Trump's week in review: New refugee policy, Board of Peace meeting

President Donald Trump participates in calls to U.S. service members on Christmas Eve from the Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida, Dec. 24, 2025.
President Donald Trump participates in calls to U.S. service members on Christmas Eve from the Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida, Dec. 24, 2025. | ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images

The past week saw multiple developments from Washington, including the president's sweeping tariff policy being struck down by the nation's highest court. 

President Donald Trump touted the importance of Christianity and efforts to protect Christians, while the administration drew pushback for its new refugee policy. Additional developments in the ongoing efforts to end unrest in Iran and Gaza also unfolded.  

Here are five highlights from the past week. 

Ryan Foley is a reporter for The Christian Post. He can be reached at: ryan.foley@christianpost.com

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