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Former President Bill Clinton is expected to sit for a closed door deposition on Friday, as part of the House Oversight Committee's investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. This follows former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's own closed door testimony on Thursday. Clinton said she never met with Jeffrey Epstein and had no knowledge of the crimes he committed.Iran and the U.S. ending nuclear talks in Geneva without a deal, despite mediators saying they made significant progress. Iranian state media says Tehran will continue enriching uranium, rejecting key U.S. demands. President Trump is pushing for limits on Iran's program, while Vice President JD Vance says any potential strikes would not lead to a drawn out war.In the social media addiction trial unfolding in Los Angeles, jurors on Thursday heard directly from the plaintiff. The 20-year-old woman testified how social media negatively affected her mental health during childhood. She told jurors she had about 10 YouTube accounts, 15 Instagram accounts, and had posted more than 100 videos by the time she was 10. The CEO of Youtube is expected to testify sometime next week.

Another round of US-Iran talks are set to begin on Thursday in Geneva. No big breakthroughs are expected, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio saying Iran was attempting to develop intercontinental ballistic missiles while the talks will be focused around Tehran's nuclear program. Iranian officials meanwhile say a fair, balanced deal could still be reached, but Iran will not give up its nuclear ambitions.Vice President JD Vance announced a new nationwide effort to fight fraud, temporarily deferring $260-million in Medicaid payments to Minnesota. Vance says the move targets bad actors exploiting programs meant to help families and autistic children. Governor Tim Walz called the action ‘retribution,' but Vance stressed payments to local providers are unaffected.New details emerging about the FBI's collection of phone records. During the Biden administration, the FBI seized phone records of two people who are now top trump administration officials. That's current FBI Director Kash Patel and Chief of Staff Susie Wiles. Patel called the move 'outrageous' and 'deeply alarming.'

President Trump gave his 2026 State of the Union Address, with a historically long speech, clocking in at just under 1 hour and 48 minutes. Trump addressed a number of issues his administration has tackled, including immigration, crime, election integrity and affordability. He also used his State of the Union to present a series of major honors. Two military pilots received the Medal of Honor and Trump announced he would give the Presidential Medal of Freedom to gold-medal-winning hockey goalie, Connor Hellebuyck. Trump also presented Purple Hearts to a pair of West Virginia National Guard members shot in Washington, D.C.Another winter storm is moving into the Northeast as cities dig out from a historic blizzard. Forecasters say it could bring a mix of snow and rain, and could affect travel and cleanup. And In New York City, police release photos of suspects they say attacked officers with snowballs. The NYPD is criticizing Mayor Zohran Mamdani's response to the incident.A new video from Savannah Guthrie, the daughter of missing 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, shows her offering a $1-million reward for information leading to her mother's recovery. This is in addition to the FBI's $100,000 reward. The reward offer comes as potential new details surface, suggesting the suspect visited Nancy Guthrie's home on two different days. but the Pima County Sheriff's Department says that theory is 'purely speculative.' The investigation into her disappearance has yielded no arrests and no new leads on her whereabouts.

President Trump is set to deliver the first State of the Union address of his second term on Tuesday night, in front of a joint session of Congress. He's expected to highlight his administration's actions, including immigration policy, lowering inflation and his efforts to end global conflicts. Trump also invited the U.S. Men's Olympic hockey team to attend, after winning the gold medal against Canada.The Northeast is digging out on Tuesday morning after the strongest winter storm in a decade dumped more than two feet of snow and left hundreds of thousands without power. In New York City, schools are set to re-open despite concerns over snow-packed sidewalks. Airlines are adding flights as travel bans lift, and forecasters are already tracking another storm later this week.Some American tourists are stranded in western Mexico. The situation follows cartel violence that erupted after the killing of a top cartel boss known as 'El Mencho.' Travelers describe lockdowns at resorts and tense conditions in the streets. The State Department has issued a shelter-in-place advisory. Airlines are beginning to restore limited service, but for many Americans, getting home remains uncertain.

A powerful nor'easter is sweeping across the Northeast. It's bringing heavy snow, strong winds, and hazardous travel conditions to the region. Blizzard warnings are in effect for major cities including New York, Philadelphia, and Boston, with more than 40 million people in the storm's path. Governors in seven states have declared emergencies and urged residents to stay home as snow accumulates quickly and visibility drops.The United States won its first men's Olympic hockey gold since 1980, defeating Canada 2-1 in overtime at the Milano Cortina Games. Jack Hughes scored the winning goal just over a minute into a 3-3 overtime, sending the U.S. team and fans into a wild celebration. FBI Director Kash Patel celebrated with players in the locker room, and held a phone call with president Trump on the line who congratulated the players.The United States is urging Americans across multiple Mexican states to shelter in place following ongoing security operations and cartel-related violence in Mexico. The security alert follows the killing of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, better known as El Mencho, the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel. Mexico's defense ministry said El Mencho died after a military operation in the state of Jalisco. Officials are urging residents to remain vigilant, follow instructions from authorities, and monitor official updates as security forces continue operations across the affected states.

President Trump ordered government agencies to release information about extraterrestrial life and related phenomena on Thursday. The move followed former President Barack Obama's comments on alien life in a podcast interview earlier this week. In 2023, the White House acknowledged that there had been unexplained aerial phenomena reported by pilots and the Navy and Air Force.Andrew Mountbatten-Window was released from police custody on Thursday evening, after being arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office, over allegations he sent confidential government documents to Jeffrey Epstein. The former prince had been questioned all day by detectives from the Thames Valley Police. King Charles III, who appeared at a fashion show in London just hours after his brother's arrest, said in a statement that "the law must take its course."Alysa Liu has won gold in women's figure skating. She becomes the first American woman to claim the Olympic title in the event since 2002. The 20-year-old from the San Francisco Bay Area scored a career-high 226.79 points to finish ahead of Japan's Kaori Sakamoto and Ami Nakai. Liu briefly retired after the 2022 Beijing Games, citing burnout. Liu called her return to the Olympic stage a personal victory, saying she wanted simply to be present and compete.

