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Unprecedented winter storms battered Southern California, causing widespread flooding, mudslides, and power outages. Over a hundred people were rescued from stranded vehicles, and three hundred fifty traffic collisions were reported. Homes were destroyed, and lives were lost. Despite the devastation, communities are bracing for more rain around New Years Eve and beginning the cleanup process.

Active Shooter Incident at Shoshone County Sheriffs Office in Wallace, Idaho; Suspect Killed, Victims Injured; Law Enforcement from Multiple States Respond; Witnesses Report Multiple Gunshots; Businesses Lockdown; Investigation Ongoing

Kyiv under fire: Massive Russian missile attack ahead of Zelenskyy-Trump meeting

Actor Mario Rodriguez accuses Tyler Perry of sexual assault, filing a lawsuit in California for alleged incidents over several years. Rodriguez seeks at least $77 million in damages and is also suing Lionsgate. Perrys lawyer denies all allegations, while Lionsgate has not commented. This comes after Derek Dixons similar lawsuit in June.

On Christmas Day, President Trump attacked Congressman Thomas Massie, accusing him of being part of a radical left witch hunt. Massie responded by raising $2,700 for his campaign in just two hours. Massie, along with Democrat Ro Khanna, had pushed for transparency in the Epstein case, leading to the Epstein Files Transparency Act. However, the Justice Department is now delaying the release of the files, leading Massie to threaten contempt of Congress if the full files are not released soon.

Billionaires in California consider leaving due to proposed wealth tax, while tech investors explore alternatives. The Service Employees International Unions Billionaire Tax Act aims to fund healthcare programs, but faces opposition from Governor Newsom and business leaders. Entrepreneurs and investors weigh backup plans, potentially impacting jobs, innovation, and services.

252 Venezuelans, deported from the U.S. to El Salvador, demand fair hearings in American courts. A court ruling orders the U.S. to bring them back, citing skipped due process. The group, led by former detainee Ysqueibel Penaloza, calls for full compliance from both U.S. and El Salvador. The deportations, carried out under a rarely invoked wartime law, sparked a legal battle. The deadline for the administration to submit a plan looms.

Former President Trump criticizes the release of Jeffrey Epstein documents, labeling it a Democrat-driven hoax diverting DOJs focus from election integrity. He demands immediate release of all names, citing his Epstein Files Transparency Act. The Justice Department, however, faces challenges due to the vast amount of material, with prosecutors and FBI agents working to protect victims and redact sensitive information. Despite Trumps accusations, released files include flight logs, emails, and investigation records, though the department warns against assuming unverified claims as true. The debate over these files continues to intensify.

Hundreds of Marines from Camp Pendleton deploy to Yuma, Arizona, to bolster border security under Trumps administration. They focus on construction projects, not law enforcement. The area is a National Defense Area, allowing temporary detention of unlawful entrants. Joint Task Force-Southern Border oversees nearly two thousand miles of the frontier. This deployment signifies a stronger military role in border security, with more details expected soon.