make=\"\" america=\"\" wealthy=\"\" again=\"\" event\"=\"\" in=\"\" white=\"\" house=\"\" rose=\"\" garden=\"\" \"=\"\" height=\"413\" width=\"620\" class=\" lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/30\/12b4ab4e-0e21-4422-a8b7-e08caecfe740\/thumbnail\/620x413\/ee44d32e97f158d655f1d42e7bd13759\/gettyimages-2208195300.jpg 1x, https:\/\/assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/30\/12b4ab4e-0e21-4422-a8b7-e08caecfe740\/thumbnail\/1240x826\/ec376b7d89c275fac4f2d1cea44d929b\/gettyimages-2208195300.jpg 2x\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/span><figcaption class=\"embed__caption-container\">\n<p>                  <span class=\"embed__caption\">President Trump announces tariffs during a &#8220;Make America Wealthy Again&#8221; trade announcement event in the Rose Garden at the White House on April 2, 2025.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>                  <span class=\"embed__credit\"><\/p>\n<p>                Chip Somodevilla \/ Getty Images<\/p>\n<p>                          <\/span><br \/>\n              <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"embed embed--type-image is-image embed--float-none embed--size-medium\">\n<p>      <span class=\"img embed__content\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/30\/9cae2a00-601c-468a-83c3-03756d53698a\/thumbnail\/620x413\/ebea5c46d32e14a82464beed1118293b\/gettyimages-2218340129.jpg#\" alt=\"WHITEHOUSE \" height=\"413\" width=\"620\" class=\" lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/30\/9cae2a00-601c-468a-83c3-03756d53698a\/thumbnail\/620x413\/ebea5c46d32e14a82464beed1118293b\/gettyimages-2218340129.jpg 1x, https:\/\/assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/30\/9cae2a00-601c-468a-83c3-03756d53698a\/thumbnail\/1240x826\/8d934061053b1a6d5ed83748bb407e78\/gettyimages-2218340129.jpg 2x\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/span><figcaption class=\"embed__caption-container\">\n<p>                  <span class=\"embed__caption\">President Trump, and Nayib Bukele, El Salvador&#8217;s president, during a meeting in the Oval Office of the White House on April 14, 2025.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>                  <span class=\"embed__credit\"><\/p>\n<p>                Photo by Al Drago\/The Washington Post via Getty Images<\/p>\n<p>                          <\/span><br \/>\n              <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"embed embed--type-image is-image embed--float-none embed--size-medium\">\n<p>      <span class=\"img embed__content\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/06\/23\/66021943-7813-474a-a360-e36875c9777a\/thumbnail\/620x413\/f5bfe68e547ce8342c88336bcc471009\/ap25108722018300.jpg#\" alt=\"EEUU-DEPORTADO POR ERROR \" height=\"413\" width=\"620\" class=\" lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/06\/23\/66021943-7813-474a-a360-e36875c9777a\/thumbnail\/620x413\/f5bfe68e547ce8342c88336bcc471009\/ap25108722018300.jpg 1x, https:\/\/assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/06\/23\/66021943-7813-474a-a360-e36875c9777a\/thumbnail\/1240x826\/ba5e11f7d70c345ccd3778213b5b4f55\/ap25108722018300.jpg 2x\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/span><figcaption class=\"embed__caption-container\">\n<p>                  <span class=\"embed__caption\">Sen. Chris Van Hollen, a Democrat from Maryland, meets with Kilmar Abrego Garcia in El Salvador, after he was mistakenly deported and imprisoned.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>                  <span class=\"embed__credit\"><\/p>\n<p>                Office of Chris Van Hollen \/ AP<\/p>\n<p>                          <\/span><br \/>\n              <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>May<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"embed embed--type-image is-image embed--float-none embed--size-medium\">\n<p>      <span class=\"img embed__content\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/30\/2dfd99e1-ce7b-45e0-b38a-3f92b35c63b5\/thumbnail\/620x413\/fddcf38daf71af3a3b54c7992f5719e1\/ap25131533230320.jpg#\" alt=\"Trump Qatar Plane \" height=\"413\" width=\"620\" class=\" lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/30\/2dfd99e1-ce7b-45e0-b38a-3f92b35c63b5\/thumbnail\/620x413\/fddcf38daf71af3a3b54c7992f5719e1\/ap25131533230320.jpg 1x, https:\/\/assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/30\/2dfd99e1-ce7b-45e0-b38a-3f92b35c63b5\/thumbnail\/1240x826\/4d01d9499ce4b151a35b7b9b991c5f6f\/ap25131533230320.jpg 2x\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/span><figcaption class=\"embed__caption-container\">\n<p>                  <span class=\"embed__caption\">A private Boeing aircraft that President Trump toured after he highlighted delays in the development of a new Air Force One presidential aircraft, in Palm Beach, Florida, Feb. 16, 2025.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>                  <span class=\"embed__credit\"><\/p>\n<p>                Ben Curtis \/ AP<\/p>\n<p>                          <\/span><br \/>\n              <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>June<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"embed embed--type-image is-image embed--float-none embed--size-medium\">\n<p>      <span class=\"img embed__content\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/30\/d881e93a-201e-4d45-add6-fc1bef802393\/thumbnail\/620x413\/ead5a221924b1c9ee2e085d4787cd890\/gettyimages-2218402197.jpg#\" alt=\"Demonstrators protest outside the Edward R. Roybal Federal Building and the Metropolitan Detention Center in response to ICE raids \" height=\"413\" width=\"620\" class=\" lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/30\/d881e93a-201e-4d45-add6-fc1bef802393\/thumbnail\/620x413\/ead5a221924b1c9ee2e085d4787cd890\/gettyimages-2218402197.jpg 1x, https:\/\/assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/30\/d881e93a-201e-4d45-add6-fc1bef802393\/thumbnail\/1240x826\/558f1482d5fc22976c9d8cf40e527d08\/gettyimages-2218402197.jpg 2x\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/span><figcaption class=\"embed__caption-container\">\n<p>                  <span class=\"embed__caption\">Department of Homeland Security officers arrest at demonstrator during a protest outside the Metropolitan Detention Center in response to ICE raids in Los Angeles on June 6, 2025.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>                  <span class=\"embed__credit\"><\/p>\n<p>                Jason Armond \/ Los Angeles Times via Getty Images<\/p>\n<p>                          <\/span><br \/>\n              <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"embed embed--type-image is-image embed--float-none embed--size-medium\">\n<p>      <span class=\"img embed__content\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/30\/fac18f5f-03c1-42c9-aad7-b60c5923780d\/thumbnail\/620x413\/72ab991a7bd83c73d511c21bd076a8ac\/gettyimages-2221594258.jpg#\" alt=\"Murdered Lawmaker And Husband Lie In State In Minnesota State Capitol \" height=\"413\" width=\"620\" class=\" lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/30\/fac18f5f-03c1-42c9-aad7-b60c5923780d\/thumbnail\/620x413\/72ab991a7bd83c73d511c21bd076a8ac\/gettyimages-2221594258.jpg 1x, https:\/\/assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/30\/fac18f5f-03c1-42c9-aad7-b60c5923780d\/thumbnail\/1240x826\/df77d6f3cd0d1a7cec0c5d6dcf22de70\/gettyimages-2221594258.jpg 2x\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/span><figcaption class=\"embed__caption-container\">\n<p>                  <span class=\"embed__caption\">Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman, her husband Mark Hortman, and their dog Gilbert lie in state in the rotunda of the state Capitol building on June 27, 2025 in St. Paul, Minnesota, after they were shot and killed by an attacker at their home.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>                  <span class=\"embed__credit\"><\/p>\n<p>                Stephen Maturen \/ Getty Images<\/p>\n<p>                          <\/span><br \/>\n              <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"embed embed--type-image is-image embed--float-none embed--size-medium\">\n<p>      <span class=\"img embed__content\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/30\/57cfef74-44b9-49a4-97ef-db73ab27ae49\/thumbnail\/620x413\/11321cc910118acda9df5c5a588a1c80\/gettyimages-2220179132.jpg#\" alt=\"People Protest In Chicago As Part Of The No Kings Rallies \" height=\"413\" width=\"620\" class=\" lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/30\/57cfef74-44b9-49a4-97ef-db73ab27ae49\/thumbnail\/620x413\/11321cc910118acda9df5c5a588a1c80\/gettyimages-2220179132.jpg 1x, https:\/\/assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/30\/57cfef74-44b9-49a4-97ef-db73ab27ae49\/thumbnail\/1240x826\/f781c4f97d50f22789a49a83714ed005\/gettyimages-2220179132.jpg 2x\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/span><figcaption class=\"embed__caption-container\">\n<p>                  <span class=\"embed__caption\">People protest in Chicago as part of the No Kings Rallies on June 14, 2025.