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Trump Administration Says Europe Faces ‘Civilizational Erasure’www.nytimes.com
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Trump administration says Europe faces 'civilizational erasure'www.bbc.com
Netflix is close to acquiring Warner Bros. Discovery in an $83 billion deal amid a bidding war with other media giants.
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Netflix has entered a definitive agreement to acquire Warner Bros. in a deal valued at around $83 billion. The streaming giant outbid rivals Comcast and Paramount Skydance to buy one of Hollywood's most storied studios, including Warner television and film studios and HBO Max. The bidding process for Warner Bros. Discovery is ongoing, with Paramount Skydance competing against Comcast and Netflix for the acquisition.
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Netflix set to buy Warner Bros. in deal valued at $83 billionabcnews.go.com
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Why the Battle for Warner Bros. Discovery May Not Be Over Yetwww.nytimes.com
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Netflix reportedly closes in on Warner Bros dealwww.bbc.com
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Warner Bros. Discovery bidding war heats up as media titans battle for company takeoverwww.washingtonexaminer.com
US conducts 22nd strike on alleged drug vessel linked to a Designated Terrorist Organization. Lawmakers divided on military's defense of boat strikes.
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The text discusses the legality of recent strikes, including one targeting a drug vessel in the Eastern Pacific under Pete Hegseth's leadership. It also mentions the arrest of a man for planting pipe bombs near the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6. Additionally, there is focus on the larger effort of the Trump administration to change America.
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Trump’s Boat Strikes Corrode America’s Soulwww.nytimes.com
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Morning news briefwww.npr.org
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US carries out 22nd strike on alleged drug vessel operated by a Designated Terrorist Organizationwww.foxnews.com
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Opinion | Hegseth’s Order and the Admiralwww.wsj.com
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Boat strike briefings help Hegseth - but shipwreck video release may hurtwww.bbc.com
Expert warns of potential US troop deployment in Venezuela due to escalating tensions. Capitol Hill challenges Trump's strategy. Security risks rise.
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Tensions between the U.S. and Venezuela are rising, with the Trump administration considering deploying American troops. Congress is pushing back against military strikes in the Caribbean, and there are concerns about potential reprisals against U.S. citizens. The State Department has issued a travel warning for Venezuela due to crime, terrorism, and detention risks. Experts are warning that military deployment in the Caribbean could divert critical resources from addressing the crisis in Venezuela through diplomatic means.
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Expert reveals what it would take for Trump to deploy troops to Venezuela: ‘Possibility of escalation’www.foxnews.com
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Repatriation Flights With Hundreds of Migrants Arrive in Venezuelawww.nytimes.com
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Trump again threatens Venezuela land strikes — and says Colombia also at risknypost.com
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Venezuela land strikes will start ‘very soon,’ Trump says at final Cabinet meeting of the yearwww.washingtonexaminer.com
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Venezuela calls Trump's call to close airspace a 'colonialist threat'www.npr.org
FBI director criticizes Biden admin handling of pipe bomb case. US Attorney discusses suspect's personal life. Lawmakers view video of boat strike.
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FBI Director Kash Patel criticized the Biden administration for the handling of the Jan. 6 pipe bomb investigation, as a suspect, Brian Cole Jr., was arrested years later. The arrest followed a lengthy investigation with false leads and speculation. Patel accused the FBI of incompetence or negligence in allowing the case to languish for nearly five years. Lawmakers also viewed video footage of a deadly strike on an alleged drug boat in the Caribbean.
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FBI director suggests 'sheer incompetence' or 'negligence' in Biden admin handling of pipe bomb casewww.foxnews.com
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Who is the Jan. 6 pipe bomb suspect? And, lawmakers see video of deadly boat strikewww.npr.org
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Biden admin ‘sat on the evidence’ in DC pipe bomb probe, FBI chief claimsnypost.com
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What We Know About the Arrest in the D.C. Pipe Bomb Casewww.nytimes.com
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FBI says Jan. 6 pipe bomb suspect purchased bomb parts in 2019www.washingtonexaminer.com
January Social Security payment of $994 will be sent in 26 days. First December payment will be sent in five days.
