Smith files reworked indictment against Trump over Jan. 6

Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., believes President-elect Donald Trump is crucial in avoiding a government shutdown by controlling the GOP caucus. He urges Trump to work with House Speaker Mike Johnson to come up with a more conservative spending bill. Kennedy emphasizes the need for Trump's involvement in selling the bill to House Republicans who are currently divided on the issue. Elon Musk, Trump's pick for the Department of Government Efficiency, also opposes the current spending...

Luigi Mangione, the suspect indicted in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, waived his right to an extradition hearing and is expected to be flown back to New York to face multiple charges. Mangione appeared in court in Pennsylvania, where supporters gathered, and is currently held in a correctional institution. He faces 11 counts in connection with the shooting, including first-degree murder, and plans to plead not guilty in both New York and Pennsylvania...

A San Diego man connected to the Madison school shooter was reportedly planning to attack a government building, leading to a gun violence protective order being granted against him. Alexander Paffendorf, 20, admitted to plotting with Natalie Rupnow, who carried out the Wisconsin school shooting, according to CBS 8. FBI agents detained Paffendorf after learning of the alleged mass shooting plan, with police seen entering his apartment complex following the order approval. Full Article

Queen Camilla has granted her long-standing hairdresser, Jo Hansford, with a royal seal of approval, making her one of just seven recipients of a royal warrant in December. With over three decades of service, Hansford expressed her honor in receiving the warrant from the Queen, highlighting the significance of being a female-owned business. The Queen also issued warrants to other businesses, such as couturiers and skincare suppliers, as part of the annual tradition that recognizes...

Nick Wright discusses the racism overshadowing a groundbreaking WNBA season, with Caitlin Clark's comments on White privilege sparking backlash. WNBA legends Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe address the issue, highlighting the importance of elevating Black women in the league. Bird questions whether the outrage would be the same if Clark were Black, emphasizing the need to acknowledge racial disparities in sports and society. Full Article

On this date in sports history, the Cleveland Browns achieved an undefeated season by defeating the Buffalo Bills 49-7 in the AAFC championship game in 1948. In other notable events, the NHL began play in 1917 with impressive performances from Joe Malone and Harry Hyland, while in 1976, the Pittsburgh Steelers won against the Baltimore Colts in an AFC playoff game. Full Article