The 7 Trump’s White House address; a crackdown on leftists; Alzheimer’s tests; and more
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Dec 18, 2025 Trump delivers a fiery 18-minute address targeting Biden, complete with new mock plaques near the Rose Garden. Legislative changes are halting Coast Guard promotions, while the administration intensifies scrutiny on leftist networks. In health news, major breakthroughs in Alzheimer's blood tests promise earlier detection. Meanwhile, U.S. and Chinese satellites engage in strategic maneuvers in orbit, raising concerns about surveillance. It's a whirlwind of political drama, health advancements, and technological tensions.
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Compressed, Combative White House Address
- Donald Trump condensed a 90-minute rally style into an 18-minute primetime address that emphasized his economic and immigration claims.
- The rapid, sharp delivery left some allies puzzled and didn't clearly soothe economic worries.
Presidential Walk Of Fame Trolling
- The White House installed a tongue-in-cheek presidential display that mocks predecessors with Trump-style plaques.
- Biden's plaque shows an autopenned image and calls him "by far the worst president American history."
Swastika Policy Spurs Confirmation Freeze
- The Coast Guard's new harassment policy downgraded swastikas and nooses to "potentially divisive," prompting Senate holds.
- Senators froze Admiral Kevin Lunday's promotion, arguing the change undermines prior commitments to combat anti-Semitism.