Former President Jimmy Carter’s funeral service at the National Cathedral in Washington was attended by all five living presidents. President Biden delivered a eulogy, highlighting Carter’s character and devotion to helping others. The service praised Carter’s commitment to peace, human rights, and addressing social issues. (UPI)
Fierce wildfires in the Los Angeles area have killed at least five people and displaced 180,000 residents. Dry conditions and strong winds have fueled at least five fires covering over 45 square miles. The Palisades Fire is the most destructive, destroying 1,000 structures across 27 square miles and remaining uncontained. Power is out for 350,000 customers. (NBC News)
Over 17,000 doctors are urging the Senate to reject President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for the Department of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. The physicians argue that Kennedy is unqualified and poses a danger to public health due to his history of criticizing vaccines and spreading false information. (CBS News)
A federal judge in Kentucky struck down the Biden administration’s expanded Title IX rules protecting LGBTQ+ students nationwide, citing overreach of presidential authority. The regulation faced legal challenges from Republican states and has been halted in 26 states. The decision followed a lawsuit by multiple states. Civil rights groups expressed concern. (AP)
The Supreme Court is set to hear a challenge to a law that would ban TikTok in the U.S. within nine days unless its Chinese parent company sells its stake. The app faces allegations of posing a national security risk, while it denies any malign activity and argues the law violates free speech rights. (ABC News)
