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Severe pain shaped UnitedHealth CEO murder suspect’s view of health system - The Washington Post
Thu, Dec 12th at 1:53 am
Severe pain shaped UnitedHealth CEO murder suspect’s view of health system The Washington PostFamily of UnitedHealthcare CEO murder suspect didn’t report him as police ask what they knew during manhunt Fox NewsMangione’s ghost gun: Are 3D printed weapons turning America into the Wild West? USA TODAYFear in the C-Suite after UnitedHealthcare CEO gunned down CNNPolice Have Luigi Mangione’s Notebook Describing Rationale for UHC CEO Killing The New York Times
Biden commutes roughly 1,500 sentences and pardons 39 people in biggest single-day act of clemency - The Associated Press
Thu, Dec 12th at 5:00 am
Biden commutes roughly 1,500 sentences and pardons 39 people in biggest single-day act of clemency The Associated PressBiden commutes 1,500 jail sentences, grants pardons for 39 others: 'Largest single-day grant of clemency' Fox NewsBiden to announce clemency for around 1,500 people – including pardons for 39 convicted of non-violent crimes CNNBiden to Pardon Nearly 1,500 Americans, a Record for a U.S. President The New York TimesBiden to Commute Sentences of 1,500 People The Wall Street Journal
Meta donates $1mn to Donald Trump’s inauguration fund - Financial Times
Thu, Dec 12th at 1:13 am
Meta donates $1mn to Donald Trump’s inauguration fund Financial TimesMark Zuckerberg’s Meta Donates $1 Million to Trump’s Inaugural Fund The New York TimesZuckerberg’s Charm Offensive on Trump Now Includes a $1M Gift The Daily BeastTrump's inaugural fund receives $1 million donation from Mark Zuckerberg's Meta: report Fox BusinessLive news: Swiss interest rate cut more than expected Financial Times
In photos: Malibu fire forces thousands to evacuate after exploding in size - Axios
Wed, Dec 11th at 8:11 pm
In photos: Malibu fire forces thousands to evacuate after exploding in size AxiosLIVE: Franklin Fire in Malibu grows to 4,000+ acres with 7% containment after homes destroyed ABC7 Los AngelesMalibu resident helps firefighters battle flames as thousands of acres torched: 'Surreal scene' Fox News20,000 People Evacuate, Malibu Coast On Fire The Weather ChannelSouthern California newlywed couple devastated after losing home to Malibu wildfire KTLA Los Angeles
Pentagon shoots down Iran 'mothership' claim amid New Jersey drone mystery - ABC News
Wed, Dec 11th at 8:41 pm
Pentagon shoots down Iran 'mothership' claim amid New Jersey drone mystery ABC NewsHomeland Security shares new details of mysterious drone flights over New Jersey The Associated PressNJ lawmaker calls on Department of Defense to 'immediately' probe mystery drone sightings Fox NewsWeeks of unexplained drone sightings raise fears and frustrations in New Jersey CNNMystery drones flying over New Jersey have residents and officials puzzled NPR
Star luxury property brokers charged with sex trafficking in US - BBC.com
Thu, Dec 12th at 12:44 am
Star luxury property brokers charged with sex trafficking in US BBC.comReal Estate Brothers, Oren and Tal Alexander, Arrested and Charged With Sex Trafficking The New York TimesTwo prominent real estate brokers and their brother charged in sex trafficking case CNNMiami brothers, real estate stars, arrested by FBI. Accused of raping, drugging women Miami HeraldAlexander brothers, top real estate agents, arrested Yahoo! Voices
North Carolina GOP lawmakers enact a law eroding the Democratic governor's powers - NPR
Thu, Dec 12th at 12:26 am
North Carolina GOP lawmakers enact a law eroding the Democratic governor's powers NPRNorth Carolina GOP changes election rules before losing supermajority The Washington PostNorth Carolina GOP lawmakers override veto of bill to strip power from incoming Democratic officials NBC NewsNorth Carolina G.O.P. Brushes Aside Democratic Governor to Expand Power The New York TimesNorth Carolina Republicans override veto, stripping governor’s powers The Hill
FBI Director Stepping Down As Trump Picks Kash Patel To Lead Agency—Here’s Why Critics Are Worried - Forbes
Wed, Dec 11th at 2:44 pm