The BBC reported on Thursday morning that UK police arrested Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor on suspicion of misconduct in public office. The alleged misconduct likely relates to his time as UK trade envoy before 2011. Last October, King Charles III formally stripped his younger brother of his princely title and removed him from the Windsor Estate. King Charles released a statement saying he is ‘deeply concerned' by reports involving Mountbatten-Windsor's allegations of misconduct in public office, and that the matter must be handled through a full and proper legal process, with the family offering full cooperation.Trump is also hosting the first Board of Peace meeting in Washington, D.C. on Thursday, with more than 40 countries expected to attend. The board is expected to pledge more than $5-billion toward humanitarian efforts in Gaza. President Trump is also sending the USS Gerald R. Ford, the world's largest warship, to the Middle East, alongside a fleet of fighter jets and aerial refuelers. The massive military buildup is a potential indication that Trump is preparing a large scale strike against Iran, if negotiations with the regime fail.Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg testified on Wednesday in Los Angeles, in a trial centered around a woman, who claims her early use of social media led to addiction and mental health problems. Zuckerberg told the jurors that children under 13 are banned from Meta platforms, and that Meta removes accounts when it discovers users are underage. The plaintiff's lawyer pushed back, pointing to internal documents suggesting Meta estimated millions of underage users were on Instagram. Zuckerberg has rejected claims that social media is intentionally addictive or harmful.

The search is on for a group of skiers after an avalanche near Lake Tahoe in Northern California. Authorities say 6 survivors have been rescued, but 9 remain missing. The Nevada County Sheriff's office says two skiers have been transported to a hospital for treatment. According to a forecaster with the Sierra Avalanche Center, the group was on the final day of a three-day trip when the avalanche hit.President Trump has announced three new projects with Japan, the first stage of a trade deal worth more than half a trillion dollars. The President declaring the agreement officially underway on Tuesday. He says Japan is moving forward with major investments in the United States worth a total of $36 billion. The President has credited his tariffs for helping secure the agreement, saying the scale of the projects is so large, it could not have been done without them.U.S. Southern Command said yesterday that the U.S. military struck three alleged drug-trafficking vessels, killing a total of 11 people. Two of the boats were in the Eastern Pacific, killing 4 people on each boat. Another three were killed on a boat struck in the Caribbean. U.S. Southern Command said that no U.S. forces were harmed. This brings the death toll up to at least 135 on 43 boats. The strikes have also drawn significant controversy from legal experts and Democratic lawmakers.

The United States and Iran have begun indirect talks in Geneva, Switzerland, over Tehran's nuclear program, as tensions continue to grow in the region. This second round of talks is being mediated by Oman. President Donald Trump on Monday night said he will be involved indirectly and believes Iran wants to make a deal. Washington has sought to expand the scope of talks to non-nuclear issues such as Iran's missile stockpile, but Tehran says it will only discuss curbs on its nuclear program in exchange for sanctions relief.A youth hockey game at a Rhode Island hockey rink turned deadly on Monday, after a gunman fatally shot two people and wounded three others. Officials say the gunman also died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Investigations are still ongoing, but authorities say the suspected gunman appeared to have been targeting members of his own family. The shooting has rattled an already on-edge community, with the hockey rink just a few miles north of Brown University's engineering building, where a man killed two students in December 2025.The Pacific Coast is facing multiple storm systems this week, and it's expected to bring heavy rain and potential flooding. The National Weather Service extended a flash flood warning yesterday for parts of Los Angeles County, amid reports of flooding and rockslides. Severe weather also caused flooding and road closures in Northern California and the Central Coast. Meanwhile, in the Sierras, heavy snow caused hazardous road conditions and slick surfaces.

NBC anchor Savannah Guthrie is again pleading for her mother's return, posting to Instagram two weeks after Nancy Guthrie vanished from her Arizona home. The FBI also says a glove found nearby appears to match one worn by a suspect seen on a doorbell video and contains DNA, with final test results expected within 24 hours.President Trump said members of the new 'Board of Peace' have pledged more than $5 billion for the Gaza strip. The money would be used toward reconstruction and humanitarian efforts for the region. This comes as Trump recently ordered a second aircraft carrier group to the Middle East, amid ongoing talks with Iran over a nuclear deal. The Board of Peace is expected to meet in DC on Thursday, where the pledges will be formally announced.Ultra-processed foods are under new scrutiny from the Trump administration. Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Junior says the FDA will consider a petition to revoke the “Generally Recognized as Safe,” or GRAS, status of dozens of refined carbohydrates. Former FDA Commissioner David Kessler filed the petition. He argues ultra-processed foods have fueled rising rates of diabetes and heart disease.

New details are out about the suspect seen in Nancy Guthrie's doorbell camera. The FBI describes the man as having an average build with a height of 5'9” to 5'10”. The Bureau has also increased the reward to $100,000 for information leading to the recovery of Nancy Guthrie. Law enforcement is also asking neighbors within a two-mile radius to check their surveillance cameras for anything out of the ordinary from January 1st to February 2nd.The Department of Homeland Security is facing a funding deadline after Senate Democrats blocked a full-year spending bill. They are demanding major changes to immigration enforcement. The vote fell short of the 60 votes needed to advance. Republican leaders say reforms were already included. Democrats argue stronger oversight of ICE is necessary.Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem is highlighting her department's efforts against drug trafficking. Speaking in San Diego, she showed reporters what she called hundreds of thousands of pounds of lethal drugs that were seized. She said by refusing to fund DHS, Congressional Democrats are weakening national security. House and Senate Democrats are pushing for changes in Immigration enforcement before agreeing to Fund the Department of Homeland Security.

The House of Representatives passed the SAVE America Act on Wednesday. Republicans said the legislation will help secure American elections, but Democrats say it will make voting harder. The bill now heads to Senate, where it is expected to face strong opposition from Democrats.The search for Nancy Guthrie, mother of NBC anchor Savannah Guthrie is entering its 12th day. The New York Post on Wednesday posted a video and photos of FBI personnel taking possession of a glove they found discarded on the roadside. It's not clear right now whether the glove matched the pair worn by the person who showed up in a video from Guthrie's doorbell camera.Coal is back in the spotlight. President Trump has signed an executive order directing the military to purchase electricity generated from coal-fired power plants. The White House says coal-fired electricity is being prioritized to enhance grid reliability, prevent blackouts, strengthen on-site fuel security, and support defense and intelligence operations. Trump also ordered the Energy Department to fund operations with $175 million in upgrades in Kentucky, North Carolina, Ohio, Virginia, and West Virginia.

