President-elect Trump nominated longtime ally and ex-Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi to lead the Justice Department after his initial choice, Matt Gaetz, withdrew amid sex trafficking allegations. Bondi represented Trump during his impeachment trial and showed support at his hush money criminal trial. (AP)
The Justice Department has ordered the DEA to suspend the practice of searching passengers at airports and seizing their cash due to concerns of civil rights violations and potential racial profiling. The program was found to burden innocent travelers and be a waste of law enforcement resources. (NBC News)
American Airlines is introducing technology to shame passengers from boarding flights out of turn during the busy Thanksgiving travel season at 100 airports. The technology aims to ensure passengers board only with their assigned groups, reducing confusion and conflicts. Initial response from customers and staff has been positive. (UPI)
Brazil’s federal police indicted former President Jair Bolsonaro and 36 others for their alleged involvement in attempting a coup to maintain Bolsonaro’s presidency after losing the 2022 elections. The investigation implicates Bolsonaro and his aides in various legal issues, including a failed assassination plot. (ABC News)
Legendary broadcast journalist Chuck Scarborough is stepping down from his daily news anchoring duties at NBC New York after more than 50 years. He announced his retirement during a Thursday broadcast, adding that his last day as an anchor will be December 12. He will continue to be a special contributor to WNBC. (NBC News)
