The Republican-led House Judiciary Committee released on Wednesday a transcript and video of a closed-door interview Smith gave about two investigations of Trump. Advertisement“The evidence here made clear that President Trump was by a large measure the most culpable and most responsible person in this conspiracy. The attack that happened at the Capitol, part of this case, does not happen without him. AdvertisementCongress Jack Smith via Associated PressSmith repeatedly made clear his belief that the evidence gathered against Trump was strong enough to sustain a conviction. If Donald Trump had chosen to call a number of Democratic senators, we would have gotten toll records for Democratic senators.”AdvertisementThe communications between Trump and Republican supporters in Congress were an important component of the case, Smith said.

Julian Champagnie rattled in 11 three-pointers and Victor Wembanyama scored 31 points as the San Antonio Spurs came from behind to defeat the New York Knicks 134-132 in a New Year's Eve thriller on Wednesday. While Wembanyama played a crucial role in the comeback win, Champagnie provided the offensive spark, unleashing an incredible three-point barrage to finishing with 36 points. Champagnie's three-point blitz included four threes in the fourth quarter as San Antonio drew level before pulling clear. Jalen Brunson led the Knicks scoring with 29 points, with Karl-Anthony Towns finishing with 20. The Oklahoma City Thunder cruised to a 124-95 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scoring 30 points.

ETAI-assisted summary The Times Square New Year's Eve ball drop is a 122-year-old tradition to ring in the new year. It's officially New Year's Eve, and those planning to celebrate the start of 2026 from home or out at their favorite local spot have a few ways to watch the New York City Times Square ball drop. The ball drop, meanwhile, began in 1907. USA TODAY will also stream the ball drop live on New Year's Eve. Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen will return for the ninth consecutive year as co-hosts of CNN’s "New Year’s Eve Live."

Personally, I’ll be spending the final minutes of 2025 with Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen as the dynamic New Year’s Eve duo return for their ninth consecutive year as cohosts of CNN’s New Year’s Eve Live with Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen. How can you watch New Year’s Eve Live with Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen live? What Time Does Andy Cohen and Anderson Cooper’s New Year’s Eve Special Start? Is Andy Cohen and Anderson Cooper’s NYE Special On HBO Max? Where To Watch Andy Cohen and Anderson Cooper’s New Year’s Eve Special:If you have a valid cable login, you can watch New Year’s Eve Live with Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen on CNN or CNN.com.

David Muir shares New Year's message David Muir shares his New Year's message and a personal look at the staff behind the scenes at ABC News.

Dubai rings in 2026 with stunning fireworks display Dubai is ringing in the new year with fireworks over the world's tallest skyscraper, the Burj Khalifa.

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Fireworks over Edinburgh Castle as Scotland celebrates the new year Fireworks illuminated the sky over Edinburgh Castle as Scotland celebrated the new year.

The luckiest zodiac signs in 2026 Celebrity astrologer Kyle Thomas joins ABC News Live to break down how 2026 will fair for each zodiac sign.

Obi made the vow on Wednesday in Enugu where he and other political leaders in the South-East gathered to declare for the African Democratic Congress (ADC). He said, “And we are saying that those who are planning to rig elections in Nigeria come 2027, we will resist it by every means lawful and legitimate. “We can no longer be in a situation where they are asking whether this person went to school or not. We have one year now to determine who went to school and who didn’t go to school,” he said. READ ALSO: Peter Obi, Other South-East Leaders Declare For ADC In EnuguObi also said that the move to the ADC marks the beginning of the journey to rescue the country from the APC.

Jail phone recordings capture Donna Adelson’s plans to leave the U.S. In the days following her son’s conviction in the killing of Dan Markel, Donna Adelson is heard talking about plans to leave the country for Vietnam where extradition laws don’t apply.

Firemen get ready after a major fire swept through several apartment blocks at the Wang Fuk Court residential estate in Hong Kong's Tai Po district on November 27, 2025. Firemen get ready after a major fire swept through several apartment blocks at the Wang Fuk Court residential estate in Hong Kong's Tai Po district on November 27, 2025. HONG KONG -- Fireworks are typically a celebratory centerpiece of Hong Kong's New Year celebrations. The pyrotechnic displays against Hong Kong’s world-famous skyline of skyscrapers typically draw hundreds of thousands of people including many tourists to both sides of the promenade. The financial hub’s worst blaze since 1948 broke out at Wang Fuk Court, in the northern suburban district of Tai Po, in late November.

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What video gaming will look like in 2026 Gamertag Radio founder Danny Peña on what the video game industry has in store for new releases, storytelling and next-level play.

DHS & FBI focus resources on Minnesota childcare fraud investigationThe FBI and the Department of Homeland Security say they are surging resources into Minnesota to investigate allegations of fraud there, including at child care centers, days after YouTube content creator Nick Shirley, who has created anti-immigrant and anti-Muslim videos in the past, posted a viral video in which he claimed to find widespread fraud at Somali-run child care centers. CNN's Holmes Lybrand reports.