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Trump's Return, New Pope, and Midnight Hammer Launched

1/1/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump returned to the White House on January 20, 2025, marking his second non-consecutive term.
His administration launched Operation Midnight Hammer, targeting Iran's nuclear sites.
Pope Leo XIV was elected, the first American pope, following Pope Francis' death.
Fox News aired the special program Who Can Forget 2025? on December 31, 2025.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump returned to the White House on January 20, 2025, marking his second non-consecutive term.
His administration launched Operation Midnight Hammer, targeting Iran's nuclear sites.
Pope Leo XIV was elected, the first American pope, following Pope Francis' death.
Fox News aired the special program Who Can Forget 2025? on December 31, 2025.