New Orleans Terror Attack Leaves Ten Dead

The 119th Congress is set to begin with Louisiana Republican Mike Johnson struggling to secure the 218 votes needed to remain Speaker, despite endorsements from Donald Trump and some positive signs from fellow Republicans. While only one Republican, Rep. Thomas Massie, has publicly opposed Johnson, a dozen others are still undecided, seeking concessions regarding House rules and funding commitments. Meanwhile, New Orleans is reeling from a tragic terrorist attack on New Year's Eve that left at least 10 dead and numerous others injured when a man drove a pickup truck into a crowd and opened fire on law enforcement. The FBI is investigating the possibility that the attacker, identified as Shamsud-Din Jabbar, acted with accomplices, as officials work to ascertain the full extent of the incident. Witness accounts describe chaotic scenes in the French Quarter as police established a perimeter and evacuated nearby hotels, leaving many confused and stranded. An update on the investigation into the attack is expected from officials, including Governor Jeff Landry and the FBI.