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>                  <span class=\"embed__credit\"><\/p>\n<p>                Kamil Krzaczynski<\/p>\n<p>                          <\/span><br \/>\n              <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"embed embed--type-image is-image embed--float-none embed--size-medium\">\n<p>      <span class=\"img embed__content\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/30\/7c4d72fd-940a-478a-be02-e1083c52a8f7\/thumbnail\/620x413\/4bb1e0a9d0316f67b36908a5aa0d7795\/gettyimages-2220173742.jpg#\" alt=\"Washington DC Celebrates Army's 250th Anniversary With Parade And Festivities \" height=\"413\" width=\"620\" class=\" lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/30\/7c4d72fd-940a-478a-be02-e1083c52a8f7\/thumbnail\/620x413\/4bb1e0a9d0316f67b36908a5aa0d7795\/gettyimages-2220173742.jpg 1x, https:\/\/assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/30\/7c4d72fd-940a-478a-be02-e1083c52a8f7\/thumbnail\/1240x826\/30a707a747bfa85a453a735b9458b106\/gettyimages-2220173742.jpg 2x\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/span><figcaption class=\"embed__caption-container\">\n<p>                  <span class=\"embed__caption\">Members of the U.S. Army participate in the 250th Army birthday parade on June 14, 2025 in Washington, D.C.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>                  <span class=\"embed__credit\"><\/p>\n<p>                Kevin Dietsch \/ Getty Images<\/p>\n<p>                          <\/span><br \/>\n              <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"embed embed--type-image is-image embed--float-none embed--size-medium\">\n<p>      <span class=\"img embed__content\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/06\/14\/c85f1aa8-2974-4297-b1c8-9d1b3594573b\/thumbnail\/620x413\/e0c1ddfe8988626bbe21e69293674075\/gettyimages-2219467346.jpg#\" alt=\"U.S. Army's 250th anniversary parade in Washington, D.C. \" height=\"413\" width=\"620\" class=\" lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/06\/14\/c85f1aa8-2974-4297-b1c8-9d1b3594573b\/thumbnail\/620x413\/e0c1ddfe8988626bbe21e69293674075\/gettyimages-2219467346.jpg 1x, https:\/\/assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/06\/14\/c85f1aa8-2974-4297-b1c8-9d1b3594573b\/thumbnail\/1240x826\/22447e6c2be3b8958187cd32269a5b74\/gettyimages-2219467346.jpg 2x\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/span><figcaption class=\"embed__caption-container\">\n<p>                  <span class=\"embed__caption\">Soldiers in historic uniforms cross the Memorial Bridge during the U.S. Army&#8217;s 250th anniversary parade in Washington, D.C., on June 14, 2025.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>                  <span class=\"embed__credit\"><\/p>\n<p>                Allison Dinner\/EPA\/Bloomberg via Getty Images<\/p>\n<p>                          <\/span><br \/>\n              <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"embed embed--type-image is-image embed--float-none embed--size-medium\">\n<p>      <span class=\"img embed__content\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/30\/f674f7bd-40b3-463c-a1df-d367a490183d\/thumbnail\/620x414\/f416c0517aad27262ab77fe94efb9ca2\/gettyimages-2221580188.jpg#\" alt=\"Student Activist Mahmoud Khalil Attends Welcome Home Rally After Being Freed From Detention \" height=\"414\" width=\"620\" class=\" lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/30\/f674f7bd-40b3-463c-a1df-d367a490183d\/thumbnail\/620x414\/f416c0517aad27262ab77fe94efb9ca2\/gettyimages-2221580188.jpg 1x, https:\/\/assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/30\/f674f7bd-40b3-463c-a1df-d367a490183d\/thumbnail\/1240x828\/adeb36163bedb7226b92e4ddd7f9a401\/gettyimages-2221580188.jpg 2x\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/span><figcaption class=\"embed__caption-container\">\n<p>                  <span class=\"embed__caption\">Palestinian activist and former Columbia University student Mahmoud Khalil, who was released from ICE detention, speaks during a rally on the steps of the Cathedral of St. John the Divine on June 22, 2025 in New York City.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>                  <span class=\"embed__credit\"><\/p>\n<p>                Andrew Lichtenstein\/Corbis via Getty Images<\/p>\n<p>                          <\/span><br \/>\n              <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"embed embed--type-image is-image embed--float-none embed--size-medium\">\n<p>      <span class=\"img embed__content\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/30\/0c31bd37-9683-4111-8f57-fb7f4eae1791\/thumbnail\/620x413\/99cf3e784c2f3c0acdf6c1c223a6c672\/gettyimages-2220427442.jpg#\" alt=\"ISRAEL-IRAN-CONFLICT \" height=\"413\" width=\"620\" class=\" lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/30\/0c31bd37-9683-4111-8f57-fb7f4eae1791\/thumbnail\/620x413\/99cf3e784c2f3c0acdf6c1c223a6c672\/gettyimages-2220427442.jpg 1x, https:\/\/assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/30\/0c31bd37-9683-4111-8f57-fb7f4eae1791\/thumbnail\/1240x826\/a28704232daea87ea5dc02960b93831d\/gettyimages-2220427442.jpg 2x\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/span><figcaption class=\"embed__caption-container\">\n<p>                  <span class=\"embed__caption\">Rocket trails are seen in the sky above the Israeli coastal city of Netanya amid a fresh barrage of Iranian missile attacks on June 21, 2025.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>                  <span class=\"embed__credit\"><\/p>\n<p>                JACK GUEZ\/AFP via Getty Images<\/p>\n<p>                          <\/span><br \/>\n              <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"embed embed--type-image is-image embed--float-none embed--size-medium\">\n<p>      <span class=\"img embed__content\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/30\/22c288cb-0882-4006-b555-73f9da725fd1\/thumbnail\/620x413\/9f7e9151a69fabc733645f4b94cc3daf\/gettyimages-2221265329.jpg#\" alt=\"New York City Mayoral Candidate Andrew Cuomo Votes In The Democratic Primary \" height=\"413\" width=\"620\" class=\" lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/30\/22c288cb-0882-4006-b555-73f9da725fd1\/thumbnail\/620x413\/9f7e9151a69fabc733645f4b94cc3daf\/gettyimages-2221265329.jpg 1x, https:\/\/assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/30\/22c288cb-0882-4006-b555-73f9da725fd1\/thumbnail\/1240x826\/242efe9f2fab779e1802d5f785ec670a\/gettyimages-2221265329.jpg 2x\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/span><figcaption class=\"embed__caption-container\">\n<p>                  <span class=\"embed__caption\">Workers dismantle the stage during New York City mayoral candidate Andrew Cuomo&#8217;s election-night watch party for the Democratic primary on June 24, 2025 in New York City.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>                  <span class=\"embed__credit\"><\/p>\n<p>                Andres Kudacki \/ Getty Images<\/p>\n<p>                          <\/span><br \/>\n              <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>July\u00a0<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"embed embed--type-image is-image embed--float-none embed--size-medium\">\n<p>      <span class=\"img embed__content\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/30\/98727044-8965-47a8-bb4c-9b506c5a024b\/thumbnail\/620x413\/43f16b3609d5b49b285b0068f5f6c5a6\/gettyimages-2223732469.jpg#\" alt=\"White House Coverage \" height=\"413\" width=\"620\" class=\" lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/30\/98727044-8965-47a8-bb4c-9b506c5a024b\/thumbnail\/620x413\/43f16b3609d5b49b285b0068f5f6c5a6\/gettyimages-2223732469.jpg 1x, https:\/\/assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/30\/98727044-8965-47a8-bb4c-9b506c5a024b\/thumbnail\/1240x826\/72aeeeea8f4800e0e0276726d7d3dfc3\/gettyimages-2223732469.jpg 2x\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/span><figcaption class=\"embed__caption-container\">\n<p>                  <span class=\"embed__caption\">President Trump signs H.R. 1: &#8220;One Big Beautiful Bill,&#8221; on the South Lawn of the White House on Independence Day, July 4, 2025.