Suspected DC pipe bomber to appear at detention hearing after alleged confession The GuardianAlleged Jan. 6 pipe bomber said he wasn't targeting Congress' certification of Biden's victory: DOJ ABC NewsAlleged DC pipe bomber to appear at detention hearing as his attorneys argue he should be released from jail CNNSuspect Confessed to Planting Pipe Bombs Near the Capitol Before Jan. 6 The New York TimesAlleged Jan. 6 pipe bomber reset phone 943 times before arrest, court docs say FOX 5 DC

Intensifying winter storm snarls U.S. holiday travel amid "hazardous" conditions AxiosWinter storm pummeling Northeast, Midwest Yahoo"Bomb cyclone" winter storm moves east with blizzard conditions, fierce wind. Maps show latest forecast. CBS NewsMillions of Americans closing out 2025 with brutal winter weather NBC NewsDecember 28, 2025 Winter Storm and Blizzard Conditions National Weather Service (.gov)

US Homeland Security investigates daycares in Minneapolis BBCFirst, a viral video. Then a surge of federal resources to investigate alleged child care fraud in Minnesota CNNCNN’s Abby Phillip Questions Nick Shirley Going to Minnesota Daycares: Somalis Are ‘Under Attack’ YahooMinneapolis daycare denies fraud allegations after viral video draws national attention kare11.comGroup of GOP legislators call for Gov. Walz to resign KTTC | Rochester, MN

Ukraine seeks to contain diplomatic fallout over Vladimir Putin’s attack claim Financial TimesMedvedev: Zelensky will ‘have to stay in hiding for the rest of his worthless life’ The HillRussian official threatens Zelenskyy as Moscow claims Kyiv attacked Putin residence ABC NewsRussia Doubles Down on Allegations Ukraine Targeted Putin Residence The Wall Street JournalRussia again appears to throw cold water on hopes for a Ukrainian peace deal Politico

Time for Congress to find a new top watchdog for Trump to nominate Politico

Missing Texas teen Camila Mendoza Olmos' father speaks out as search continues: "I miss her" CBS NewsNew video may show Texas teenage girl who's been missing since Christmas Eve: Sheriff ABC NewsA Texas teen went missing on Christmas Eve. Authorities believe she could be in imminent danger CNN'I only ask God to please bring her back home': Search underway after CLEAR Alert issued for missing San Antonio teen kens5.comNew video appears to show Texas teen missing since Christmas Eve, police say BBC

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to introduce Zohran Mamdani at New Year’s Day inauguration CNNEXCLUSIVE: Mamdani's Official Swearing In Will Be At Abandoned Original City Hall Subway Station Streetsblog New York CityThe Making of Mayor Mamdani New York MagazineMamdani Will Be Sworn In at Abandoned Subway Station Beneath City Hall The New York TimesZohran Mamdani inauguration: Street closures, time and where NYC mayor will be sworn in on New Year's Day ABC7 New York

3 hikers found dead during search and rescue effort on Mount Baldy in California, authorities say ABC News3 hikers found dead on Mount Baldy after high winds prevented rescue SFGATE3 hikers found dead after high winds halt helicopter rescue in California FOX WeatherThree hikers found dead on Mt. Baldy. Harsh weather blocks recovery of bodies Los Angeles TimesHelicopter crews assist in search for hikers missing on Mt. Baldy KTLA

SNAP bans on soda, candy and other foods take effect in five states Jan. 1 AP NewsView Full Coverage on Google News

C.I.A. Conducted Drone Strike on Port in Venezuela The New York TimesExclusive: CIA carried out drone strike on port facility on Venezuelan coast CNNThe C.I.A. Strike on Venezuela: What to Know The New York TimesTrump bombs Venezuelan land for first time: Is war imminent? Al JazeeraTrump claims U.S. destroyed Venezuelan dock used for drug shipments Miami Herald