Rep. Tom Suozzi writes for the New York Times: President-elect Donald Trump and the Republicans have managed to sell themselves as the party of change. It worked: They will soon control the presidency, Congress and, in essence, the Supreme Court. But to change and fix America requires both parties to work together. As a Democratic member of Congress, I know …

Las Vegas’s NBC affiliate reports: One person is dead after a Tesla Cybertruck burst into flames outside Trump International Hotel near the north end of the Las Vegas Strip Wednesday morning. A vehicle fire was first reported around 8:40 a.m. in the valet area of the hotel, Clark County Sheriff Kevin McMahill told reporters. A Cybertruck pulled up to the …

The Associated Press reports: The FBI is investigating the attack as an act of terrorism and said it does not believe the driver acted alone. An Islamic State group flag was found on the vehicle’s trailer hitch, the FBI said. Guns and pipe bombs were also found in the vehicle, according to a Louisiana State Police intelligence bulletin obtained by …

Axios reports: House Republicans on Wednesday released their proposed rules package for the 119th Congress, which includes several notable changes to the rules that governed the lower chamber for the last two years. The most crucial alteration raises the threshold to introduce a motion to vacate — a measure to force a vote on ousting the House speaker. Instead of …

People Magazine reports: Jocelyn Wildenstein has died at the age of 84. The Swiss socialite was known for both her extensive and extreme plastic surgeries and her high-profile 1999 divorce from a billionaire art dealer. Jocelyn’s partner, Lloyd Klein, told AFP that she died of a pulmonary embolism in a Parisian palace on Tuesday. Jocelyn was born Jocelyne Périsset in …

The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports: The Allstate Sugar Bowl is expected to be played as scheduled Wednesday night in the wake of a suspected terrorist attack in downtown New Orleans earlier in the day, city officials said. The game between Georgia and Notre Dame, which is scheduled to kick off at 7:45 p.m. in the Caesars Superdome, “is still expected …

The Daily Mail reports: The Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas has reportedly been evacuated after a Cybertruck exploded outside the front doors. A Cybertruck – made by Trump croonie Elon Musk’s company Tesla – was seen in a fiery blaze outside the front revolving doors of the hotel, social media video showed. Large orange flames were seen crawling out …

CNN reports: The suspect in Wednesday’s deadly New Orleans crowd attack had an ISIS flag at the time of the incident, two law enforcement sources tell CNN. One of the sources also said multiple suspected explosive devices were found in an ice chest in the pickup truck used in the attack. The FBI, which is leading the investigation, has said …

“When I said that the criminals coming in are far worse than the criminals we have in our country, that statement was constantly refuted by Democrats and the Fake News Media, but it turned out to be true. The crime rate in our country is at a level that nobody has ever seen before. “Our hearts are with all of …

Via press release from the White House: I have been continually briefed since early this morning by federal law enforcement leadership and my Homeland Security team, including Secretary of Homeland Security Ali Mayorkas, Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco, White House Homeland Security Advisor Liz Sherwood-Randall, and the Mayor of New Orleans regarding the horrific incident that occurred there overnight. I …

“I think we truly had some very disturbing things happen with the FBI and their involvement. They created many entrapment scenarios on American citizens who were simply patriotic and wanted to express their First Amendment rights. Instead they were enticed and encouraged to do things that they didn’t even know might be illegal.” – GOP Rep. Eric Burlison, speaking on …

The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports: Dozens of people were evacuated from the St. Roch area Wednesday morning after a fire broke out an Airbnb that investigators believe is connected to a deadly New Year’s Day attack on Bourbon Street. Law enforcement officials and bomb squad detectives were called to 1329 Mandeville Street after firefighters doused flames that broke out at …

“BREAKING: I just announced a statewide tour next week. I’ll be visiting individual state representative districts with incumbents who continue to obstruct a Speaker elected by a majority of Republicans. Texans expect a Republican-led majority to elect a Speaker by a majority of Republican state representatives. “Take this as a warning. If you’re making deals with Democrats to block a …

The Hill reports: President-elect Trump announced that Justin Caporale would join him as the executive producer for major events and public appearances while in office. “Justin Caporale has been with me right from the beginning of a very incredible journey, helping to produce our Historic Rallies and Events, including the Republican National Convention, Madison Square Garden, McDonalds commercial, and even …

NBC News reports: Chief Justice John Roberts on Tuesday blasted what he called “illegitimate activity” aimed at undermining the independence of the judiciary. While facing criticism of contentious court rulings is part of the job for judges, some recent actions have crossed the line, Roberts said in his annual end-of-year report. He outlined four areas of concern: violence, intimidation, disinformation …

ABC News reports: A man in a white pickup truck, who was “hellbent” on killing as many people as possible, drove around barricades and plowed his vehicle through a crowd of New Year’s revelers on Bourbon Street, leaving at least 10 dead and injuring dozens of others early Wednesday, city and federal officials said. In addition to going at a …

The New York Times reports: President-elect Donald J. Trump said on Tuesday that he planned to attend former President Jimmy Carter’s state funeral in Washington next week, ending speculation about his presence at the memorial for a predecessor whom he had often criticized. Mr. Trump declined to say whether he had spoken to the family of Mr. Carter, who died …

Newsweek reports: President-elect Donald Trump was asked by a reporter on Tuesday night at his New Year’s Eve party, “Why’d you change your mind on H-1B visas?” and he responded in part, “I didn’t change my mind.” Trump has previously denounced the program, calling it “unfair” to American workers and “very bad,” according to the Associated Press. At Mar-a-Lago, Trump’s …

The New York Times reports: At least 10 people were killed and 30 more were injured after a vehicle drove into crowds on New Orleans’ Bourbon Street overnight, according to New Orleans city officials. An online video stream from the popular nightlife area showed police officers gathered in a cordoned-off area of the street. The incident occurred at the intersection …