FBI Director Stepping Down As Trump Picks Kash Patel To Lead Agency—Here’s Why Critics Are Worried ForbesFirst Thing: FBI director Christopher Wray will resign before Trump takes office The Guardian US'Great day for America': Trump lauds Chris Wray resigning as FBI director ABC NewsTrump touts FBI Director Christopher Wray's resignation plans: 'Great day for America' Fox NewsA Scandalous Resignation The Atlantic
Hannah Kobayashi, missing Hawaii woman whose disappearance prompted a massive search, is found safe - The Associated Press
Wed, Dec 11th at 9:55 pm
Hannah Kobayashi, missing Hawaii woman whose disappearance prompted a massive search, is found safe The Associated PressHannah Kobayashi ‘has been found safe,’ family says in new statement after police declared her voluntarily missing CNNHannah Kobayashi's family says she has been found. Here's a timeline of everything that's happened since she was reported missing last month. Yahoo! VoicesMissing woman Hannah Kobayashi, who vanished in L.A., found safe, family says KTLA Los AngelesHannah Kobayashi found after Mexico border crossing in month-long disappearance, family says Fox News
Don Jr.’s New Love Is the One Who Wanted Kimberly Guilfoyle to Hit the Road - The Daily Beast
Wed, Dec 11th at 10:12 pm
Don Jr.’s New Love Is the One Who Wanted Kimberly Guilfoyle to Hit the Road The Daily BeastTrump Picks Kimberly Guilfoyle, His Son’s Fiancée, as Ambassador to Greece The New York TimesColumn | Where U.S. ambassadors have been more likely to be political appointees The Washington PostDonald Trump Jr. spotted with glam socialite Bettina Anderson as sources say he and Kimberly Guilfoyle have split New York Post Kimberly Guilfoyle: Latest Trump nominee accused of sexual misconduct The Mercury News
Manchin and Sinema's final middle finger as they leave the Senate - Axios
Wed, Dec 11th at 9:19 pm
Manchin and Sinema's final middle finger as they leave the Senate AxiosConservatives tout victory after stopping last-minute Schumer push to confirm key agency head: 'Outstanding' Fox NewsManchin, Sinema prevent Democrats from locking in majority on labor board through 2026 The Associated PressManchin, Sinema block Democratic control of NLRB The HillNLRB pick stalls after Senate floor drama with Manchin POLITICO
First lady Jill Biden shines a light on vast funding and research disparities on women’s health - CNN
Wed, Dec 11th at 8:28 pm
First lady Jill Biden shines a light on vast funding and research disparities on women’s health CNNBidens host women's health conference to focus on health care gender gap CBS NewsBiden says healthy women help US prosperity as he highlights White House initiative VOA AsiaWhite House to host first-ever Conference on Women’s Health Research The HillWhite House hosts first-ever women’s health research event WYTV
East Coast to be lashed with heavy rain, damaging winds, strong storms - The Washington Post
Wed, Dec 11th at 7:06 pm
East Coast to be lashed with heavy rain, damaging winds, strong storms The Washington PostEastern Storm Packs Heavy Rain, Wind, Lake-Effect Snow The Weather ChannelRestoration efforts underway after storm knocks out power to thousands of Mainers fox23maine.comEast Coast storm makes a mess at ski resorts as strong winds cause power outages The Associated PressDeveloping 'bomb cyclone' with atmospheric river to blast eastern US Yahoo! Voices
House passes major Pentagon bill despite Dem revolt over transgender health care - POLITICO
Wed, Dec 11th at 5:22 pm
House passes major Pentagon bill despite Dem revolt over transgender health care POLITICOHouse passes nearly $1 trillion defense spending bill, adding to US debt of $36 trillion Fox NewsHouse passes Pentagon policy bill roiled by transgender-care debate The Washington PostHouse approves mammoth annual defense policy bill The HillHouse passes $895 billion defense bill with controversial provision on gender-affirming care CBS News
Person accused of accosting Rep. Nancy Mace at Capitol pleads not guilty to assault charge - The Associated Press
Wed, Dec 11th at 6:44 pm