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>                  <span class=\"embed__credit\"><\/p>\n<p>                Tom Brenner For The Washington Post via Getty Images<\/p>\n<p>                          <\/span><br \/>\n              <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"embed embed--type-image is-image embed--float-none embed--size-medium\">\n<p>      <span class=\"img embed__content\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/30\/6373bb3c-9a2b-4f2d-9c07-b503c7d40cf6\/thumbnail\/620x413\/5ffaba36eef3de22594caa8b9343451e\/gettyimages-2225901033.jpg#\" alt=\"Detained Venezuelans Arrive In Caracas From El Salvador As Part Of Exchange Agreement With The US \" height=\"413\" width=\"620\" class=\" lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/30\/6373bb3c-9a2b-4f2d-9c07-b503c7d40cf6\/thumbnail\/620x413\/5ffaba36eef3de22594caa8b9343451e\/gettyimages-2225901033.jpg 1x, https:\/\/assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/30\/6373bb3c-9a2b-4f2d-9c07-b503c7d40cf6\/thumbnail\/1240x826\/31febaee3072359e9c44b3699e658566\/gettyimages-2225901033.jpg 2x\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/span><figcaption class=\"embed__caption-container\">\n<p>                  <span class=\"embed__caption\">Detained Venezuelans embrace upon arrival at Simon Bolivar International Airport in Caracas as part of a detainee exchange agreement between Venezuela and United States on July 18, 2025.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>                  <span class=\"embed__credit\"><\/p>\n<p>                Jesus Vargas \/ Getty Images<\/p>\n<p>                          <\/span><br \/>\n              <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"embed embed--type-image is-image embed--float-none embed--size-medium\">\n<p>      <span class=\"img embed__content\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/30\/a63dd582-0e8a-4b0a-8d8e-b15b41866eb3\/thumbnail\/620x413\/1bcd0b64cf2ae2a6ad739c66e4a84000\/gettyimages-2226865893.jpg#\" alt=\"President Trump Visits Federal Reserve \" height=\"413\" width=\"620\" class=\" lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/30\/a63dd582-0e8a-4b0a-8d8e-b15b41866eb3\/thumbnail\/620x413\/1bcd0b64cf2ae2a6ad739c66e4a84000\/gettyimages-2226865893.jpg 1x, https:\/\/assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/30\/a63dd582-0e8a-4b0a-8d8e-b15b41866eb3\/thumbnail\/1240x826\/12c5254f97206e3f2800534d48ef502e\/gettyimages-2226865893.jpg 2x\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/span><figcaption class=\"embed__caption-container\">\n<p>                  <span class=\"embed__caption\">President Trump delivers remarks alongside Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell as they tour the Federal Reserve&#8217;s $2.5 billion headquarters renovation project on July 24, 2025 in Washington, D.C.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>                  <span class=\"embed__credit\"><\/p>\n<p>                Chip Somodevilla \/ Getty Images<\/p>\n<p>                          <\/span><br \/>\n              <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>August\u00a0<\/h2>\n<p>With the 2026 midterm elections looming, <span class=\"link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/news\/texas-congressional-map-redistricting-trump-republicans\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-invalid-url-rewritten-http=\"\">Mr. Trump said he wanted Texas Republicans<\/a><\/span> to redraw the state&#8217;s Congressional map to net up to five seats for the GOP. After Gov. Greg Abbott called a special session, state <span class=\"link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/news\/texas-democratic-legislators-flee-state-to-protest-gops-redistricting-plan\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-invalid-url-rewritten-http=\"\">Democrats instead fled the state<\/a><\/span>, denying the GOP majority a quorum. Although they ultimately returned, the effort <span class=\"link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/news\/texas-redistricting-plan-california-new-york-illinois-indiana\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-invalid-url-rewritten-http=\"\">garnered national attention<\/a><\/span>, prompting California&#8217;s Democratic <span class=\"link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/news\/california-democrats-gavin-newsom-redistricting-texas-gop\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-invalid-url-rewritten-http=\"\">Gov. Gavin Newsom to put forward<\/a><\/span> a ballot measure to redraw the state&#8217;s districts to net up to five seats for Democrats.\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure class=\"embed embed--type-image is-image embed--float-none embed--size-medium\">\n<p>      <span class=\"img embed__content\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/30\/c99ea10c-88ed-44cb-8cf2-a4886a40c0bc\/thumbnail\/620x413\/907cc7d736c5f38e73e15e675ea024e8\/gettyimages-2228684422.jpg#\" alt=\"Texas Democratic Lawmakers Flee State In Effort To Halt Redistricting Legislation \" height=\"413\" width=\"620\" class=\" lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/30\/c99ea10c-88ed-44cb-8cf2-a4886a40c0bc\/thumbnail\/620x413\/907cc7d736c5f38e73e15e675ea024e8\/gettyimages-2228684422.jpg 1x, https:\/\/assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/30\/c99ea10c-88ed-44cb-8cf2-a4886a40c0bc\/thumbnail\/1240x826\/557618505d0417fcc87c589e5ecf2f1e\/gettyimages-2228684422.jpg 2x\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/span><figcaption class=\"embed__caption-container\">\n<p>                  <span class=\"embed__caption\">\u00a0Many seats remain empty during the Texas state House meeting&#8217;s call to order at the state Capitol on Aug. 5, 2025 in Austin. Texas Democratic lawmakers fled the state in an attempt to protest and deny quorum for votes on a proposed Republican redistricting plan.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>                  <span class=\"embed__credit\"><\/p>\n<p>                Brandon Bell \/ Getty Images<\/p>\n<p>                          <\/span><br \/>\n              <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"embed embed--type-image is-image embed--float-none embed--size-medium\">\n<p>      <span class=\"img embed__content\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/30\/9b4cf189-7e7f-48e6-aafc-1677ae511ac6\/thumbnail\/620x413\/af1be579b8407ca2b5711ed436f63cb5\/gettyimages-2232255536.jpg#\" alt=\"Trump Increases Federal Law Enforcement Presence, Deploys National Guard In Nation's Capital \" height=\"413\" width=\"620\" class=\" lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/30\/9b4cf189-7e7f-48e6-aafc-1677ae511ac6\/thumbnail\/620x413\/af1be579b8407ca2b5711ed436f63cb5\/gettyimages-2232255536.jpg 1x, https:\/\/assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/30\/9b4cf189-7e7f-48e6-aafc-1677ae511ac6\/thumbnail\/1240x826\/84073052a30f83b801bffe4d3a3c3acb\/gettyimages-2232255536.jpg 2x\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/span><figcaption class=\"embed__caption-container\">\n<p>                  <span class=\"embed__caption\">U.S. National Guard members walk on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., on Aug. 26, 2025.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>                  <span class=\"embed__credit\"><\/p>\n<p>                Anna Moneymaker \/ Getty Images<\/p>\n<p>                          <\/span><br \/>\n              <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"embed embed--type-image is-image embed--float-none embed--size-medium\">\n<p>      <span class=\"img embed__content\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/30\/e48d5ad3-7a62-4427-b42e-62ff8b14b3b4\/thumbnail\/620x449\/bd2570ef7d7aa25ab0cf7d4ecd301817\/gettyimages-2230161607.jpg#\" alt=\"California Governor Newsom Makes Announcement On Gerrymandering In Response To Trump's Efforts In Texas \" height=\"449\" width=\"620\" class=\" lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/30\/e48d5ad3-7a62-4427-b42e-62ff8b14b3b4\/thumbnail\/620x449\/bd2570ef7d7aa25ab0cf7d4ecd301817\/gettyimages-2230161607.jpg 1x, https:\/\/assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/30\/e48d5ad3-7a62-4427-b42e-62ff8b14b3b4\/thumbnail\/1240x898\/06c8caf04de9228faa62550b119bc4aa\/gettyimages-2230161607.jpg 2x\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/span><figcaption class=\"embed__caption-container\">\n<p>                  <span class=\"embed__caption\">California Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks about his state&#8217;s redistricting plans at a press conference in Los Angeles on Aug. 14, 2025.