Diddy

Sean “P.Diddy” Combs was officially cleared of sex-trafficing and racketeering, but was found guilty of two counts of transportation for prostitution. The  charges are separate from several dozens of other civil lawsuits brought by victims of Combs. Many are still on-going. The trial took 7 weeks and Combs is currently serving a sentence of 4 years and 2 months. 

Pope Leo XIV

In May of 2025 the first American Pope was elected. The name that he took was Pope Leo XIV, his real name is Robert Prevost. Pope Leo is originally from Chicago, Illinois. When his family and friends were interviewed many had said that he was destined to become pope because of the characteristics that he carried with him. 

President Donald Trump

At the beginning of 2025 President Donald Trump began his first year as the President of the United States of America. This is President Trump’s second term as president. During the first year many things happened such as the government shut down and the ICE raids that took place throughout the year. Under the health secretary Robert F. Kennedy the harmful Red 40 Dye is facing proposed restrictions in the U.S.  In Norway and Iceland the red dye is banned and in other European countries there are heavy restrictions. During his presidency he enacted many tariffs and reciprocal tariffs.

Longest Government Shutdown

 In October of 2025 the government shut down for what is known as the longest government shutdown in the United States.  The reason that the government shuts down is because Congress and the president fail to pass legislation for funding government projects. The shut down lasted for over a month because Congress could not agree on a budget for the 2026 fiscal policy. As a consequence of the government, many American people did not get their EBT money for the month of November. An EBT card is a card where the American people can access  government assistance to help with buying groceries for the month. Many people could not get access to that because congress could not agree on a bill.

Ice Raids and Protests

In response to Trump’s strict immigration policies, protests such as “Day Without Immigrants” were launched nationwide. On June 6, 2025, protests erupted in Los Angeles after ICE raids, resulting in clashes with the police and the National Guard being deployed. Things only continued to escalate with an ICE vehicle reportedly running over protestors on July 8, 2025 and violent confrontations occurring during raids in Carpinteria and Camarillo, leading to over 360 detentions. Reports highlighted 2025 as the deadliest year in ICE custody in decades.

Professional Degrees Removed

 In 2025 the Department of Education removed several significant fields from the list of “professional degrees”. The professions that were reclassified are nursing, physical therapy, physician assistance, social work, architecture, and education. The changes were made to narrow loan eligibility for these degrees, but professionals argue that these important fields are being disadvantaged despite the Department of Education saying otherwise.

Israel and Palestine Conflict

The 2025 Israel-Palestine war started off with a ceasefire on January 19, which fell on March 18 as Israel resumed airstrikes in Gaza. Israel cites that it was the Hamas refusal to release all hostages was the cause for the collapse of the ceasefire. On March 25 aid delivery to Gaza was suspended and the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) reported that more than half a million people in Gaza were facing famine conditions by August 22. On October 10 a new ceasefire agreement took effect,though there are reports of Israel violating the agreement.

Charlie Kirk Assassination

Charles James Kirk was assassinated September 10, 2025 outside of Utah Valley University by a gunman positioned on a roof top. A potential suspect was arrested September 11 by surrendering with his family and was charged with capital murder. It was said by prosecutors that they will be seeking the death penalty. Evidence showed on Tuesday that Tyler Robinson included alleged text confessing to a partner and a note left before the assasination saying ¨im going to take the shot. The assassination is no longer under investigation.

Luigi Mangione

Luigi Mangione was accused of shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson outside a Manhattan hotel on December 4, 2024, which led to a manhunt nationwide.  Luigi Mangione was arrested five days later in Altoona, Pennsylvania, after being recognized by a bystander, and authorities reported finding a weapon and written materials linking him to the crime. Mangione was extradited to New York, where he was arraigned and pleaded not guilty to murder and related charges. Throughout 2025 and into 2026, the case moved through pretrial hearings, with courts addressing indictments, evidence issues, and motions while a final trial date had not yet been set.

D.O.G.E

Dogecoin saw significant institutional and regulatory milestones in the U.S. DOGE spot ETFs and rising corporate interest that helped push DOGE into broader mainstream awareness. Throughout the year, price action was volatile, with rallies tied to ETF launches and market sentiment but ultimately ending lower as the meme coin struggled for sustained gains. Late in 2025, initiatives like the DOGE-1 space mission preparing for a 2026 lunar orbit and commercial partnerships such as Dogecoin branding on professional soccer jerseys signaled cultural and real-world adoption efforts. Entering 2026, DOGE price began rebounding alongside broader meme-coin appetite, with analysts and forecasts debating whether technical support and market dynamics could drive renewed upside later in the year.