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California Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom announced on Monday the dates for a special election for the person who will serve the remainder of former Rep. Kevin McCarthy‘s term (R-CA) following his retirement. The primary will be held on March 19‚ Newsom declared in a proclamation and accompanying statement‚ and a special election is scheduled for May 21 if it is needed. California has primary system in which candidates regardless of party compete in races for certain offices‚ including those in Congress. In special elections‚ a candidate can win in the primary outright with more than 50% of the vote. If no one reaches the threshold‚ a run-off will follow — the May date in this case. The announcement by Newsom solidifies a schedule in which the special election primary will be separated from California’s 2024 primary‚ which is set for March 5. McCarthy‚ who represented the Central Valley-area 20th Congressional District‚ left the House at the end of 2023 roughly halfway into his two-year term a couple months after he lost the speakership in a no-confidence vote. Rep. Mike Johnson (R-LA) eventually got elected by his peers to become the new speaker. “I will continue to recruit our country’s best and brightest to run for elected office‚” McCarthy said in announcing his ouster in early December. “The Republican Party is expanding every day‚ and I am committed to lending my experience to support the next generation of leaders.” A number of GOP candidates are vying to represent the Republican-leaning district‚ including Tulare County Sheriff Mike Boudreaux and David Giglio‚ a businessman who is running under an “America First” banner. McCarthy has endorsed Assemblymember Vince Fong. In the intervening months‚ the GOP-led House will contend with an ever-shrinking Republican majority that was slim from the beginning. The thin margin is exacerbated in the short term by Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA) temporarily being away from Washington to undergo a stem cell transplant as he battles blood cancer. Lawmakers voted to expel now-former Rep. George Santos (R-NY) in December‚ and a special election for his seat is set for mid-February. Another member‚ Rep. Bill Johnson (R-OH)‚ is expected to leave on January 21 to become president of Youngstown State University. Congress is currently grappling with a number of pressing issues‚ including working out a deal on spending to avert a government shutdown‚ a border security deal tied to aid for U.S. allies‚ and impeachment proceedings against President Joe Biden and Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas.

Hollywood stars hit the red carpet on Sunday ahead of the 2024 Golden Globes‚ and some made an effort to show their support for the hostages still being held by Hamas following the terrorist attack on Oct. 7.  Actress J. Smith-Cameron and actor John Ortiz were just a few of the elite performers who showed up to the 81st annual awards show donning a little yellow ribbon pinned on their outfits‚ the Hollywood Reporter reported. Bring Them Home Now‚ the Israeli hostage advocacy organization‚ worked behind the scenes to supply the ribbons for the stars to wear in support of the 130 hostages who have been held in captivity following Hamas attack on Israel that has resulted in the death of 1‚400 people‚ THR noted. Social media users praised the move and wrote “thank you to [Succession] star J. Smith-Cameron for wearing a yellow ribbon at the [Golden Globes] — demanding the return of the hostages in Hamas captivity in Gaza.” Another added‚ “We appreciate so many advocates showing support for Israeli hostages in Gaza at the Golden Globes. During times like these‚ the entertainment industry’s support is needed more than ever. We commend those using their platform to Bring Them Home Now.” J. Smith-Cameron wore a yellow ribbon at #GoldenGlobes2024 to show support for the hostages pic.twitter.com/KmMN1llJt0 — Aviva Klompas (@AvivaKlompas) January 8‚ 2024 Wearing the yellow ribbon to commemorate a loved one far away dates back to a song first recorded in 1917 – which gained popularity when a new version was released with the John Wayne film “She Wore A Yellow Ribbon.” The practice once again became popular during the the Iran hostage crisis in 1979‚ when Americans tied yellow ribbons around trees and wore yellow ribbons on their lapels in support of the 52 Americans who were being were held in captivity in Tehran for 444 days.  The ribbons were worn in support of bringing the hostages home safely‚ which finally occurred minutes after late-President Ronald Reagan’s first inauguration on January 20‚ 1981. Golden Globes Red Carpet Arrivals and Fashion Thread John Ortiz #AmericanFiction #GoldenGlobes pic.twitter.com/4NEN10TZgV — EllysMC (@ellysmelancholy) January 7‚ 2024 A clock on the Bring Them Home Now website‚ at the time of this publication‚ read‚ “93 days‚ 9 hours‚ 56 minutes and 29 seconds” since being taken by Hamas. “We demand the safe return of all citizens who have been taken hostage by the terrorist group Hamas‚” the message added. “We will not rest until every hostage is released and returns home safely. You can help bring them back home.”

