Incoming Trump administration officials are questioning White House national security staff about their political affiliations, social media activity, and donation history, prompting some to prepare for departure despite assurances of continued employment. This questioning reflects Trump’s stated aim to remove perceived disloyalists from the government, a goal intensified by his focus on dismantling the so-called “deep state.” The incoming National Security Advisor, Mike Waltz, has explicitly stated plans to replace national security staff with individuals fully aligned with Trump’s agenda. This planned purge contrasts sharply with current National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan’s concerns about maintaining operational continuity.
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Special Counsel Jack Smith’s final report details the investigation into President-elect Trump’s alleged attempts to overturn the 2020 election, concluding that sufficient evidence existed for conviction. However, Trump’s subsequent election rendered prosecution impossible due to Department of Justice policy against indicting sitting presidents. The report also reveals consideration of more serious charges under the Insurrection Act, ultimately forgone. Despite Trump’s legal challenges and claims of a politically motivated investigation, the report was released, detailing threats against witnesses and officials stemming from Trump’s public statements.
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Senator Tommy Tuberville opposes federal aid for California’s wildfire relief unless the state alters its policies. He argues that California’s leadership is responsible for the crisis due to inadequate forest management and infrastructure. Tuberville cites the state’s “woke” policies as a contributing factor and contends that while many Californians are not to blame, their votes enable these ineffective policies. He conditionally supports aid, contingent upon California implementing improved preventative measures like dam construction and brush clearing.
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A coordinated Ukrainian operation, involving drones and various military units, struck multiple key Russian military and industrial targets across several regions, including Bryansk, Saratov, Tula, and Tatarstan. Significant damage was inflicted on chemical plants, oil refineries, and ammunition depots, impacting Russia’s war effort. The strikes, some exceeding 1,000km range, involved various types of drones and resulted in fires and secondary explosions at several locations. Ukrainian sources confirmed the operation aimed to systematically weaken Russia’s military-industrial complex.
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Intelligence suggests Russia orchestrated a series of sabotage attempts against the US and its allies, involving explosive devices concealed in cargo shipments sent via air. These incidents, which began with fires in European airports and warehouses, escalated to plans targeting US soil, prompting heightened security measures. US officials warned Vladimir Putin about the consequences of supporting terrorism, leading to a cessation of the European incidents, though the threat remains. The long-term implications and the extent of Putin’s direct involvement remain uncertain.
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Russia reported a large-scale Ukrainian drone and missile attack involving U.S. and UK-supplied weaponry, targeting multiple locations including the Bryansk and Saratov regions. Moscow claimed to have intercepted all missiles and drones, vowing retaliation for what it deemed an escalation supported by Western powers. The attack caused damage to industrial sites and prompted flight restrictions in several Russian regions. A Ukrainian source claimed responsibility, targeting an airbase and other key facilities.
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Special Counsel Jack Smith’s report concludes that Donald Trump’s actions to overturn the 2020 election constituted criminal efforts to retain power, including attempts to induce state officials to falsify vote counts and pressure the Vice President. Had Trump not won the 2024 election, the report asserts sufficient evidence existed for a conviction. Trump vehemently denies the findings, attacking Smith’s integrity and alleging the House Select Committee illegally destroyed evidence. Smith, having resigned, defended his investigation’s impartiality and adherence to the law.
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