The United Nations passes a resolution to expedite humanitarian aid to Gaza. The United States abstained from the vote. Meanwhile, a 73-year-old Israeli-American hostage died in Hamas captivity.
The U.S. Supreme Court rejected special counsel Jack Smith’s request to immediately rule on former President Donald Trump’s claim of presidential immunity. This will likely delay President Trump’s trial in the federal election case.
Airports and major airlines are bracing for what looks like the busiest holiday travel season in years. The TSA predicts that more than 2.5 million people are flying out on Dec. 22 alone.