Police on Tuesday night, questioned an individual in connection with the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie. They say they detained the man at a traffic stop near the southern border with Mexico. He was not charged and several media outlets are saying authorities have released him after being taken in for questioning. Later that night the Pima County Sheriff's Department also conducted a search at a home in Rio Rico, Arizona.The FAA announced that it's closing U.S. airspace around El Paso, Texas, and grounding all flights, to and from the airport for 10 days. In a notice posted on its website, the FAA said the restrictions were due to special security reasons. However, the agency did not give additional details. The FAA has asked travelers to contact their airlines to get the latest flight information.Canadians in British Columbia are reeling after a shooting at a local high school killed 10 people and left 25 injured. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney wrote on social media that he was devastated by the horrific shootings. Police know the identity of the shooter but did not give further details, and declined to say if the attacker was a child. An official active shooter alert described the suspect as a female in a dress with brown hair.

Savannah Guthrie posted a fourth video on Monday, asking for more than just prayers, to help find her 84-year old mother Nancy Guthrie, was last seen on January 31st. The FBI is offering a $50,000 reward for information leading to her recovery or to an arrest in the case. On Monday, the agency said additional personnel from its field offices across the country "continue to deploy to Tucson" to assist in the investigation.A federal judge blocked part of a California law that would have stopped law enforcement officers from wearing masks on the job, saying the rule unfairly targets federal agents. The ruling sides with the Trump administration in a legal fight over two California laws aims at federal immigration enforcement. The state's second law, requiring visible identification, was allowed to stand.House lawmakers have passed a bipartisan bill aimed at tackling housing affordability nationwide on Monday, drawing overwhelming support from both parties. The bill focuses on cutting regulations and speeding up construction. Industry groups are praising the legislation, saying it will help alleviate the housing crisis.

The Seattle Seahawks are Super Bowl LX champions after defeating the New England Patriots 29-13 at Levi's Stadium. Seattle's top-ranked scoring defense dominated much of the night, keeping New England scoreless until the fourth quarter. The decisive play came late in the game, when Seattle intercepted a deflected pass from quarterback Drake Maye and returned it for a score.The search for Nancy Guthrie is now on Day 9, and officials still have not named a suspect or a person of interest in the case. NBC Today host Savannah Guthrie and her siblings released another video on Saturday, pleading directly with any possible kidnappers, saying ‘we will pay.'Republicans on Capitol Hill are pushing to eliminate non-citizen voting. House lawmakers are teeing up a vote this week on the SAVE Act, in a bid to pressure the Senate to act. The act would set federal standards for voting requirements, which in some cases could help states enforce laws they already have on the books.

President Trump announced the launch of TrumpRx.gov, a new website offering steeply discounted prices on several high-cost medications. Those include drugs for weight-loss, diabetes, fertility and respiratory ailments. The administration says Americans could see major savings. And the FDA is also pushing new efforts to boost U.S. drug manufacturing and cracking down on illegal copycat medications.The search for 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, the daughter of NBC anchor Savannah Guthrie, is intensifying as authorities announce a $50,000 reward for information leading to her recovery. Investigators say ransom letters set deadlines, but no one has reached out directly. Authorities also arrested a man accused of sending fake ransom messages.The State Department is urging all Americans to leave Iran immediately. The alert warns of flight disruptions and advises people to shelter in place if they cannot leave. The warning comes as U.S. and Iranian officials begin talks in Oman. It remains unclear what Iran is willing to negotiate beyond its nuclear program.

NBC anchor Savannah Guthrie is pleading for the safe return of her 84-year-old mother Nancy Guthrie, who disappeared from her Arizona home. In an emotional message, the family said they are ready to talk to whomever is holding her mother. Investigators say they are sure she did not leave on her own and are treating the case as an abduction. President Trump says federal law enforcement is now assisting.The Trump administration says immigration enforcement is being adjusted, not reduced, citing increased cooperation with local law enforcement in Minnesota. The Department of Homeland Security is also reporting thousands of arrests under Operation Metro Surge. Meanwhile DHS Secretary Kristi Noem visited the southern border, saying the Trump administration has delivered the most secure border in American history.After ending the partial government shutdown, the clock is ticking for DHS funding. Democrats unveiled a list with demands including no mask wearing, the need for judicial warrants, and for federal agents to wear body cams. DHS secretary Kristi Noem said body cameras are now being deployed. Republicans say they are open to certain changes, but not all, including the wearing of masks. They say this type of exposure could allow criminals to target agents and their families. Senate Majority Leader John Thune says it's possible lawmakers will need another extension for DHS funding, to give more time for negotiations.

The search for ‘Today' show anchor Savannah Guthrie's mother, Nancy Guthrie continues into the 4th day. Authorities are sifting through leads with the help of the FBI, but with no suspects still. Also, at least two TV stations in Tucson reported that they had received what appeared to be a ransom note. The Pima County Sheriff's Department said it was aware of the reports but no credible information this was a targeted incident.White House Border Czar Tom Homan made his second press conference in Minneapolis on Wednesday morning. He announced that 700 federal agents would be pulled from Minnesota immediately. Homan was sent to Minnesota last week, following two fatal shootings involving federal agents.President Trump signs a bill to end the four-day partial government shutdown. The House of Representatives narrowly passed the major funding package. The bill fully funds five sectors of the federal government for a full year and continues funding for Homeland Security just for two weeks. The bill face resistance from some Republicans who objected to the absence of the Save Act, which would require voter ID in federal elections, but Senate Republican leadership says they're going to push for it very soon.

The battle over funding for immigration enforcement continues in Congress. A House panel has voted to bring a funding bill to the floor, setting up a key vote on Tuesday. With a very slim majority in the House, Speaker Mike Johnson can afford to lose only one Republican on the vote. Top Republican leaders say the bill must advance despite internal disagreements over the bill passed by the Senate.The search continues for Nancy Guthrie, the mother of “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie. Homicide detectives were sent to Nancy Guthrie's home, after she went missing over the weekend. She has not been located and investigators are expressing grace concern. Police say they also found evidence that suggests a crime had been committed and did not leave her home on her own.A dangerous blast of Arctic air is gripping much of the eastern U.S. after a powerful weekend storm. A bomb cyclone buried parts of the Carolinas in record snow, while millions are still dealing with brutal cold and dangerous travel conditions. At least 119 storm-related deaths have been reported nationwide since late January. The worst of the cold will ease this week, though highs will stay 5-15 degrees below normal, with light snow possible midweek from the Ohio Valley into the mid-Atlantic.

