US Politics Summary

In a significant development, the Kennedy Center's Board of Trustees has voted unanimously to change its name to the Trump-Kennedy Center, a decision met with skepticism from some, including Joe Kennedy III, who questioned its legality.

Meanwhile, President Trump announced a one-time 'warrior dividend' for military personnel during a recent address, although specifics regarding timing and taxation remain unclear. Tensions in Congress escalated when a potential funding deal collapsed, primarily due to demands from Colorado senators regarding the dismantling of a climate agency, impacting crucial federal departments, including Defense and Health and Human Services.

Additionally, Senate Republicans advanced their third en bloc group of nominations, moving 97 lower-level nominees forward, marking one of their final acts of the year. On a separate note, the House Democrats have released new photos from the Epstein estate ahead of the Justice Department's deadline to disclose related files, and Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan was found guilty of obstructing federal immigration agents, facing a potential five-year prison sentence for her actions.