Trump warns of Democratic threats in 2026, amid security pauses, judicial threats, and new investigations.

In a Christmas message, former President Donald Trump criticized the "radical left," highlighted economic and security achievements, and warned of Democratic threats in the 2026 midterms. The administration paused five East Coast offshore wind projects over national security concerns, while Education Secretary Linda McMahon targeted progressive influences in schools. Judges who ruled against Trump reported increased threats and harassment, prompting security concerns. Meanwhile, the Justice Department uncovered over a million new pages in the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, and the Supreme Court blocked Trump’s plan to deploy National Guard troops in Chicago without state approval. The U.S. also announced a new class of battleships and began garnishing student loan payments for defaulters.