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Sheriffs deputies in King County, Washington, successfully concluded Operation Eastbound and Down, seizing 214 pounds of meth, 5 pounds of heroin, and $89,780 in cash. This major bust, led by drug dog Quinn, disrupted a Sinaloa cartel pipeline, valued at $2 million on the street. The operation targeted a main distributor linked to the cartel, resulting in numerous arrests and seizures. The ongoing collaboration between local and federal teams aims to reduce hard drug supply and weaken cartel influence in the region.

Federal Judge Upholds Trumps $10,000 H-1B Visa Fee, Leaving Businesses to Navigate Tougher Hiring Landscape

Bari Weiss, CBS News editor-in-chief, defends delaying a Sixty Minutes segment on Trump administrations deportation of Venezuelan migrants to El Salvadors CECOT prison. She cites stricter standards for fairness and completeness, aiming to regain public trust in media. The segment was initially promoted for a Sunday air date but will now air later. Weisss decision faced internal pushback and external criticism, with some accusing her of political meddling.

Pope Leo the Fourteenth delivered a profound message during his inaugural Christmas Eve Mass, emphasizing that true salvation is found on earth through humility and caring for the marginalized, rather than seeking answers in the stars. He urged listeners to embrace the love story of Christmas, spreading faith, charity, hope, and peace in their broken world.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered a Christmas message from Jerusalem, emphasizing Israels religious freedom and contrasting it with recent attacks on Christian communities. He highlighted Israels growing Christian population and condemned violence against Christians in other regions, urging global religious tolerance.

Despite a deal between Trump and Xi, China continues to limit rare earth element supplies, hindering US efforts to develop domestic magnet production. American firms struggle to access raw materials, slowing progress towards a self-sufficient industry.

Nasry Asfura wins Honduras presidency, marking a shift to the right in Latin America. Despite allegations of fraud, the conservative candidate secures victory with 40% of the vote, narrowly beating Salvador Nasralla. The result is a stark rebuke to leftist President Xiomara Castro, who received only 19% of the vote. Asfuras win caps a tense week-long count and sets the stage for a challenging transition period.

Holiday Season Sees Dip in Demand for Santa Clauses: Smaller Parties, Shrinking Malls, and Online Shopping Blamed

Under the Laken Riley Act, DHS arrests over 17,500 criminal illegal aliens, focusing on violent offenders and major crimes. Named after a murdered nursing student, the law allows states to sue for immigration failures causing harm. ICE nabs 1,030 criminal aliens during Operation Angels Honor, aiming to keep communities safer.