Four big things Congress did in 2025 — and how they could impact you
The Republican-led Congress had a busy first year of President Donald Trump’s second term in 2025, passing tax cuts in the "big beautiful bill" and more.
Tue, 30 Dec 2025 10:00:40 GMT

Trump Gives Warnings to Iran and Hamas After Netanyahu Meeting
President Donald Trump issued warnings to Iran and Hamas after his meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Trump said he’d support an Israeli strike if Iran continued developing its missiles and nuclear program and that there would be “hell to pay” if Hamas does not disarm in Gaza. NBC’s Matt Bradley reports for TODAY from Tel Aviv.
Tue, 30 Dec 2025 12:39:44 GMT

A new pope, political shake-ups and celebs in space: The 2025-in-review news quiz
2025 was a consequential year in U.S. politics and world events, including the selection of a new pope and the growing impact of artificial intelligence.
Tue, 30 Dec 2025 10:00:00 GMT

More musicians cancel Kennedy Center concerts after board votes to add Trump's name
Recent cancellations have left the performing arts center in Washington, D.C., with gaps in programming for Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve.
Tue, 30 Dec 2025 02:59:52 GMT

China carries out military drills around Taiwan
China’s military released video of its forces carrying out live-fire drills around Taiwan to test “coordination and precision strike capabilities.” The latest round of drills follows a rise in Chinese rhetoric of Beijing’s territorial claims over the island, which Taiwan says “brutally undermines” regional stability.
Mon, 29 Dec 2025 09:33:51 GMT