$1,776 Checks and Holidays: Trump’s 24-Hour Blitz to Win Voters

Bonus checks. New holidays. A return to the moon.

In the span of less than 24 hours, President Donald Trump unveiled a series of initiatives with widespread appeal — with promises of more to come — as he also contends with falling popularity and economic uncertainty.

The president approved sending $1,776 checks to active-duty soldiers and designated the days before and after Christmas as federal holidays for 2025, surprise moves that came just as many Americans wrap up their work and school duties for the year to spend time with family.

Trump on Thursday also handed out wins to his ...