A large explosion rocked a hotel in Fort Worth‚ Texas on Monday leaving multiple people injured‚ according to various reports. The explosion “blew out at least two floors” of the Sandman Signature Fort Worth Hotel‚ according to NBC DFW. One person was reportedly in critical condition while two others were in serious condition and at least eight others were injured. Various officials said that the cause of the explosion at the 245-room high rise hotel appeared to be a natural gas leak. “There is a smell of gas here in downtown‚” said Craig Trojacek with the Fort Worth Fire Department. “We’re not sure if the smell of gas was caused from the explosion and the fire itself or if that’s what caused the explosion. But that’s what we’re looking at.” First responders are on scene this afternoon of an explosion at a hotel in downtown Fort Worth. This happened at the Sandman Signature Fort Worth Hotel. @KXAN_News pic.twitter.com/rM5Baif3gB — Will DuPree (@willdupreetv) January 8‚ 2024 Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker said in a statement‚ “There has been an explosion incident in downtown Fort Worth this afternoon‚ and every Fort Worth emergency response agency is on hand responding.” “We will provide more information as available‚” she added. “My heart and prayers are with those who were injured as we continue managing response.” There has been an explosion incident in downtown Fort Worth this afternoon‚ and every Fort Worth emergency response agency is on hand responding. We will provide more information as available. My heart and prayers are with those who were injured as we continue managing response. https://t.co/ncSXGNpYZ4 — Mayor Mattie Parker (@MayorMattie) January 8‚ 2024 Texas Governor Greg Abbott said in a statement that he had spoken with Parker and Sheriff Waybourn to offer them any resources they needed as they navigate the recovery process. “The State of Texas is in close contact with Mayor Parker‚ Sheriff Waybourn‚ and other local partners and first responders in Fort Worth to assist with emergency response efforts following the tragic explosion at the Sandman Hotel‚” Abbott said. “We continue to monitor the situation and stand ready to immediately deploy any additional personnel and resources needed to keep Texans in the area safe and out of harm’s way. Cecilia and I ask all Texans to pray for those who were injured in the explosion‚ as well as those bravely responding to keep others safe.” This is a developing news story; refresh the page for updates. 

The Islamic terrorist group Hezbollah said on Monday that one of its top commanders was killed in an alleged Israeli airstrike in southern Lebanon. The Times of Israel reported that Wissam al-Tawil‚ the top commander of the Iranian-backed terror group’s elite Radwan force‚ was killed when a missile blew up an SUV he was riding in. The Radwan force exists with the goal of being able to infiltrate and overrun Israel’s northern border. Video of the aftermath showed the vehicle was totally destroyed from the airstrike‚ which occurred just a few miles away from the Israeli border. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said that it had conducted “a series of strikes” in the area against Hezbollah targets but did not comment specifically on the strike that hit Tawil. “The Radwan Force is the most immediate threat to Israel from Hezbollah right now‚” said Jonathan Schanzer‚ FDD Senior Vice President for Research. “This targeted strike appears to be the most significant one scored by Israel against the Iran-backed group since it began attacking Israel on October 8. The question now is whether such strikes deter Hezbollah or if they increase the likelihood of escalation. Either way‚ Israel has little choice but to respond.” The Islamic terrorist group has repeatedly launched small scale attacks against Israel since Hamas‚ an Iranian-backed Islamic terrorist group based inside Gaza‚ launched an unprecedented terrorist attack against Israel on October 7. The New York Times noted that Tawil’s death was a significant blow for Hezbollah as Al Manar‚ a Hezbollah-owned Lebanese broadcaster‚ and media controlled by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) showed images of Tawil alongside Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah and Iranian general and terrorist mastermind Qasem Soleimani. “Hezbollah is dragging Lebanon into a totally unnecessary war‚” said Eylon Levy‚ an Israeli government spokesman. “We are now at a fork in the road. Either Hezbollah backs off‚ hopefully as part of a diplomatic solution‚ or we will push it away.”