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Federal Judge Upholds New Yorks Green Light Law, Allowing Undocumented Immigrants to Obtain Drivers Licenses

Trump-backed Candidate Wins Honduras Election: US Calls for Acceptance The Trump administration has urged all parties involved in Hondurass presidential election to accept the results, following the official declaration of Nasry Asfura, the conservative National Party candidate backed by President Donald Trump, as the winner. The election, held on November thirtieth, was marked by weeks of delays, technical glitches, and widespread fraud allegations. Trump had publicly supported Asfura, calling him the only true friend of freedom in Honduras and threatening to cut US financial aid if he lost. The US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, has emphasized the need for all sides to respect the outcome, paving the way for closer cooperation on security, immigration, and economic ties between the nations.

President Trump and First Lady Melania donned elf hats on Christmas Eve, answering kids calls about Santas arrival at Mar-a-Lago. They promised gifts and reassured Santa loves cookies. NORAD, tracking Santa since 1955, uses tech for the annual tradition.

Representative Jasmine Crockett warns of a likely January shutdown, citing stalled talks and zero progress since the last shutdown. Shell be absent from her district more than usual, as travel could halt during a shutdown. Meanwhile, Democrats in the Senate debate extending Affordable Care Act subsidies, and another high-stakes budget clash seems imminent.

Federal immigration agents in Maryland engage in shooting during operation, driver shot, passenger injured in crash. Agents fired in self-defense, both men hospitalized. Governor Moore aware, coordinating with local officials. Tensions around federal immigration enforcement highlighted.

Four Democratic governors urge Interior Secretary to reverse decision on offshore wind projects, citing national security concerns as a pretext for halting clean energy initiatives.

The American Academy of Pediatrics has filed a lawsuit against the Department of Health and Human Services, alleging retaliation for criticizing changes to vaccine policies. The HHS claims the grants were cut due to misaligned priorities, but AAP argues this infringes on their First Amendment rights. The cuts threaten vital programs like preventing infant deaths, early detection of developmental disabilities, and improving newborn care standards. AAP seeks to block the cuts and restore funding, while Kennedy demands the academy reveal its corporate backers, escalating tensions in the ongoing legal battle.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un showcased his nations military prowess by overseeing a long-range surface-to-air missile test and visiting a construction site for an 8,700-ton nuclear-powered submarine. This submarine project is part of North Koreas broader navy modernization efforts, emphasizing the importance of nuclear capabilities amidst global tensions. Kim criticized South Koreas nuclear submarine plans with the US, warning of increased tensions on the Korean Peninsula.

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.