Person accused of accosting Rep. Nancy Mace at Capitol pleads not guilty to assault charge The Associated PressRep. Nancy Mace allegedly attacked on Capitol Hill; Suspect arrested FOX 5 DCRep. Nancy Mace’s alleged attacker pleads not guilty to incident on Capitol grounds Fox NewsU.S. Rep. Nancy Mace Calls Police on Prominent Foster Youth Advocate; Eyewitnesses Dispute Her Assault Allegations The ImprintFoster care advocate challenges claim that Rep. Nancy Mace was 'physically accosted' NBC News
Schumer tells feds he’ll call a vote on windfall elimination provision repeal - Government Executive
Wed, Dec 11th at 5:06 pm
Schumer tells feds he’ll call a vote on windfall elimination provision repeal Government ExecutiveSchumer says Senate will vote on Social Security changes The HillSocial Security Fairness Act: What It Is and Will It Pass U.S News & World Report MoneySenator Schumer Tells Labor Leaders Senate Will Vote on WEP/GPO Repeal Connecticut Education AssociationAt labor rally, Schumer commits to Senate vote on Social Security Fairness Act Federal News Network
Trump news: Biden cracked a very revealing joke about why Democrats lost. - Slate
Wed, Dec 11th at 3:57 pm
Trump news: Biden cracked a very revealing joke about why Democrats lost. SlateBiden says he was ‘stupid’ not to sign Covid stimulus checks as Trump did The Guardian USBiden — addressing critics, voters and history — defends his economy The Washington PostBiden calls Trump tariff approach 'a major mistake' ABC NewsBiden Says Trump’s Tax Cuts and Tariffs Would Be ‘a Major Mistake’ The New York Times
N.C. Elections Board Rejects G.O.P. Effort to Toss 60,000 Ballots - The New York Times
Wed, Dec 11th at 7:47 pm
N.C. Elections Board Rejects G.O.P. Effort to Toss 60,000 Ballots The New York TimesThis Race Was Decided by 734 Votes. The G.O.P. Wants to Disqualify 60,000 Ballots. The New York TimesNC elections board rejects GOP challenge of 60,000 ballots in Supreme Court race Raleigh News & ObserverNorth Carolina denies Republican request to disqualify 60,000 votes in state supreme court race The Guardian USN.C. elections board denies GOP effort to toss 60,000 votes in close state Supreme Court race NBC News
Ontario premier says US energy exports will be cut off if Trump imposes sweeping tariffs on Canada - The Associated Press
Wed, Dec 11th at 10:15 pm
Ontario premier says US energy exports will be cut off if Trump imposes sweeping tariffs on Canada The Associated PressTrudeau says Americans are realizing Trump's tariffs on Canada would make life a lot more expensive The Associated PressOntario Threatens to Cut Off U.S. Energy Exports If Trump Makes Good on Tariff Plan The Daily BeastTrump Tariff Threat Marks ‘Major’ Uncertainty for Canadian Economy, Bank of Canada Says The Wall Street JournalTrudeau presents premiers with plan to address Trump's border concerns as tariff threat looms CBC News
Governor Hochul Declares State of Emergency as Severe Winter Weather Impacts New York State - ny.gov
Wed, Dec 11th at 6:24 pm
Governor Hochul Declares State of Emergency as Severe Winter Weather Impacts New York State ny.govState of emergency declared for WNY counties ahead of snowfall WIVB.com - News 4Lake Effect Snow begins tonight WGRZ.comAutumn's Forecast: Lake Effect Snow WARNINGS posted for parts of WNY WKBW 7 News BuffaloGovernor Hochul declares state of emergency as severe winter weather hits New York WRGB
Luigi Mangione was charged with murder - then donations started pouring in - Reuters
Thu, Dec 12th at 4:58 am
Luigi Mangione was charged with murder - then donations started pouring in ReutersHow suspect on the run in CEO’s killing was recognized at a Pennsylvania McDonald’s, hash brown in hand, and finally captured CNNOpinion | Three Columnists Wrestle With the Lionizing of Luigi Mangione The New York TimesLuigi Mangione fingerprints match crime-scene prints, police say BBC.comOpinion | What the Glorification of Luigi Mangione Reveals About America The New York Times
Trump to be named Time’s ‘Person of the Year’ for second time - CNN
Wed, Dec 11th at 2:58 pm
