Today’s newsletter in 2 lines:
Washington’s “Golden Fleet” moment lands as diplomacy gets reshuffled and 2026 crackdowns get teased. Markets stay oddly calm, the world stays not-calm, and the life-hacks are holiday-ready and genuinely useful.
Hey there, American Centrist friends! Happy…? Tuesday. It’s almost Christmas! How’s the Christmas eve preparation so far?
Joke of the day:
Why did the politician bring a broom to the press briefing?
Because the “messaging cleanup” was overdue.😅
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Life Hack to Hack Your Life – What kinda tips and tricks do you have?
Keeping up with America
Trump announces plans for new Navy ‘battleship’ as part of a ‘Golden Fleet’
A very loud promise — and a very expensive follow-up question.
Trump says US needs Greenland for security, taps envoy to ‘lead the charge’
The Arctic is back on the board — and Denmark is not amused.
Trump pulls 30 envoys in ‘America First’ push, critics say it weakens US leadership abroad
A diplomatic reshuffle that feels like a loyalty test.
Trump set to expand immigration crackdown in 2026 despite brewing backlash
The preview is here — and the politics are already heating up.
US farm agency lost 20,000 staff in first five months of Trump administration
A staffing cliff with real consequences for rural America and food systems.
Kilmar Abrego appears in court following release from ICE detention
One case, big implications — and a lot of eyes on the next steps.
US strikes another alleged drug-smuggling boat in eastern Pacific
More force, more scrutiny, and more demands for transparency.
A timeline of the US military’s buildup near Venezuela and attacks on alleged drug-smuggling boats
If you felt lost on how we got here, this is the cleanest roadmap.
Around the World
Kremlin says weekend Ukraine peace talks not breakthrough, Izvestia reports
“Constructive” can still mean “stuck.”
Thailand and Cambodia to resume ceasefire talks after border conflict
A fragile calm — and a push for something that lasts.
Trump shook up global trade this year; some uncertainty may persist in 2026
Tariffs, negotiations, whiplash — and businesses still trying to price the chaos.
Scenes from the first Turning Point summit since Charlie Kirk’s death
A movement moment — and a temperature check on the right.
If you want the fastest scan of the day’s biggest global beats, this is it.
Business & Tech
How major US stock indexes fared Monday, 12/22/2025
Holiday-week calm… with a market that still refuses to blink.
Surprise asset of the year? The 30-year US Treasury bond
The plot twist nobody predicted: “boring” quietly winning.
US economic growth likely remained strong in third quarter
The economy’s pulse check lands — and it’s not the slowdown crowd expected.
Trump warns Maduro against playing ‘tough’ as US steps up tanker interdictions
Energy, enforcement, geopolitics — all braided together.
Tanker pursuit, 2026 immigration and UK asylum hotels (Reuters podcast)
A quick listen that connects the dots (and the incentives).
Richer, Wiser, Happier
Mortgage rates today (Dec. 22): the latest move
If you’re buying or refinancing, today’s tiny shifts can change your monthly by real money.
Antoni Porowski’s holiday hosting “don’ts”
Less chaos, more compliments — the “effortless host” playbook.
Last-minute gifts that ship overnight
A panic-proof list (and yes, it’s actually usable).
Stocks open holiday week higher — but the real test is what happens next
One green day doesn’t erase the big question: what’s priced in… and what isn’t?
The year’s biggest entertainment photos (a strangely calming scroll)
A reminder that culture is also an economy — and attention is the currency.
Sports & Showbiz Shenanigans
Barry Manilow shares cancer diagnosis as surgery prompts concert cancellations
A sobering update — and fans rallying fast.
Pop culture in 2025: Taylor’s ring, a KissCam moment, and whatever ‘6-7’ means
A year-end recap that reads like a group chat spiral (in the best way).
Critics Choice Awards presenters announced (Film News in Brief)
Awards season isn’t coming — it’s already here.
Gilgeous-Alexander scores 31, Thunder beat Grizzlies 119-103
OKC sends a message: “we’re not here for holiday vibes.”
Curry’s big second half carries Warriors past Magic 120-97
Steph does that thing where the game stops being fair.
Mitchell scores 30 as Cavs beat Hornets 139-132
A skid snaps — and the East standings stay spicy.
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Life Hack to Hack Your Life
Antoni Porowski’s hosting faux pas to avoid
Hosting hack: fewer “courses,” more “stations” — your kitchen will thank you.
30 last-minute gifts that ship overnight
Budget hack: filter gifts by “under $25” first, then pick the “feels expensive” winner.
Trump’s holiday hosting secret weapon: “do less, earlier” (still you)
Time hack: prep the non-food stuff tonight (playlist, trash bags, serving tools). Tomorrow-you wins.
Pro packer tricks for carry-ons
Travel hack: roll soft items, fold stiff items, and keep one “airport layer” on top.
The best spots to stargaze in the U.S.
Mood hack: plan one no-screen night activity — it resets your brain faster than you think.
Money hack: even if you’re not buying, use rate trends to time big home projects and lender promos.
Last-minute “popular gifts” that still arrive by Christmas
Budget hack: pick one “wow” gift + two “use-every-day” gifts — feels generous without chaos.
A quick Wall Street pulse check (stocks opened holiday week higher)
Money mindset hack: don’t doomscroll prices — set one 10-minute “money admin” block instead.
US stock indexes recap you can actually understand
Clarity hack: read one recap source daily, not five hot takes.
Overnight shipping gift list (again, because it’s that useful)
Sanity hack: buy 2 “universal backups” now (candles, premium snacks) for surprise invites.
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