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Both Nevada senators spurned their party. They were reading the room. - Politico
Wed, Dec 31st 1969 at 7:00 pm
Both Nevada senators spurned their party. They were reading the room. PoliticoThe government shutdown is over, but things are not back to normal CNN6 House Democrats explain breaking with party to end shutdown Fox NewsPresident Trump signs government funding bill, ending shutdown after a record 43-day disruption Federal News NetworkFederal services, agencies slowly returning after government shutdown ends abcnews.go.com
Trump’s next immigration crackdown will target Charlotte, North Carolina, a sheriff says - AP News
Wed, Dec 31st 1969 at 7:00 pm
Trump’s next immigration crackdown will target Charlotte, North Carolina, a sheriff says AP NewsMecklenburg sheriff says Border Patrol agents are heading to Charlotte WFAEBorder Patrol immigration enforcement expected in Charlotte as soon as Saturday WCNCGregory Bovino and CBP are headed next to Charlotte, North Carolina. That was news to city officials CNNBorder Patrol is expected in Charlotte. Know your rights if you get stopped Charlotte Observer
Oklahoma death row inmate found unresponsive in cell after being granted clemency on day of execution - CBS News
Wed, Dec 31st 1969 at 7:00 pm
Oklahoma death row inmate found unresponsive in cell after being granted clemency on day of execution CBS NewsOklahoma spares death row inmate hours before planned execution BBCOklahoma inmate’s life spared moments before scheduled lethal injection The GuardianOklahoma Governor Commutes Inmate’s Death Sentence Just Before Execution The New York TimesOklahoma inmate whose life was spared by governor later found unresponsive in cell AP News
Comey and James seek case dismissal, arguing prosecutor was illegally appointed - NPR
Wed, Dec 31st 1969 at 7:00 pm
Comey and James seek case dismissal, arguing prosecutor was illegally appointed NPRHearing on Lindsey Halligan’s authority as US attorney in James Comey and Letitia James cases CNNJudge appears skeptical of DOJ arguments for keeping Lindsey Halligan as prosecutor in James Comey and Letitia James cases NBC NewsComey and James Challenge Appointment of Lindsey Halligan, Trump Loyalist Prosecuting Them The New York TimesJudge appears skeptical of Lindsey Halligan’s appointment as interim US attorney Politico
Texas A&M System approves new policy that could limit 'race or gender ideology' courses - Texas Public Radio | TPR
Wed, Dec 31st 1969 at 7:00 pm
Texas A&M System approves new policy that could limit 'race or gender ideology' courses Texas Public Radio | TPRTexas A&M Tightens Rules on Talking About Race and Gender in Classes The New York TimesTAMU System bans courses that ‘advocate’ for race, gender ideology Austin American-StatesmanNew Texas A&M policy requires professors to get approval for some race and gender topics PBSTexas A&M System limits how professors can teach race, gender in classes Dallas News
Conservative Media Picks an Epstein Story Line and Sticks to It - The New York Times
Wed, Dec 31st 1969 at 7:00 pm
Conservative Media Picks an Epstein Story Line and Sticks to It The New York TimesThe political danger of the Epstein files for Trump CNNEpstein emails reveal enduring ties with influential figures even after his sex crime conviction AP NewsGoldman Sachs stands by top lawyer Kathy Ruemmler after her emails with Jeffrey Epstein exposed CNBCEpstein appeared to offer political advice on dealing with Trump in 2018: Emails abcnews.go.com
U.S. to remove tariffs on some products from Ecuador, Argentina, Guatemala and El Salvador - CNBC
Wed, Dec 31st 1969 at 7:00 pm
U.S. to remove tariffs on some products from Ecuador, Argentina, Guatemala and El Salvador CNBCUS tariffs on coffee and bananas to ease under new trade deals BBCTrump Readies Tariff Cuts, Trade Deals in Affordability Push Bloomberg.comUS announces new trade deals in attempt to cut costs for consumers Financial TimesWhite House agrees to lower tariffs on some goods from Latin America — including Argentinian beef Politico
BBC apologises to Trump over Panorama edit but refuses to pay compensation - BBC
