On Christmas Eve, House Democrats urged President Trump to sign a long-overdue COVID-19 relief bill after House Republicans blocked Trump’s long-shot, end-of-session demand to increase direct payments to American families from $600 to $2,000. The made-for-TV clash came as the Democratic-controlled chamber convened for a pro forma session scheduled in anticipation of a smooth Washington landing for the massive, year-end legislative package, which folds together $1.4-trillion government-wide spending with the hard-fought COVID-19 package and dozens of unrelated but bipartisan bills. Senate Republicans, led by Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, have opposed larger $2,000 checks as too costly and poorly targeted. Democrats are supportive of the direct payments and now plan to vote on the $2,000 check proposal on Monday. House Republicans are expected to block the vote, but Democrats may try again Monday, LA Times reported.

BREAKING! Footage of Biden's Transportation Authority experts travelling over Christmas to prepare for "the transition"

Gang Enforcement Officers from LAPD North Hollywood Division continue the work to keep you safe—this time by arresting and recovering three guns from a convicted felon as a result of a traffic stop. The motto, “to protect and to serve”, continues 24/7, 365 days a year.

Merry Christmas! 🎅

Merry Christmas 🎄

Oakland PD: We at the Oakland Police Department are proud to serve and be a part of a community that's rich in culture and diversity. We may say it in different languages. However, the message is the same. Happy Holidays FROM OPD.

Meanwhile, in Turkey. Videos circulating on social media report a significant snowfall occurred in Ankara, Turkey, causing vehicles so slip, slide, and smash all over this slippery roadway.

LA County Sheriff's: Who’s getting LA Rain this Christmas Eve? Please slow down and pay attention to the roadways driving home from work or to your loved ones. The first 1/2 hour of rainfall is dangerous because roadways become slippery when the water mixes with oil and other chemicals on road surfaces. 🌧