Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on Monday that he will step down as leader of the ruling Liberals after nine years in office but will stay on in his post until the party chooses a replacement.

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump asked a New York judge to delay his Jan. 10 sentencing on his criminal conviction on charges in the campaign financing case.

The first major winter storm of the new year swept into the U.S. Middle Atlantic state, closing down federal offices and public schools in Washington D.C.. House Speaker Mike Johnson said the severe weather will not keep Congress from certifying Trump's election victory.