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Major winter storms to impact two-thirds of U.S; Mike Johnson re-elected as House Speaker; Judge orders Trump sentencing in hush money case
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- Major winter storms to impact two-thirds of U.S: A massive storm system is set to bring heavy snow and hazardous ice across a 2,100-mile stretch of the country, prompting weather warnings and alerts. This storm is expected to affect millions as it moves through the region.
- Mike Johnson re-elected as House Speaker: Mike Johnson secured his position as House Speaker after gaining support from several Republicans, despite facing some opposition from the far-right. His leadership comes with significant challenges ahead, as noted by Senator John Thune.
- Judge orders Trump sentencing in hush money case: A judge has scheduled former President Donald Trump to be sentenced on January 10 for his hush money case, although he will not face incarceration at this time. This case is part of a series of legal challenges Trump is navigating as he looks toward 2025.
- Army veteran dies in Cybertruck explosion: An Army veteran, who reportedly suffered from PTSD, died in an explosion involving a Cybertruck. Prior to the incident, he had expressed feelings of distress in messages to his ex-girlfriend.
- Olympian Fred Kerley arrested in Florida: Fred Kerley, an Olympian, was arrested after an altercation with police in Florida, during which he was hit with a stun gun. Details surrounding the incident are still emerging.
- Justice Department concludes investigation of Antioch Police: The Justice Department has resolved its investigation into the Antioch Police Department, which was scrutinized for racist text messages among officers.
- Menendez brothers family seeks reduced sentence: The family of the Menendez brothers is set to meet with the Los Angeles County District Attorney in an effort to push for a reduced sentence for the brothers, who were convicted of murdering their parents.
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