December 10, 2025 – Short News

Trump’s unbelievable economic promises, how he saved Christmas - and reality catches up with him on stage!!

"The radical left wanted to abolish the word Christmas. I said: I don’t think that will work. And we prevented it. And now everyone is saying Merry Christmas again."

Donald Trump stands in Pennsylvania in front of his supporters and promises them a country in which everything has become more affordable, while the numbers say the opposite. Inflation has been rising again for months, triggered by his own tariff shocks, but he continues to blame Joe Biden. At the same time, he praises an economy that, according to government analyses, has long been losing purchasing power. The backdrop is smaller, the tone sharper, and the contradictions between speeches and reality are becoming more visible. Trump wants to convince his audience of strength, but even party allies increasingly doubt his narrative. A president who praises himself into A-plus-plus-plus while millions struggle with rising prices.

Supreme Court reviews Republican push to abolish spending limits

The Supreme Court is considering the attempt by Republicans to overturn limits on party campaign spending. Supported by Trump, the initiative aims to remove decades-old rules meant to restrain money and power in elections. Opponents warn of a political system completely controlled by major donors. The court, already heavily shifted to the right, could once again set a direction that will change the United States for years. It is not about paragraphs, but about whether elections are still competition or merely purchasing decisions.

US fighter jets circle over the Gulf of Venezuela - and Washington increases pressure again

Two Navy F/A-18s fly over the Gulf of Venezuela, as close as they have been since Trump took office. Officially it is a routine flight, but the timing tells a different story. The United States is increasing its presence in a region where it has already carried out deadly strikes on alleged smuggling boats. Tensions are rising as aircraft carriers and destroyers reposition themselves in the background. For Caracas it is a signal, for Washington a test run. The sky over the Caribbean is once again becoming a political stage.

Hakeem Jeffries demands clarification on deadly boat strikes - and the White House ducks away

The Democratic floor leader demands a full briefing for all members of Congress on the strikes near Venezuela. So far, there has only been fragmentary information while deaths and international criticism are increasing. Jeffries pushes Defense Secretary Hegseth to finally face Parliament. The White House keeps its distance and points to "ongoing operations". But pressure is growing - without transparency, the suspicion arises that the United States may have crossed international legal boundaries. The dead on the water are becoming a domestic political burden.

Trump calls the economy "A-plus-plus-plus" - while millions experience the opposite

"Which grade would you give your economy?"
Trump: "A-plus. A plus-plus-plus-plus-plus."

The president awards dream grades to an economy that, for many, is no longer a promise. Rising prices, a growing gap between rich and poor, burdens caused by new tariffs - but in Trump’s portrayal everything is shining. He shifts responsibility back to Biden even though the recent price increases stem from his own policies. Supporters nod, economists shake their heads. Reality knows no superlatives, only bills. And they turn out far worse for many Americans than Trump’s rating.

Trump and his mockery: Crockett becomes a target at the start of the campaign

On the flight to Pennsylvania, Trump attacks Texas Representative Jasmine Crockett and calls her a person with low intelligence. Crockett had only the day before announced that she would run for the Senate and challenge Trump. His answer is typical - no political argument, but an attempt to publicly humiliate opponents. The exchange marks the beginning of a campaign that will once again be conducted through personal attacks rather than content. Crockett remains in the race, and the reaction of Republicans shows that Trump continues to use such outbursts as a show element.

A president as peacemaker of his own narrative

Donald Trump once again presented himself as a man who, in his own depiction, ends wars the way others make phone calls. After listing alleged foreign policy successes, he declared that he would personally stop the flaring conflict between Cambodia and Thailand. The two countries had returned to fighting after a border incident that had overturned an agreement previously mediated in Malaysia. Trump had already threatened both sides with trade pressure and now claimed that one of his calls could secure peace. While he portrays himself as an indispensable figure, Secretary of State Marco Rubio reminds both governments that they must uphold an existing agreement. Trump’s words reveal above all a worldview in which diplomacy is not hard work but the stage of a man who claims to end conflicts through willpower alone.

Trump attacks Pope Leo XIV - and defends his harsh migration policies

The president claims he has not seen the Pope’s words, even though his criticism made headlines worldwide. Leo spoke of dignity, humanity and the abuse of state power. Trump responds by pointing to the border wall and at the same time emphasizes how much he likes Leo’s brother - a politically transparent evasive maneuver.

The gap between moral principle and state harshness becomes clearer, and a president who otherwise presents himself as a defender of Christianity suddenly stands in contradiction to his own church.

Sudan on the brink of collapse - Rubio makes calls while the situation escalates

The Secretary of State speaks with his counterparts from Egypt and Saudi Arabia and calls for progress in the stalled peace process. The war has claimed more than 40,000 lives, displaced millions, and the agreements of recent months are crumbling. While Trump sells the deal as a success, violence is increasing. The region calls for a diplomatic line, but Washington continues to rely on symbolic conversations. The world watches as a peace agreement on paper sinks into the mud of war.

Judge stops transfer of sensitive health insurance data to deportation authorities

A federal judge extends the ban preventing health authorities from sharing Medicaid data with deportation agencies. The decision affects 22 states and is a setback for Trump’s plan to use health data as a tool of deportation policy. The judge demands clear justification as to why such transmission is necessary - so far none has been provided. For those affected, the extension is a rare moment of legal certainty in a time when medical care for migrants is increasingly becoming a political tool.

Missouri pushes back against Trump’s redistricting plan - and citizens take the floor

More than 300,000 signatures have been submitted to stop Trump’s controversial redrawing of districts. The Republican plan would have permanently shifted key districts in favor of the party. Now the verification of the lists will determine whether the population forces a referendum. Discontent is palpable - people are resisting a manipulation of political maps that could distort elections. Trump’s attempt to cement majorities meets unexpectedly broad resistance.

Job market in decline - and the White House’s policies create uncertainty

Die Zahl offener Stellen stagniert, während Entlassungen steigen und die Quote der freiwilligen Kündigungen sinkt. Der Boom der Nach-Pandemie-Jahre ist vorbei, und die Zölle der Regierung bremsen ganze Lieferketten. Ökonomen warnen vor einem Jahr der Unsicherheit. Die US-Wirtschaft schwankt zwischen Wachstumsversprechen und Realitätscheck. Währenddessen versucht Trump, die Lage kleinzureden – doch die Zahlen sprechen eine nüchternere Sprache.

Household waste scandal in Houston - Trump ends environmental oversight and communities pay the price

The Justice Department is withdrawing from an agreement intended to monitor illegal dumping in poor neighborhoods. Without federal oversight, authorities react more slowly, and affected residents are left with the consequences of toxic exposure. Activists speak of a betrayal of African American and Latino communities. The move fits into a broader pattern - programs for environmental justice are being cut, protections weakened. The price is real, visible and felt in people’s health.