US President Joe Biden confirmed Shamsud-Din Jabbar, who killed 15 on New Orleans's Bourbon Street, had a remote detonator linked to two IEDs planted in ice coolers. The attack, inspired by Isis, has renewed focus on Biden's claims that white supremacy is the greatest domestic terrorist threat, with past statements by his administration supporting this view.
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White it's not know what access DOGE has and to what extent, Donald Trump asserted that DOGE will not touch Social Security. "Social Security will not be touched, it will only be strengthened," Trump recently said adding that he would "weed out" undocumented people from the benefits. “We have illegal immigrants on Social Security and we’re going to find out who they are and take them off… we’re not going to stand for that.â€
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken rejected the notion of the US acquiring Greenland, labelling it a futile discussion. His statements addressed former President Donald Trump's suggestions, emphasizing the importance of alliances and Greenland’s autonomy under Denmark. Trump remains undeterred by the consistent rejection from Denmark and Greenland.
An F-35 fighter jet crashed during a training exercise at Eielson Air Force Base in Alaska, with the pilot safely ejecting and in stable condition. The incident occurred during landing, and a malfunction was reported. Authorities are investigating the cause to prevent future crashes. There were no other injuries reported.
US President Donald Trump faces multiple lawsuits challenging his executive orders on immigration, transgender military service, and federal workforce policies. He claims he is upholding the law to save the country, despite criticism and accusations of acting like a dictator from opponents.
Donald Trump's national security advisor Mike Waltz claimed that many Canadians wish to become American citizens due to dissatisfaction with Trudeau's liberal policies. Waltz asserted that there are no plans to annex Canada, but noted significant interest in the United States' economic benefits. He emphasized the renewed American influence in the Western Hemisphere under Trump's leadership.
Apple CEO Tim Cook dined with President-elect Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago on Friday. This follows recent meetings between Trump and other tech leaders like Sam Altman, Mark Zuckerberg, and Jeff Bezos. Trump previously discussed Apple's tax disputes with the EU with Cook. Altman, Amazon, and Meta each donated $1 million to Trump's inauguration fund.
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.
A Michigan man drove over 700 miles to Pennsylvania to set fire to a home with six people inside after discovering online communication between his ex-girlfriend and a resident. The family escaped, but two dogs perished. The suspect, Harrison Jones, faces attempted homicide and arson charges and awaits extradition.
Former Vikings punter Chris Kluwe was arrested in handcuffs after he protested the installation of a MAGA plaque at his local library. ​“MAGA is profoundly corrupt, unmistakably anti-democracy, and, most importantly, MAGA is explicitly a Nazi movement. You may have replaced a swastika with a red hat, but that is what it is,†Chris Kluwe said invoking both shock and applause from the residents.