President-elect Donald Trump will be sworn in as the 47th president of the United States on Monday, alongside Vice President-elect JD Vance. Due to freezing temperatures, the inauguration events, including the oath-taking and formal ceremonies, will take place indoors at the Capitol Rotunda, and the traditional inaugural parade has been canceled.   ..read more

Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is reportedly preparing to enter the New York City mayoral race, potentially challenging Mayor Eric Adams in what could become a highly contentious election. While Cuomo hasn’t officially confirmed his bid, early polls show him leading among Democratic candidates, raising the stakes for the June primary. This development is setting the stage for one of the most dramatic mayoral races in recent memory.   ..read more

Our world is filled with challenges that can shake our sense of peace and security, making it easy to feel fearful about the future. In these times, we must hold tightly to Jesus, our unshakable Rock, trusting that He is in control and working for good. No matter how difficult life gets, His love and care for us remain constant. He is near, watching over us, and mindful of every challenge we face, offering reassurance and hope even in the hardest situations.   ..read more

President Joe Biden met with officials to address the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles, which have claimed at least 10 lives, destroyed over 10,000 structures, and caused $57 billion in damages. Calling the fires “unprecedented,” Biden announced that the federal government will cover 100% of disaster response costs for the next six months, including debris removal, temporary shelters, and first responders’ overtime.   ..read more

The Senate begins confirmation hearings for President-elect Donald Trump’s cabinet ahead of his Jan. 20 inauguration. Pete Hegseth (Defense Secretary) faces scrutiny Tuesday, with hearings also set for John Ratcliffe (CIA), Kristi Noem (Homeland Security), and Marco Rubio (State). Hearings for Kash Patel (FBI) and Tulsi Gabbard (DNI) are unscheduled.   ..read more

Wildfires in Los Angeles have killed at least five people, destroyed over 1,100 buildings, and forced evacuations in areas like Pacific Palisades and Runyon Canyon. Celebrities such as Billy Crystal, Paris Hilton, and Eugene Levy have lost their homes as fires continue to devastate the region.   ..read more

House Speaker Mike Johnson stated that Social Security and Medicare cuts will not be included in the funding plans for President-elect Donald Trump's agenda, emphasizing the Republican Party's commitment to preserving these benefits.   ..read more

Congress certified Donald Trump’s presidential victory without incident, a stark contrast to 2021 when a pro-Trump mob disrupted Biden's confirmation. The session, completed in under an hour, proceeded smoothly despite a snowstorm, with no objections or evacuations. Tensions over the events of January 6, 2021, still linger ..read more

On Thursday, Vivek Ramaswamy, co-leader of the Department of Government Efficiency, criticized American culture for embracing mediocrity. Backed by Elon Musk, he called for skilled immigrants to fill tech jobs, clashing with the MAGA faction's anti-immigration stance. Musk urged removing immigration opponents from the Republican Party.   ..read more

An Emerson College Polling survey shows 41% of young adults (18-29) find the actions of UnitedHealthcare CEO Bryan Thompson’s alleged killer "acceptable," while 40% disagree. The case, involving 26-year-old Luigi Mangione, highlights dissatisfaction with the U.S. healthcare system. Overall, 68% of respondents called the act "unacceptable," with Democrats (22%) more approving than Republicans (12%), and men (19%) slightly more supportive than women (14%).   ..read more