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>                  <span class=\"embed__credit\"><\/p>\n<p>                Mario Tama \/ Getty Images<\/p>\n<p>                          <\/span><br \/>\n              <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"embed embed--type-image is-image embed--float-none embed--size-medium\">\n<p>      <span class=\"img embed__content\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/08\/15\/9e59df6c-ef3a-4dc7-b99d-9a6564580e99\/thumbnail\/620x349\/2a128b9c5b7e85e4018195a0e7b206ff\/putintrump.jpg#\" alt=\"U.S. President Trump And Russian President Putin \" height=\"349\" width=\"620\" class=\" lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/08\/15\/9e59df6c-ef3a-4dc7-b99d-9a6564580e99\/thumbnail\/620x349\/2a128b9c5b7e85e4018195a0e7b206ff\/putintrump.jpg 1x, https:\/\/assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/08\/15\/9e59df6c-ef3a-4dc7-b99d-9a6564580e99\/thumbnail\/1240x698\/d6ffd98c737a42e4b4bd4659c7b8274d\/putintrump.jpg 2x\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/span><figcaption class=\"embed__caption-container\">\n<p>                  <span class=\"embed__caption\">President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin meet for their summit on the war in Ukraine, at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska, on Aug. 15, 2025.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>                  <span class=\"embed__credit\"><\/p>\n<p>                Contributor \/ Getty Images<\/p>\n<p>                          <\/span><br \/>\n              <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"embed embed--type-image is-image embed--float-none embed--size-medium\">\n<p>      <span class=\"img embed__content\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/30\/1756d032-d8fe-441c-838d-2cfb5865d9ff\/thumbnail\/620x413\/f3611f06210bedb913f669228cb336c5\/gettyimages-2231303384.jpg#\" alt=\"US-JUSTICE-IMMIGRATION-GARCIA \" height=\"413\" width=\"620\" class=\" lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/30\/1756d032-d8fe-441c-838d-2cfb5865d9ff\/thumbnail\/620x413\/f3611f06210bedb913f669228cb336c5\/gettyimages-2231303384.jpg 1x, https:\/\/assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/30\/1756d032-d8fe-441c-838d-2cfb5865d9ff\/thumbnail\/1240x826\/4b09ca2f7decfdf916d4df272bb6dd54\/gettyimages-2231303384.jpg 2x\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/span><figcaption class=\"embed__caption-container\">\n<p>                  <span class=\"embed__caption\">Seen through a glass window, Salvadoran migrant and U.S. resident Kilmar Abrego Garcia and his wife Jennifer Vasquez embrace as they enter a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) field office in Baltimore, Maryland, on Aug. 25, 2025.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>                  <span class=\"embed__credit\"><\/p>\n<p>                ROBERTO SCHMIDT\/AFP via Getty Images<\/p>\n<p>                          <\/span><br \/>\n              <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>September\u00a0<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"embed embed--type-image is-image embed--float-none embed--size-medium\">\n<p>      <span class=\"img embed__content\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/09\/30\/3acf14fb-5fed-4e37-88db-6bc0ba46117b\/thumbnail\/620x349\/b19de3003774d2d5675556c0766feef9\/2025-09-15t225857z-918160617-rc2msgaw2jmb-rtrmadp-3-usa-venezuela-strike.jpg#\" alt=\"A vessel burns in this still image taken from a video depicting what U.S. President Trump said was a U.S. military strike on a Venezuelan drug cartel vessel \" height=\"349\" width=\"620\" class=\" lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/09\/30\/3acf14fb-5fed-4e37-88db-6bc0ba46117b\/thumbnail\/620x349\/b19de3003774d2d5675556c0766feef9\/2025-09-15t225857z-918160617-rc2msgaw2jmb-rtrmadp-3-usa-venezuela-strike.jpg 1x, https:\/\/assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/09\/30\/3acf14fb-5fed-4e37-88db-6bc0ba46117b\/thumbnail\/1240x698\/f9aabe87b13e1e400804f8c6decdfa2a\/2025-09-15t225857z-918160617-rc2msgaw2jmb-rtrmadp-3-usa-venezuela-strike.jpg 2x\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/span><figcaption class=\"embed__caption-container\">\n<p>                  <span class=\"embed__caption\">A vessel burns in this still image taken from a video released Sep. 15, 2025, after what President Trump said was a U.S. military strike on a Venezuelan drug cartel boat.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>                  <span class=\"embed__credit\"><\/p>\n<p>                Donald Trump via Truth Social\/via REUTERS<\/p>\n<p>                          <\/span><br \/>\n              <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"embed embed--type-image is-image embed--float-none embed--size-medium\">\n<p>      <span class=\"img embed__content\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/30\/0e9b41c9-11ac-45d5-bd50-7358e483ae3d\/thumbnail\/620x413\/ac5969a628bff3bb4c046a704eb189cb\/gettyimages-2233533029.jpg#\" alt=\"House Members Introduce Epstein Files Transparency Act \" height=\"413\" width=\"620\" class=\" lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/30\/0e9b41c9-11ac-45d5-bd50-7358e483ae3d\/thumbnail\/620x413\/ac5969a628bff3bb4c046a704eb189cb\/gettyimages-2233533029.jpg 1x, https:\/\/assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/30\/0e9b41c9-11ac-45d5-bd50-7358e483ae3d\/thumbnail\/1240x826\/08c39cad85c4231497e86311c588199a\/gettyimages-2233533029.jpg 2x\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/span><figcaption class=\"embed__caption-container\">\n<p>                  <span class=\"embed__caption\">Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA), Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) and Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA) at a news conference with survivors of disgraced financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, outside the U.S. Capitol on Sept. 3, 2025.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>                  <span class=\"embed__credit\"><\/p>\n<p>                Chip Somodevilla \/ Getty Images<\/p>\n<p>                          <\/span><br \/>\n              <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"embed embed--type-image is-image embed--float-none embed--size-medium\">\n<p>      <span class=\"img embed__content\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/30\/ec942e92-870e-47cd-95c8-e7f9c0a73562\/thumbnail\/620x413\/f80679fef387b40157c91582d9958348\/gettyimages-2235173312.jpg#\" alt=\"The new logo Department of War after Trump signs the order \" height=\"413\" width=\"620\" class=\" lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/30\/ec942e92-870e-47cd-95c8-e7f9c0a73562\/thumbnail\/620x413\/f80679fef387b40157c91582d9958348\/gettyimages-2235173312.jpg 1x, https:\/\/assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/30\/ec942e92-870e-47cd-95c8-e7f9c0a73562\/thumbnail\/1240x826\/3d8911a35bc0fc0cd44488daffc63dc4\/gettyimages-2235173312.jpg 2x\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/span><figcaption class=\"embed__caption-container\">\n<p>                  <span class=\"embed__caption\">The new Department of War logo is seen after President Trump signed an order to rename the Department of Defense on Sept. 15, 2025.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>                  <span class=\"embed__credit\"><\/p>\n<p>                Celal Gunes\/Anadolu via Getty Images<\/p>\n<p>                          <\/span><br \/>\n              <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"embed embed--type-image is-image embed--float-none embed--size-medium\">\n<p>      <span class=\"img embed__content\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/30\/09d08d6b-4b3b-4704-8342-1d287e786c18\/thumbnail\/620x413\/38178d00d809702f439503bbde3bc32c\/gettyimages-2236295059.jpg#\" alt=\"Protesters Denounce ICE Outside Chicago-Area Facility \" height=\"413\" width=\"620\" class=\" lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/30\/09d08d6b-4b3b-4704-8342-1d287e786c18\/thumbnail\/620x413\/38178d00d809702f439503bbde3bc32c\/gettyimages-2236295059.jpg 1x, https:\/\/assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/30\/09d08d6b-4b3b-4704-8342-1d287e786c18\/thumbnail\/1240x826\/dda3b8e7ee7418ee359e4ae70bf90661\/gettyimages-2236295059.jpg 2x\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/span><figcaption class=\"embed__caption-container\">\n<p>                  <span class=\"embed__caption\">\u00a0A demonstrator is taken into custody following a clash with federal law enforcement agents outside of an immigration processing center in Broadview, Illinois, on Sept. 19, 2025.