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Gaetz’s resignation read into congressional record | Florida

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www.thecentersquare.com – By Steve Wilson | The Center Square – 2025-01-03 15:56:00

SUMMARY: Matt Gaetz formally resigned from the U.S. House of Representatives on Friday, following his nomination for attorney general by President-elect Donald Trump. He withdrew his candidacy on November 21, after facing accusations of sexual misconduct and drug use by the House Ethics Committee. Gaetz, who represented Florida’s 1st Congressional District, won reelection with 66% of the vote in November. His replacement will be elected on January 28, alongside elections for the soon-to-be vacant 6th Congressional District seat, held by Rep. Michael Waltz, who is expected to resign after Trump’s inauguration on January 20.

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The FBI says the man responsible for New Year’s truck attack visited New Orleans twice before

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www.clickorlando.com – Jack Brook, Stephen Smith And Sara Cline, Associated Press – 2025-01-05 11:47:00

SUMMARY: Shamsud-Din Jabbar, a former U.S. Army soldier, carried out a deadly truck attack in New Orleans on New Year’s Day, killing 14 people and injuring about 30 others. Jabbar, who showed support for the Islamic State online, had visited New Orleans previously and recorded video of its French Quarter. He was killed by police after firing on them during the incident. Investigators found bomb-making materials at his Houston home and attempted to detonate additional explosives during the attack. President Biden plans to visit the city to support affected families. Enhanced security measures are being implemented ahead of upcoming events.

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Heavy snow brings widespread disruption across the UK and Germany

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www.news4jax.com – Associated Press – 2025-01-05 04:02:00

SUMMARY: Heavy snow and freezing rain caused significant disruption across Europe on Sunday, especially in the U.K. and Germany. Major airports, including Liverpool’s John Lennon and Manchester, temporarily closed runways. Up to 40 centimeters of snow was forecasted for northern England, raising concerns about isolated rural communities. Power outages affected multiple regions, with the National Grid working to restore electricity. Many roads were preemptively closed, hindering holiday travel. In Germany, warnings were issued for black ice, leading to numerous flight cancellations and transport disruptions. Authorities advised residents to stay indoors due to hazardous conditions.

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Trump appears with Italian Prime Minister Meloni at his Florida club

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www.clickorlando.com – Associated Press – 2025-01-04 23:19:00

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President-elect Donald Trump hosted Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni at his Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida, following meetings with leaders like Argentina’s President Javier Milei, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. Trump attended a screening of a documentary on challenges faced by conservative lawyers, with Meloni and other key figures, including Marco Rubio and Scott Bessent. Meloni’s visit coincided with tensions between Italy and Iran over the detainment of Italian journalist Cecilia Sala. Meanwhile, President Joe Biden plans to meet Meloni and Pope Francis in Rome to strengthen U.S.-Italy relations.

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