Angus MacInnes, ‘Star Wars’ actor, dead at 77

Retired Lt. Gen. Keith Kellogg predicts an 'America reset' once President Trump is back in office, amid reports of potential strikes on Iranian nuclear sites by President Biden. Trump announces appointments to his administration, including Ken Kies as assistant secretary for tax policy and Alexandra Preate as senior counsel. Additional appointments include Hunter McMaster as policy planning director and Daniel Katz as chief of staff, with Benjamin Leon James as U.S. ambassador to Spain and...

Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe has declared for the 2025 NFL draft after serving as the Crimson Tide's starting quarterback for the past two years, showcasing his dual-threat abilities with impressive rushing stats. Several NFL teams, including the New York Jets, Las Vegas Raiders, Pittsburgh Steelers, Los Angeles Rams, and New Orleans Saints, could be potential landing spots for Milroe due to his athleticism, arm strength, and potential for development under experienced quarterbacks and coaches. With...

Attorneys in ex-House Speaker Michael Madigan's corruption trial debated the definition of "corruptly" in light of a recent Supreme Court ruling, but Judge Blakey ultimately relied on 7th Circuit precedent. The judge indicated that prosecutors must prove a defendant knew they were partaking in a bribe, not necessarily that they knew it was illegal, potentially ruling out a "mistake-of-law" defense for Madigan. The trial, which began in October, is set to progress to closing arguments...

The head of the Transport Workers Union Local 106 criticized the Manhattan congestion toll, citing safety concerns in the NYC subway system amidst a recent spike in violent crimes, including murders and assaults. The MTA defended subway safety, stating that serious crime was down in 2024. The union leader called for more focus on addressing fare evasion and safety issues rather than imposing additional tolls on drivers. Full Article

President Biden confirmed that the New Orleans attacker, acting alone, used a remote detonator for explosives before driving into a crowd on New Year's Day, resulting in 15 deaths and 35 injuries. The attacker, Shamsud-Din Jabbar, raised Christian in Texas, converted to Islam as an adult, pledging allegiance to ISIS on social media before the attack, potentially emboldening terrorist groups to radicalize more Americans. Experts warn that ISIS and other groups use social media to...

President Joe Biden awarded Rep. Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., and former Rep. Liz Cheney, R-Wyo., with the Presidential Citizens Medal, the second-highest civilian award in the U.S., for their service on the House Jan. 6 committee during a ceremony at the White House. The recipients were commended for their dedication to upholding democracy and the Constitution, amidst threats from former President Donald Trump to punish committee members. Thompson and Cheney, along with several other honorees, were...