Saturday, November 23
A rapidly spreading wildfire, known as Bear Fire, has forced mandatory evacuations in the Sierra Brooks area. Initially 30 to 40 acres, it has now expanded to nearly 200 acres, officials report. Firefighters face challenging conditions while the cause remains unknown. Residents are urged to evacuate immediately to ensure their safety.
The United States has confiscated a jet used by Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. Seized in the Dominican Republic, the $13 million Dassault Falcon 900EX was purchased via a shell company and smuggled out of the US This step signifies the US government’s determination to enforce sanctions against Maduro’s regime.
Usha Vance, wife of VP candidate JD Vance, discussed their interfaith marriage at the RNC but did not mention her Hindu upbringing due to online vitriol. While her presence may attract some Indian American voters, it highlights ongoing challenges for non-Christian identities within the Republican Party.
The Biden administration is preparing to deliver a final cease-fire and hostage-release proposal to Israel and Hamas after six dead hostages were found by Israeli forces. Coordinated with Egypt and Qatar, this plan may represent the last chance for a US-brokered resolution to the ongoing conflict, raising questions about Hamas's commitment.
Former president Donald Trump doubled down on the Biden-Harris administration after the hostages were found dead. In a Truth Social post, Trump blamed Kamala Harris and President Joe Biden for the hostage crisis and reiterated that had he been the president, the October 7 attack would have never happened. Six bodies were found in Rafah, the southern Gaza hub including that of Hersh Goldberg-Polin who was an American citizen. The Israeli military said the hostages have been brutally murdered by Hamas.
Kamala Harris, recently nominated as the Democratic presidential candidate, gave her first CNN interview. While microexpressions expert Annie Särnblad saw her as increasingly presidential, body language experts like Susan Constantine and Greg Hartley criticized her for a lack of confidence and internal struggle that dominated her during the interview. When Kamala Harris was asked the Trump question, her body language indicated that she wanted to answer but she held back because that's what she might have been told to do, an expert said.
Ukraine launched drone attacks on power and refinery plants in Moscow and Tver, sparking fires. Russia claimed its air defense units destroyed 158 drones overnight, with no casualties reported. This escalation comes as Ukraine seeks permission from the US to use allied-supplied weapons for deeper strikes inside Russia, aiming to disrupt Moscow’s war capabilities.
During the Moms for Liberty event in Washington, DC, former President Donald Trump humorously imitated Tesla CEO Elon Musk discussing rocket development, calling Musk a 'super genius' and mentioning his endorsement. Trump shared his appreciation for electric cars but noted issues with cost and range. Trump also hinted at another upcoming interview with the Tesla CEO after a recent one with Musk on X in mid-August. He also criticized Vice President Kamala Harris, referring to her as a 'defective person' and highlighting her limited media presence as a reflection of her qualifications.
A Delta Airlines passenger was ejected from a flight for wearing a controversial shirt featuring Donald Trump flipping the bird and referencing a viral video. Despite initially complying with a request to turn the shirt inside-out after a complaint, the passenger reverted it back to its original position, leading to his removal just before takeoff.
During a rally in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, Donald Trump's critique of the media led to a dramatic incident as an unidentified man leaped into the press gallery. The man was subdued with a taser and removed by police. Another attendee was also handcuffed and escorted out, illustrating heightened tensions and chaos at Trump’s rallies.
