NTD Evening News

Deadly wildfires are raging across Southern California, prompting the mandatory evacuation of over 80,000 residents. The Eaton Fire began on Tuesday around 6 p.m. ET. Officials say it has destroyed over 100 structures and is now threatening more than 13,000 buildings. President Joe Biden visited Los Angeles on Wednesday where he was briefed on the wildfires.

President-elect Donald Trump has asked the Supreme Court to call off sentencing in his New York criminal case scheduled for this Friday. Trump's lawyers argue the sentencing would wrongly restrict him as he prepares to take office.

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has pushed back against Trump's suggestion to rename the Gulf of Mexico the "Gulf of America." She said that North America, including the United States, could be renamed "Mexican America"—a historical name dating from the 1600s.

President-elect Donald Trump announced that a billionaire from Dubai is investing $20 billion in the United States to build new data centers across multiple states. Trump also stated that he would not rule out the use of military force to seize control of the Panama Canal and Greenland.

U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon blocked the public release of special counsel Jack Smith's final report on his investigations into Trump. Meanwhile, a New York appeals court judge rejected Trump's attempt to delay his sentencing in the New York criminal case.

The remains of former President Jimmy Carter were transported from Atlanta, Georgia, to Washington for funeral services. His casket now lies in state at the Capitol, where members of Congress have begun paying their respects.

Firefighters in Los Angeles scrambled to contain a fast-moving wildfire as a potentially "life-threatening, destructive" windstorm hit Southern California. Forecasters warned that the worst may be yet to come, with the windstorm predicted to last for days.

Congress certified President-elect Donald Trump as the winner of the 2024 election in proceedings that unfolded without challenge. Vice President Kamala Harris presided over the session, and no objections were raised to the tally of electoral votes.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced that he will resign as leader of the ruling Liberal Party but will remain prime minister until his party elects a new leader in the coming months.

A major winter storm brought heavy snow, ice, wind, and frigid temperatures from central and southern states all the way to the East Coast. Dangerous travel conditions led to school closures and flight cancellations.

President Joe Biden announced a ban on new offshore oil and gas drilling in most federal coastal waters. The order could be difficult for Trump to reverse, as it may require an act of Congress to repeal.

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The FBI releases new footage of the New Orleans attacker. It shows the suspect placing explosives and apparently scouting the best location for the attack.

Italian’s Prime Minister meets President-elect Trump in Florida. The topics the two were scheduled to talk about.

Cases of a virus that causes cold-like symptoms are reportedly rising in China. We talk about the spread of the disease with a former U.S. Army microbiologist.

The first day of former President Jimmy Carter's state funeral began Saturday morning. People lined the streets of the late president's hometown to bid a final farewell to the 39th president of the United States.

President Joe Biden awarded the nation’s highest civilian honor to 19 people. Among the recipients were billionaire investor George Soros, former Secretary of State and First Lady Hillary Clinton, and soccer star Lionel Messi.

A major winter storm is forecast to impact the Central United States and move east. It's poised to unleash heavy snow, treacherous ice, and severe thunderstorms starting Saturday and continuing into Monday. An estimated 62 million people across at least a dozen states could be affected.

Republican Congressman Mike Johnson narrowly won reelection to the House speakership on the first ballot. The tally was 218–215, after he flipped two hard-line GOP holdouts.

President Joe Biden will visit New Orleans following the terrorist attack that killed 14 people. Meanwhile, in the case of the Tesla Cybertruck explosion, a former girlfriend of the soldier involved said he appeared to show symptoms of traumatic brain injury from his deployment in Afghanistan.

Biden blocked a nearly $15 billion proposed deal for Japan’s Nippon Steel to acquire U.S. Steel, citing national security concerns. Both companies condemned the decision as politically motivated.

A major winter storm will bring heavy snow, hazardous ice, rain, and severe thunderstorms to millions of Americans over the weekend and into next week. Authorities have warned of treacherous travel conditions, power outages, and widespread closures from the Plains to the East Coast.

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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.

At least 10 people were killed and 35 more injured when a man intentionally drove a pickup truck into a New Year's celebration in the French Quarter of New Orleans. Police identified the suspect as 42-year-old Shamsud-Din Jabbar from Texas. He was killed during a confrontation with officers and had an ISIS flag. Authorities are investigating the incident as a terror attack.

A driver was killed, and seven bystanders were injured, when a Tesla Cybertruck exploded in front of the Trump hotel in Las Vegas. Authorities said they are investigating this as a possible act of terror.

A Soviet-era pipeline that transported Russian gas to Europe via Ukraine shut down, as a transit agreement expired. Slovakia and Austria have arranged alternative supply, while Hungary will keep receiving Russian gas via the Black Sea.

New York City police have identified the woman who was set on fire and burned to death in a subway train car earlier this month. She was Debrina Kawam, a 57-year-old homeless woman from Toms River, New Jersey. New York City Mayor Eric Adams addressed the incident Tuesday.

A power outage in Puerto Rico left 90 percent of the population without electricity early Tuesday, affecting nearly 1.4 million customers. The governor blamed a critical grid failure, and Luma Energy said full restoration could take up to 48 hours.

U.S. investigators have joined the probe into Sunday’s deadly Jeju Air crash at Muan Airport, which killed 179 people. The crash, involving a Boeing 737-800, is South Korea’s deadliest aviation disaster in decades.

In the latest twist in what's become the key U.S. ally's deepest political crisis in decades, a South Korean court has authorized the arrest of impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol. This marks the first time a sitting president in South Korea has faced arrest.

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.