Trump tells Jewish voters they have ‘no excuse’ for supporting Harris In a speech to the Israeli-American Council, Trump described himself as Israel’s “protector” and warned Jewish voters against voting for Vice President Harris. Read more on NPR

Israel fires an airstrike in Lebanon’s capital in the latest fighting with Hezbollah The attack came hours after Hezbollah fired 140 rockets at northern Israel and follows this week’s deadly explosions of pagers and walkie-talkies carried by Hezbollah members. Read more on NPR

Supreme Court rejects Green Party’s appeal to put Jill Stein on Nevada ballot The court’s action upheld a decision of the Nevada Supreme Court. Read more on NPR

Magazine writer Olivia Nuzzi is on leave over an alleged relationship with RFK Jr. New York Magazine said Nuzzi’s relationship with a former subject violates its conflicts of interest standards. She said the relationship “was never physical,” but apologized for not disclosing it. Read more on NPR

Announcing NPR’s fourth annual College Podcast Challenge NPR’s national podcasting contest for college students is now open for entries. Submit for a chance to win the $5,000 grand prize. Deadline is January 10. Read more on NPR

SPRINGFIELD INFLUENCERS Right-wing online influencers keep trying to find evidence to back ex-President Trump’s claims that Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio, are eating pets. The claims have been repeatedly debunked. Read more on NPR