Wed, Dec 31st 1969 at 7:00 pm
BBC apologises to Trump over Panorama edit but refuses to pay compensation BBCBBC apologizes for edit of Trump speech but says it won't provide legal compensation NPRAnalysis: BBC signals it will fight, not fold under Trump’s political pressure CNNTrump has threatened the BBC with a $1 billion lawsuit. Here's what's going on CNBCHow the exasperating, indispensable BBC must change The Economist
Justice Dept. sues to block California congressional map that favors Democrats - The Washington Post
Wed, Dec 31st 1969 at 7:00 pm
Justice Dept. sues to block California congressional map that favors Democrats The Washington PostUS justice department sues California after redistricting BBCTrump administration sues to stop California from redistricting to give Democrats more House seats CNNJustice Department joins lawsuit over California's redrawn House map NBC NewsNews Wrap: Justice Department sues to block California redistricting plan PBS
When SNAP recipients will receive full November benefits in each state - Axios
Wed, Dec 31st 1969 at 7:00 pm
When SNAP recipients will receive full November benefits in each state AxiosSNAP Benefits Update: Trump Admin Says When Full Benefits Will Be Restored NewsweekFood Stamps May Face Lasting Damage From Trump’s Halt to Funds in Shutdown The New York TimesSNAP funding pause to soon end, but anxiety and anger may linger NPRJudge rules administration can't force states to undo delivery of SNAP benefits abcnews.go.com
THC gummies and drinks face ban under provision in government spending bill - abcnews.go.com
Wed, Dec 31st 1969 at 7:00 pm
THC gummies and drinks face ban under provision in government spending bill abcnews.go.comCongressional hemp restrictions threaten $28 billion industry, sending companies scrambling CNBCHemp industry plans next move after Trump signs THC ban The HillCongress tightens THC restrictions on hemp, closing farm bill loophole The Washington PostThe bill to reopen the government would shut down these THC products Axios
Column | With Trump absent from COP30 talks, the world moves on without U.S. - The Washington Post
Wed, Dec 31st 1969 at 7:00 pm
Column | With Trump absent from COP30 talks, the world moves on without U.S. The Washington PostMissing at U.N.’s Climate Meeting: American Executives The New York TimesCop can be torturous and tedious – but here’s why it’s worth paying attention The GuardianWelcome to Belém, the City in the Rainforest Hosting the World’s Climate Talks The Wall Street JournalBrazil Tries to Keep Climate Cooperation Alive Foreign Policy
SoCal rain forecast intensifies: Record-setting showers, flooding, mudflows possible - Los Angeles Times
Wed, Dec 31st 1969 at 7:00 pm
SoCal rain forecast intensifies: Record-setting showers, flooding, mudflows possible Los Angeles TimesLive weather updates: Storm to slam SoCal for several days. Here's what you need to know ABC7 Los AngelesSouthern California is in for a weekend of severe weather, forecasters say: What we know Los Angeles TimesMudslides, flash floods and tornadoes in the forecast: Here's the latest on the SoCal storm LAistSee the LA rain timeline, rainfall estimates, evacuations and more NBC Los Angeles
Senators distance themselves from controversial payout provision - Politico
Wed, Dec 31st 1969 at 7:00 pm
Senators distance themselves from controversial payout provision PoliticoOpinion | The Senate GOP’s boneheaded response to Jack Smith’s Jan. 6 probe The Washington PostSpending Bill Would Pave Way for Senators to Sue Over Phone Searches The New York TimesJohnson says House will have standalone vote to strip controversial Senate provision from funding bill abcnews.go.comHouse will vote to undo provision letting senators sue over Jan. 6-related searches NBC News
Scoop: More House Democrats call for Chuck Schumer to resign over shutdown deal - Axios
Wed, Dec 31st 1969 at 7:00 pm
Scoop: More House Democrats call for Chuck Schumer to resign over shutdown deal AxiosOpinion | The Tragedy of Chuck Schumer The Wall Street JournalHow Some Democratic Voters Feel About the Senate Deal to End the Shutdown The New York TimesDemocratic senator calls for 'more effective leadership' as Schumer faces mounting pressure Fox NewsHow Chuck Schumer plans to weather the storm Politico