With much of the country firmly in the grip of an icy winter, millions of Americans, fed up with the cold, had their eyes on the groundhog, Punxatawney Phil, who ended up seeing his shadow on Monday morning, predicting 6 more weeks of winter. This is as a weather phenomenon known as a bomb cyclone that hit over the weekend, prompting icy road conditions for a second weekend in a row.The House will begin work on Monday on a Senate bill to end a partial government shutdown, which began just after midnight on Saturday. It impacts several departments, including Defense, Homeland Security and Health and Human Services. House Democratic leadership has not publicly supported the measure, but Speaker Mike Johnson says he's confident the shutdown will end on Tuesday.The FBI and Las Vegas Metro Police are investigating a possible illegal biological laboratory after raiding two homes in east Las Vegas. Authorities say the operation may be linked to the illegal bio-lab uncovered in Reedley, California, in 2023. Property records show the home is owned by an LLC tied to David He, an alias used by Jiabei Zhu, the Chinese national arrested in 2023 on federal charges. The charges involved misbranded medical devices and false statements to the FDA.

President Trump announced on Friday that he's nominating former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh to be the next Federal Reserve Chair. Trump said he's confident that Warsh will be a great Fed Chairman with his extensive background and experience. Trump has been criticizing current Chair Jerome Powell for keeping interest rates higher than he likes.A partial government shutdown is likely to kick in by midnight Friday. This comes after Senators failed to pass a package of funding bills, even after President Trump worked out a last-minute deal with Democrats to address their Concerns over ICE. Even if the Senate votes on Friday, final passage could be delayed until Monday, when the House returns from recess.Just days after a major winter storm blanketed the East Coast, another powerful system is forming. Winter Storm Gianna could bring heavy snow, strong winds, and coastal flooding across the Southeast. Over 20 million people are under winter storm watches, including residents of Charlotte, Raleigh, Norfolk, and Atlanta. Authorities urge residents to prepare by clearing gutters, stocking up on supplies, and protecting pipes and pets.

White House Border Czar Tom Homan gave a press conference in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Thursday morning. Homan said that he will be ‘staying until the problem's gone. and has ordered federal immigration authorities to work on a ‘drawdown plan' for law enforcement. He also called for the ‘hostile rhetoric' to stop, which is what he attributes the increase in assaults to.The cold isn't expected to let up anytime soon. The National Weather service is warning of dangerously cold temperatures across the Eastern U.S. starting on Thursday. The extreme cold snap is expected to be one of the longest in decades. Forecasters warn daily minimums could be broken across the region.New York police have launched a hate crime investigation after a disturbing car-ramming incident overnight. A man was arrested after repeatedly crashing his vehicle into a deeply revered Hasidic Jewish site. The incident happened while people were gathered for prayer. It comes at a time of heightened concern within Jewish communities worldwide. Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch said the bomb squad responded and conducted a full sweep of the vehicle, and no explosives devices were found.

Last week, the House passed a $1.2 trillion spending package, and was looking to pass the Senate until just a few days ago in the wake of the shooting of Alex Pretti. A Friday deadline to fund the federal government is drawing near as Senate Republicans ask Democrats to clarify their expectations around funding for the Department of Homeland Security to find a compromise.President Trump and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent are hosting a summit in Washington on Wednesday to officially launch so-called “Trump Accounts.” Under the plan, the federal government will deposit $1,000 for every child born between 2025 and 2028, starting this July. Families can add to the accounts, along with employer contributions locked in until age 18.FBI Director Kash Patel says the bureau is investigating Signal chat groups protesters in Minnesota have been using to coordinate the activities. He says they're looking for anything illegal that might be going on. Patel suggested there was a possibility these chats were being coordinated by people around the country, not just in Minnesota.

President Donald Trump is sending White House border czar Tom Homan to Minnesota. Homan will meet with Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey on Jan. 27 as part of the federal response to events in the city. A federal appeals court has sided with the Trump administration, lifting limits on Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers in Minnesota. The ruling allows agents to detain protesters and use nonlethal munitions and crowd dispersal tools.A massive winter storm that gripped much of the country is finally winding down after days of cold temperatures, snow, and ice. At least 30 people are dead nationwide, hundreds of thousands remain without power, and cleanup efforts are just beginning as forecasters warn another storm could hit parts of the East Coast this weekend.Tech giants Meta, TikTok, and YouTube head to court this week to face claims that their platforms deliberately addict and harm children. The Los Angeles trial centers on a 19-year-old plaintiff and could set the tone for thousands of similar lawsuits nationwide. The companies deny wrongdoing and argue that existing safeguards protect young users.

A massive winter storm brings freezing temperatures, icy conditions and widespread power outages to millions across the U.S. From Arkansas to New England, many places saw over a foot of snow, with harder-hit places reporting up to two feet. Temperatures also reached record lows, with some places going far below zero, and wind chills making conditions even worse. Over 20 states declared a state of emergency.The fatal shooting of ICU nurse, Alex Pretti, by immigration agents in Minneapolis has thrust “Operation Metro Surge" deeper into the national spotlight. Federal officials say nurse Alex Pretti was wielding a gun before he was sprayed with a chemical irritant, pulled to the ground, and ultimately shot by a Border Patrol agent. DHS Secretary Kristi Noem on Saturday called the alleged actions of Pretti in Minneapolis as ‘domestic terrorism.'Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is indicating there's some progress on the path to ending the four-year war. Zelenskyy says a document laying out security guarantees for the country is 100% ready, and that he's waiting to sign the U.S. authored document once a date and place are confirmed. Once it's signed, the document will be sent for ratification to the U.S. Congress and the Ukrainian Parliament.