Trump to be named Time’s ‘Person of the Year’ for second time CNNTime magazine to name Trump ‘Person of the Year’ POLITICOPerson of the Year 2024: See the Shortlist TIMETime Hit by Stunning Leak as Report Outs ‘Person of the Year’ a Day Early Yahoo! VoicesTime magazine to name Trump 2024 Person of the Year: report Fox News
Collins Grills Hegseth but Remains Undecided on His Bid for Defense Secretary - The New York Times
Wed, Dec 11th at 2:20 pm
Collins Grills Hegseth but Remains Undecided on His Bid for Defense Secretary The New York TimesThe Resurrection of Trump’s Support for Pete Hegseth The New York TimesJoni Ernst’s decision on Pete Hegseth will boil down to the politics MSNBCTammy Duckworth: Pete Hegseth Only Chosen For Defense Secretary Because Trump Thinks He Looks Good On TV ForbesRepublican military vets in Congress are on a mission to get Hegseth confirmed Fox News
Pritzker questions whether Trump's border czar has the 'authority' to implement massive immigration changes - POLITICO
Wed, Dec 11th at 5:12 pm
Pritzker questions whether Trump's border czar has the 'authority' to implement massive immigration changes POLITICO'Game on': Trump border czar fires back after House Dem promises 'resistance' to deportations Fox NewsTom Homan outlines Trump's mass deportations plan on conservative media NBC NewsGov. JB Pritzker promises to protect immigrants, but says those convicted of violent crimes need to go Chicago TribuneTrump’s border czar reveals which city is first for mass deportations Yahoo! Voices
Ryan Borgwardt charged with obstruction, released from jail after return from Europe - KEYE TV CBS Austin
Wed, Dec 11th at 7:56 pm
Ryan Borgwardt charged with obstruction, released from jail after return from Europe KEYE TV CBS AustinFather of 3 Accused of Faking His Own Death in Kayaking Accident Is in Custody in Wisconsin: Reports PEOPLERyan Borgwardt, Wisconsin Kayaker Who Faked His Death, Is in Custody The New York TimesA Wisconsin kayaker accused of faking his death appears in court NPRRyan Borgwardt charged with obstruction after fleeing to Georgia, faces possible 9-month sentence Fond du Lac Reporter
The Onion’s Purchase Of InfoWars Rejected By Bankruptcy Judge - Block Club Chicago
Wed, Dec 11th at 12:12 pm
The Onion’s Purchase Of InfoWars Rejected By Bankruptcy Judge Block Club ChicagoWhat’s next for Infowars CNNInfowars Sale to The Onion Rejected by Federal Bankruptcy Judge The New York TimesBankruptcy judge rejects The Onion's bid to buy Alex Jones' Infowars NBC NewsThe Onion’s Bid to Buy Infowars Is Rejected in Court Mother Jones
Biden threatens to veto bill that would have given Trump new judicial appointments - POLITICO
Wed, Dec 11th at 2:57 pm
Biden threatens to veto bill that would have given Trump new judicial appointments POLITICOBiden says he’ll veto bill that would let Trump nominate more judges CNNScoop: House Democrats mount 11th-hour push to kill judges bill over Trump fears AxiosBiden, Democrats back away from bill that would give Trump more federal judges to appoint Fox NewsWhite House Threatens Biden Veto of Bipartisan Bill to Add New Judges The New York Times
Trump FTC Pick Good News For Big Tech, Says Analyst. 'We Expect The Strong To Get Stronger.' - Investor's Business Daily
Wed, Dec 11th at 2:28 pm
Trump FTC Pick Good News For Big Tech, Says Analyst. 'We Expect The Strong To Get Stronger.' Investor's Business DailyTrump’s move to replace Lina Khan exposes JD Vance’s fake populism MSNBCTrump's pick to lead the FTC says he wants to battle Big Tech over free speech Business InsiderTrump Aims to Remake Federal Trade Commission With Two Picks The Wall Street JournalTrump picks Andrew Ferguson to chair FTC, Ronald Johnson as U.S. ambassador to Mexico CBS News
Former top Biden aide slams Hunter Biden pardon rollout strategy - CNN
Wed, Dec 11th at 3:11 pm
Former top Biden aide slams Hunter Biden pardon rollout strategy CNNBiden flip-flop on pardoning son Hunter is wildly unpopular with Americans, poll finds Fox NewsBiden’s Pardon Proves Trump Right The AtlanticAnalysis | The political case for limiting pardon power The Washington PostFormer senior White House aide criticizes Hunter Biden pardon POLITICO