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In January 2026, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments worth up to $994 will be issued to recipients on December 31st, instead of the first day of the month, due to the New Year holiday. The first round of December Social Security payments for retirees, capped at $5,108, will be issued in five days. Retirees born on or before the 10th of a month will receive this payment on December 10th, with the second round of payments going out on December 17th.
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January Social Security direct payment worth $994 goes out in 26 dayswww.washingtonexaminer.com
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First round of December Social Security payments goes out in five dayswww.washingtonexaminer.com
White House border czar Tom Homan confronts heckler accusing him of racism at TPUSA event, urging them to "grow a backbone."
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Border czar Tom Homan faced a heckler at a Turning Point USA event who called him "racist" and "traitor" while he was discussing immigration enforcement operations. Homan responded by telling the protester to "grow a backbone" and emphasized the importance of securing the border.
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White House border czar Tom Homan erupts at heckler who calls him racist during TPUSA event speechnypost.com
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Tom Homan fumes at protester who called him racist during clash at TPUSA event: 'Grow a backbone'www.foxnews.com
Female lawmakers challenge House GOP leadership. Over 40 members leaving threatens Johnson's power. Stefanik criticizes Johnson, Trump intervenes on 'Comey loophole'. Stefanik's anger eases.
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House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) is facing rebellion from a group of House Republican women, including Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) and Rep. Marjorie Taylor. Over 40 House members are planning to leave Congress this year, potentially jeopardizing Johnson's narrow majority. Rep. Elise Stefanik recently clashed with Johnson but celebrated a provision in the defense bill she championed. The public spat between Johnson and Stefanik has simmered after a phone call with President Donald Trump, but Stefanik remains critical of Johnson's leadership.
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Defiant female lawmakers are leading the charge against House Republican leadershipwww.washingtonexaminer.com
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Reporter's Notebook: House exodus threatens Johnson's grip on power as over 40 members head for exitwww.foxnews.com
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Republican Anger Erupts at Johnson as Party Frets About Futurewww.nytimes.com
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Elise Stefanik unloads about Speaker Johnson’s GOP leadership, gets Trump to intervene on fixing ‘Comey loophole’nypost.com
Ilhan Omar addresses few undocumented Somali migrants. Minnesota's Somali community faces fraud scandal. Lawmakers tied to COVID meal fraud scheme.
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Minnesota Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar clarified that few Somali migrants in her state are considered "undocumented" as they arrived in the U.S. with refugee status. However, a safety-net program has caused controversy, leading to scrutiny from the Trump administration and putting a Democratic governor under pressure. Investigations have revealed that some of Rep. Omar's associates have benefited from a large-scale COVID children's meal fraud scheme in Minnesota. Furthermore, Minnesota Democrats have received significant campaign contributions from individuals involved in the pandemic fraud, which is considered the largest in the U.S. The Trump administration is taking action against various fraud schemes in Minnesota and is also ending protections for specific Somalian migrants.
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Ilhan Omar says there are few undocumented Somali migrants in the countrywww.foxnews.com
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A Sprawling Fraud Scandal Puts Minnesota’s Somali Community in the Spotlightwww.wsj.com
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Minnesota Democratic lawmakers recieved over $50k from Feeding Our Future Fraudstersnypost.com
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Tim Walz promotes new Minnesota paid leave program open to ‘undocumented workers’www.washingtonexaminer.com
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Ilhan Omar: Somali Americans Aren’t Afraid of Trump’s Bigotrywww.nytimes.com
European Commission fines Elon Musk's X $140 million for lack of transparency. EU imposes fine on Elon Musk's X.
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The social-media platform has been fined by the European Union for violating transparency obligations under the Digital Services Act. This issue has sparked tensions between the EU and the Trump administration.
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Elon Musk's X fined $140 million by European Commission over lack of transparencywww.cnbc.com
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EU Hits Elon Musk’s X With $140 Million Finewww.nytimes.com
Putin rejects US peace plan for Ukraine, offers fuel to India amid US pressure. Peace deal with Ukraine seems unlikely.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin warned during a visit to India that Moscow would use force to take part of Ukraine if Kyiv's troops did not withdraw. Russian oil exports have decreased due to U.S. sanctions on Rosneft and Lukoil. Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised Putin, highlighting their strong personal relationship and the long-standing friendship between their countries. Putin made the comments to an Indian broadcaster before arriving in India for a state visit but did not provide further details. Tensions rise as Putin rejects peace terms and a former Russian president cautions the EU about frozen assets amid the ongoing Ukraine conflict.
