Fresh Storms Threaten California After Deadly Flooding; Education Dept. Launches Brown Univ. Safety Review | NTD Good Morning (Dec. 23)

Severe weather from the Pacific Ocean is causing havoc in California, as an atmospheric river is set to bring further downpours throughout the state this week. Evacuation warnings are in effect on Tuesday for areas with burn scars from recent wildfires. State and local officials are reminding residents to be extra cautious behind the wheel, with the National Weather Service expecting up to five inches of rain across the northern Sierra by mid-week.

The Department of Education says it’s reviewing safety at Brown University following the shooting on campus that killed two students. The department said officials are investigating whether school employees violated federal campus safety and security requirements. In addition, Brown University’s president has placed the campus police chief on leave, and a former chief of the Providence Police Department will replace him. Brown’s president said the University is “deeply committed” to campus safety and security.

President Donald Trump unveiled plans on Monday to build a new class of battleships as part of his vision to strengthen U.S. military capabilities. The new “Trump-Class” ships will be part of the administration’s vision for a “Golden fleet” aimed at deterring U.S. adversaries such as communist China. Trump said the new warships will be the largest and fastest ships ever, and 100 times more powerful than any battleship ever built. He made the announcement at his Mar-a-Lago residence in Palm Beach, Florida. The United States hasn’t built any battleships since World War II, with the last American battleship being decommissioned in 1992.