The House on Wednesday passed the Laken Riley Act to require the detainment of unauthorized migrants accused of theft and violent crimes. It marks the first legislation that President Donald Trump can sign since he took office.
More than 50,000 are under evacuation orders or warnings as a new wind-driven wildfire spreads in the mountains north of Los Angeles. The Hughes Fire broke out late Wednesday morning and quickly burned through about 15 square miles of trees and brush.
And the Pentagon says it has begun deploying 1,500 active-duty troops to help secure the southern border after President Trump’s day one executive orders.
A major winter storm that slammed Texas and the northern Gulf Coast is spreading heavy snow, sleet and freezing rain across parts of Florida and the Carolinas. Warning areas could see snow, sleet and accumulating ice into Wednesday.
On Tuesday, officials in Turkey say that a fire raged through a 12-story hotel at a popular ski resort in the northwest part of the country, killing at least 76 people. At least two people died when they jumped from the building to escape the flames.
And President Donald Trump is demanding an apology from the Episcopal bishop of Washington after she called for him to have mercy on the LGBTQ community and migrants in the United States illegally. The comments were made during a prayer service marking his inauguration.
Donald J. Trump was sworn in Monday in that Capitol Rotunda as the 47th President of the United States. Trump wasted no time as he immediately issued a blizzard of orders, including executive actions on the border and pardons for supporters who rioted at the Capitol on January 6th.
In his final acts in office, Former President Biden issued a flurry of preemptive pardons that included Dr. Anthony Fauci, General Mark Miley, and members of the House committee that investigated the January 6th attacks. He also issued pardons for members of his family to protect them from “politically motivated investigations.”
And the Ohio State Buckeyes defeated the Notre Dame Fighting Irish 34-23 in the inaugural 12-team playoff last night to claim their 9th national title. It was their first championship in 10 years.
President-elect Donald Trump will be sworn in as the 47th president at noon today. The ceremonies were moved indoors to the Capitol Rotunda because of bitterly cold weather. His second inauguration takes place on the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday.
Hours after the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas went into effect, Israel welcomed its first three hostages back home. The three women were reported in stable condition. Israel released 90 Palestinian prisoners as part of the deal.
And Southern Californians are bracing for gusty winds and a heightened risk of wildfires less than two weeks after fires killed at least 27 people. The National Weather Service has issued a warning for parts of Los Angeles and Ventura counties.
Israel’s security Cabinet has recommended approval of a ceasefire and hostage deal after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed an agreement had been reached. U.S. and Qatari mediators announced the ceasefire on Wednesday, but the deal hung in limbo as Netanyahu insisted there were last-minute snags.
U.S. officials say President Joe Biden won’t enforce a ban on the social media app TikTok that is set to take effect a day before he leaves office. TikTok's fate is now in the hands of President-elect Donald Trump.
And Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody will take Marco Rubio’s seat in the U.S. Senate. Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the appointment on Thursday, making Moody only the second woman to represent Florida in the chamber.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says that a “last-minute crisis” with Hamas was holding up Israeli approval of a long-awaited ceasefire that would release dozens of hostages. Netanyahu signaled there were issues with the deal shortly after it was announced it was complete.
Trump’s pick for national security adviser, Florida Rep. Mike Waltz, said during an interview on Wednesday that the president-elect is exploring options to “preserve” TikTok. A ban on the app is set to take effect on January 19th.
And President Biden gave his farewell address to the nation from the Oval Office Wednesday night. Instead of simply summing up his term in office, he warned of “an oligarchy” taking shape in America and criticized what he referred to as the “tech industrial complex.”
Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has been taken to a detention center over his imposition of martial law in the country last month. Yoon underwent about 10 hours of questioning on Wednesday after being detained. He lamented that the “rule of law has completely collapsed in this country.”
President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday announced plans to create a new agency called the External Revenue Service to collect tariffs and other revenues from foreign nations. The creation of the agency will require an act of Congress.
And President Joe Biden has notified Congress of his intent to lift the U.S. designation of Cuba as a state sponsor of terrorism. The deal was facilitated by the Catholic Church to free political prisoners on the island.
Another wave of strong winds is expected to challenge firefighters battling the devastating blazes that have destroyed Los Angeles neighborhoods and left thousands homeless. Observers call it a "war zone," as an incredible ten million people are under fire alert. More than 12,000 structures have been destroyed.
Officials say Hamas has accepted a draft agreement for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the release of dozens of hostages. Qatari officials said Tuesday that the two parties were at the “closest point” yet to sealing another ceasefire deal.
And a week of confirmation hearings kicks off today with Pete Hegseth facing questions in front of the Senate Armed Services Committee. Hegseth faces perhaps the most difficult path to confirmation.
A strong earthquake measuring 6.9 on the Richter scale has rattled southwestern Japan. The Japan Meteorological Agency said Monday that tsunami advisories were issued. No immediate damages were reported.
Firefighters are preparing for a return of dangerous winds that could again stoke the wildfires that have destroyed thousands of homes and killed at least 24 people in the Los Angeles area. Crews made some progress battling fires this weekend.
And Jeff Bezos’ space company, Blue Origin, has called off the debut launch of its massive new rocket because of technical trouble. The 320-foot rocket was set to launch from Cape Canaveral on Monday.
Demystifying Prayer and Fasting | Faith vs. Culture - January 11, 2025
Pastor and author Ronnie Floyd joins CBN's Tré Goins-Phillips and Billy Hallowell to discuss how Christians can incorporate prayer and fasting into their faith walks.
