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Trump's week in review: SPLC indicted; marijuana reclassified; ceasefires extended

By Ryan Foley, Christian Post Reporter
U.S. President Donald Trump arrives to take part in a dedication ceremony for Southern Boulevard, in the ballroom at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida, on Jan. 16, 2026.
U.S. President Donald Trump arrives to take part in a dedication ceremony for Southern Boulevard, in the ballroom at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida, on Jan. 16, 2026. | ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images

A series of legal and geopolitical developments shaped the headlines this week, including a federal indictment targeting one of the nation’s most prominent far-left advocacy organizations and renewed diplomatic efforts in the Middle East.

President Donald Trump announced multiple ceasefire extensions involving Iran, Israel and Lebanon, while also weighing in on human rights concerns abroad. Domestically, the U.S. Department of Justice took steps that could significantly impact federal drug policy.

These developments highlight a week marked by both international tension and consequential policy shifts at home. Here are five key stories to know.

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

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