Associated Press news reports detail the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in a seemingly targeted attack in New York City. Police are investigating the incident, which occurred outside a hotel during an investor conference, and have released surveillance images of a masked suspect. The investigation is ongoing, with a reward offered for information leading to an arrest. The article includes multiple photos from the crime scene and updates on the search for the assailant. Thompson's wife revealed that he had received threats prior to the attack.

President-elect Donald Trump has announced he will nominate Fox News host Pete Hegseth to serve as secretary of defense. Hegseth is a veteran of the Army National Guard who served tours of duty in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Guantanamo Bay, and was awarded two Bronze Stars and a Combat Infantryman Badge. Hegseth has previously worked for Concerned Veterans for America and hosted "Fox & Friends Weekend" on Fox News. Trump praised Hegseth’s “America First” ideology and his loyalty to the military, while some Republican lawmakers expressed surprise at the choice, saying they were unfamiliar with Hegseth’s qualifications and vision for the Department of Defense.