Senate confirmation hearings for President-elect Trump’s cabinet picks for nominees, like Senator Marco Rubio for Secretary of State, Pamela Bondi for Attorney General and Chris Wright for Energy Secretary will happen on Wednesday. NTD spoke to Cully Stimson, a senior legal fellow at the Heritage Foundation to discuss some of the nominee’s qualifications.
The deadly wildfires in Los Angeles have now claimed 25 lives. The Eaton fire is 35% contained, while the Palisades fire remains at 18%. Search teams continue combing through the destruction, aided by sniffer dogs. As the region braces for dangerous winds, stories of resilience emerge, with some homes surviving due to fire-resistant designs.
South Korea’s impeached President was detained in a massive law enforcement operation at the presidential compound. On Wednesday morning local time, a motorcade took him to the country’s anti-corruption agency, where he will face questioning for the next 48 hours. Law enforcement will need a new warrant to detain him for longer while he continues to be investigated.
