Alina Habba, an attorney known for representing President-elect Donald Trump in high-profile legal battles, clarified on Thursday that she will not pursue the role of press secretary in Trump’s anticipated administration. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Habba addressed recent rumors, confirming she would instead take on other responsibilities.
Israel has allowed 15 trucks loaded with essential aid to enter northern Gaza, addressing warnings from aid organizations about worsening conditions and the risk of famine due to the ongoing conflict. The trucks, which arrived Wednesday, carried food, water, hygiene items, shelter materials, and medical supplies provided by the United Arab Emirates. Israel's Coordination of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT) reported the aid's arrival, though the United Nations has not yet confirmed if the supplies have reached the intended distribution points in northern Gaza.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is actively engaging with President-elect Donald Trump’s transition team to advocate for a leadership role in public health oversight, although he will not serve as the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS). Reports from the Trump team clarify that Kennedy will instead focus on vaccine safety and health data rather than taking on the HHS secretary role, which had been under consideration for both Kennedy and Dr. Ben Carson.
President-elect Donald Trump confirmed Thursday that JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon will not be part of his upcoming administration. Trump praised Dimon’s work but clarified he has no plans to include the banking executive in his administration.
A recent poll from the University of California at Berkeley Institute of Governmental Studies and co-sponsored by the Los Angeles Times found that almost half of California voters would support Vice President Kamala Harris if she ran for California Governor.
The FBI reportedly raided the apartment of Shayne Coplan, CEO of the gambling company Polymarket, after the company predicted that Donald Trump would win the 2024 Presidential Election.
Pennsylvania Secretary of State Al Schmidt announced that the Senate race between incumbent Democrat Bob Casey and Republican David McCormick must undergo a statewide recount.
Special Counsel Jack Smith requested that the 11th US Circuit Court of Appeals pause his appeal in the Mar-a-Lago documents case against President-elect Donald Trump.
