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President-elect Donald Trump and Prince William came together on Saturday for the reopening ceremony of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, marking a symbolic meeting of leaders ahead of Trump’s upcoming inauguration.

The National Police Association (NPA) has strongly endorsed Kash Patel, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for FBI Director, hailing his appointment as “a pivotal moment for law enforcement and public safety across the United States.”

Russia has reported further territorial gains in its ongoing conflict with Ukraine, with its forces capturing two villages in eastern Ukraine.

The LPGA Tour has updated its gender eligibility requirements, effectively barring most transgender athletes who transitioned after male puberty from competing in its tournaments. The decision, announced Wednesday, states that the effects of male puberty provide "competitive advantages in golf performance compared to players who have not undergone male puberty."

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has expressed surprise at the outcome of the 2024 presidential election, where he and Vice President Kamala Harris failed to secure the White House. In an interview with Minnesota news outlet KSTP on Thursday, Walz reflected on the campaign, its challenges, and his feelings following the loss.

Jeff Bezos said during an interview that he feels "very optimistic" about the upcoming Trump administration.

Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) announced that he will be resigning from Congress on Sunday. He will be sworn into the Senate on Monday.

A federal appeals court upheld a law requiring TikTok's Chinese parent company ByteDance to sell the app by January 19 or be banned in the United States.

President-elect Donald Trump received the Patriot of the Year award during the Patriot Awards, sponsored by FOX Nation.

Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) announced that she intends to introduce a bill to freeze federal hiring and move agencies out of the swamp.