Suhag Shukla of the Hindu American Foundation condemned Republican Brandon Gill for his remarks, which she deemed as anti-Indian and anti-Hindu. Gill criticized a cultural gathering of the Patel community in Texas, mislabeling it as caste-based, promoting harmful rhetoric that led to recent violence.
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Former football star Herschel Walker has been nominated by Donald Trump as US ambassador to the Bahamas. Trump lauded Walker's work with youth sports and military mental health advocacy. Walker's illustrious football career spanned the USFL and NFL, including time playing for Trump's Generals.
A tragic incident occurred in Cheyenne Trail where Nicholas Arruda, 39, allegedly killed his pregnant wife Danielle, 39, and their two young children in a murder-suicide. The family was discovered after a welfare check. Arruda had a prior arrest record and had been unemployed. The investigation is ongoing.
The US-mediated talks between Russia and Ukraine in Saudi Arabia concluded without a ceasefire agreement. Russia's foreign minister, Sergei Lavrov, demanded a new Black Sea trade deal benefiting Russian exports. US officials had brief discussions with Ukrainian delegates, but no progress was made.
The Supreme Court appears ready to uphold a law that could potentially ban TikTok, requiring its Chinese parent company to divest by January 19 or face a shutdown. The law aims to combat disinformation and protect Americans' private data from potential misuse by China, raising significant First Amendment concerns.
President-elect Trump has appointed Sylvester Stallone, Mel Gibson, and Jon Voight as special envoys to Hollywood. The aim is to restore Hollywood's business, with Trump emphasizing their talent and support. Voight, Gibson, and Stallone have strong pro-Trump inclinations, setting them apart in the predominantly Democrat-supporting industry. The move has stirred mixed reactions in Hollywood.
An unvaccinated child died from measles in West Texas, marking the first related death in the US since 2015. A significant outbreak has affected 124 people, mostly children, in nine counties. The majority of the cases are from an undervaccinated Mennonite community. Experts predict the outbreak will continue due to low vaccination rates.