The FBI is currently investigating a series of bomb threats and swatting incidents targeting several appointees of president-elect Donald Trump. Swatting involves falsely reporting an emergency to provoke a police response against a specific individual. A spokesperson for Trump condemned these actions as \"violent un-American threats\" against the victims and their families.

In other developments, Trump has appointed retired Army Lieutenant General Keith Kellogg as the special envoy for Ukraine and Russia. Kellogg, who previously served as chief of staff on Trump's National Security Council, is expected to play a crucial role in Trump's efforts to expedite an end to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

In congressional news, two closely watched races have concluded, leaving one still undecided. Democrat Derek Tran has unseated the incumbent Republican in California's 45th district, while Republican Marionette Miller Meeks has secured reelection in Iowa's 1st congressional district following a recount. These results slightly bolster Republican prospects as they prepare to maintain a narrow majority in the House of Representatives.

In a significant diplomatic move, three Americans imprisoned in China have been released, marking a rare breakthrough in U.S.-China relations. Among those freed is Kai Li, who had been detained since 2016 on espionage charges. The State Department has also adjusted its travel advisory for China, now recommending that Americans exercise increased caution rather than reconsider travel altogether.

The U.S. government has imposed sanctions on 21 allies of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, targeting military and cabinet officials following the controversial presidential election in Venezuela. This action follows the Biden administration's recognition of opposition leader Edmundo Gonzalez as the country's president-elect.

In Ohio, Governor Mike DeWine has enacted a law prohibiting transgender students from using multi-person bathrooms that align with their gender identity. This law mandates separate facilities based on assigned gender at birth, joining at least 11 other states with similar regulations.

On Wall Street, stocks experienced a decline ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropping over 100 points. Meanwhile, South Korea is grappling with its most significant snowstorm in over 50 years, causing widespread flight cancellations and traffic disruptions.

As millions of Americans prepare for Thanksgiving travel, the TSA anticipates screening approximately 2.9 million travelers today, with expectations for even higher numbers over the weekend. In a unique twist, NASA astronauts aboard the International Space Station shared their Thanksgiving plans, expressing gratitude for their experiences in space and the support from their families back on Earth.