Kamala Harris has launched a new website for her detailing her accomplishments throughout her political career. "From her barrier-breaking time as District Attorney of San Francisco and Attorney General of California, to proudly serving as a United States Senator and the Vice President of the United States, Kamala Harris always fights for the people," the site said.
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Russia launched drone strikes on civilian areas in Ukraine, damaging a hospital and continuing attacks on the energy infrastructure, despite President Putin's earlier agreement to cease attacks on the power grid. President Zelenskyy emphasized the need for increased pressure on Russia to achieve lasting peace.
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Comedian Whitney Cummings made provocative jokes targeting the Democratic Party and Kamala Harris during CNN's New Year's Eve Live special. She criticized Joe Biden's health and the lack of voter choice within the party, while also making bold claims and questioning mainstream media coverage. Cummings received mixed reactions on social media, with strong support from MAGA followers.
Daniel Penny, acquitted in the chokehold death of Jordan Neely, attended the Army-Navy football game as a guest of J.D. Vance. He met with President-elect Trump and Vance, who praised Penny's "courage." Neely's death sparked protests over the treatment of homeless individuals. Penny maintains Neely posed a threat, while the medical examiner ruled the death a homicide by neck compression.
Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was arrested and questioned in relation to a criminal insurrection probe, the first such case for a sitting president in the country. Yoon, who had declared martial law, surrendered after weeks of standoff, leading to increased tensions.
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas downplayed concerns about unidentified drones sighted over New Jersey, stating they pose no current threat. Despite President-elect Trump's call to down the drones, Mayorkas cited limited authority to intervene, emphasizing the need for expanded legal powers to address drone activity. The Pentagon has also denied foreign involvement.
French President Emmanuel Macron met with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday in Britain, where they discussed the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East. Macron had previously said the two sides had "a lot of convergence" on pressing issues including Ukraine and the Middle East.
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