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Peter Zay/Anadolu via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — After prevailing in a state that went for Republican Donald Trump, Democratic Gov.-elect Josh Stein said that his service as attorney general gave North Carolina voters confidence and called the Tar Heel state a “bright spot” for Democrats on election night. Stein told ABC “This Week” co-anchor Jonathan […]
ABC News Republican Sen. Mike Rounds emphasized his support for current FBI Director Christopher Wray after President-elect Donald Trump announced he intended to nominate loyalist Kash Patel for the department’s top job. “I think the president picked a very good man to be the director of the FBI when he did that in his first […]
ozgurdonmaz/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Pro-Palestinian protesters were arrested for blocking the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City on Thursday. For the second year in a row, the demonstrators jumped the barriers and ran into West 55th Street just before 9:30 a.m. The exact charges the protesters will be facing are still pending. […]
Rebecca Noble/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — President-elect Donald Trump announced Saturday that he plans on firing FBI director Christopher Wray and replacing him with longtime ally Kash Patel. The appointment must be approved by the Senate. Patel has been a staunch supporter of Trump for years and served in his first administration under a number […]
Douglas Sacha/Getty Images/STOCK (LITTLE ROCK, Ark.) — Shots rang out at the Park Plaza Mall in Little Rock, Arkansas, on Black Friday, leaving two people injured, police said in an update Friday evening. The Little Rock Police Department had initially reported three injuries. The shooting occurred at 1:44 p.m., according to police. Two people were […]
Hillsborough County Sheriff (NEW YORK) — President-elect Donald Trump announced he will nominate Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister to lead the Drug Enforcement Administration. In a post on Truth Social on Saturday, Trump said that Chronister — who has served the Tampa, Florida, area for over 32 years — will work with his attorney general […]
Douglas Sacha/Getty Images/STOCK JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.) — A massive home explosion in Missouri over Thanksgiving weekend left the residence in rubble and six people inside injured, according to fire officials. The explosion occurred on St. Louis Road in Jefferson City early Saturday morning at 2:44 a.m., according to a press release from Jefferson City Fire. […]
Mahmoud Zayyat via Getty Images (LONDON) — A ceasefire went into effect at 4 a.m. local time Wednesday morning after Israel’s Cabinet approved the U.S.-backed proposal to end the fighting between Israel and Hezbollah after prolonged negotiations. The Israel Defense Forces continues its intense airstrike and ground campaigns in Gaza, particularly in the north of […]
Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images for Media Assets, Inc. (NEW YORK) — New York state Sen. James Skoufis announced his long-shot bid for chairman of the Democratic National Committee on X on Saturday. Skoufis, who paints himself as an outsider, underdog and part of a new generation, said he intends to point to his successful record in […]
Gabriel Mello/Getty Images/STOCK (NEW YORK) — Officials in upstate New York counties have declared a state of emergency as they prepare for a major snowstorm that has already dumped over two feet of snow in the Midwest and is forecast to accumulate more this weekend. Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Saturday morning that 11 counties, including […]
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