Today’s Facts 12-31-2025

Caroline Kennedy’s daughter Tatiana Schlossberg has died at 35 from leukemia.

More than 360 million glasses of sparkling wine will be consumed in the US tonight.

The viral claim that Congress only worked 87 days this year is not true.

Trump’s claim 90% of the Minnesota fraud is from Somalis is not supported by any verified data.

Indiana, Iowa, Nebraska, Utah, and West Virginia begin new restrictions on purchasing soda, candy, and other foods with SNAP benefits.

A judge has ruled the White House must fund the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

Trump’s Triumphal Arch will begin construction in Washington, DC, in two months.

Warren Buffett retires today. His most famous advice: Rule 1: Never lose money. Rule 2: Never forget Rule 1.

Trump used his veto power for the first time since returning to the White House, rejecting a Colorado water pipeline and Native American control over a portion of the Everglades.

US border patrol agents have broad authority to look through travelers’ phones, laptops, and electronic devices, with searches increasing and some travelers being denied entry into the US.

USPS postmarks now reflect when mail is processed, not when it’s dropped off, meaning items mailed on time could still appear late, affecting taxes, ballots, legal filings, and donations.

If you need proof of mailing, get your item hand-canceled at the counter or use Certified Mail.

The UK Home Kitchen restaurant hires homeless people and gives them a living wage, a prepaid travel card for transportation, and funds for a catering qualification. 

A Dutch nursing home offers free rent to college students in exchange for their companionship.

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy suggested that Trump should visit Ukraine to advance peace efforts.

For your end-of-year giving today, please consider my play and caregiver love letter, The Woman in the Mirror. If you don’t laugh, you’ll cry.    Our tax-deductible fund is https://bit.ly/fundsurvivingalzheimers.

Image: Beth Rutherford