A federal judge has denied former Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Hannah Dugan’s request for a new trial or acquittal, upholding her felony conviction for obstructing federal immigration agents. The ruling, issued April 6, 2026, by U.S. District Judge Lynn Adelman, means Dugan’s December 2025 guilty verdict remains intact as she prepares for sentencing and vows to appeal further.

On the evening of December 17, 2025, President Donald Trump addressed the nation from the White House, sharing an upbeat reflection on his administration's first year back in office. In a concise speech that ran approximately 30 minutes, Trump celebrated what he described as major strides in the economy, border security, and global peace, while outlining hopeful plans for the coming year. Delivered amid holiday preparations, the address aimed to reassure Americans.

The U.S. Supreme Court agreed on December 5 to review the legality of President Trump's executive directive aiming to limit birthright citizenship under the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, a move lower courts have deemed unconstitutional. Oral arguments are expected to take place in the spring of 2026.