President-elect Donald Trump announced a slate of key nominations Wednesday for his upcoming administration, selecting experienced leaders to helm pivotal federal agencies.
South Korean opposition lawmakers announced plans to vote on impeaching President Yoon Suk Yeol this Saturday. Yoon is under police investigation for treason after declaring a brief martial law on Tuesday.
A suspected gunman shot and injured two children at Feather River School of Seventh-Day Adventists in Palermo, California, on Wednesday before fatally shooting himself, according to local authorities. The Butte County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the incident on social media, stating, "The suspected shooter is deceased."
Rep. Judy Chu (D-CA) is leading a campaign urging the Biden administration to shut down the privately run Adelanto Detention Center, an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility located near Los Angeles. Chu, joined by fellow Democrats, made her plea during a press event outside the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, citing years of alleged misconduct and abuse at the facility.
President-elect Donald Trump has tapped Monica Crowley for several prominent positions in his administration, including Ambassador, Assistant Secretary of State, and Chief of Protocol of the United States. Trump made the announcement on Wednesday via Truth Social, emphasizing her critical role in representing the U.S. at major international events during his upcoming presidency.
Hamas issued a stark warning against further Israeli rescue operations, threatening to "neutralize" its hostages if such actions occur. The threat came in an internal statement dated November 22, obtained by Reuters, and disseminated by the Izz el-Deen al-Qassam Brigades, Hamas' military wing.
President-elect Donald Trump announced that Peter Navarro will serve as the Senior Counselor for Trade and Manufacturing in the incoming Trump administration.
Four former employees of the Chicago mayor's office have accused city officials of retaliating against them after they were placed on the city's "do not hire" list, effectively barring them from future employment in any city government position.
The second trailer for Disney’s live-action Snow White remake, set to hit theaters in March 2025, has sparked significant backlash, accumulating thousands of negative comments just hours after its release. Criticism of the $300 million production stems from controversies surrounding lead actress Rachel Zegler, changes to the original story, and the broader direction of Disney’s live-action remakes.
President-elect Donald Trump reportedly joked to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau about annexing Canada as the 51st U.S. state if trade tariffs prove too challenging. The comments were made during a dinner at Mar-a-Lago last Friday, according to multiple reports.