Forty-six states are under weather advisories, watches, or warnings, as a massive winter storm is expected to bring snow, ice, and extreme cold this weekend. The storm's footprint will stretch from the plains across the south and into the northeast, with North and South Carolina already declaring states of emergency. Weather experts are advising people to stay home and off the roads, and to be prepared for major travel disruptions.The United States, Ukraine, and Russia will meet on Nov. 23 in Abu Dhabi for tri-lateral security talks. President Donald Trump says Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy now appear open to ending the war, following separate high-level meetings. While the Kremlin called talks with U.S. negotiators substantive, Russia insists no lasting peace is possible without resolving territorial claims.TikTok's Chinese parent company, ByteDance, says it has finalized a move to avoid a ban in the United States, with a deal to create a majority "US-owned joint venture." U.S. data from TikTok's algorithm will be secured on Oracle's cloud system. American and global investors will own 80.1% of the venture, while ByteDance will retain the rest. Tech giant Oracle, private equity firm Silver Lake, and Abu Dhabi-based MGX will serve as managing investors, each holding a 15% stake.

President Trump launched his international Board of Peace on Thursday at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Trump hosted world leaders from more than a dozen countries to sign the founding charter of the new organization. The Board of Peace was formed to facilitate peace between Gaza and Israel, but has expanded into a broader international conflict-mediation body.The National Weather Service says starting on Friday. Wind chills could drop to as low as 50 degrees below zero in the upper Midwest, and snowfall is expected from Texas and Louisiana, across the South and Midwest, into the mid-Atlantic and Northeast. Many major airports may feel the impact, including Dallas, Memphis, Charlotte, and Atlanta.The Vice President is scheduled to hold a round table with local leaders and community members in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Thursday, which his office says will be focused on restoring law and order in the state. It comes after Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey confirmed that he received a subpoena from the Department of Justice. While the focus has been on Minnesota, federal agents on Tuesday began what they're calling "Operation Catch of the Day" in Maine.

President Trump just landed in Switzerland as tensions with European leaders are high over his moves to take Greenland. He will address world leaders at the World Economic Forum and is expected to meet foreign leaders after that with the issue of Greenland's future looming.A major winter storm is taking shape in the U.S. and is expected to be the most extreme winter storm so far this season, set to bring some of the coldest air to date. This as communities are already facing harsh winter weather, with heavy lake-effect snow causing whiteout conditions in the Great Lakes region.With another government shutdown deadline less than 10 days away, all eyes are now on a new bipartisan funding proposal. House lawmakers on Tuesday presented a minibus bill that would fund several federal departments and agencies until September 30th.

President Trump says he no longer feels obligated to “think purely of peace” in his pursuit of Greenland. Trump criticized Denmark for failing to defend the island from Russia and China, and said the U.S. must focus on national security. Meanwhile, Denmark increased its military presence, sending troops to Nuuk and western Greenland. Trump also wrote on Truth Social that he had a very good telephone call with Mark Rutte, the Secretary General of NATO, and said he agreed to a meeting of various parties in Davos, Switzerland.More than 100 cars and several semi-trucks were sprawled in a pileup all over a Michigan interstate for hours on Monday, after intense lake effect snow bands lash out in the Midwest and the Great Lakes region. The Ottawa County Sheriff's Office said there were no fatalities and ten people suffered minor injuries. The Midwest is also experiencing dangerous subzero wind chills, with frigid temperatures expected to affect many parts of the U.S. soon.The Trump administration is highlighting its immigration enforcement in Minnesota. Homeland Security says 10,000 criminal illegal immigrants have been arrested in the state. Meanwhile, the administration is challenging a judge's restrictions on ICE agents' interactions with protesters.

A federal investigation is underway after anti-ICE protesters disrupted a Sunday church service in St. Paul, Minnesota. Demonstrators stormed a Baptist church during worship, chanting “Justice for Renee Good,” and alleging a pastor has ties to ICE. The incident comes as immigration tensions escalate, with reports the Pentagon has ordered 1,500 troops to prepare for possible deployment to Minnesota.Tensions over Greenland are escalating, with President Trump now threatening new tariffs on European countries fighting U.S. efforts to acquire the territory. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent called Greenland essential to U.S. national security, while European leaders held emergency talks.A winter storm brought brief snow to parts of Florida's Panhandle on Sunday, for the second year in a row. That system is tied to a powerful Arctic blast now spreading across much of the country, bringing heavy snow, strong winds, and some of the coldest temperatures of the season. Hundreds of flights are already cancelled across New York and Jersey.

President Trump has unveiled his long-awaited ‘Great Healthcare Plan' to lower healthcare costs, with Republicans planning to take quick action to move the ball forward, after enhanced Obamacare subsidies expired earlier this month. His newly released plan to lower healthcare costs builds on actions his administration has already taken, like negotiations with 15 pharmaceutical manufacturers to reduce drug prices for Medicaid patients. The administration wants to send the money currently spent on subsidies directly to Americans instead of insurance companies.President Trump announced the creation of a Gaza Board of Peace, following phase two of a US-backed cease-fire between Israel and the Hamas terror group. Trump says the board will oversee Gaza's governance. Trump also met Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, who presented him with her Nobel Peace Prize medal. Meanwhile, officials delivered sharp warnings to Iran at an emergency UN Security Council meeting.26 people have been indicted on federal criminal charges for an alleged game-fixing scheme in men's college basketball. Authorities say it started in 2022 with rigged games in China, before expanding to NCAA games in the U.S. The fixers allegedly paid players $10,000 to $30,000 per game to underperform, after placing millions of dollars in wagers against them.

The head of Iran's judiciary system said today there will be fast trials and executions for detained protestors. President Trump warned on Tuesday during an interview on CBS that the U.S. will take action if Iran starts hanging protestors. He encouraged protestors to continue demonstrating, writing on Truth Social that 'help is on the way.' The London-based opposition broadcaster Iran International is reporting that at least 12,000 people may have been killed in Iran's brutal suppression of anti-government protests.Officials from Greenland and Denmark will appear for meetings on Wednesday on Capitol Hill and the White House, as President Trump doubles down on security concerns in the region. He has emphasized that if the U.S. does not take some sort of action in Greenland, that China or Russia will. The Prime Minister of Denmark says that they want to engage in dialogue and are not looking for conflict, but makes it clear that Greenland is not for sale.The fallout from alleged large-scale fraud in Minnesota is intensifying. President Trump says his administration will cut federal payments to sanctuary cities starting February 1, accusing them of protecting criminals and enabling fraud. Trump also vowed to revoke the citizenship of naturalized immigrants convicted of defrauding Americans, saying offenders would be deported.