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Putin's latest warning to Ukraine shows how unlikely a peace deal iswww.cnbc.com
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Putin Basks in Praise From Modi on India Visitwww.nytimes.com
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Putin says there are points he can't agree to in the U.S. proposal to end Ukraine warwww.npr.org
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Putin rejects key parts of US peace plan as Kremlin official warns Europe faces new war risk: reportwww.foxnews.com
Democrats introduce affordable housing plan as Trump dismisses affordability concerns as a 'con job' and 'hoax.'
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In the 2025 off-year elections, affordability emerged as a key issue, influencing the victories of center-left candidates like Govs.-elect Mikie Sherrill and Abigail Spanberger. New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, a self-proclaimed democratic socialist, also rose to power on an affordability-focused platform. Democrats in Congress are already working on an agenda centered on affordability, with a focus on addressing rising housing costs. President Donald Trump is facing challenges in reshaping the public narrative on affordability, as seen in the recent special election in Tennessee. Despite dismissing concerns about affordability as a Democratic hoax, Trump's efforts have not been successful in calming public unease on the issue.
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Foot voting, housing, and affordabilitywww.washingtonexaminer.com
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As Trump calls affordability a 'con job,' Democrats unveil an affordable housing planwww.latimes.com
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Trump can’t shake the affordability ‘hoax’www.washingtonexaminer.com
Major internet outage resolved by Cloudflare, restoring global websites after fixing dashboard issue.
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A significant internet outage occurred, affecting major websites for the second time in a month. Cloudflare, an internet infrastructure company, faced an unexpected disruption, leading to the downtime of popular sites like Canva, Coinbase, LinkedIn, Shopify, Substack, and Zoom. Cloudflare's shares dropped by 4.5% in premarket trading as the company investigates the cause of the outage.
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Another massive internet outage disables major websiteswww.washingtonexaminer.com
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Global websites back online as Cloudflare issues fix for dashboard issuewww.cnbc.com
Prince Harry criticized for joking about Americans electing 'king' Trump on Late Show, causing royal rift and backlash.
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Royal experts have criticized Prince Harry for his comments on Stephen Colbert's show, calling them "reckless" and harmful to U.S.-U.K. relations. During the show, Prince Harry participated in a sketch with Colbert, joking about a "Christmas prince" film role and making remarks about President Trump and American politics.
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Prince Harry’s 'reckless' Trump swipe exposes ‘terrible judgment’ and widens royal rift: expertswww.foxnews.com
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Was Harry referencing Trump in joke for Late Show sketch?www.bbc.com
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Prince Harry pokes fun at Americans for electing 'king' Trump during Colbert appearancewww.foxnews.com
U.S. focus on fentanyl led to a resurgence in the cocaine trade in Latin America.
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In Latin America, there has been a rise in cocaine trafficking as the US focused on combating fentanyl. Criminal groups in Ecuador are causing chaos due to the surge in cocaine trafficking, with the impact being particularly strong in the country.
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How the U.S. Focus on Fentanyl Helped Fuel the Cocaine Trade’s Resurgencewww.nytimes.com
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Did the U.S. Focus on Fentanyl Leave Latin America Awash in Cocaine?www.nytimes.com
Utah map may force four House GOP members to compete for three seats. Supreme Court permits Texas to use new congressional map favoring Republicans in 2026 elections.
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Utah's Republican-led legislature will hold a special session on Dec. 9 to address a judge's ruling on congressional maps, which have been in legal limbo since 2018 when voters approved an independent redistricting commission. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court allowed Texas to use its newly drawn congressional map for the 2026 elections, granting a stay of a lower court order that had tossed the map for next year's election. This decision is expected to benefit the Republican Party in the upcoming midterm elections by potentially shoring up their majority in the House of Representatives.
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New Utah map could leave four House GOP members scrambling for three seatswww.washingtonexaminer.com
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US Supreme Court allows Texas to use redrawn voting maps in midtermswww.bbc.com
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SCOTUS allows Texas to use Trump-pushed redrawn congressional redistricting map favoring Republicanswww.foxnews.com
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Supreme Court to Allow Texas to Use New Congressional Map in Win for Republicanswww.wsj.com
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Supreme Court allows Texas to use newly drawn congressional district map for 2026 midterm electionsnypost.com
Summary: The World Cup draw is important. FIFA's relationship with Trump raises concerns. Tensions between US, Mexico, and Canada.
