Today’s Facts 12-26-2025

Nielsen ratings shows CBS had its smallest audience ever for the Kennedy Center Honors.

The longtime host of the Kennedy Center’s annual Christmas Eve jazz performance canceled this year’s concert after Trump’s name was added to the center.

A portion of Trump’s Christmas message was directed to his perceived enemies: “Enjoy what may be your last Merry Christmas! President Donald J. Trump”

The VA is reimposing a total abortion ban for veterans and their families with the only exception being when a physician certifies the life of the mother is in danger.

The DOJ says it may take a few more weeks to release the Epstein files after uncovering more than a million additional potentially relevant documents.

The US launched a strike against the Islamic State group in Nigeria on Christmas Day.

Zelensky will meet with Trump at Mar-a-Lago on Sunday to discuss Ukraine security guarantees.

The New York City New Year’s Eve crystal ball will be red, white, and blue to welcome 2026 and honor America’s 250th birthday.

A Little Rock Powerball ticket won the entire $1.8 billion jackpot Christmas Eve.

A judge granted preliminary approval to a class-action settlement requiring Aetna to provide fertility treatments to same-sex couples on the same terms as heterosexual couples.

Flu activity in the US is currently rising significantly.

Odds are your gift return will end up in a landfill. Put it in a closet and re-gift it later.

Snoop Dogg and Martha Stewart are now co-investors in a soccer team.

Wellderly is a new word for people over 65 and generally healthy.

Willie Nelson and Keith Richards did not help build the pyramids. Thanks Kyle J. for a bit of levity in today’s facts.

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