Taiwan said the United States is moving ahead with an $11.1 billion arms package, the largest ever for the island, including HIMARS rocket systems, howitzers, drones and anti-tank weapons.

The sale, now under U.S. congressional review, is the second approved under Trump’s current term.

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/18/us/politics/trump-taiwan-weapons-sale.html

Keir Starmer has said he would “absolutely” challenge anyone who spoke to his daughter the way Trump did when he called a female reporter “piggy.”

“I absolutely wouldn't... I would call it out.”

Newsmax: What is Xi like?

Lukashenko: He is Chinese.

Newsmax: What does that mean?

Lukashenko: It means he is smart...

One of the images released by House Oversight Democrats shows Noam Chomsky on a plane with Jeffrey Epstein

A photo of Epstein released by House Oversight Democrats

The Kennedy Center will be renamed the “Trump-Kennedy Center,” the White House said

Trump: Today I'm pleased to announce that I will be signing an executive order to reschedule marijuana from a schedule one to a schedule three controlled substance with legitimate medical uses

Trump: I want to emphasize that the order I am about to sign is not the legalization, it doesn't legalize marijuana in any way shape or form or and in no way sanctions its use as a recreational drug.

NEW: Trump signs an executive order easing federal restrictions on marijuana

Trump on cannabis: "You'll be able to see if it is as good as people say it is. I mean, people say it is beyond good. And you'll be able to find that out now."

Trump: I have always told my children: don't take drugs, no drinking, no smoking. Just stay away from drugs.

Trump announced plans for “Patriot Games,” a four-day athletic event next fall featuring one male and one female high school athlete from each state and territory as part of the nation’s 250th anniversary celebrations in 2026