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Thursday December 18, 2025

TODAY - PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP SIGNS AN EXECUTIVE ORDER
TODAY - PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP PARTICIPATES IN A CHRISTMAS RECEPTION
TODAY - PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP SIGNS THE NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT
TODAY - PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP AND THE FIRST LADY PARTICIPATE IN A CHRISTMAS RECEPTION
TODAY - RSBN COVERING THE LATEST NEWS FROM THE TRUMP WHITE HOUSE

The House Stands Adjourned Until December 18, 2025 at 9:00 AM EST
The Senate Stands Adjourned Until December 18, 2025 at 10:00 AM EST

Secretary Marco Rubio attends meetings and briefings at the Department of State and the White House.
Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau attends meetings and briefings at the Department of State.
Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Michael J. Rigas attends meetings and briefings at the Department of State.
Under Secretary for Political Affairs Allison M. Hooker attends meetings and briefings at the Department of State.