Trump pulls National Guard out of major cities; America rings in 250th year

President Donald Trump announced he’s pulling the National Guard out of Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland. However, he’s still claiming victory despite losing in the courts. Plus, the U.S. blasted more suspected drug boats, but this time, people jumped overboard and tried to swim for it. And the tragedy of a deadly fire at a ski resort in the Swiss Alps, as people were ringing in the new year, may get even worse. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Thursday, January 1, 2026.