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>                  <span class=\"embed__credit\"><\/p>\n<p>                Scott Olson \/ Getty Images<\/p>\n<p>                          <\/span><br \/>\n              <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"embed embed--type-image is-image embed--float-none embed--size-medium\">\n<p>      <span class=\"img embed__content\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/30\/88352816-d1e2-4ee2-a0ff-8fd042539d14\/thumbnail\/620x413\/28c876b7e8b8b146e27d988d3455abfd\/gettyimages-2234095376.jpg#\" alt=\"Political Activist Charlie Kirk Shot Dead At Utah Valley University \" height=\"413\" width=\"620\" class=\" lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/30\/88352816-d1e2-4ee2-a0ff-8fd042539d14\/thumbnail\/620x413\/28c876b7e8b8b146e27d988d3455abfd\/gettyimages-2234095376.jpg 1x, https:\/\/assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/30\/88352816-d1e2-4ee2-a0ff-8fd042539d14\/thumbnail\/1240x826\/34c37ff571be3115d333e36977423b06\/gettyimages-2234095376.jpg 2x\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/span><figcaption class=\"embed__caption-container\">\n<p>                  <span class=\"embed__caption\">Charlie Kirk speaks at Utah Valley University on Sept. 10, 2025 in Orem, Utah.  Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, was speaking at his &#8220;American Comeback Tour&#8221; when he was shot and killed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>                  <span class=\"embed__credit\"><\/p>\n<p>                Trent Nelson \/ The Salt Lake Tribune \/ Getty Images<\/p>\n<p>                          <\/span><br \/>\n              <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"embed embed--type-image is-image embed--float-none embed--size-medium\">\n<p>      <span class=\"img embed__content\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/31\/9327bcef-f37c-4f55-8abb-f1194e256b65\/thumbnail\/620x413\/1a6cd7b9c40ec1d991e4b6a83b092eda\/gettyimages-2236156274.jpg#\" alt=\"Trump Heads To Kirk Memorial As Political Anger Intensifies \" height=\"413\" width=\"620\" class=\" lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/31\/9327bcef-f37c-4f55-8abb-f1194e256b65\/thumbnail\/620x413\/1a6cd7b9c40ec1d991e4b6a83b092eda\/gettyimages-2236156274.jpg 1x, https:\/\/assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/31\/9327bcef-f37c-4f55-8abb-f1194e256b65\/thumbnail\/1240x826\/1f206a8890dc7dc84e5ab59d148cf6c1\/gettyimages-2236156274.jpg 2x\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/span><figcaption class=\"embed__caption-container\">\n<p>                  <span class=\"embed__caption\">Erika Kirk, CEO of Turning Point USA, speaks during a memorial service for her late husband Charlie Kirk at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, on Sept. 21, 2025.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>                  <span class=\"embed__credit\"><\/p>\n<p>                Rebecca Noble \/ Bloomberg via Getty Images \/ Photographer: Rebecca Noble\/Bloomberg<\/p>\n<p>                          <\/span><br \/>\n              <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"embed embed--type-image is-image embed--float-none embed--size-medium\">\n<p>      <span class=\"img embed__content\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/30\/5295e7a7-09d2-4097-876c-3bc288405141\/thumbnail\/620x413\/f7088258a290fb9aa0a1d890c103ab7e\/gettyimages-2236305802.jpg#\" alt=\"UN-ISRAEL-PALESTINIANS-CONFLICT-UNGA-DIPLOMACY \" height=\"413\" width=\"620\" class=\" lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/30\/5295e7a7-09d2-4097-876c-3bc288405141\/thumbnail\/620x413\/f7088258a290fb9aa0a1d890c103ab7e\/gettyimages-2236305802.jpg 1x, https:\/\/assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/30\/5295e7a7-09d2-4097-876c-3bc288405141\/thumbnail\/1240x826\/66c4f69461e7dc66dc85baa3bf4a1762\/gettyimages-2236305802.jpg 2x\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/span><figcaption class=\"embed__caption-container\">\n<p>                  <span class=\"embed__caption\">Palestinian Ambassador to the U.N. Riyad Mansour listens to speakers during a United Nations summit on Palestinians at U.N. headquarters in New York on Sept. 22, 2025.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>                  <span class=\"embed__credit\"><\/p>\n<p>                ANGELA WEISS\/AFP via Getty Images<\/p>\n<p>                          <\/span><br \/>\n              <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>October<\/h2>\n<p>The <span class=\"link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/news\/2025-government-shutdown-by-numbers\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-invalid-url-rewritten-http=\"\">longest government shutdown<\/a><\/span> in modern U.S. history began on Oct. 1 after Democrats and Republicans\u00a0<span class=\"link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/news\/government-shutdown-2025-funding-congress\/\" data-invalid-url-rewritten-http=\"\">failed to come to an agreement<\/a><\/span>\u00a0to extend government funding. It <span class=\"link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/news\/how-the-longest-government-shutdown-in-history-came-to-an-end\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-invalid-url-rewritten-http=\"\">ended<\/a><\/span> 43 days later after a deal finally passed and was signed by President Trump.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"embed embed--type-image is-image embed--float-none embed--size-medium\">\n<p>      <span class=\"img embed__content\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/30\/8bea5f5a-3e27-4483-b59d-09475ae37d93\/thumbnail\/620x413\/b11330c8adaa314d68b7b84e79ff84eb\/gettyimages-2245572795.jpg#\" alt=\"U.S.-WASHINGTON, D.C.-FEDERAL GOVERNMENT-SHUTDOWN \" height=\"413\" width=\"620\" class=\" lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/30\/8bea5f5a-3e27-4483-b59d-09475ae37d93\/thumbnail\/620x413\/b11330c8adaa314d68b7b84e79ff84eb\/gettyimages-2245572795.jpg 1x, https:\/\/assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/30\/8bea5f5a-3e27-4483-b59d-09475ae37d93\/thumbnail\/1240x826\/54646ff26938776bf7cf4c76899bae0e\/gettyimages-2245572795.jpg 2x\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/span><figcaption class=\"embed__caption-container\">\n<p>                  <span class=\"embed__caption\">The U.S. Capitol building is seen reflected on a notice of closure of the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center in Washington, D.C., during the government shutdown on Oct. 1, 2025.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>                  <span class=\"embed__credit\"><\/p>\n<p>                Li Rui\/Xinhua via Getty Images<\/p>\n<p>                          <\/span><br \/>\n              <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"embed embed--type-image is-image embed--float-none embed--size-medium\">\n<p>      <span class=\"img embed__content\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/30\/40e6b304-3eda-4b3f-8f3b-15db9a523515\/thumbnail\/620x413\/1b755108df59ba05b3589a5231da4e3d\/ap25281600681306.jpg#\" alt=\"Trump Russia Probe \" height=\"413\" width=\"620\" class=\" lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/30\/40e6b304-3eda-4b3f-8f3b-15db9a523515\/thumbnail\/620x413\/1b755108df59ba05b3589a5231da4e3d\/ap25281600681306.jpg 1x, https:\/\/assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/30\/40e6b304-3eda-4b3f-8f3b-15db9a523515\/thumbnail\/1240x826\/78cb5c732044d8223400d9e5cad4f4b0\/ap25281600681306.jpg 2x\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/span><figcaption class=\"embed__caption-container\">\n<p>                  <span class=\"embed__caption\">Family members of former FBI Director James Comey leave the federal courthouse after his arraignment hearing in Alexandria, Virginia, on Oct. 8, 2025.