One person was killed and nine others injured in a shooting and fiery car crash Tuesday night north of Baltimore. Police Chief Robert McCullough said the shooting, which occurred near a funeral home, appeared to be a targeted, isolated incident involving individuals who knew each other. The incident began with a rolling gun battle that culminated in the car crash.

Mysterious drones have been sighted over New Jersey, other East Coast locations, and even New York City, prompting investigations by the FBI and concern from officials. While some officials downplay the threat, others call for stricter drone regulations and even suggest shooting them down. The drones' origin and purpose remain unknown, fueling speculation.

A federal appeals court upheld a January deadline for TikTok's sale or ban in the US, rejecting the company's request for a delay pending Supreme Court review. TikTok and ByteDance plan to appeal to the Supreme Court, hoping for intervention before the ban takes effect.

A new AP-NORC poll reveals Americans' low confidence in Donald Trump's second term, particularly his Cabinet appointments and management of government spending and the military. While Republicans express higher confidence, Democrats and independents remain skeptical of Trump's abilities across these areas. This skepticism mirrors concerns about Biden's abilities at the start of his term, though public doubt was distributed differently.

President-elect Trump announced several key appointments, including Andrew Ferguson as FTC chair, replacing Lina Khan. He also nominated Kimberly Guilfoyle as ambassador to Greece and Tom Barrack as ambassador to Turkey. These choices signal a potential shift in antitrust enforcement and regulatory approaches.

Republicans, with President-elect Donald Trump, are preparing an ambitious 100-day agenda focusing on renewing $4 trillion in expiring tax cuts, reducing food stamps and health care subsidies, and cutting Biden-era green energy programs. Their plans emphasize income inequality and seek to balance the budget through economic growth.

Former U.S. Senator Fred Harris, a prominent Democratic voice and advocate for social justice, passed away at 94. Harris, known for his populist views and efforts to reform the Democratic Party, served Oklahoma in the Senate and made a bid for the presidency in 1976. He later became a respected political science professor and author.