President Trump announced on Monday that the United States Navy will begin building massive battleships for the first time since 1944, to join the “Golden Fleet.” Trump announced that the new Trump-class battleships will include two ships to be built immediately, with the first named USS Defiant. He said the vessels will be 100 times more powerful than the Iowa-class battleships from WWII and will be equipped with missiles, hypersonic weapons, railguns, high-powered lasers, nuclear-armed cruise missiles, and AI technology. “There’s never been anything like these ships,” Trump said. “These are the best in the world. They will be the fastest, the biggest, and by far 100x more powerful than any battleship ever built.” NEW: President Trump announces that he approved a plan for the construction of two new battleships. He says they will be larger than ever and have “100x the power” of the Iowa-class battleships. The last battleship (USS Missouri) was built in 1944 decommissioned in 1992. pic.twitter.com/TDylUGasWK — Kassy Akiva (@KassyAkiva) December 22, 2025 The Golden Fleet is the Navy’s “bold investment to revitalize America’s maritime industrial base,” according to the initiative’s newly launched website. “America’s next battleship, the USS Defiant, will be part of a new class of large surface combatants with the most destructive fire power of any surface ship to ever sail — having the ability to strike an adversary at 80x the range of the previous class,” the website states. “The Trump-class Battleship will be the first-ever guided missile battleship with the ability to deploy with nuclear and hypersonic missiles.” Photo: U.S. Navy The USS Defiant is expected to take 2.5 years to build and is projected to measure 840 to 880 feet long, with a beam of 105 to 115 feet and a draft of 24 to 30 feet, displacing over 30,000 to 40,000 tons. The ship is designed to reach speeds greater than 30 knots and will accommodate 650 to 850 crew members. While two ships will begin to be built immediately, Trump said the planned class size for the fleet is 20 to 25 ships. Christmas Sale – Get 40% off New DailyWire+ Annual Memberships According to the Military Times, a Government Accountability Office report detailed two decades of poor performance at U.S. shipyards, citing low production, significant schedule delays, and issues with faulty functionality. Trump said the new ships will be built with steel in modernized American shipyards, creating thousands of jobs, and that he will personally weigh in on the design as a “very aesthetic person.” President Trump says he is going to help design the new U.S. Navy Battleships because he is “a very aesthetic person.” pic.twitter.com/K78rteOSMp — Kassy Akiva (@KassyAkiva) December 22, 2025 “The US Navy will lead the design of these ships along with me because I’m a very aesthetic person alongside our partners in American industry,” Trump said. “The construction will create thousands of American jobs.” Trump said the new fleet will be a restoration of American naval power, pointing to the great ships of the past, including President Theodore Roosevelt’s Great White Fleet to the USS Missouri, which played an important role in WWII, including hosting the Japanese surrender. “America’s battleships have always been unmistakable symbols of national power,” Trump said. “We stopped making them for whatever reason, I don’t know.” Trump added that 15 submarines are under construction and he plans to order more warships to join the Golden Fleet, including destroyers and a new class of aircraft carriers. “This is American industrial power returning,” said Secretary of State Marco Rubio. “Generations of Americans will be grateful for it.” The USS Missouri, built in 1944, was the last U.S. battleship to enter service and remained active until its decommissioning in 1992. It is now a museum ship at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. The Golden Fleet (U.S. Navy) Battleships were largely abandoned after WWII as aircraft came to increasingly dominate naval warfare. These slow, heavily armored ships were designed to fight other vessels, making them easy targets for air attacks — a weakness made clear at Pearl Harbor, where the USS Arizona, USS Oklahoma, USS California, and USS West Virginia were sunk in 1941. In the decades since, aircraft carriers, submarines, and missile-armed warships have replaced battleships in the U.S. Navy. Secretary of the Navy John Phelan said the Trump-class battleships will be essential to the Navy, will have the most modern weapons systems, and serve as a flagship for commanders to oversee naval forces far out at sea. “Not only is the president’s idea a good one, it’s something the Navy desperately needs and now has a formal requirement for,” he said. “The future Trump-class battleship the USS Defiant will be the largest, deadliest, and most versatile and best-looking warship anywhere on the world’s oceans.” Specifications for the Trump-class Battleships. (U.S. Navy) He added that the ships will give the United States a “new leg” in nuclear deterrence for the “first time in generations” because the battleships will carry the nuclear armed sea-launched cruise missile. “We are going to make battleships great again,” Phelan said. “The USS Defiant battleship will inspire awe and reverence for the American flag whenever it pulls into a foreign port.” The battleship announcement comes as the Navy expands its fleet with a new class of smaller, agile warships. The FF(X) small surface combatant, based on the U.S. Coast Guard’s Legend-class, will be a highly-adaptable vessel, with the first ship expected to enter service in 2028.