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>                  <span class=\"embed__credit\"><\/p>\n<p>                Jose Luis Magana \/ AP<\/p>\n<p>                          <\/span><br \/>\n              <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"embed embed--type-image is-image embed--float-none embed--size-medium\">\n<p>      <span class=\"img embed__content\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/30\/284d44c9-5b94-458a-bc79-48bf5df81b7d\/thumbnail\/620x413\/1a6cc7441526e472a12a8abe917afc12\/gettyimages-2240476409.jpg#\" alt=\"President Trump Visits Israel And Egypt After Gaza Ceasefire Takes Effect \" height=\"413\" width=\"620\" class=\" lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/30\/284d44c9-5b94-458a-bc79-48bf5df81b7d\/thumbnail\/620x413\/1a6cc7441526e472a12a8abe917afc12\/gettyimages-2240476409.jpg 1x, https:\/\/assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/30\/284d44c9-5b94-458a-bc79-48bf5df81b7d\/thumbnail\/1240x826\/a9f7f4433c5c2a4a2c715cadcd8726de\/gettyimages-2240476409.jpg 2x\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/span><figcaption class=\"embed__caption-container\">\n<p>                  <span class=\"embed__caption\">President Trump and other world leaders gather for a group photo during a world leaders&#8217; summit on ending the Gaza war on Oct. 13, 2025 in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>                  <span class=\"embed__credit\"><\/p>\n<p>                Evan Vucci &#8211; Pool \/ Getty Images<\/p>\n<p>                          <\/span><br \/>\n              <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"embed embed--type-image is-image embed--float-none embed--size-medium\">\n<p>      <span class=\"img embed__content\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/30\/f4a1e279-bafe-424d-bc7c-6156207ba332\/thumbnail\/620x414\/09a52ee5ad835d7bcb12cafa3e8b1aee\/gettyimages-2241815222.jpg#\" alt=\"No Kings March In NYC \" height=\"414\" width=\"620\" class=\" lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/30\/f4a1e279-bafe-424d-bc7c-6156207ba332\/thumbnail\/620x414\/09a52ee5ad835d7bcb12cafa3e8b1aee\/gettyimages-2241815222.jpg 1x, https:\/\/assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/30\/f4a1e279-bafe-424d-bc7c-6156207ba332\/thumbnail\/1240x828\/b62e92cb2505461261959d0c7a64775b\/gettyimages-2241815222.jpg 2x\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/span><figcaption class=\"embed__caption-container\">\n<p>                  <span class=\"embed__caption\">A crowd marches in New York City during the No Kings protest on Oct. 18, 2025, as demonstrations against the Trump administration took place across the country.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>                  <span class=\"embed__credit\"><\/p>\n<p>                Neil Constantine\/NurPhoto via Getty Images<\/p>\n<p>                          <\/span><br \/>\n              <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"embed embed--type-image is-image embed--float-none embed--size-medium\">\n<p>      <span class=\"img embed__content\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/30\/cd90ed8a-e859-4873-8064-bb0ee31d3cb7\/thumbnail\/620x413\/506491e1470e959ae4f9366a8b15e460\/gettyimages-2242849640.jpg#\" alt=\"White House East Wing Demolition Continues For Trump Ballroom Construction \" height=\"413\" width=\"620\" class=\" lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/30\/cd90ed8a-e859-4873-8064-bb0ee31d3cb7\/thumbnail\/620x413\/506491e1470e959ae4f9366a8b15e460\/gettyimages-2242849640.jpg 1x, https:\/\/assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/30\/cd90ed8a-e859-4873-8064-bb0ee31d3cb7\/thumbnail\/1240x826\/f22bdd1155c5cfdbb704f858799b0266\/gettyimages-2242849640.jpg 2x\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/span><figcaption class=\"embed__caption-container\">\n<p>                  <span class=\"embed__caption\">An excavator works to clear rubble after the East Wing of the White House was demolished to make way for a new ballroom, Oct. 23, 2025.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>                  <span class=\"embed__credit\"><\/p>\n<p>                Eric Lee \/ Getty Images<\/p>\n<p>                          <\/span><br \/>\n              <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"embed embed--type-image is-image embed--float-none embed--size-medium\">\n<p>      <span class=\"img embed__content\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/30\/71e0806a-3071-4379-96ca-7118b6faa621\/thumbnail\/620x414\/9a4589029b9fa8d1d61bf8f9fd977f5d\/gettyimages-2243027773.jpg#\" alt=\"New York Attorney General Letitia James Appears In Federal Court Over Indictment For 2020 Mortgage \" height=\"414\" width=\"620\" class=\" lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/30\/71e0806a-3071-4379-96ca-7118b6faa621\/thumbnail\/620x414\/9a4589029b9fa8d1d61bf8f9fd977f5d\/gettyimages-2243027773.jpg 1x, https:\/\/assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/30\/71e0806a-3071-4379-96ca-7118b6faa621\/thumbnail\/1240x828\/7f0c61ea2e43221decbf5eb2c93fe5b3\/gettyimages-2243027773.jpg 2x\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/span><figcaption class=\"embed__caption-container\">\n<p>                  <span class=\"embed__caption\">New York Attorney General Letitia James speaks outside the Walter E. Hoffman United States Courthouse following an arraignment hearing on Oct. 24, 2025 in Norfolk, Virginia. The charges against her were later thrown out by a judge.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>                  <span class=\"embed__credit\"><\/p>\n<p>                Win McNamee \/ Getty Images<\/p>\n<p>                          <\/span><br \/>\n              <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>November<\/h2>\n<p>Democrats swept the gubernatorial elections in <span class=\"link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/news\/spanberger-earle-sears-virginia-governor-results-trump\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-invalid-url-rewritten-http=\"\">Virginia<\/a><\/span> and <span class=\"link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/philadelphia\/news\/new-jersey-governor-mikie-sherrill-ciattarelli\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-invalid-url-rewritten-http=\"\">New Jersey<\/a><\/span>. In New York City, former <span class=\"link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/newyork\/news\/andrew-cuomo-running-for-mayor-nyc\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-invalid-url-rewritten-http=\"\">Gov. Andrew Cuomo tried to mount<\/a><\/span> a comeback bid in the mayoral race but was defeated by 34-year-old democratic socialist\u00a0<span class=\"link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/newyork\/live-updates\/nyc-election-results-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-invalid-url-rewritten-http=\"\">Zohran Mamdani<\/a><\/span>. In California,\u00a0<span class=\"link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/sacramento\/news\/california-proposition-50-explainer\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-invalid-url-rewritten-http=\"\">Proposition 50<\/a><\/span>, the measure put forward by Gov. Newsom to redraw the state&#8217;s congressional districts, <span class=\"link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/sacramento\/news\/california-prop-50-results-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-invalid-url-rewritten-http=\"\">passed with over 60% of the vote<\/a><\/span>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure class=\"embed embed--type-image is-image embed--float-none embed--size-medium\">\n<p>      <span class=\"img embed__content\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/30\/a06483b9-b227-4cc1-85cc-d1c0eb614dd6\/thumbnail\/620x414\/da7c80748bd576ca5e123c06dedd8795\/gettyimages-2244559283-1.jpg#\" alt=\"New Yorkers Watch Results Come In For City's Mayoral Election \" height=\"414\" width=\"620\" class=\" lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/30\/a06483b9-b227-4cc1-85cc-d1c0eb614dd6\/thumbnail\/620x414\/da7c80748bd576ca5e123c06dedd8795\/gettyimages-2244559283-1.jpg 1x, https:\/\/assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/30\/a06483b9-b227-4cc1-85cc-d1c0eb614dd6\/thumbnail\/1240x828\/944e66f3e8090cafd01c32e4b555a7d4\/gettyimages-2244559283-1.jpg 2x\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/span><figcaption class=\"embed__caption-container\">\n<p>                  <span class=\"embed__caption\">New Yorkers react as mayoral election results trickle in at an election-night watch party at the Bohemian Hall &amp; Beer Garden on Nov. 4, 2025 in the Queens borough of New York City.