Politics

NBC News justice and intelligence correspondent Ken Dilanian discussed growing concerns regarding ISIS-inspired radicals and far-right extremism during a report on the deadly New Year’s Day terror attack in New Orleans. The attack, which took place on Bourbon Street, killed 15 and injured at least 30. Dilanian highlighted the increasing risks associated with terrorist threats, especially in the wake of global tensions, including the controversy surrounding the war in Gaza.

The 2025 Global Persecution Index reported that numerous countries have increased their hostility toward Christians.

A federal appeals court judge ruled that the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) rules on "net neutrality" overstepped its authority.

A House rules package raises the threshold for a vote on a "motion to vacate" to nine members.

Orleans Parish District Attorney Jason Williams suggested that Americans must be surveilled in order to stop terror attacks.

Contemporary Christian radio station "The Fish," 104.7, is set to go off the air in February. The Atlanta station is shutting down after being sold to the Educational Media Foundation, which owns K-LOVE and Air1.

President Joe Biden will award the second-highest civilian medal to former Rep. Liz Cheney and Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-MS).

President-elect Donald Trump will hold a "victory rally" at Capital One Arena on Jan. 19.

A mass shooting was reported at a New York nightclub during the night of January 1.

President-elect Donald Trump called outgoing President Joe Biden the "worst president in the history of America" in a post on Truth Social.