News for December 24, 2025

A new review of TSA complaint data found that Atlanta’s airport had one of the lowest complaint rates among major U.S. airports, even though it is the busiest in the world.

Trump-backed candidate Nasry Asfura was declared the winner of Honduras’ presidential election after a long and disputed count.

President Donald Trump’s order to speed up cannabis reclassification could ease the industry’s banking limits and help dispensaries operate more like normal businesses.

A federal judge cleared the way for Hawaii to tax cruise passengers as part of a new climate plan, with the law set to start in 2026.

California’s winter storm prompted Governor Gavin Newsom to declare a state of emergency as heavy rain, high winds, flooding, and mudslides threatened homes and holiday travel.

A federal judge blocked President Donald Trump for now from revoking whistleblower lawyer Mark Zaid’s security clearance, saying the move appeared to be retaliation and lacked due process.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency as heavy rain and flooding threatened travel and safety across California during the Christmas holiday.

Ciara donated $500,000 to help fight hunger in Atlanta, with most of the money going to the Atlanta Community Food Bank and the city’s emergency food aid effort.