Trump Issues First Vetoes of 2nd Presidential Term; Times Square Prepares for Special 2026 Ball Drop

President Donald Trump has issued the first presidential vetoes of his second term, overriding two bills that had won unanimous approval in Congress. One of them is the Finish the Arkansas Valley Conduit (AVC) Act, intended to help fund a major water drinking project for Colorado. In his letter to Congress on the veto, Trump said he blocked the measure to prevent “American taxpayers from funding expensive and unreliable policies.”

Revelers are gathering around the world today for New Year’s Eve celebrations as cities prepare to ring in 2026 at the stroke of midnight. In New York City’s Times Square, America250 is teaming up with One Times Square to mark 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence. This year’s ball drop will also include special red, white, and blue confetti, as well as a new design and a dynamic pyrotechnical display set to a rendition of “America the Beautiful.”

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