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FIFA is set to announce the group phase matchups for the 48 participating countries in the FIFA World Cup 2026, which will be co-hosted by the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Gianni Infantino, the head of FIFA, has been building a close relationship with President Trump to ensure a successful tournament. The two leaders are expected to meet in Washington DC for the final draw of the tournament. This partnership has been described as a "bromance" by a White House reporter, highlighting the growing bond between President Trump and Gianni Infantino.
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The World Cup draw is here. Here's why it matters — and how it will workwww.npr.org
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As Trump Covets Nobel Peace Prize, FIFA Cozies Up to Him With Its Own Awardwww.nytimes.com
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Watch: Awkward tensions test US, Mexico and Canada ahead of World Cupwww.bbc.com
Trump hires new architect to redesign White House ballroom as $300M project speeds up.
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President Trump has hired a new architect, Shalom Baranes Associates, to lead the construction of the White House ballroom project after clashing with the previous architect, James McCreery II, over the size and scope of the addition. The project's price tag has now increased to $300 million as Trump pushes for a larger ballroom on a short timeline.
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Trump taps new architect to reshape White House as $300M ballroom build accelerateswww.foxnews.com
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Trump hires new architect for White House ballroomwww.bbc.com
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Trump Switches Architects for White House Ballroom Projectwww.nytimes.com
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Trump hires new architect for White House ballroomwww.washingtonexaminer.com
N.Y.P.D. officers in New York City will not be charged for the fatal shooting of a 19-year-old man in Queens.
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Two New York City police officers will not face charges in the shooting death of 19-year-old Win Rozario during a mental crisis last year. Rozario, who was holding scissors when he was shot by the officers, had called 911 in distress. The New York attorney general stated that it was unlikely for the officers to be convicted in this case.
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New York City officers won't face charges in fatal shooting of 19-year-old manabcnews.go.com
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N.Y.P.D. Officers Won’t Be Charged in Fatal Shooting of Queens Manwww.nytimes.com
Nvidia's financial success highlighted in CNBC's daily report.
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Nvidia's cash and short-term investments increased to $60.6 billion from $13.3 billion in January 2023, following the release of ChatGPT by OpenAI.
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CNBC Daily Open: It's a rich Nvidia's worldwww.cnbc.com
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CNBC Daily Open: Money, money, money, in Nvidia's worldwww.cnbc.com
Four countries withdraw from 2026 Eurovision contest due to Israel's involvement, including Spain and Ireland.
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Ireland, the Netherlands, Spain, and Slovenia have decided to withdraw from a contest after organizers allowed Israel to continue competing, despite tensions over its actions in Gaza. The Netherlands and Slovenia have also announced that they will not participate in next year's 70th edition of the contest.
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At least 4 countries pull out of 2026 Eurovision contest over Israel's participationwww.npr.org
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Spain, Ireland and Others Boycott Eurovision Over Israel’s Participationwww.nytimes.com
European stocks open higher, Asia-Pacific markets set to open lower. Ukraine peace talks in focus after US-Russia meeting.
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Europe-listed shares opened higher on Friday, while Asia-Pacific markets were expected to open lower following a quiet session on Wall Street. Peace negotiations between Ukraine and Russia are ongoing, with U.S. and Ukrainian officials scheduled to meet in Miami. Ukrainian officials are also meeting with European national security advisers in Brussels.
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European stocks open higher as global investors look ahead to Fed meetingwww.cnbc.com
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After US-Russia meeting, Ukraine to regroup with European and American alliesabcnews.go.com
Rand Paul introduces legislation to lower health insurance premiums by expanding health savings accounts for Americans to purchase insurance and other items.
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Sen. Rand Paul introduced the "Health Marketplace and Savings Accounts for All Act" to expand Health Savings Account eligibility for all Americans, aiming to make healthcare more efficient and affordable. Missouri Republican Rep. Eric Burlison supports the idea of a super HSA that would allow users to purchase health insurance and unprocessed foods with pre-tax dollars from employers.
