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Trump's week in review: Syrian president visits White House, gov't shutdown ends, BBC apologizes

By Ryan Foley, Christian Post Reporter
U.S. President Donald Trump shows the signed bill package to re-open the federal government in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C., on Nov. 12, 2025.
U.S. President Donald Trump shows the signed bill package to re-open the federal government in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C., on Nov. 12, 2025. | BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP via Getty Images

The end of the longest government shutdown in U.S. history was undoubtedly the biggest story of the week in American politics. However, several other significant domestic and foreign policy developments that also occurred this week are not to be overshadowed. 

While the Trump administration took some actions that pleased the president's political base, such as litigation over a new congressional map in California, Trump also floated some proposals that drew the ire of conservative advocacy organizations and influencers.

Here are five highlights from this week. 

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

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