Colorado two-way star Travis Hunter wins Heisman Trophy

Colorado’s Travis Hunter is college football’s most outstanding player, winning the Heisman Trophy Saturday night. Hunter won the Heisman Trophy over Boise State running back Ashton Jeanty, Oregon quarterback Dillon Gabriel and Miami quarterback Cam Ward. An emotional Hunter shared a long embrace with head coach Deion Sanders, wiping away tears on Coach Prime’s shoulder….

Country star Walker Hayes surprises Nashville Waffle House workers with huge tips

Country star Walker Hayes surprised three Waffle House employees in Tennessee when he gave them huge tips to mark the holiday season.  The 44-year-old singer was joined by entrepreneur and social media influencer Lexy Burke at one of the restaurant chain’s locations in Nashville, where they handed $1,200 in tips to workers following a meal….

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Trump taps Richard Grenell as presidential envoy for special missions, Edward S. Walsh as Ireland ambassador

President-elect Trump named a couple of key first-term allies to roles in his second administration, including Richard Grenell. Grenell was the incoming president’s pick as presidential envoy for special missions, a post that will likely drive the administration’s policies in some of the most contentious regions of the world.  “Ric will work in some of…

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Trump seizes on drone controversy to mock Chris Christie

President-elect Trump on Saturday seized on the mysterious drone controversy in New Jersey to mock one-time ally turned nemesis Chris Christie.  The president-elect, who will take office in just over a month, shared an AI-generated meme of the former New Jersey governor eating McDonald’s with more McDonald’s meals being delivered by drones, mocking his weight…

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Trump announces more nominations, including Devin Nunes, Troy Edgar and Bill White

President-elect Trump nominated a few more candidates Saturday to serve in various positions during his second term. Truth Social CEO Devin Nunes was picked as the chairperson of Trump’s Intelligence Advisory Board (IAB). IBM executive Troy Edgar was tapped as deputy secretary of Homeland Security. And Bill White was chosen as the ambassador to Belgium….

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NJ lawmaker calls for limited state of emergency to combat mysterious drones

A New Jersey state Senator is calling on Gov. Phil Murphy to declare a state of emergency to ground all drones as a way of getting to the bottom of ongoing reports of unmanned craft swarming the Garden State in recent weeks.  State Sen. Jon Bramnick, a Republican, told “Cavuto Live” on Saturday that he…

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Nancy Pelosi announces major surgery after fall in Luxembourg

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., underwent surgery for a hip replacement overseas Saturday after she fell earlier this week in Luxembourg, a spokesperson said. “Earlier this morning, Speaker Emerita Pelosi underwent a successful hip replacement and is well on the mend,” Pelosi spokesperson Ian Krager said in a statement.  “Speaker Pelosi is grateful to…

South Korea lawmakers vote to impeach president over martial law declaration

South Korean lawmakers on Saturday voted to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol over his short-lived martial law declaration earlier this month.  The National Assembly passed the motion in a 204-85 vote on Saturday. Saturday’s vote means that Yoon’s presidential powers and duties will be suspended after the copies of a document on the impeachment are…

Texas father set house on fire with 3 children inside: police

A Texas father is accused of intentionally setting his home on fire with his three children inside, according to police. Pedro Luis Parra Pulgar, 46, is charged with three counts of attempted murder. His bond was set at $2.25 million. The fire was reported on Nov. 6 at 31619 Eldorado Lane in the Polo Ranch…