The Pour Over Defense Spending, Interest Rate Cut, Venezuela Tanker Seized, & More | 12.12.25
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Dec 12, 2025 Congress just passed a hefty $901 billion defense spending bill, stirring discussions on troop pay and aid to Ukraine. The Fed made headlines with a controversial interest rate cut amid internal divisions. In a dramatic move, the U.S. successfully seized a Venezuelan oil tanker, igniting tensions with Maduro’s regime. Plus, Disney is diving into AI, investing $1 billion in OpenAI to enhance its content. Lastly, updates on pressing health concerns, like an infant botulism outbreak linked to formula, keep the stakes high.
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Defense Bill Reveals Priorities And Divides
- The House passed a $901 billion defense bill with troop raises and $800M for Ukraine, signaling strong military priorities.
- The bill excludes expanded IVF coverage and renames DoD to 'Department of War', showing cultural and policy tensions.
Prioritize Generosity Over Greed
- Prioritize heavenly treasure and generosity instead of chasing wealth, as Joe Woodruff urges using Luke 12 as a guide.
- Sell possessions, give to the poor, and store inexhaustible treasure in heaven to align spending with faith.
Rate Cut Signals Caution, Not Consensus
- The Fed cut rates by 0.25%, the third cut this year, but the decision was split 9-3, reflecting uncertainty about inflation.
- Chair Powell signaled a pause to 'wait and see', so future moves will hinge on incoming economic data.