Chicago experienced another weekend of violence under the leadership of Mayor Brandon Johnson (D), with at least 13 people shot, including one fatality.
Emily Damari, one of three Israeli hostages freed from captivity in Gaza, endured a harrowing ordeal during her 471 days in Hamas custody. Israeli media reports, citing her family, revealed that Damari lost two fingers during her abduction by Hamas.
Southeast Louisiana is preparing for an unusual winter storm and dangerously cold temperatures next week, as an Arctic blast threatens to bring icy roads, freezing rain, and possibly snow. State and local officials are taking proactive measures to mitigate the impact and ensure safety on the roads.
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Defense, firmly countered accusations from Sen. Mazie Hirono (D-HI) during his Senate Armed Services Committee confirmation hearing. Hirono cited anonymous reports claiming Hegseth drank on the job at Fox News—allegations refuted by numerous former colleagues and associates.
California Governor Gavin Newsom launched a new website over the weekend to address what he described as “misinformation” regarding his administration's wildfire prevention and emergency efforts.
The Halpin family of Altadena, California, whose home was destroyed in the recent Eaton Fire, touched hearts worldwide with a viral video of them singing the Catholic hymn Regina Caeli over the remains of their property. The family said their intent was simply to “thank God that we’re safe.”
President-elect Donald Trump met privately with Republican lawmakers at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, as the GOP works to finalize its strategy for advancing key legislative priorities. With Republicans holding slim majorities in Congress, swift action is necessary to capitalize on Trump’s early political momentum.
Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) expressed a willingness to collaborate with newly elected Sen. Dave McCormick (R-PA) to address key issues in Pennsylvania. Speaking at the Pennsylvania Farm Show over the weekend, Fetterman described his recent conversation with McCormick as a "great discussion," emphasizing the importance of working across party lines to improve the state.
