Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation as both the country’s leader and head of the Liberal Party, effective once his successor is chosen through a competitive process. This decision comes as the Liberal Party faces declining support in polls ahead of the next federal election. (UPI)
U.S. Steel and Nippon Steel are suing President Joe Biden and others over the blocked sale agreement. They claim Biden’s decision violated due process and statutory requirements. They also accused a rival steel company and a union of illegal collaboration to thwart the sale. Biden cited national security concerns and threats to the domestic steel market. (UPI)
A polar vortex is bringing ice, snow, and wind to the U.S., causing treacherous roads, school closures, power outages, and flight cancellations. Areas not accustomed to harsh winters were affected, with downed trees in the South and warnings in Florida. The storm also affected Washington, D.C., Kentucky, Kansas, Nebraska, and Missouri. (AP)
Congress met to formally confirm President-elect Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 election. Vice President Harris presided over the session, announcing Trump’s win with 312 electoral votes to Harris’ 226. The process was uneventful, in contrast to the violent disruption from Trump and his supporters back in 2020 after he lost to Joe Biden. (CBS News)
President-elect Trump filed a lawsuit against Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg and Judge Juan Merchan to halt his upcoming sentencing in a hush money case. The judge denied Trump’s request to stay the sentencing, leading to the lawsuit, which claims that the judge exceeded his jurisdiction by denying Trump’s claim of presidential immunity. (ABC News)
