Israel and Lebanon both told the White House on Monday that despite the recent flare-ups on the border, they are committed to the ceasefire agreement and want it to continue, sources with knowledge of the issue said.
Why it matters: The Biden administration has been concerned the fragile ceasefire in Lebanon could unravel after Israel and Hezbollah exchanged fire in recent days, U.S. officials said.
President-elect Trump threatened on Monday that if hostages held by Hamas in Gaza are not released before his inauguration "there will be ALL HELL TO PAY in the Middle East, and for those in charge."
Why it matters: This is the first time since he won the election that Trump has weighed in publicly on the hostages that are being held in Gaza.
The Biden administration is concerned the fragile ceasefire in Lebanon could unravel after Israel and Hezbollah exchanged fire in recent days, U.S. officials say.
Why it matters: The ceasefire announced last Tuesday ended more than a year of fighting between Israel and Hezbollah.
President-elect Trump is turning to a Tampa-area sheriff to lead the Drug Enforcement Administration's efforts to combat the flow of fentanyl and other illegal drugs across the southern border.
Why it matters: If confirmed, Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister would be the point person for containing a highly addictive man-made opioid that's a leading cause of death and frequently disguised in unexpected forms.
Stellantis chief executive Carlos Tavares resigned "with immediate effect" on Sunday, the maker of Jeep and Ram vehicles announced.
The big picture: The Italian-U.S. auto maker had faced a sales slump and Stellantis' senior independent director Henri de Castries said in a statement that "in recent weeks different views have emerged which have resulted in the Board and the CEO coming to today's decision."
Canadian officials are stepping up border security "in a visible and muscular way" following Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's meeting with President-elect Trump, a top Liberal government minister who attended the talks said Sunday.
Why it matters: Trump has threatened to impose tariffs on Canada and other countries over his concerns about the number of migrants and drugs coming into the U.S.
