President-elect Donald Trump has chosen former acting Attorney General Matt Whitaker to serve as U.S. ambassador to NATO. In a statement, Trump said Whitaker was “a strong warrior and loyal Patriot.” He said Whitaker would advance and defend the interests of the United States while strengthening existing relationships with America’s NATO allies.
The man accused of killing Georgia nursing student Laken Riley has been convicted of murder, according to a ruling today.
Air raid sirens sounded in Kyiv after the United States shut its embassy there due to “specific information of a potential significant air attack.” It told U.S. citizens in Ukraine to be ready to seek shelter.
Topics in this episode include:
- Trump Picks Matt Whitaker as US Ambassador to NATO
- Trump Picks Linda McMahon for Education Secretary
- Netanyahu Offers $5 Million to Anyone Returning a Hostage
- US Embassy in Kyiv Closes After Russian Attack Warning
- Ukraine Says It Repelled Russian Air Attack on Kyiv
- White House to Announce $275 Million in Additional Ukraine Aid
- Man Found Guilty of Murder in Laken Riley Case
- Texas Official Offers Land for Trump Deportation Facilities
- NC House Overrides Governor’s Veto on Immigrant Bill
- Gaetz, Vance Meet With GOP Senators at Capitol
- Panel: CCP Hackers Target Americans’ Calls, Texts
- What Will FCC Policies Look Like Under Carr: Analysis
- NYPD Officer Kills Robbery Suspect in Shootout
- Los Angeles Passes Sanctuary City Ordinance
- Tennessee: 2 Survive Rush-Hour Plane Crash on Chattanooga Road
- Report: Israeli Airstrike Kills 3 Lebanese Soldiers
- Israel Says Hezbollah Rocket Hit UN Base
- US Envoy to Visit Israel for Cease-Fire Negotiations
- CCP Agent Sentenced for Trying to Bribe IRS Against Shen Yun
- Hong Kong Mogul Jimmy Lai Testifies at His Trial
- US Prepares New Sanctions After Hong Kong Activists Sentenced
- Defense Secretary Austin Regrets China’s Decision Not to Meet in Laos
- Chinese Bookstores Move Overseas Due to Censorship
- Comcast Plans to Spin Off Cable Channels
- New Report Details Student Loan Complaints
- Union Warns Volkswagen Against German Plant Closures
- Target Sounds Alarm Bell on Weak Holiday Shopping
- Apple Seeks Dismissal of DOJ Smartphone Monopoly Case
- Uber Launches XXL Rides Ahead of Thanksgiving Travel Demand
- Italian Village Offers $1 Homes for Americans After Election
- Japanese Sake Seeks UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Status
- Japanese Manicurist Turns Plastic Into Nail Art