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Rand Paul proposes legislation to ‘negotiate lower premiums’ for health insurancewww.washingtonexaminer.com
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Republican pitches health savings accounts 'on steroids' that Americans could use to buy insurance — and steakwww.foxnews.com
Luigi Mangione faces pretrial hearing, tries to block key evidence in CEO assassination case. Bodycam footage shows police questioning him at McDonald's.
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The suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO spoke before being read his rights, which his lawyers now argue could impact the case. Luigi Mangione, who allegedly shot Brian Thompson, appeared in court for a pretrial hearing a year after the incident. Mangione claimed to be homeless and used a fake ID when arrested. He is trying to suppress key evidence in the murder case, but legal experts believe his chances are slim in court.
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Video shows Luigi Mangione says he didn't want to talk. Police kept asking questionswww.npr.org
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Focus turns to backpack as Luigi Mangione returns to court in pretrial hearingabcnews.go.com
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Bodycam shows Luigi Mangione crack joke as swarm of cops closes in on him at McDonald’swww.foxnews.com
Halle Berry criticizes Gavin Newsom at NYT summit, questions his presidential candidacy. Newsom responds by contacting her manager. Berry praised for speaking out.
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Actress Halle Berry criticized Governor Gavin Newsom for vetoing her menopause bill in California twice, stating that he overlooks women and devalues them in midlife. During a New York Times summit, Berry expressed her disapproval of Newsom, with Washington Examiner senior writer Joe Concha praising her comments. Berry's remarks have sparked a debate about ageism in Hollywood and American politics, with some questioning Newsom's suitability for the presidency.
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Gavin Newsom cowers to Halle Berry’s jab over ‘devaluing’ women at NYT summit: ‘Just connected with her manager’nypost.com
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Joe Concha praises Halle Berry for ‘guts’ to criticize Gavin Newsomwww.washingtonexaminer.com
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Halle Berry stuns crowd by criticizing Gavin Newsom, says he 'probably should not be our next president'www.foxnews.com
Cowboys' playoff chances at risk after loss to Lions and crucial errors. NFL Week 14 games crucial for playoff picture.
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The Detroit Lions secured a 44-30 victory over the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday Night Football, improving their record to 8-5 and boosting their chances of clinching the final NFC playoff seed. This win positions them as strong contenders for a postseason spot, in a crucial Week 14 matchup against the Cowboys, who are also fighting for a playoff berth.
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Cowboys’ playoff hopes in jeopardy after loss to Lions and costly late-game mistakeswww.foxnews.com
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NFL Week 14 schedule: Playoff picture under the spotlight with pivotal slate of gameswww.foxnews.com
Grand jury rejects new mortgage fraud indictment against New York Attorney General Letitia James, declining to re-indict her.
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The Justice Department faced another setback in its attempt to prosecute New York Attorney General Letitia James, a frequent target of the Republican president. A grand jury failed to indict James on charges of mortgage fraud, following a judge's dismissal of a previous case. This marks the latest in a series of unsuccessful attempts by federal prosecutors to bring charges against James.
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Grand jury rejects new mortgage fraud indictment against New York Attorney General Letitia Jameswww.npr.org
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Grand Jury Said to Decline to Re-Indict Letitia Jameswww.nytimes.com
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Grand jury declines to charge Letitia James after first case dismissedwww.bbc.com
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Grand jury rejects DOJ's attempt to revive fraud case against Letitia James: Sourcesabcnews.go.com
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Grand jury declines to indict Letitia James after earlier case collapsedwww.washingtonexaminer.com
RFK Jr.'s vaccine policy creates political challenges for a doctor-turned-senator. He aims to reform the US vaccine system.
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The health secretary is set to reverse a vaccine policy supported by Sen. Bill Cassidy, isolating himself from government scientists and empowering like-minded activists to advance his own vaccination agenda.
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How RFK Jr.’s Vaccine Policy Put a Doctor-Turned-Senator in a Political Bindwww.wsj.com
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Inside Kennedy’s Methodical Quest to Shake Up America’s Vaccine Systemwww.nytimes.com
Rep. Jeffries questions SCORE Act motives, vote delayed. GOP criticizes Big Ten commish, House GOP cancels vote on NIL regulation act.
