“Nominations Sent to the Senate” (Dec 1, 2025)

1. James Bishop, of North Carolina

   • Nominated to be United States Attorney
   • Middle District of North Carolina
   • Term: 4 years

2. Megan Blair Benton, of Missouri

   • Nominated to be United States District Judge
   • Western District of Missouri

3. Christopher Michael De Bono, of the District of Columbia

   • Nominated to be an Associate Judge
   • Superior Court of the District of Columbia
   • Term: 15 years

4. Brian Charles Lea, of Tennessee

   • Nominated to be United States District Judge
   • Western District of Tennessee

5. Justin R. Olson, of Indiana

   • Nominated to be United States District Judge
   • Southern District of Indiana

In short: one U.S. Attorney nomination and four trial‑court judge nominations (three federal district judges and one D.C. Superior Court judge).

“HOME IS WHERE THE HEART IS — First Lady Melania Trump’s 2025 White House Christmas Theme”

First Lady Melania Trump’s 2025 White House Christmas theme, “Home Is Where The Heart Is,” is presented as a celebration of the emotional and spiritual meaning of “home” inside the People’s House.

• Melania Trump explains that her life as a mother and businesswoman, constantly on the move, taught her that:
• She invites Americans to:

1. “Fostering the Future” Red Room

   • Designed under the direction of Hervé Pierre, a longtime collaborator.
   • Features blue butterflies, symbolizing transformation and renewal.
   • Dedicated to the foster‑care community, a cause the First Lady has emphasized since 2021.
   • Includes a limited‑edition tour booklet as a keepsake for visitors.

2. Time‑Honored Tradition

   • Continues Melania Trump’s signature holiday look:
   • These are meant to fill the White House with warmth and festive atmosphere.

3. Gold Star Families — Blue Room

   • The official White House Christmas Tree (an 18‑foot concolor fir from Sidney, Michigan) stands in the Blue Room.
   • Decorated with gold stars and ornaments featuring the official bird and flower of every U.S. state and territory.
   • Serves as a tribute to the resilience, bravery, and sacrifice of Gold Star Families and all military personnel.

4. America’s 250th Anniversary — East and Green Rooms

   • In the East Room, patriotic displays in red, white, and blue honor the coming 250th anniversary of the Nation.
   • In the Green Room, two presidential portraits made from over 6,000 puzzle pieces each encourage families to:

5. Gingerbread House & White House Crèche

   • The 2025 Gingerbread House, in the State Dining Room, showcases the South Portico and a view of the Yellow Oval Room; it uses over 120 pounds of gingerbread.
   • The Grand Foyer displays part of the historic White House Crèche, undergoing careful restoration by White House curators.

As visitors walk through the decorated rooms, the 2025 Christmas displays are meant to remind them that:

• The strength of the United States lies in its people,
• In shared values, treasured traditions,
• And in the enduring belief that “home is where the heart is.”

Core ThemeKey Elements of the 2025 DecorationsClosing Message

“Congressional Bills H.R. 695 and H.R. 2483 Signed into Law”

• H.R. 695 – “Medal of Honor Act”

  • Directs the Department of Veterans Affairs to increase the special monthly pension paid to living Medal of Honor recipients.
  • Purpose: provide higher financial support to the nation’s most highly decorated heroes.

• H.R. 2483 – “SUPPORT for Patients and Communications Reauthorization Act of 2025”

  • Reauthorizes federal programs focused on substance use disorder:
  • Purpose: continue and strengthen existing efforts to combat addiction and substance abuse.