Republican Mike Johnson reelected House speaker in dramatic floor vote
The final tally was 218-215.
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FBI: New Orleans pickup truck driver “100%” inspired by Islamic State group
The FBI said Shamsud-Din Jabbar posted five videos to his Facebook account before the attack that proclaimed his support for the Islamic State group.
Investigators: Soldier shot self in head before Cybertruck exploded outside Trump’s Las Vegas hotel
The highly decorated Army soldier inside a Tesla Cybertruck packed with fireworks that exploded outside Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas shot himself in the head just before detonation, authorities say.
Auburn University, ACA graduate among those killed in New Orleans attack
An Auburn University graduate, who also graduated from Alabama Christian Academy in Montgomery, was among those killed in the New Orleans terrorist attack.
University of Alabama freshman killed in New Orleans attack
The University of Alabama has announced that a freshman student was among those killed in the attack in New Orleans on New Year’s Day morning.
Sugar Bowl postponed after New Orleans attack
The College Football Playoff game at the Sugar Bowl between Georgia and Notre Dame has been postponed.
The FBI now says the New Orleans truck attacker acted alone in “act of terrorism”
The driver of a pickup truck slammed into a crowd of New Orleans revelers early on New Year’s Day, killing 14 people and injuring dozens of others in what the FBI is investigating as an act of terrorism.
Trump endorses Mike Johnson to stay on as U.S. House Speaker
President-elect Donald Trump has endorsed House Speaker Mike Johnson, providing crucial backing for the Louisiana Republican as he prepares for what is expected to be another contentious speakership race this week.
Court upholds $5 million award in sexual abuse verdict against President-elect Trump
A federal appears court has issued a written opinion upholding the $5 million award that a jury granted to E. Jean Carroll for defamation and sexual abuse against President-elect Donald Trump.
Biden announces nearly $2.5 billion more in military aid for Ukraine
Including this latest announcement, the U.S. has provided more than $65 billion in security assistance to Ukraine to help it fight Russia.
