The FBI has arrested a Texas man for an alleged ‘9/11-style’ terror plot on US soil. The man was planning a major attack similar to the events of September 11th, 2001. In other news, tech billionaire Elon Musk, a key ally to President-elect Trump, has been tasked with running the “Department of Government Efficiency” to offer suggestions on making government more efficient. This position is an outside effort and not part of the federal government. Musk’s new role comes as Trump works to secure his cabinet members. Meanwhile, there are concerns about wildfires in the Northeast due to a massive drought, putting 42 million people on alert. Additionally, an American Airlines plane narrowly missed a mountain after takeoff, raising safety concerns. In lighter news, grandchildren surprise their Papaw by dressing up as him, and Craig Melvin will join Savannah Guthrie as a TODAY co-anchor in 2025. E. coli cases linked to a McDonald’s onion outbreak are climbing, and security is tight for a France-Israel soccer match amid rising tensions. The FBI also released a video of a ballot box being set on fire in Portland, and Olympic skier Lindsay Vonn announced her retirement. Trump’s controversial pick of Matt Gaetz as attorney general and Tulsi Gabbard as director of national intelligence have sparked debates. Overall, there are a variety of news stories covering a range of topics, from terrorism to government efficiency and personal moments of joy.
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Understanding Elon Musk’s involvement in Trump’s administration