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Rep. Hakeem Jeffries criticized the SCORE Act, calling it the "Lane Kiffin Protection Act," in the midst of debates over NIL rules and the future of college athletics. Rep. Michael Baumgartner also spoke out against the bill, targeting Big Ten Commissioner Tony Petitti. The House GOP leadership postponed a vote on the SCORE Act due to bipartisan opposition and concerns over athlete rights, despite White House support for the bill. The legislation, known as the Student Compensation and Opportunity through Rights and Endorsements Act, aims to reshape college sports and regulate pay for student-athletes. The bill faced challenges from conservatives in the House, leading to a delay in the scheduled vote.
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Rep Hakeem Jeffries questions SCORE Act motives, likens halted vote to Lane Kiffin’s LSU move amid NIL debatewww.foxnews.com
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House GOP leadership pulls college sports bill from floor votewww.washingtonexaminer.com
Immigration crackdown causes fear in New Orleans and Minnesota Somali communities. CDC to discuss kids' vaccine schedule.
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The Latino community in Kenner, a suburb of New Orleans, is in lockdown due to fear of raids. President Trump is making racist remarks targeting Somalis ahead of expected immigration enforcement in Minnesota, where the largest Somali population in the U.S. resides. Somali-Americans are expressing heightened fear following the president's criticism, as the administration has started cracking down on Somalis subject to deportation. Additionally, a CDC advisory panel will review long-standing vaccine recommendations.
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New Orleans residents in fear as immigration crackdown descends on their citywww.bbc.com
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Trump attacks Somali immigrants. And, CDC to address vaccine schedule for kidswww.npr.org
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‘Targeted and Unsafe’: Minnesota Somalis Reel After Trump’s Tiradewww.nytimes.com
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Trump escalates clash with Somali community, revives Omar ‘married her brother’ claim as ICE weighs MN actionwww.foxnews.com
Trump promotes peace in Africa with Congo-Rwanda deal, vows rare earths purchases, and renames USIP.
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President Trump oversaw a peace deal between Congo and Rwanda, highlighting the end of their longstanding conflict as "a great day for Africa." The deal was signed at the newly renamed Donald J. Trump Institute of Peace, despite a recent flare-up in fighting near the Rwandan border. The Trump administration is facing legal disputes with the former leadership of the United States Institute of Peace over ownership of the institute.
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Trump Trumpets Peace in Africa Amid War on Drug Boats, in Day of Dissonancewww.nytimes.com
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Trump boasts heads of Rwanda and Congo will be ‘hugging, holding hands’ as they sign US-brokered peace dealnypost.com
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Trump touts Congo-Rwanda peace deal in push to end yearslong conflictwww.washingtonexaminer.com
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Trump hosts 'Washington Accords' Rwanda-Congo peace deal signing, vows US rare earths purchaseswww.foxnews.com
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US Institute of Peace renamed after Trumpwww.bbc.com
DHS arrests illegal immigrants in New Orleans, sparking chaos. USCIS reduces work permit validity for noncitizens. Trump tightens work permits for migrants.
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The Department of Homeland Security conducted Operation Catahoula Crunch in New Orleans, arresting dozens of criminal illegal immigrants with violent histories. Anti-ICE protesters disrupted a council meeting in the city, causing chaos as officials fled and police removed demonstrators opposing federal enforcement. The US Citizenship and Immigration Services has reduced the validity of work permits from five years to 18 months, impacting thousands of noncitizen workers in the country, particularly those seeking asylum or humanitarian protections. The Trump administration's deportation efforts are expanding beyond immigrant communities as agents are deployed in New Orleans.
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DHS arrests dozens of illegal immigrants within 24 hours of launching New Orleans operationwww.foxnews.com
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Trump Tightens Work Permits for Migrants, Expanding Crackdown on Legal Immigrationwww.wsj.com
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Her Roof Was About to Be Fixed. Then Immigration Agents Showed Up.www.nytimes.com
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DHS announces New Orleans as latest city to get immigration crackdownnypost.com
Democrats' anger at federal government peaks before shutdown, per Pew poll. Young Americans disapprove of Democrats, Republicans, and Trump, according to a poll.
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A recent Pew Research Center poll shows that only one-in-five Americans trust the federal government to do the right thing, indicating a significant emotional divide. Additionally, a new Harvard poll reveals that young Americans are deeply pessimistic about both political parties, with President Trump's approval rating at just 29% among the 18-29 age group nationwide.