A violent encounter involving an ICE agent in Minneapolis is under investigation. Homeland Security says an illegal immigrant ambushed an ICE officer, leading the officer to shoot him in the leg in self-defense. Both men have been hospitalized. Minnesota officials are calling for protesters not to engage in violence.President Trump says Iran's repression of protesters may be easing. He told reporters he has it on good authority that the government has no plans to execute demonstrators. Iran's foreign minister has also denied any plans for hangings. Trump says the U.S. will watch and see, as Iran briefly shut down, then reopened its airspace amid concerns over possible military action.A push from Democrats on Capitol Hill to limit President Trump's directives in Venezuela has failed after two Republicans decided to switch their vote in the final hour. The resolution would have blocked Trump from using military force within or against Venezuela. This comes as Venezuela's opposition leader Maria Corina Machado is expected to visit the White House on Thursday.

The U.S. Embassy in Iran is urging Americans to leave the country immediately if it's safe to do so. It says U.S. citizens should expect continued internet outages and consider leaving by land through neighboring countries. President Trump is also vowing that any country doing business with Iran will face a 25% U.S. tariff. This follows earlier warnings that the U.S. may carry out strikes over Iran's repression of protests in the country. Rights groups say nearly 600 people have died since the protests began.The Supreme Court will hear arguments on Tuesday on whether male athletes can compete in female sports, while claiming to be transgender. Federal judges in West Virginia and Idaho have ruled that banning boys from girls' sports is a civil rights violation that discriminates based on sex. The Republican Attorneys General Association is urging the high court to uphold state bans, calling it a matter of fairness. Currently, 29 states, the NCAA, and the U.S. Olympic Committee all have bans on transgender athletes competing.Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says alleged fraud schemes in Minnesota are far larger than expected, with taxpayer funds illegally sent overseas. In an exclusive interview, Bessent called Minnesota a blueprint for uncovering nationwide fraud, vowing to prosecute offenders, and recover stolen funds. Meanwhile, the Treasury and the IRS are expanding audits and launching new enforcement actions to stop the abuse.

President Trump says Iran's leadership has reached out to negotiate. That follows his warning that military options are on the table amid protests rocking the country. A top Iranian official says U.S. bases and Israel would be targeted if Iran is attacked. Trump also says he may work with Elon Musk to restore internet access after Tehran imposed blackouts. A rights group says the unrest has killed more than 500 people so far.Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell says the Fed has been served with grand jury subpoenas by the Department of Justice. Powell confirms officials threatened criminal charges tied to his June 2025 Senate testimony. Powell denies the probe is connected to that testimony, saying the threat stems from the Fed's handling of interest rates.Federal immigration enforcement is ramping up in Minnesota. DHS Secretary Kristi Noem says hundreds more agents are arriving after about 2,000 were sent to the Twin Cities. The surge follows a January 7th fatal shooting involving an ICE officer, sparking large protests. President Trump and federal officials are defending the officer, while Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey says the operation is making the city less safe.

The FBI is investigating a shooting in Portland, Oregon. Authorities say a man and a woman were injured in an incident involving immigration agents.The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said agents were conducting a targeted vehicle stop when the driver tried to run them over. Agents then fired a defensive shot before the two suspects drove away.DHS says the driver and passenger are suspected members of the Tren De Aragua gang, and that one was involved in a recent shooting.The Trump administration has announced a new Justice Department division dedicated to investigating fraud, led by an assistant attorney general overseeing major multi-agency investigations. The effort is already focused on Minnesota, where Vice President JD Vance says more than 1,500 subpoenas and nearly 100 indictments have been filed.President Donald Trump says Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado is expected in Washington next week, where he said he'd be honored to meet her. And in a social media post on Jan. 9, the president said he canceled a second wave of strikes on Venezuela, following cooperation from the South American nation. This comes after Venezuela began releasing a large number of political prisoners. Trump also said at least $100 billion will be invested by what he called "big oil," and that he expects to meet with oil executives at the White House on Friday.

The FBI and the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension are both investigating the shooting of a woman by an ICE officer in Minneapolis. The incident is drawing national attention, and the Trump administration says the officer acted in self-defense, alleging the woman attempted an act of domestic terrorism by using her vehicle as a weapon. Governor Tim Walz blames heightened immigration enforcement for escalating tensions, while the White House points to anti-ICE rhetoric.Lawmakers held the first public hearing on Capitol Hill following allegations of fraud taking place in Minnesota. A federal prosecutor gave a report last month that around $9-billion may have been stolen. At the hearing, Republicans criticized Minnesota officials for not acting quickly enough. Democrats and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz have defended their handling of the crisis, but Walz has since dropped his re-election bid. House Oversight Committee Chair James Comer has called on Walz to testify in February.Efforts are underway to stabilize Venezuela following the removal of former dictator Nicolás Maduro. The White House says president Trump has a three-phase plan, beginning with stabilization. Marco Rubio says the next steps focus on economic recovery, national reconciliation, and a gradual transition of power led by the Venezuelan people.

The CDC made major changes to its vaccine recommendations on Monday, narrowing the number of shots recommended to all children from 14 down to 8. The recommendations now more closely align with other developed countries such as Denmark, Germany and Japan. HHS Secretary RFK Jr. said the decision protects children, respects families and rebuilds trust in public health.Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores pleaded not guilty on Monday at an arraignment hearing in Manhattan. They are being charged with narco-terrorism conspiracy, drug trafficking and weapons charges.vThe couple agreed to waive their right to a speedy trial and did not request bail at this time.vA second hearing is scheduled for March 17th.A Minnesota hotel cancellation involving ICE agents is drawing sharp criticism from the Department of Homeland Security. It's also prompting apologies from Hilton and a local operator. DHS says agents' reservations were canceled after being booked with official government emails. Hilton says the property is independently owned and that the actions were not company policy.

The CDC made major changes to its vaccine recommendations on Monday, narrowing the number of shots recommended to all children from 14 down to 8. The recommendations now more closely align with other developed countries such as Denmark, Germany and Japan. HHS Secretary RFK Jr. said the decision protects children, respects families and rebuilds trust in public health.Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores pleaded not guilty on Monday at an arraignment hearing in Manhattan. They are being charged with narco-terrorism conspiracy, drug trafficking and weapons charges.vThe couple agreed to waive their right to a speedy trial and did not request bail at this time.vA second hearing is scheduled for March 17th.A Minnesota hotel cancellation involving ICE agents is drawing sharp criticism from the Department of Homeland Security. It's also prompting apologies from Hilton and a local operator. DHS says agents' reservations were canceled after being booked with official government emails. Hilton says the property is independently owned and that the actions were not company policy.

