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A minor crash on I-85 in Kannapolis escalated into a 100-vehicle pileup, with over 30 tractor-trailers and more than 70 cars stranded amid freezing temps and snow. The North Carolina National Guard was deployed to help clear the highway, and drivers were advised to detour from exits 60 through 63 (Lane Street). Officials say it will take hours to clear.
The suspect in the fatal shooting of a National Guard member in Washington, D.C., has been transferred to federal court where the death penalty can be considered. Rahmanullah Lakanwal, an Afghan national, faces federal charges including first-degree murder while armed, with the case moving from D.C. Superior Court to ensure a thorough legal process for potential capital punishment. The attack resulted in the death of Army specialist Sarah Beckstrom and critically injured Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe.
The White House criticized the Nobel Committee for not awarding President Trump the Nobel Peace Prize, accusing them of politicizing the award, while Trump continues to seek recognition for his efforts to end conflicts. Meanwhile, National Guard troops are set to patrol Memphis following a federal judge's ruling blocking deployment in Chicago, amid ongoing debates over crime and federal authority in U.S. cities.
The article criticizes President Trump's deployment of National Guard troops in Washington, D.C., describing it as an unnecessary armed occupation and a spectacle of militarization, contrasting it with past instances of military involvement in civil unrest and highlighting the political implications of using military force domestically.
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker expressed skepticism about the authority of President-elect Donald Trump's new border czar, Tom Homan, to implement significant immigration changes. Pritzker, open to collaboration, criticized Homan's comments about Chicago's sanctuary policies and rejected the use of the Illinois National Guard for deportation efforts. Homan had announced plans for a large-scale deportation operation in Chicago, which Pritzker dismissed as political rhetoric, emphasizing the need for bipartisan service in government roles.
National Guard units and local law enforcement are on alert across several states to prevent potential violence from extremist groups during the election. Security measures include enhanced protection at polling sites, such as bulletproof glass and panic buttons, and increased communication with law enforcement. National Guard cyber teams are also active in states like Colorado and Connecticut to ensure election security. The heightened precautions follow incidents of ballot drop box fires and threats against election officials.