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Happy New Year and welcome back to Today’s American News, your source of news and analysis for the circus that is American politics and entertainment. Let’s get started.
New Orleans attack shocks nation, delays Sugar Bowl… The devastating New Years Day attack in the Big Easy is a fast developing story. Follow CNN’s live updates here. We stand with New Orleans.
Republicans already looking past Johnson as Speaker vote looms… By all accounts, Speaker Mike Johnson still has the votes to maintain speakership in his increasingly narrow Republican House majority. But his party’s speaker votes are always full of drama and the Louisianan has already lost the vote of one fellow Republican. As Johnson is set to navigate difficult terrain of keeping the government open and maintaining the full faith and credit of the United States, trouble looms. Politico names three potential replacements, none of whom have the votes to replace Johnson: Majority Leader Steve Scalise of Louisiana, Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan of Ohio and GOP Whip Tom Emmer of Minnesota.
Liz Cheney, Bennie Johnson receive Presidential Citizens Medal… Congressional odd couple Liz Cheney and Bennie Johnson, who led the January 6 Committee and formed an unlikely friendship, were reunited today at the White House as they received the Congressional Citizens Medal from President Biden. It marked Cheney’s first appearance since campaigning for Vice President Harris. Cheney is a frequent and continuing recipient of MAGA’s wrath, and plans are in motion by Donald Trump’s minions to exact retribution on the former Republican member from Wyoming. This won’t help.
Ukraine cuts off Russian pipeline to Europe… If you didn’t realize that Ukraine has continued to allow Russia to pipe oil across its territory throughout the three years of Putin’s so-called “special military operation”, you’re not alone. But that has been the case as the war-torn but heroically standing country has walked a delicate balance with its European neighbors who have supported their country against Russia. The pipeline lease expired yesterday and was not renewed. Russian puppets in Hungary and Slovakia condemned the move, with the latter threatening to cut off electricity supply to Ukraine in retaliation. Poland stepped up immediately and promised to fill in any gap in supply.
Today’s Buzz
Entertainment Weekly previews 2025 show premier dates…Writes the publication, “January alone sees the return of reality TV gem The Traitors, Apple TV+'s hit series Severance, and Netflix's To All The Boys I've Loved Before spinoff series XO, Kitty. If those aren't your jam, there's also The Bachelor, The Night Agent, and a slew of new shows, including Prime Video's take on the cop show, On Call, starring Pretty Little Liars star Troian Bellisario.” View the full list here.
Thanks for reading Today’s American News in the new year. Stay tuned for tomorrow’s edition!
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