Trump's election victory continued to reverberate, with his appointment of Susie Wiles as the first female White House chief of staff. Republicans edged closer to a House majority, while Trump promised aggressive tax cuts and deportations. The UK's David Lammy attempted to engage Trump on economic policy despite past criticisms.
Amsterdam faced a crisis as Israeli football fans were attacked, prompting emergency measures and condemnation from the Dutch king, who likened the failure to protect Jews to World War II. Over 60 arrests were made.
An Iranian plot to assassinate Trump was thwarted, with two arrests in New York and one suspect at large. The day concluded with reports of military officials discussing how to handle potential illegal orders from Trump, highlighting ongoing concerns about his impending presidency.