Mother of Ashli Babbitt says Trump called her and told Jan. 6 rioters to 'keep their chins up'

The mother of a Jan. 6 rioter killed during the attack on the U.S. Capitol said she received a call from President-elect Donald Trump this week in which he sent a message to Jan. 6 defendants, saying he loved them and to "keep their chins up."

Micki Witthoeft, Ashli Babbit's mother, said at a nightly vigil outside of the D.C. jail in support of Jan. 6 defendants on Wednesday that Trump had called her when she was in the back of an Uber with two other supporters of Jan. 6 defendants, coming back from laying down flowers in honor of her daughter.

More than 15,000 doctors sign letter urging Senate to reject RFK Jr. as health secretary

More than 15,000 doctors have signed a letter urging senators to vote against confirming Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President-elect Donald Trump's pick for secretary of health and human services.

"The health and well-being of 336 million Americans depend on leadership at HHS that prioritizes science, evidence-based medicine, and strengthening the integrity of our public health system," the letter reads. "RFK Jr. is not only unqualified to lead this essential agency — he is actively dangerous."

American Sports & Culture

Hill's agent says star WR 'committed' to Dolphins

Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill is "committed" to the team, his agent Drew Rosenhaus said Thursday.

Texas RT Williams back in lineup for CFP semi

After missing Texas' quarterfinal overtime victory over Arizona State, starting right tackle Cameron Williams will return for Friday's College Football Playoff semifinal against Ohio State.

Falcons 'comfortable' with Cousins as QB2 in '25

The Falcons are comfortable moving forward with Kirk Cousins as their backup quarterback behind Michael Penix Jr. next season, general manager Terry Fontenot said Thursday.

American Business & Markets

UN predicts world economic growth at subdued 2.8% in 2025

The United Nations says the world economy resisted battering by conflicts and inflation last year and is expected to grow a subdued 2.8% in 2025.

Microsoft contributes $1 million to Trump's inauguration fund

Microsoft would like President-elect Donald Trump to make sure that U.S. artificial intelligence policy in the next four years will support its goals.

Average US long-term mortgage rate inches up to 6.93% this week for fourth straight increase

The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate ticked up again this week, remaining at its highest level since July.

American Fact of the Day!

On January 10, 1863, the first underground railway in the world opened in London, but it was also a significant moment in American history. The idea of an underground transit system would later influence the creation of similar systems in cities like New York City, which opened its first subway line in 1904. The success of the London Underground helped spark urban development in major American cities, transforming the way people traveled and shaping the future of urban transportation.

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