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Joni Ernst Says She Will Vote to Confirm Pete Hegseth

The Iowa Republican’s decision dramatically increases the likelihood that Mr. Hegseth will have enough votes to be confirmed as President-elect Donald J. Trump’s defense secretary.
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Red flag warning continues in Southern California

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South Korean officials clash with impeached president Yoon Suk Yeol supporters

Investigators were foiled on 3 January from serving the first ever arrest warrant issued against a sitting South Korean president after a stand-off with hundreds of presidential security agents and military guards
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SEC Sues Elon Musk Over Twitter Stock Buys, Escalating Long-Simmering Feud

The lawsuit accused Musk of misleading shareholders by not reporting his 2022 investment in the social-media company in a timely manner.
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Pete Hegseth Confirmation: Key Sen. Joni Ernst Will Back Trump’s Pentagon Pick—After Senate Hearing

Donald Trump’s pick for Defense Secretary, Pete Hegseth, is facing stiff criticism from Democrats—but most Republicans back him.
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‘Stop the Steal’ signs and USA flags: CNN reports from large protest in South Korea over attempts to arrest president

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What we know about the start of the Palisades Fire

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Republican senator previously seen as a roadblock to Pete Hegseth’s nomination says she’ll back him to lead the Pentagon

Sen. Joni Ernst’s support is a huge boost to Hegseth’s prospects, all but assuring his confirmation as defense secretary barring unexpected twists in the GOP-led Senate.
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“You will have to change”: Hegseth grilled about claims on gender in the military

He also faced questions about sexual assault allegations against him.
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Moore announces tax increases for the wealthy to close budget gap

Moore has also pledged making $2 billion in cuts to help close a $3 billion budget gap, targeting some spending on climate initiatives and government inefficiency.