US Political Shifts: Trump, GOP Gains, and Unexpected Challenges

A New York judge is to decide if Trump's hush money conviction stands after Supreme Court's ruling on presidential immunity. Influential dancer Judith Jamison dies at 81. Republicans close to controlling US House. Trump eyes purging 'woke' generals. Elon Musk endorses Rick Scott for Senate leadership as drought affects cattle herding.

In a critical decision expected this week, a New York judge will determine if President-elect Donald Trump's hush money conviction should be overturned following a Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity. Legal analysts anticipate no sentencing before Trump's inauguration.

Acclaimed dancer and choreographer Judith Jamison, renowned for her leadership at the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, passed away at 81 due to a brief illness in New York. Her legacy leaves a lasting impact on the dance community.

As president-elect, Donald Trump may pursue a substantial reshaping of the Pentagon, aspiring to oust 'woke' military generals. Concurrently, Republicans are on the verge of securing the House, advancing Trump's agenda, as Elon Musk advocates for Rick Scott's Senate majority leadership.

(With inputs from agencies.)