President Donald Trump warned Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro against playing “tough” with the United States on Monday. The president offered grave advice to Maduro while taking questions from reporters after announcing the construction of a new “Trump-Class” of battleship. Trump, asked why Maduro “should take [Trump’s] threats seriously,” said Maduro could do “whatever he wants.” “He can do whatever he wants. We have a massive armada formed, the biggest we’ve ever had – by far the biggest we’ve ever had in South America. He could do whatever he wants. It’s alright. Whatever he wants to do, if he wants to do something. If he plays tough, it’ll be the last time he’s ever able to play tough,” said Trump. The president was asked about Maduro and U.S. goals in Venezuela several times throughout the press conference and repeatedly said the decision is up to Maduro. Christmas Sale – Get 40% off New DailyWire+ Annual Memberships “I think it probably would,” said Trump when asked if the United States is seeking to oust Maduro from power. “That’s up to him what he wants to do. I think it would be smart for him to do that, but, again, we’re going to find out.” The Trump administration has ramped up the U.S. pressure campaign on Venezuela. Over the summer, the U.S. military began to surge battleships and troops into the southern Caribbean to close down drug trafficking routes out of Venezuela. The United States has added the USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier, the most advanced warship in the U.S. fleet, to the military assets stationed off Venezuela’s coast. In recent weeks, the Trump administration has targeted sanctioned tanker ships used to move Venezuelan oil to international buyers, such as Iran. The president said that the United States will keep the ships and the oil that it confiscates as the administration ramps up its pressure campaign on Maduro. “We’re going to keep it. Maybe we’ll sell it. Maybe we’ll keep it. Maybe we’ll use it in the strategic reserves,” said Trump on Monday.

No one really wants to talk about death, but it’s the only way out of this world. Of course, we want to make the very best of every minute we have, and that might mean helping to make plans for our funerals. Sure, it might seem morbid, but helping out with those details could also take a lot of pressure off family and friends as they grieve. According to People, the topic came up during a recent episode of the Today Show, and George W. Bush has plans. “This is a little morbid, but have you ever thought about a song you want played at your funeral? I have!” Savannah said, “It’s ‘Take It to the Limit’ by The Eagles. I love that song so much. That’s my funeral song.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jenna Bush Hager (@jennabhager) George W. Bush Has His Funeral Song Ready to Roll Jenna Bush Hager said her dad, George W. Bush, has his funeral song already picked out. “My dad has always had a funeral song, and it used to be [John Fogerty’s ‘Centerfield’]. ‘Put me in coach, I’m ready to… ‘ But now it’s ‘Oh, Happy Day!’ He wants that,” she said. Yes, it’s the same Oh, Happy Day that Sister Mary Clarence taught the students at the failing St. Francis Academy in Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit. She got those kids to go from zero to hero in less than two hours, and we all started singing. It’s definitely the kind of song that evokes lots of emotion, and if you’re thinking about Whoopi Goldberg wearing a nun’s outfit, it might even make you smile. We’re not sure, but that seems like something George W. Bush would like at his funeral. Sure, there is always an element of sadness in saying goodbye to those we love, but if they leave us smiling and fondly remembering them, it makes those experiences just a bit easier. This story’s featured image is by Nathan Congleton/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images.

