How a teenager’s holiday romance led to prison time in Dubai
Holiday romances are the stuff of rom-coms and chick-lit — but not for 18-year-old Marcus Fakana, who is facing a one-year prison sentence for his summer fling.
Government handling of drones a ‘catastrophe’: Elizondo
(NewsNation) — The public has yet to get answers regarding the mysterious drone sightings reported in eastern states, showing how much the Biden administration “doesn’t seem to have a handle on things,” a former Pentagon official says. Lue Elizondo, who led Pentagon investigations
NJ rep. says it’s alarming Feds can’t bring down one drone
(NewsNation) — U.S. Rep. Chris Smith says he is “disturbed” more isn’t being done by federal officials to bring down even one of the mysterious drones flying over that state in order to get answers. Smith, a Republican serving New Jersey's
Chicago closing last migrant shelter as it moves to ‘unified sytem’
(NewsNation) — Chicago, Illinois will close its last shelter specifically for migrants later this month as it merges these services with others the city currently offers to homeless people. A migrant shelter at 1310 N. Elston Avenue is set to shut
Lara Trump says she will not seek to replace Rubio in Senate
Lara Trump, President-elect Trump’s daughter in law and former Republican National Committee (RNC) co-chair, removed her name from consideration to replace Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.). “After an incredible amount of thought, contemplation, and encouragement from so many, I have
Houston Rockets owner tapped as Trump’s Italy ambassador
President-elect Donald Trump announced that Tilman Fertitta, owner of the NBA Houston Rockets team will serve as the U.S. ambassador to Italy. “Tilman is an accomplished businessman, who has founded and built one of our Country’s premier entertainment and real estate
Senate passes RFK Stadium legislation in major suprise
The Senate early Saturday approved legislation to transfer administrative jurisdiction of Robert F. Kennedy (RFK) Stadium to the District of Columbia. The legislation had been removed from a continuing resolution to fund the government, which seemed to doom it. But in
Trump selects ex-DHS official for key DOJ post
President-elect Trump chose Chad Mizelle, a former Department of Homeland Security (DHS) official, to be the next chief of staff at the Department of Justice (DOJ). Mizelle, an ally of the incoming White House deputy chief of staff for policy Stephen
‘The Apprentice’ creator tapped as Trump’s United Kingdom envoy
President-elect Trump announced that Mark Burnett will serve as the special envoy to the United Kingdom in his next administration in a Saturday post on Truth Social. “With a distinguished career in television production and business, Mark brings a unique blend
Trump backs MAGA loyalist Joe Gruters for RNC treasurer
President-elect Trump weighed in on the Republican National Committee (RNC) leadership roles ahead of internal elections, and Florida lawmaker Joe Gruters earned his support in the form of a Truth Social post. “I am hearing that America First Patriot Joe Gruters, from
Senate Democrats condemn ethical lapses by Thomas, Supreme Court justices
Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee condemned the Supreme Court for an “ethical crisis of its own making” in a new report released Saturday. The report follows Democrats’ 20-month investigation into the court’s ethics, spurred by ProPublica reports last year detailing
30 people die in a crash between a passenger bus and a truck in Brazil
A crash between a passenger bus and a truck early Saturday killed 30 people on a highway in Minas Gerais, a state in southeastern Brazil, officials said.
Funding saga forecasts future struggles for Speaker Johnson
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) averted a government shutdown, but the days-long rollercoaster as the leaders cycled through multiple plans leaves serious questions about how the Speaker will manage the House GOP under President-elect Trump — and whether he can keep
Amazon workers continue strike four days from Christmas
(NewsNation) — Amazon workers at a New York City facility are just the latest to walk off the job during the final crucial days of the holiday season, presenting a challenge for Amazon as it races to fulfill Christmas deliveries. Those
What we know about the suspect behind the German Christmas market attack
A driver who rammed a car into a crowded Christmas market in the German city of Magdeburg, killing at least five people and injuring more than 200, has
Fani Willis disqualification may doom Trump’s Georgia case
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis’s (D) disqualification from Georgia's election interference case against President-elect Trump and his allies could mark the beginning of the end of the prosecution. Though the charges have not been formally dismissed, a state appeals court’s
Tel Aviv hit by missile fired from Yemen, Israel and Houthis say
A missile fired from Yemen hit Tel Aviv overnight into Saturday, Israeli authorities said, in a rare instance of a failed interception over the city.
Senate passes bill to boost Social Security benefits for some
The Senate voted overwhelmingly in the early hours of Saturday to pass legislation to boost Social Security benefits for more than 2 million Americans. The legislation will repeal two statutes that have reduced payouts to state and local police, firefighters, teachers