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As questions swirl over the dozens of drone sightings in New Jersey and other locations along the East Coast, the Pentagon has shot down one theory circulating at the Capitol. During a House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee hearing Wednesday, New Jersey Congressman Jeff Van Drew criticized the Federal Aviation Administration for not taking action, before giving his opinion on what’s going on in the skies.  Getty Images

Pentagon says ‘Iranian mothership’ is not behind mysterious drones

Christopher Wray has announced he's resigning his position as FBI director. AP Images

Trump says Wray resigning as FBI director is ‘a great day for America’

FBI Director Christopher Wray announced his resignation Wednesday, saying he would leave office before Trump's inauguration. Getty Images

FBI Director Christopher Wray to resign ahead of Trump inauguration

The JUDGES Act would create 63 new district level positions to help with an increased workload, with Trump allowed to fill 22 of them.  Getty Images

Arkansas Gov. Sanders calls for a ban on buying junk food with SNAP

The White House says the memo could serve as a roadmap for the Trump administration on Russia, China, Iran and North Korea. Getty Images

Biden approves national security memo detailing cooperation by US adversaries

The JUDGES Act would create 63 new district level positions to help with an increased workload, with Trump allowed to fill 22 of them.  Getty Images

Biden threatens to veto bipartisan bill that would let Trump appoint more judges

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says drug overdoses in the U.S. decreased by 17% over a one-year period. Getty Images

Annual drug overdose deaths decreased by greatest number in US history: CDC

A federal judge blocked a Biden administration rule that would have allowed DACA recipients to enroll in health coverage under the ACA. Getty Images

Federal judge blocks ‘Obamacare’ coverage for DACA recipients

The oldest known Ten Commandments tablet will be auctioned off in New York City by Sotheby's on Wednesday, Dec. 18. AP Images

Ten Commandments tablet dating back more than 1,500 years to be sold

New Jersey Rep. Chris Smith requested Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin provide tools needed to take down mystery drones. U.S. Navy

Mystery drone sightings: New Jersey requests assistance from Pentagon

A wildfire in Malibu has spread at a rapid rate forcing thousands of people to flee their homes, including some celebrities. AP Images

Rapidly spreading fire in Malibu grows by nearly 40% overnight as thousands flee

Elon Musk now the first person ever to reach a $400 billion net worth, according to an estimate from Bloomberg News. Getty Images

Elon Musk becomes first person to reach $400 billion net worth

San Diego County is divided among elected officials after the Board of Supervisors voted to make the region a "super sanctuary." Getty Images

Deportation showdown: San Diego sheriff will defy new ‘super sanctuary’ law

As many of us gear up to travel home this holiday season, Zillow is opening the virtual doors to one very special home, Santa's. Zillow

Zillow offers look inside Santa’s home at North Pole

North Carolina's Republican candidate is arguing that 60,000 ballots should be tossed out following the state's Supreme Court election. AP Images

Republican candidate challenges 60k votes in NC Supreme Court race

The number of monarch butterflies has been dwindling for years and now, U.S. wildlife officials want to give them federal protections. AP Images

Monarch butterflies could get federal protections as threatened species

Trump is appointing Andrew Ferguson as the next FTC chair, replacing antitrust firebrand Lina Khan. Both are Big Tech skeptics. Getty Images

Trump’s FTC pick expected to stay tough on Big Tech but relax on mergers

Since 2021, immigration to the U.S. has reached historic levels, surpassing past immigration booms, according to the New York Times. Getty Images

Immigration surge to US since 2021 largest in history: Report

It seems like you can shop for nearly everything on Amazon and now you can even add a car to your shopping cart. Amazon

Amazon, Hyundai team up to start selling cars online

Boeing is resuming production of its 737 MAX jet nearly eight weeks after production halted due to a machinist strike at the company. Reuters

Boeing resumes 737 MAX production, releases delivery numbers

Grocery chain Albertsons is suing Kroger for billions in damages for not doing enough to get regulatory approval for the $25 billion merger. Getty Images

Albertsons sues Kroger, terminates $25 billion merger

In the event of a conflict between the United States and China, U.S. bases in the Pacific, including Guam, would play a critical role. Known as the "hub of the Pacific," Guam is essential to U.S. military strategy in East Asia and the South China Sea. DVIDS

Ballistic missile intercepted over Guam during landmark defense test

One of the U.S.' top health panels is laying out new guidelines for less-invasive cervical cancer screenings for women. BD Women's Health

Health panel lays out guidelines for self-administered cervical cancer screening

Soliant Health conducted a study, analyzing which cities Americans are most likely to catch a cold or the flu while on vacation. Getty Images

‘America’s germ capitals’: Cities people are most likely to get sick