LIVE: President Donald Trump Makes BIG Move On Marijuana For America's 250th Anniversary

On Friday, December 19, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order to reschedule marijuana and announced the creation of the "Patriot Games" as part of the nation's 250th anniversary celebrations.

1. Reclassification of Marijuana
President Trump signed an executive order directing the Attorney General to expedite the rescheduling of marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III under the Controlled Substances Act.

Purpose: The order aims to increase access to medical marijuana and CBD research, noting that nearly 1 in 4 U.S. adults suffer from chronic pain.

Legal Status: This shift does not legalize recreational use at the federal level but moves cannabis into the same category as substances like ketamine, easing regulatory hurdles for medical study and potentially reducing tax burdens on the industry.

2. The "Patriot Games" and "Freedom 250"
In a separate announcement, the President detailed plans for the "Patriot Games," a four-day athletic competition designed to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary in 2026.
Competition Details: One high school boy and one high school girl will be chosen from every U.S. state and territory to compete.

Additional Events: Trump also teased a UFC fight to be held on the White House South Lawn on Flag Day (June 14, 2026), coinciding with his 80th birthday.

3. Related Recent Announcements (Dec 18, 2025)
These actions follow a major televised address to the nation delivered on the evening of December 18, where the President announced:

Warrior Dividend: A one-time nontaxable payment of $1,776 to approximately 1.45 million active-duty and reserve military members, to be paid out before Christmas.

Funding: The dividend is reportedly funded by revenues from trade tariffs imposed earlier in the year.

President Trump has dominated the news cycle today, Friday, December 19, 2025, with a series of major announcements and executive actions ranging from national security to cultural institutions.

Here are the key announcements made or confirmed today:

1. Massive Release of Epstein Files (Breaking Today)
The Department of Justice confirmed it is releasing several hundred thousand documents related to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation today.


Context: This release comes after President Trump signed the Epstein Files Transparency Act into law, following pressure from Congress and the public.


Details: Trump’s legal team stated on Fox & Friends this morning that the documents will be released in batches, with the first massive tranche dropping today. The files are expected to be "searchable and downloadable" and may contain information regarding Epstein's associates.


2. Suspension of the Green Card Lottery
President Trump has suspended the Diversity Visa (Green Card) Lottery Program effective immediately.


Reasoning: The suspension was ordered following revelations that the suspect in the recent shootings at Brown University and MIT entered the U.S. through this specific program.


Action: Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem confirmed she has ordered U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to pause the program, which Trump has long criticized.


3. Renaming of the Kennedy Center
In a significant cultural shake-up, the White House announced that the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., will be renamed the "Trump-Kennedy Center."


Background: The decision came from the center's board, which has been reshaped during Trump's second term. The President reportedly expressed surprise and honor at the decision, though it is expected to face legislative hurdles in Congress.


4. Defense & Healthcare Initiatives
NDAA Signed: It was confirmed that President Trump has signed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) into law. This bill secures funding for new military infrastructure (including a new runway for the 185th Air Refueling Wing) and supports the administration's defense modernization priorities.


AI in Healthcare: The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced a new initiative to integrate Artificial Intelligence into clinical care as part of the "Make America Healthy Again" agenda, aiming to lower costs and improve patient outcomes.

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