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>                  <span class=\"embed__credit\"><\/p>\n<p>                Jeremy Weine \/ Getty Images<\/p>\n<p>                          <\/span><br \/>\n              <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"embed embed--type-image is-image embed--float-none embed--size-medium\">\n<p>      <span class=\"img embed__content\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/30\/a7f68837-fab6-4156-bc67-d031afbc3c7e\/thumbnail\/620x413\/ae4d0b00c88b8e123be025bdb538c804\/gettyimages-2244567198.jpg#\" alt=\"TOPSHOT-US-POLITICS-VOTE-NEW YORK-MAMDANI \" height=\"413\" width=\"620\" class=\" lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/30\/a7f68837-fab6-4156-bc67-d031afbc3c7e\/thumbnail\/620x413\/ae4d0b00c88b8e123be025bdb538c804\/gettyimages-2244567198.jpg 1x, https:\/\/assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/30\/a7f68837-fab6-4156-bc67-d031afbc3c7e\/thumbnail\/1240x826\/f7f627aa0416930968e53514542bb17b\/gettyimages-2244567198.jpg 2x\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/span><figcaption class=\"embed__caption-container\">\n<p>                  <span class=\"embed__caption\">New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani celebrates during an election night event at the Brooklyn Paramount Theater in New York on Nov. 4, 2025.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>                  <span class=\"embed__credit\"><\/p>\n<p>                ANGELINA KATSANIS\/AFP via Getty Images<\/p>\n<p>                          <\/span><br \/>\n              <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"embed embed--type-image is-image embed--float-none embed--size-medium\">\n<p>      <span class=\"img embed__content\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/30\/616532e3-99e3-4f27-b6a8-50fe0ec2d12b\/thumbnail\/620x413\/74d41c114edf30bbef8de04c896d4c70\/gettyimages-2244433476.jpg#\" alt=\"Story about Prop 50 where Gavin Newsom speaks during a press event. \" height=\"413\" width=\"620\" class=\" lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/30\/616532e3-99e3-4f27-b6a8-50fe0ec2d12b\/thumbnail\/620x413\/74d41c114edf30bbef8de04c896d4c70\/gettyimages-2244433476.jpg 1x, https:\/\/assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/30\/616532e3-99e3-4f27-b6a8-50fe0ec2d12b\/thumbnail\/1240x826\/307b01e22dc4c1b6521d0bf1ffb132f4\/gettyimages-2244433476.jpg 2x\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/span><figcaption class=\"embed__caption-container\">\n<p>                  <span class=\"embed__caption\">A crowd cheers at a press event where California Gov. Gavin Newsom and local elected officials spoke in support of the redistricting proposal known as Proposition 50, in San Francisco on Nov. 3, 2025.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>                  <span class=\"embed__credit\"><\/p>\n<p>                Gabrielle Lurie\/San Francisco Chronicle via Getty Images<\/p>\n<p>                          <\/span><br \/>\n              <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"embed embed--type-image is-image embed--float-none embed--size-medium\">\n<p>      <span class=\"img embed__content\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/30\/31a94f30-0b90-4b89-a76b-25cb24981cd6\/thumbnail\/620x413\/fd728701625cbc71c64a288e3fb5a994\/gettyimages-2245907356.jpg#\" alt=\"FAA Targets 40 \" high-volume\"=\"\" us=\"\" airports=\"\" for=\"\" flight=\"\" cuts=\"\" amid=\"\" government=\"\" shutdown=\"\" \"=\"\" height=\"413\" width=\"620\" class=\" lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/30\/31a94f30-0b90-4b89-a76b-25cb24981cd6\/thumbnail\/620x413\/fd728701625cbc71c64a288e3fb5a994\/gettyimages-2245907356.jpg 1x, https:\/\/assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/30\/31a94f30-0b90-4b89-a76b-25cb24981cd6\/thumbnail\/1240x826\/912ae38c9a5ade15c795b6d5988f9b81\/gettyimages-2245907356.jpg 2x\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/span><figcaption class=\"embed__caption-container\">\n<p>                  <span class=\"embed__caption\">Passengers look at flight delays on a departure board at Orlando International Airport in Florida on Nov. 9, 2025, after the FAA cut flights at high-volume airports during the government shutdown.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>                  <span class=\"embed__credit\"><\/p>\n<p>                Andrew Wevers \/ Getty Images<\/p>\n<p>                          <\/span><br \/>\n              <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"embed embed--type-image is-image embed--float-none embed--size-medium\">\n<p>      <span class=\"img embed__content\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/30\/b6bc8d23-7e92-4e3c-a35c-095c8943a9ed\/thumbnail\/620x413\/26e4bffd174eba4c76cb5c70c4d752b1\/gettyimages-2245848782.jpg#\" alt=\"Johnson Swears in Grijalva \" height=\"413\" width=\"620\" class=\" lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/30\/b6bc8d23-7e92-4e3c-a35c-095c8943a9ed\/thumbnail\/620x413\/26e4bffd174eba4c76cb5c70c4d752b1\/gettyimages-2245848782.jpg 1x, https:\/\/assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/30\/b6bc8d23-7e92-4e3c-a35c-095c8943a9ed\/thumbnail\/1240x826\/e665d4221b53d2b042c3d199011d389c\/gettyimages-2245848782.jpg 2x\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/span><figcaption class=\"embed__caption-container\">\n<p>                  <span class=\"embed__caption\">House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) performs a ceremonial swearing in for Rep. Adelita Grijalva (D-AZ) at the U.S. Capitol on Nov. 12, 2025.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>                  <span class=\"embed__credit\"><\/p>\n<p>                Nathan Posner\/Anadolu via Getty Images<\/p>\n<p>                          <\/span><br \/>\n              <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"embed embed--type-image is-image embed--float-none embed--size-medium\">\n<p>      <span class=\"img embed__content\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/31\/73a80eeb-5d2c-49f3-8f2f-46b5863022e2\/thumbnail\/620x413\/14df3e9166f46cce2c8c879cd7cd2e27\/gettyimages-2247219715.jpg#\" alt=\"US-POLITICS-TRUMP \" height=\"413\" width=\"620\" class=\" lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/31\/73a80eeb-5d2c-49f3-8f2f-46b5863022e2\/thumbnail\/620x413\/14df3e9166f46cce2c8c879cd7cd2e27\/gettyimages-2247219715.jpg 1x, https:\/\/assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/31\/73a80eeb-5d2c-49f3-8f2f-46b5863022e2\/thumbnail\/1240x826\/a034262a8cd3bec6f22623ffe582d643\/gettyimages-2247219715.jpg 2x\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/span><figcaption class=\"embed__caption-container\">\n<p>                  <span class=\"embed__caption\">President Trump meets with New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani in the Oval Office of the White House \u00a0on Nov. 21, 2025.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>                  <span class=\"embed__credit\"><\/p>\n<p>                Jim WATSON \/AFP via Getty Images<\/p>\n<p>                          <\/span><br \/>\n              <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"embed embed--type-image is-image embed--float-none embed--size-medium\">\n<p>      <span class=\"img embed__content\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/30\/fff1ee29-23a5-4525-a03e-2cf44fd892b5\/thumbnail\/620x413\/c12be22a1139751127066c133f8e080b\/gettyimages-2247996374.jpg#\" alt=\"US-CRIME-NATIONAL GUARD \" height=\"413\" width=\"620\" class=\" lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/30\/fff1ee29-23a5-4525-a03e-2cf44fd892b5\/thumbnail\/620x413\/c12be22a1139751127066c133f8e080b\/gettyimages-2247996374.jpg 1x, https:\/\/assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/30\/fff1ee29-23a5-4525-a03e-2cf44fd892b5\/thumbnail\/1240x826\/ca8849489a2f8dee2f0f0f5a7cf3af03\/gettyimages-2247996374.jpg 2x\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/span><figcaption class=\"embed__caption-container\">\n<p>                  <span class=\"embed__caption\">National Guard soldiers gather near the crime scene after a shooting in downtown Washington, D.C., that killed Army Spc. Sarah Beckstrom and wounded Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe. on Nov. 26, 2025.