In his first public appearance since being hospitalized, U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin claimed there is "no credible evidence" that aid to Ukraine was misused.
Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers (D) signed a bill allowing parents to surrender their infants to Safe Haven Baby Boxes at hospitals, fire stations, and law enforcement buildings.
California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) canceled the Sacramento Christmas tree lighting ceremony after pro-Palestine protestors said they would hold a protest.