Trump news at a glance: the end of some national guard efforts and all childcare payments

Trump abruptly announced attempts to impose troops in some cities, while reportedly freezing childcare payments to all states - key US politics stories from 31 December at a glance

The Trump administration has pushed through a flurry of actions on the final day of 2025, including drastic reversals on two high key issues.

Donald Trump has abruptly retreated from efforts to deploy federal troops in Los Angeles, Chicago and Portland. The move marks a significant U-turn after months of tension between the federal government and local authorities.