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A street cat approached people, hoping to find a warm place this winter and finally experience the good life he'd always wanted. JingleLittleWanderersNYCEarlier this month, rescuers at Little Wanderers NYC received several requests to help street cats as winter rapidly set in.Two friendly cats had been spotted in a neighborhood, doing their best to survive the cold and the dangers of life outdoors. "It's unusually cold, and people have more financial problems than ever, but we cannot turn a blind eye to suffering," the rescue shared.Volunteers sprang into action. By the end of the day, not two but four cats had been safely rescued. He was found wandering in a neighborhoodLittleWanderersNYCOne of them, named Jingle, immediately captured hearts. When a rescuer approached him, he rose up on his hind legs, begging for affection. After just a few strokes along his back, he followed his human friend, hoping she'd take him home.Without hesitation, Carla, a foster volunteer, opened her home to Jingle, Holiday, a dilute calico, and Tinsel, a gray tabby, while Klaus, another orange tabby, received treatment for a wound. Jingle was very friendly to everyone he metLittleWanderersNYCNot long after the rescue, snow began to fall as a cold front swept through the neighborhood. The streets grew harsher by the hour, but the cats were already inside, warm, fed, and safe. "They are so happy to be off the streets."Jingle settled into his new space almost instantly, stretching his paws contentedly. He was so happy to be safe indoorsLittleWanderersNYC"Jingle is a young tabby who spent his life surviving outdoors until the cold became too dangerous, and he was finally brought to safety. Now that he's indoors, he is showing everyone just how sweet he truly is."His endearing orange personality came alive when he discovered toys, enthusiastically chasing them around the house. Jingle discovered toys and couldn't get enough of themLittleWanderersNYC"He is affectionate, people-oriented, and gentle. He loves being near his humans, follows them around for company, and softly chats when he wants attention. He has playful bursts of energy, then happily settles once he feels secure—the perfect balance of fun and calm."Jingle was completely fascinated by his own reflection, standing upright like a curious meerkat to investigate the cat staring back at him. He was fascinated by his own reflectionLittleWanderersNYCAt around two years old, Jingle finally has a cozy bed to sleep in instead of cold concrete or frozen ground. With proper care and affection, he's recovering from a kitty cold and filling out beautifully.He adores all the soft things he now has, making "biscuits" whenever his paws sink into a blanket and filling the room with his soothing purrs. He loves his new bed and all the soft thingsLittleWanderersNYCJingle loves people and other cats alike and never turns down a cuddle.Fully embracing indoor life, he and Holiday wrap their paws around each other after playful romps and doze off to the sound of their purrs. While winter rages outside, they remain warm, content, and free from worries about where their next meal will come from. Holiday and JingleLittleWanderersNYCThanks to the dedication of these volunteers, Jingle and his feline friends escaped the bitter cold and received the care they needed to thrive. Their lives have been transformed, and their futures are now filled with love and plenty of pampering."After a lifetime outside, Jingle is ready for stability, warmth, and a human of his own." Happy and lovedLittleWanderersNYCShare this story with your friends. To foster or adopt Jingle or other cats at Little Wanderers NYC, message them on Instagram @littlewanderersnyc, Facebook, or email adopt.littlewanderersnyc@gmail.comRelated story: Stray Cat Steps into a Home for the First Time After Being Outside for Years, His World Completely Changes

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A spokesperson for former President Bill Clinton released a statement accusing the Trump administration of unfairly releasing selective portions of the Epstein files.The Dept. of Justice released a trove of documents from the case against convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein, with many of the photographs relating to Clinton.'Someone or something is being protected. We do not know whom, what, or why. But we do know this: We need no such protection.'On Monday, the former president called for more transparency in the release in a statement released by his spokesperson Angel Urena."The Epstein Files Transparency Act imposes a clear legal duty on the U.S.Department of Justice to produce the full and complete record the public demands and deserves," Clinton's statement reads."However, what the Department of Justice has released so far, and the manner in which it did so, makes one thing clear: Someone or something is being protected. We do not know whom, what, or why. But we do know this: We need no such protection," the statement continued.He went on to call on Trump to direct U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi to "immediately" release other materials that related to Clinton, including "grand jury transcripts, interview notes, photographs," as well any findings from the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York."Refusal to do so will confirm the widespread suspicion the Department ofJustice's actions to date are not about transparency, but about insinuation," Clinton's statement continued, "using selective releases to imply wrongdoing about individuals who have already been repeatedly cleared by the very same Department of Justice, over many years, under presidents and Attorneys General of both parties."RELATED: Hundreds could be implicated by files from heinous Epstein case, says federal judge Among the photos widely circulated on social media from the release is one of Clinton with his arm around a young lady who also has her arm around his shoulders. Her face is obscured to protect her identity. Another photograph shows the former president in a swimming pool with Epstein's consort, Ghislaine Maxwell, as well as another woman whose face has been obscured. Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

Vanity Fair’s bombshell profile of White House chief of staff Susie Wiles and other key figures within the Trump administration turned out to be a disingenuously framed hit piece. "Significant context was disregarded and much of what I, and others, said about the team and the President was left out of the story," Wiles wrote on X. "I assume, after reading it, that this was done to paint an overwhelmingly chaotic and negative narrative about the President and our team."“If I were President Trump, I would fire whoever let Vanity Fair do this because you could call this an unforced error,” BlazeTV host Liz Wheeler comments on “The Liz Wheeler Show,” pointing out that the photography used was also edited to be incredibly unflattering.“Look at that picture of Susie Wiles. No one claims she’s a runway model. Like obviously she’s not 20 years old. No one cares about that. But that is obviously a photograph that is deliberately intended to make her look psycho,” Wheeler says.Vanity Fair also included an extremely close-up photo of Marco Rubio, where according to Wheeler, they “make him look like he’s dying of the plague.”“That was intentional. It wasn’t an accident. ... They did this on purpose. It was malicious because they’re trying to undermine these people, especially the people who they think might have political careers after President Trump,” she explains.But it wasn’t just Wiles and Rubio targeted by the magazine. They also included a close-up, heavily edited photo of Karoline Leavitt, who Wheeler says “obviously is a nice-looking person.”“They are deliberately trying to make her look ugly ... they’re trying to drive a wedge between President Trump and his staff,” she says.“And I know the president is not naive. He’s not going to let that happen. And honestly, like I said, I know this is going viral on X, but really people should not be that upset about it,” Wheeler says, pointing out that the tactic is “tired.”“Again, my bigger question is, ‘Who OK'd this interview?’ Like really? Are you an idiot? To give the mainstream media this opportunity to try to attack you, whoever approved it should be fired,” she adds.Want more from Liz Wheeler?To enjoy more of Liz’s based commentary, subscribe to BlazeTV — the largest multi-platform network of voices who love America, defend the Constitution, and live the American dream.

The straw poll of attendees at Turning Point USA's conference shows a massive front-runner for the 2028 Republican nomination.Vice President JD Vance received support from 84.2% of the straw poll voters, and no other candidate obtained over 5% in the contest.Then-candidate Trump received support from 82.6% of the voters in the previous poll.In fact, Vance received slightly more support than President Donald Trump did in the same straw poll for 2024. Then-candidate Trump received support from 82.6% of the voters in the previous poll.Secretary of State Marco Rubio came in a distant second with 4.8% support.Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) obtained 2.9%, while Donald Trump Jr. got 1.8% support.Attendees of the AmericaFest conference in Phoenix, Arizona, were also asked to express how they view the United States' relationship with Israel. A third said Israel was the country's top ally, while another 53.4% said Israel was one ally among many. Only 13.3% said Israel was not an ally at all.An large number of attendees, 89.5%, said they would support a moratorium on immigration to the U.S. Only 10.5% said they opposed the policy.Vance spoke at the conference and was endorsed by Charlie Kirk's wife, Erika Kirk, for president. He has not announced a campaign yet. RELATED: Nicki Minaj stuns crowd in surprise appearance at AmericaFest, praises Trump and Vance Among possible threats to the U.S., the straw poll voters said "radical Islam" was their top concern, while "socialism/Marxism" came in second, and "mass migration" came in third.The lowest-ranked threats were "low fertility" and "technology/AI."Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!