Nicolas Maduro has arrived at the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, where he is expected to be arraigned on Monday. President Trump says the U.S. is now in charge in Venezuela and plans to have American oil companies revive the country's energy sector. Trump also predicted Cuba is close to collapse without Venezuelan oil, and hinted traffickers in Colombia and Mexico could face U.S. military action. Secretary of State Marco Rubio also said the Maduro's capture was a law-enforcement operation without need of congressional approval.For many Americans, it won't feel like the middle of winter. Forecasters say a big warm up is heading eastwards, bringing temperatures well above normal for this time of year. Record highs are expected in central U.S. A strong high pressure system is expected to keep temperatures high for the rest of the week. Meanwhile, California is dealing with flooding and mudslides.Authorities say they've finished identifying all 40 victims of the deadly New Year's Eve fire at a Swiss bar. Swiss police say, many of the victims were just teenagers, including two 14-year-olds. No names have been released yet. Hundreds of people marched in silence through the ski resort of Crans-Montana on Sunday to honor the victims. Swizterland will hold a national day of mourning on Firday, which church bells ringing and a moment of silence to honor the victims.

From Times Square to the streets of London, Madrid, and Rio, millions around the world rang in 2026 with spectacle, tradition, and reflection. Revelers in New York City were treated to a surprise, as the Times Square ball was relit in red, white, and blue, before rising again to mark the start of the United States' 250th year. The Washington Monument in the District of Columbia also put on a light show for America's upcoming 250th birthday.The Trump administration imposed sanctions on four firms operating in Venezuela's oil sector on Wednesday. The United States is accusing the oil tankers of being part of a shadow fleet serving President Nicolas Maduro's government. The latest ship sanctions are meant to deny the firms and tankers access to any property or financial assets held in the United States. The actions are part of the Trump administration's months-long pressure campaign on Maduro's authoritarian regime.Zohran Mamdani is officially the mayor of New York City. The Democratic Socialist took the oath of office at a historic, decommissioned subway station in Manhattan. Mamdani is the first Muslim leader of America's biggest city, and took his oath on a Quran. The ceremony was administered by New York Attorney General Letitia James, and he will be sworn in again by Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) at City Hall on Jan. 1.

Health and Human Services now says it is freezing all federal child care funding to Minnesota following an investigative video by independent journalist Nick Shirley on alleged fraud at child and health care center. HHS provides Minnesota with $185 million in child care funding every year. Federal agents have also surged into the state for massive investigation into the child care operations.For the first time in 20 years, rain is expected to shower the thousands of spectators at the Rose Parade in Southern California. At Times Square for the New Year's Eve Celebration, attendees will be experiencing the coldest ball drop in 10 years, as well as light to moderate snowfall. Out in the Midwest, a powerful winter storm is beginning to sweep across the U.S. bringing strong winds and heavy snow.Thieves broke into a German bank vault over the Christmas holiday weekend and made off with millions of dollars worth of valuables. Police say the suspects drilled their way through a concrete wall before breaking into the bank's safe deposit boxes. The perpetrators used the quiet Christmas period to escape detection, with police only discovering the hole after a fire alarm went off on Monday.

Harsh winter weather is expected across the Great Lakes and the Northeast on Tuesday after a bomb cyclone traversed the Midwest at the start of the week, bringing snow, frigid temperatures, and leaving tens of thousands without power. The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for northern New York state until New Year's Eve, with 1 to 2 feet of snow and winds of up to 50 miles per hour expected.President Donald Trump sat down with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the president's Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida on Monday. The two discussed advancing the Gaza cease-fire plan, disarming Hamas, and resolving the status of the last deceased hostage still in Gaza, Ran Gvili. Israel's Minister of Education also formally announced that Trump will be receiving the Israel Prize, the country's highest civilian honor.Trump said the United States struck a loading facility in Venezuela linked to drug boat traffic sometime before Dec. 26. The president said the measure was part of an ongoing campaign against narcotics shipments to the United States. U.S. Southern Command also reported that the U.S. military struck another suspected drug boat on Monday.

President Zelenskyy said on Monday that the U.S. is offering Ukraine a 15-year security guarantee as part of a proposed peace plan, after a meeting with President Trump at his Mar-a-Lago estate on Sunday. Zelenskyy has said though, he would prefer a commitment of up to 50 years to deter Russia from further attempts to seize land. Details of the security guarantee have not been made public.Post-holiday travelers are facing delays and dangers on Monday, as winter storms spawn along a cold front along much of the northeast. In the midwest, forecasters warn of blizzards, with winds predicted to go up to 60 miles per hour in some areas. The FAA says Chicago O'Hare Airport had a ground stop on Sunday.China's military launched air, navy and rocket troops to conduct military drills around Taiwan on Monday. The live-fire drills will take place in five maritime and airspace zones around Taiwan, according to China's Eastern Theater Command. Taiwan's government condemned the drills, accusing China of 'military intimidation', while deploying its own forced in a 'rapid response exercise.' The drills follow what could become one of the largest arms sales between the U.S. and Taiwan from earlier this month.

The North American Aerospace Defense Command, or NORAD, will once again be tracking Santa Claus this year, as he travels around the world, bringing gifts to kids across the globe. What started 70 years ago as a mistaken phone call from a child to the former Continental Air Defense Command, is now a beloved holiday tradition for families everywhere. More than a thousand volunteers will be staffing NORAD's Santa Operations Center, to answer the hundreds of thousands of phone calls that come in from around the world.In Southern California, powerful winter storms are threatening holiday plans. Millions in California are expected to hit the road for Christmas, but are likely to meet hazardous travel conditions. Officials are warning residents about potentially deadly flash flooding and mudslides, and to reconsider their holiday travel plans. Local and state officials are gearing up to respond to emergencies through the week. The state has also deployed resources and first responders to a number of counties along the coast and in Southern California, with the California National Guard on standby to assist.A fire and explosion erupted in the Bristol Health and Rehab Center near Philadelphia on Tuesday afternoon. At least two are dead and 20 are inured. Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro says firefighters, rescue crews and bystanders were helping to get the nursing home residents to safety. Authorities are investigating a possible gas leak as the cause.