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Democrats’ anger at federal government hits record high just days before shutdown: Pew pollwww.foxnews.com
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Young Americans give big thumbs down to Democrats, Republicans, Trump: pollwww.foxnews.com
President Trump and First Lady Melania light National Christmas Tree, Trump expresses love for all US citizens. WATCH LIVE: Tree lighting ceremony.
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President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump led the National Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony at the White House Ellipse, featuring a 35-foot red spruce from Virginia's George Washington and Jefferson National Forest. The event included appearances by hockey player Wayne Gretzky, members of The Beach Boys, and Cabinet members. The ceremony, a presidential tradition since 1923, took place around 6 p.m. ET on Thursday.
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Watch: President Trump and First Lady Melania light National Christmas Treewww.bbc.com
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Trump declares his love for all US citizens — even ones he dislikes — after citing Jesus at Christmas tree lightingnypost.com
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WATCH LIVE: President and first lady hold tree lighting ceremonywww.washingtonexaminer.com
California GOP Rep. Issa decides to seek reelection in California instead of moving to Texas.
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Rep. Darrell Issa, a 72-year-old congressman from California, has decided to seek reelection in his home state rather than moving to Texas for a potentially easier House run. He had considered running in a Dallas-area district in 2026 but ultimately opted to stay in California's 48th Congressional District, which has been redrawn to favor Democrats.
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Issa to seek reelection in California, forgoing run in Texaswww.washingtonexaminer.com
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Issa will run for reelection in California rather than move to Texaswww.latimes.com
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California GOP rep makes re-election decision after considering running in Texas: sourcewww.foxnews.com
CDC delays vote on hepatitis B vaccine for newborns due to pressure. Concerns raised about infants contracting hepatitis before birth.
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A CDC advisory panel met to discuss potentially changing the recommended birth dose of the hepatitis B vaccine, which could impact millions of poor families. The panel delayed the decision to allow time for further review of proposed changes to the longstanding policy. Health Secretary Robert Kennedy has raised concerns about the vaccine's safety and downplayed the risk of contracting the virus. The federal vaccine panel, appointed by Kennedy, may decide to delay the vaccine for infants whose mothers test negative for the virus. The routine vaccination of newborns in the U.S. with the hepatitis B vaccine may be at risk of being discontinued pending the panel's decision. Parents should stay informed about the potential changes.
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CDC poised to decide on hep B vaccine for newborns amid pressure from Trump officialswww.latimes.com
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CDC advisers delay planned vote on hepatitis B vaccine for infantswww.npr.org
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They contracted hepatitis before the vaccine was given at birth - now the shot may be delayed againwww.bbc.com
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Will All Newborns Still Receive Hepatitis B Shots? A Committee’s Vote Will Tell.www.nytimes.com
Stephen A Smith clashes with Whoopi Goldberg on 'The View' over Democrats' priorities, emphasizing affordability and safety over culture wars.
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Stephen A. Smith recently debated with Whoopi Goldberg on "The View" regarding the Democratic Party's strategy. Smith argued that Democrats should prioritize affordability and safety over cultural issues. The discussion also involved a clash between Smith and the co-hosts of "The View" over Senator Mark Kelly's video urging military members to refuse unlawful orders from President Donald Trump.
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Stephen A Smith locks horns with Whoopi, says Dems must focus on affordability and safety, not culture warwww.foxnews.com
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Stephen A Smith gets into slugfest on 'The View' over Sen Kelly's video urging troops to ignore illegal orderswww.foxnews.com
Tim Walz criticizes Trump's comments about Somalis in Minnesota as "vile" and mentions being targeted with racist slurs.
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Minnesota Governor Tim Walz criticized President Trump for making xenophobic remarks, calling them dangerous. Trump's statement targeted Walz and criticized immigration, specifically mentioning the influx of Somali refugees in Minnesota. Walz expressed concern over the behavior of people driving by his house following Trump's comments. The state is also dealing with fiscal questions related to a fraud scandal.
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Tim Walz Calls Trump’s Tirade Against Somalis in Minnesota ‘Vile’www.nytimes.com
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Tim Walz says people are using ‘the R-word’ while driving by his housewww.washingtonexaminer.com