Special Programming: 

We will have special programming next week! Christmas Eve we will have a special CBS show in the morning, and Mannheim Steamroller starting at noon. Mannheim will carry on through Christmas Day. Here’s the list of who will fill in for Nick while he’s on vacation:

Thursday – Kyle Wyatt
Friday – Tom Martz
Monday – Rep. Darin Chappell
Tuesday – Dr. John Lilly
New Year’s Day – Special programming
Thursday – Nick will be back!

Interesting: 

Vice President Kamala Harris abruptly canceled her California trip and President Joe Biden returned to the White House from his vacation in Delaware.

Internet Abuzz As Kamala Abruptly Cancels CA Trip, Biden Returns From Delaware (Red State)

CR: 

President-elect Donald Trump blasted Democrats on Thursday night, accusing them of voting for a shutdown.

Trump Tells Democrats ‘You Voted for a Shutdown, You’ll Get a Shutdown’ (Red State)

Rep. Andy Harris (R-MD) stated that many Republicans aren’t opposed to raising the debt limit, but need spending concessions to go with it and that he believes it’s better to raise the debt limit through reconciliation once Republicans take control of Congress so they don’t need Democratic votes.

House Freedom Caucus Chair: Many in GOP Oppose Clean Debt Limit Hike, It’s Better to Raise It Once We’re in Power (Breitbart)

COVID Funds: 

Rappers Lil Wayne, Chris Brown, Marshmello, and several other artists are being accused of misusing government-provided COVID relief funding to pay for lavish parties and to fill their own pockets.

Lil Wayne, Chris Brown, Marshmello Among Celebs Accused of Fraudulent Use of COVID Funds for Parties, Private Jets (Breitbart)

Troops: 

The Pentagon says there are 2,000 U.S. troops deployed in Syria, more than double what officials with the Department of Defense have been telling reporters for months.

Pentagon says the number of US troops in Syria is much higher than previously reported (Fox News)