President-elect Donald Trump endorsed House Speaker Mike Johnson as Johnson prepares for what is expected to be another contentious speakership race this week. Trump said on social media that Johnson "will do the right thing."

Former President Jimmy Carter's state funeral is scheduled for Jan. 9, following his passing at the age of 100. President Joe Biden will deliver the eulogy at the Washington National Cathedral. He has also declared Jan. 9 a national day of mourning.

A federal appeals court upheld Trump's verdict in one of the E. Jean Carroll cases. Trump has to pay the columnist $5 million for defamation and sexual abuse.

Biden announced that the United States will send an additional $2.5 billion in military aid to Ukraine. The package includes $1.25 billion in presidential drawdown authority, as his administration works swiftly to spend all available funds.