President-elect Trump vowed to raise tariffs on Chinese goods by 10% and on Mexican and Canadian goods by 25% on his first day in office. Special Counsel Jack Smith filed a motion to dismiss federal charges against Trump, citing a DOJ policy barring prosecution of a sitting president, though he stressed the seriousness of the charges. Israel’s security cabinet is preparing to discuss a ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah, with both sides nearing an unofficial understanding of the deal. The resentencing hearing for brothers Erik and Lyle Menendez, convicted of murdering their parents in 1989, was postponed to January 30th to allow the new district attorney time to review the case. President Biden pardoned turkeys Blossom and Peach, marking his final participation in the annual tradition before they are sent to live on a Minnesota farm.

Trump vows to increase tariffs (CNBC)

Smith files motion to dismiss Trump cases (ABC)

Israel, Hezbollah to meet over ceasefire agreement (Washington Post) 

Judge delays Menendez bros. resentencing hearing (CNN)

Biden pardons turkeys (NBC)