President-elect Donald Trump detailed his plans for Day 1 of his presidency in an exclusive interview with NBC News. He plans to deport millions of undocumented immigrants, end birthright citizenship, and issue pardons for Jan. 6 rioters. Trump also criticized President Joe Biden and expressed concerns about political divide in the nation. He embraced the “Project 2025” policy guidebook more closely and hinted at implementing some of its policies. Trump made false claims during the interview, including suggesting his Health and Human Services pick will investigate vaccine-autism links and stating he won’t replace Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.
In Syria, rebels led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) captured Damascus, causing President Bashar al-Assad to flee to Russia and relinquish the presidency. President Biden called it a historic opportunity for the Syrian people, but warned of uncertainty. Families rushed to a notorious prison where missing detainees were feared to be held underground.
Rapper Jay-Z was accused in a lawsuit of raping a 13-year-old girl in 2000, along with Sean “Diddy” Combs. The lawsuit was refiled to include Jay-Z, who denied the allegations. In sports, the Kansas City Chiefs clinched their ninth consecutive AFC West division title, while other NFL highlights included a record-setting performance by Josh Allen and a strong showing by the Minnesota Vikings.
In other news, the New York Mets signed an historic contract with Juan Soto, New York City police searched for evidence in the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, and a 70-year-old man was arrested in connection with a 1983 murder in Southern California. Lastly, Taylor Swift’s “Eras Tour” concluded after almost two years, leaving behind memorable experiences for fans.
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