On Nov. 29, President Joe Biden was photographed leaving a Nantucket bookstore with a copy of The Hundred Years’ War on Palestine by historian Rashid Khalidi, which discusses settler colonialism and Palestinian resistance. Biden, a strong Israel supporter and self-declared Zionist, has backed Israel’s actions in Gaza. It is unclear if he purchased the book, but images of him holding it went viral. n18oc_crux

The government issued an order revoking the previous constitution of the state Waqf Board due to prolonged non-functioning following a court stay. The action was prompted by litigation over the election of a board member and aimed at preventing an administrative vacuum.

President-elect Donald Trump has named Kash Patel as the next Director of the FBI, citing his experience as a lawyer and investigator committed to justice and transparency. Despite some Republican opposition and criticisms of being overly loyal to Trump, Patel is recognized for his efforts in exposing corruption and the alleged ‘Russia Hoax.’