Elon Musk's DOGE shuts down eight months early

Former Senator Doug Jones has officially announced his candidacy for the governor of Alabama, marking a significant return to the political arena after his previous Senate term. Jones, a Democrat, gained national attention in 2017 when he won a special election against a Republican candidate embroiled in controversy, although he later lost to Tommy Tuberville in 2020.

President Trump has proposed a 28-point peace plan aimed at resolving the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia, emphasizing a Thanksgiving deadline for Ukraine to agree to the proposal. This plan has been developed amid stalled negotiations and is seen as a significant diplomatic effort by the Trump administration.

The release of Trump Mobile phones has been delayed for several months, initially scheduled for August 2025, raising concerns about the product's development and market readiness. NBC News reports that the delay has been accompanied by conflicting images of the device and a notable removal of its 'Made in the USA' branding.

Chauncey Billups, the head coach of the Portland Trail Blazers and a Basketball Hall of Famer, has pleaded not guilty to charges related to profiting from rigged poker games allegedly connected to mafia figures and another former NBA player. The case raises serious legal questions regarding his involvement in these activities.

A Ukrainian freediver has achieved a remarkable feat by setting a new record with a dive reaching 282 feet. This accomplishment highlights the diver's exceptional skills and dedication to the sport of freediving.

Morgan Geyser, a 23-year-old woman from Wisconsin, was found after escaping from a group home by cutting off her electronic monitoring device. Geyser gained notoriety for her involvement in the 2014 stabbing of a classmate, an incident linked to the fictional character Slender Man. Authorities reported she was apprehended in Illinois after being missing for a short period.

Elon Musk’s initiative, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), has been disbanded eight months ahead of its planned schedule, as confirmed by the government’s top HR official. Although Musk left the government in May, he had previously stated that DOGE would continue to operate as an office within the government.

President Donald Trump asserted that the Republican Party is currently more united than ever, despite the recent resignation of Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene, effective January 5, 2026. Greene's departure follows a significant breakdown in her relationship with Trump and the GOP, as she cited a lack of loyalty from the party and expressed her refusal to be treated poorly.