On Thursday, December 20, 2024, Vice President Kamala Harris abruptly canceled her planned visit to Los Angeles, opting instead to return to Washington, D.C. Concurrently, President Joe Biden, who had been expected to spend the Christmas holiday in Delaware, also decided to cut his stay short and return to the White House.

The White House has not yet provided an official explanation for these unexpected schedule changes, leading to a flurry of speculation on social media and among the public about potential emergencies or significant political developments.  Several possibilities, including a possible government shutdown vote or emerging national security issues, but no concrete details have been confirmed. The situation has left many wondering about the urgency behind the leaders' return to the capital.