Severe weather from the Pacific Ocean is causing havoc in California. An atmospheric river is bringing more downpours throughout the state this week. Evacuation warnings are in effect Tuesdays for area with burn scars from recent wildfires. State and local officials are reminding residents to be extra cautious behind the wheel, with the National Weather Service expecting up to five inches of rain across the northern Sierra by mid-week.The Department of Education says it's reviewing safety at Brown University following the shooting on campus that killed two students. The department says officials are investigating whether school officials violated federal campus safety and security requirements. In addition, Brown University's president placed the campus police chief on leave. A former chief of the Providence Police Department will replace him. Brown's president said the University is “deeply committed” to campus safety and security.President Trump unveiled plans on Monday to build a new class of battleships as part of his vision to strengthen the military. The so-called 'Trump-class' ships will be part of the administration's vision for a 'golden fleet,' aimed at deterring U-S adversaries like communist China. He says the new warships will be the largest, with one hundred times the force. President Trump made the announcement at his Mar-a-Lago residence in Palm Beach, Florida. The U.S. hasn't built any battleships since World War II, with the last American battleship retiring in 1992.

The U.S. Coast Guard is pursuing an oil tanker in international waters near Venezuela. A U.S. official told The Epoch Times on Sunday that the vessel part is of Venezuela's "illegal sanctions evasion." It comes as tensions are increasing in the Caribbean, with the United States building up a naval presence in the region, and striking alleged drug boats.Utility crews in San Francisco are working to restore power to thousands of residents and businesses after a widespread outage on Saturday. A fire at an electrical substation knocked out power for about 130,000 customers. Farther north, residents in Redding, California experienced flash flooding, leaving at least one dead. The heavy rains flooded highways and roads, leaving several vehicles stranded.A Russian general was killed in an apparent car bombing in Moscow. Russian officials are blaming Ukraine for the latest assassination of a senior military officer. Officials said Lieutenant General Fanil Sarvarov died on Monday morning. Russian officials say investigators are considering various motives for the attack, including a theory it was organized by Ukrainian special forces.

Rhode Island's attorney general said law enforcement late Thursday tracked Portuguese national Claudio Neves Valente, the man suspected of killing two students at Brown University, to Salem, New Hampshire. They found him inside a storage unit after he took his own life with a gun. Investigators are also accusing him of killing MIT professor Nuno Loureiro two days after his rampage at Brown.Social media giant TikTok is selling just over 80 percent of its U.S. assets to avoid a looming ban in the country. TikTok's parent company, ByteDance said Thursday it had signed agreements with three major investors: Oracle, Silver Lake, and Abu Dhabi-based MGX. The deal would create a new U.S. company called TikTok USDS Joint Venture. ByteDance will retain a stake of just under 20 percent.Seven people have died, including former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, after a business jet went down on Thursday at Statesville Regional Airport, just north of Charlotte, North Carolina. Flight tracking data show the aircraft attempted to return shortly after takeoff amid severe weather. Federal investigators are now working to determine what caused the deadly crash.

The U.S. government is admitting responsibility in the deadly midair collision near Washington, D.C., that killed 67 people. Federal filings cite air traffic control errors and a faulty altimeter aboard an army helicopter. The Senate has now passed the ROTOR Act, strengthening helicopter tracking requirements and closing military loopholes.President Trump addressed the nation on Wednesday night, pointing to what he called economic gains since returning to office. Trump also teased what he described as aggressive housing reforms and announced a $1,776 “Warrior Dividend” for U.S. service members. Separately, Trump and War Secretary Pete Hegseth attended a dignified transfer at Dover Air Force Base for U.S/ personnel killed in Syria.Lawmakers in the House just passed a Republican plan to bring down the cost of health care, without extending subsidies for Obamacare. The bill would lower premiums and provide subsidies for low income families for out of pocket health expenses. It now goes to the Senate where it's expected to fail without democratic support. In a separate vote, 4 republicans joined Democrats to force another vote on a 3 year clean extension of the COVID-era Obamacare subsidies.

President Donald Trump has ordered a naval blockade targeting sanctioned oil shipments off the Venezuelan coast, in an escalation of tensions with regime leader Nicolás Maduro. Trump said the pressure would increase until what he described as stolen U.S. oil, land, and assets were returned. The Maduro regime previously described the United States' recent seizure of a tanker filled with Venezuelan crude oil as “international piracy.”The manhunt is intensifying for the Brown University shooter. Investigators are trawling the neighborhood for any new evidence that might help identify the suspect. They're also focusing on what might have motivated the attack. Rhode Island officials have released video footage and a new, enhanced image of the suspect. The FBI has also released an updated timeline, showing the assailant's known movements.Australian authorities have charged the surviving suspect in the Bondi Beach terrorist attack with fifteen counts of murder and dozens of other charges. Funerals began on Wednesday for the fifteen people killed in the anti-Semitic attack. Jewish leaders also vowed that the Hanukkah celebration would return despite last weekend's violence.

Australian authorities say the deadly attack on a Hanukkah celebration in Sydney may have been inspired by ISIS, citing evidence including homemade ISIS flags and explosives found in the suspects' vehicle. Police also say the father-son duo travelled to the Philippines last month. The purpose of that visit is under investigation. The Bondi beach attack is Australia's worst shooting in nearly 30 years.The Justice Department announced on Monday that the FBI foiled a bomb plot planned for New Year's Eve in the Los Angeles area. Officials say 4 individuals were arrested, ranging from ages 24 to 41.They are members of the Turtle Island Liberation Front, which the DOJ describes as a pro-Palestine, anti-government, and anti-capitalist group. Authorities say the suspects were plotting to use backpacks filled with improvised explosive devices that would detonate at least 5 different sites in Orange and Los Angeles Counties.President Trump is suing the BBC for $10 billion. He is accusing the broadcaster of defamation over a documentary aired just one week before the 2024 election. The lawsuit argues the BBC misleadingly edited Trump's January 6th speech, splicing together separate remarks to falsely suggest a call for violence. Court filings include a letter from the BBC chair acknowledging the edit created a misleading impression.