The FBI confirmed that the truck rampage in New Orleans, which killed 14 people, was a terrorist attack. The bureau stated that the suspect acted alone and was entirely inspired by ISIS. Additionally, the FBI confirmed the identity of the deceased in the Tesla truck explosion as an active-duty Army Green Beret.

The 119th Congress will be sworn in Friday, and House Speaker Mike Johnson faces a vote to retain the speakership. He can afford to lose only one GOP vote if all members are present and voting.

President Joe Biden awarded the Presidential Citizens Medal to 20 individuals during a ceremony at the White House. Among those receiving the nation's second-highest civilian honor were Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-Miss.) and former Congresswoman Liz Cheney, who led the now-defunct House Jan. 6 Committee.

Israeli forces reported launching an airstrike on a humanitarian area in the Gaza Strip, targeting Hamas terrorists. Israel stated that the terrorists were using the area as a command center to conduct attacks on Israel.