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>                  <span class=\"embed__credit\"><\/p>\n<p>                Drew ANGERER \/AFP via Getty Images<\/p>\n<p>                          <\/span><br \/>\n              <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>December\u00a0<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"embed embed--type-image is-image embed--float-none embed--size-medium\">\n<p>      <span class=\"img embed__content\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/31\/22ff87ba-154c-414f-9028-3993c51a3388\/thumbnail\/620x413\/ffe0ddfaa3b6c673f328eeb37ecefa80\/gettyimages-2249832853.jpg#\" alt=\"President Donald Trumps Name Added To The US Institute of Peace Building \" height=\"413\" width=\"620\" class=\" lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/31\/22ff87ba-154c-414f-9028-3993c51a3388\/thumbnail\/620x413\/ffe0ddfaa3b6c673f328eeb37ecefa80\/gettyimages-2249832853.jpg 1x, https:\/\/assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/31\/22ff87ba-154c-414f-9028-3993c51a3388\/thumbnail\/1240x826\/bdfcad8a359e61381f1cf9c873368530\/gettyimages-2249832853.jpg 2x\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/span><figcaption class=\"embed__caption-container\">\n<p>                  <span class=\"embed__caption\">President\u00a0 Trump&#8217;s name is seen recently placed on the outside of the United States Institute of Peace headquarters on Dec. 3, 2025 in Washington, D.C.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>                  <span class=\"embed__credit\"><\/p>\n<p>                Anna Moneymaker \/ Getty Images<\/p>\n<p>                          <\/span><br \/>\n              <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"embed embed--type-image is-image embed--float-none embed--size-medium\">\n<p>      <span class=\"img embed__content\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/05\/07633623-9943-4e71-bf7a-c1efc24ddb70\/thumbnail\/620x414\/f33249591f190894a2edfc623d396f1e\/gettyimages-2249478839.jpg#\" alt=\"FBL-WC-2026-DRAW \" height=\"414\" width=\"620\" class=\" lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/05\/07633623-9943-4e71-bf7a-c1efc24ddb70\/thumbnail\/620x414\/f33249591f190894a2edfc623d396f1e\/gettyimages-2249478839.jpg 1x, https:\/\/assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/05\/07633623-9943-4e71-bf7a-c1efc24ddb70\/thumbnail\/1240x828\/3ed51850625a01c0e96ca6096352aeda\/gettyimages-2249478839.jpg 2x\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/span><figcaption class=\"embed__caption-container\">\n<p>                  <span class=\"embed__caption\">President Trump shakes hands with FIFA President Gianni Infantino as he receives the FIFA Peace Prize during the draw for the 2026 FIFA Football World Cup at the Kennedy Center, in Washington, D.C., on Dec. 5, 2025.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>                  <span class=\"embed__credit\"><\/p>\n<p>                Jim WATSON \/AFP via Getty Images<\/p>\n<p>                          <\/span><br \/>\n              <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"embed embed--type-image is-image embed--float-none embed--size-medium\">\n<p>      <span class=\"img embed__content\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/30\/0fe9add4-722b-41b2-a44d-1554c4af72ea\/thumbnail\/620x413\/6c7ceafd2733705cfb79bbb3d4eda441\/gettyimages-2250717073.jpg#\" alt=\"Indiana Senate Votes Down Trump-Backed Congressional Map \" height=\"413\" width=\"620\" class=\" lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/30\/0fe9add4-722b-41b2-a44d-1554c4af72ea\/thumbnail\/620x413\/6c7ceafd2733705cfb79bbb3d4eda441\/gettyimages-2250717073.jpg 1x, https:\/\/assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/30\/0fe9add4-722b-41b2-a44d-1554c4af72ea\/thumbnail\/1240x826\/787482472f6900dc75d58e5805b128d8\/gettyimages-2250717073.jpg 2x\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/span><figcaption class=\"embed__caption-container\">\n<p>                  <span class=\"embed__caption\">A display of the 2025 draft congressional map during a vote on redistricting at the Indiana Statehouse in Indianapolis on Dec. 11, 2025.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>                  <span class=\"embed__credit\"><\/p>\n<p>                Kaiti Sullivan \/ Bloomberg via Getty Images<\/p>\n<p>                          <\/span><br \/>\n              <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"embed embed--type-image is-image embed--float-none embed--size-medium\">\n<p>      <span class=\"img embed__content\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/31\/e6eacc59-38f7-474e-9b06-88d504c89fad\/thumbnail\/620x413\/abecff61ea81f9e32efcffe1f7ace40e\/gettyimages-2253257010.jpg#\" alt=\"Donald Trump and John F. Kennedy Center \" height=\"413\" width=\"620\" class=\" lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/31\/e6eacc59-38f7-474e-9b06-88d504c89fad\/thumbnail\/620x413\/abecff61ea81f9e32efcffe1f7ace40e\/gettyimages-2253257010.jpg 1x, https:\/\/assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/31\/e6eacc59-38f7-474e-9b06-88d504c89fad\/thumbnail\/1240x826\/21925e983b5c9378934beb82aefaf8b4\/gettyimages-2253257010.jpg 2x\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/span><figcaption class=\"embed__caption-container\">\n<p>                  <span class=\"embed__caption\">A view of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington after the name of President Donald J. Trump was added to the facade in December 2025.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>                  <span class=\"embed__credit\"><\/p>\n<p>                Celal Gunes\/Anadolu via Getty Images<\/p>\n<p>                          <\/span><br \/>\n              <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"embed embed--type-image is-image embed--float-none embed--size-medium\">\n<p>      <span class=\"img embed__content\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/30\/f644e624-b408-4b5b-8343-498083641f53\/thumbnail\/620x413\/dcc20839a816cd661b991763e900c7e8\/gettyimages-2252642056.jpg#\" alt=\"US-POLITICS-JUSTICE-EPSTEIN \" height=\"413\" width=\"620\" class=\" lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/30\/f644e624-b408-4b5b-8343-498083641f53\/thumbnail\/620x413\/dcc20839a816cd661b991763e900c7e8\/gettyimages-2252642056.jpg 1x, https:\/\/assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com\/hub\/i\/r\/2025\/12\/30\/f644e624-b408-4b5b-8343-498083641f53\/thumbnail\/1240x826\/cff4d67620523d00809757b7380d0a32\/gettyimages-2252642056.jpg 2x\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><\/span><figcaption class=\"embed__caption-container\">\n<p>                  <span class=\"embed__caption\">Part of a new batch of files related to the notorious late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, after thousands of documents were released by the Department of Justice in December 2025.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>                  <span class=\"embed__credit\"><\/p>\n<p>                AFP via Getty Images<\/p>\n<p>                          <\/span><br \/>\n              <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<section class=\"content__body--footer\">\n<\/section>\n<p>  <!-- data-recirc-source=\"queryly\" --><\/p>\n<aside class=\"component list recirculation component--type-recirculation \">\n        <\/aside>\n<section class=\"content__body--footer\">\n      <!-- tags --><br \/>\n    <\/section>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-6606220950177433\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- ItShrt World News -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-6606220950177433\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"1882483372\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\r\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\r\n<br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbsnews.com\/news\/2025-year-politics-photos\/\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In 2025, President Trump returned to power and instituted change in Washington with executive orders that ranged from immigration crackdowns<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":62561,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[34],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-62560","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-politics"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v24.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Photos show the year in politics as Trump brought change to America in 2025 - World News<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"In 2025, President Trump returned to power and instituted change in Washington. 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