US aircraft carrier nears Venezuela in flex of American military power - AP News
Wed, Dec 31st 1969 at 7:00 pm
US aircraft carrier nears Venezuela in flex of American military power AP NewsIs Venezuela prepared for a US attack, as Washington ramps up forces? Al JazeeraArrival of U.S.’s Largest Warship Ratchets Up Pressure on Venezuela The Wall Street JournalVenezuela’s Possible Turning Point Americas QuarterlyVenezuela launches huge military exercise as U.S. Navy flotilla nears Caribbean waters CBS News
Sen. John Fetterman, who recovered from a stroke, was hospitalized after a fall related to a heart issue - Inquirer.com
Wed, Dec 31st 1969 at 7:00 pm
Sen. John Fetterman, who recovered from a stroke, was hospitalized after a fall related to a heart issue Inquirer.comUS senator John Fetterman jokes from hospital after fall caused by heartbeat flare-up BBCPennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman hospitalized after fall but ‘doing well,’ spokesperson says CNNSen. Fetterman hospitalized after collapsing near home due to heart issue The Washington PostPennsylvania senator John Fetterman suffers face injury in fall outside home The Guardian
New Jersey man is first known death from meat allergy triggered by tick bites - CNN
Wed, Dec 31st 1969 at 7:00 pm
New Jersey man is first known death from meat allergy triggered by tick bites CNN1st Death Linked to ‘Meat Allergy’ Spread by Ticks UVA Health NewsroomFirst fatality from ‘meat allergy’ spread by ticks confirmed in N.J. man’s sudden death NJ.comFirst death reported from meat allergy caused by tick bite NBC NewsFirst Person Dies of Alpha-Gal Meat Allergy Caused by Tick Bite People.com
Republicans Tried to Squelch the Epstein Furor. Instead, They Fed It. - The New York Times
Wed, Dec 31st 1969 at 7:00 pm
Republicans Tried to Squelch the Epstein Furor. Instead, They Fed It. The New York TimesWhite House crisis summit lays bare scale of Trump’s Epstein problem The TelegraphThe Epstein Scandal Is Snowballing The NationHere's what an Epstein files vote in the House could look like abcnews.go.comEpstein survivors urge Congress to release all the files on the sex trafficker NBC News
U.S. conducts 20th strike on alleged drug boat, killing 4 people in Caribbean Sea - CBS News
Wed, Dec 31st 1969 at 7:00 pm
U.S. conducts 20th strike on alleged drug boat, killing 4 people in Caribbean Sea CBS News‘Enemy KIA’: Trump revives playbook from Afghanistan for campaign targeting alleged drug boats CNNJustice Dept. Memo Blessing Boat Strikes Is Said to Rely on Trump’s Claims About Cartels The New York TimesMilitary personnel seek legal advice on whether Trump-ordered missions are lawful PBSUS claims it hit two boats ‘carrying narcotics’ in Pacific, killing six Al Jazeera
Here's When Federal Workers Are Expected to Start Receiving Back Pay - Business Insider
Wed, Dec 31st 1969 at 7:00 pm
Here's When Federal Workers Are Expected to Start Receiving Back Pay Business InsiderNovember 13 — Government shutdown news CNNFederal staffers head back to work, Trump's targets challenge U.S. prosecutor in court NBC NewsDoD civilians to receive back pay Sunday, military pay remains on schedule Federal News NetworkThe Shutdown Is Over. But for Federal Workers, the Anxiety Persists. The New York Times
ACA subsidies: What the government shutdown's end means for health insurance premiums - NBC News
Wed, Dec 31st 1969 at 7:00 pm
ACA subsidies: What the government shutdown's end means for health insurance premiums NBC NewsEven with the government open, millions of Americans could see their healthcare costs skyrocket Business InsiderHealthcare costs could soon skyrocket for millions. We talk to some of them NPRHealth care tax credits are set to expire, raising costs for millions. Here's what to know. CBS NewsResidents discuss how a possible increase in healthcare premiums will impact them WDBJ7
The Northern Lights decorate U.S. skies during geomagnetic storm - Axios
Wed, Dec 31st 1969 at 7:00 pm
The Northern Lights decorate U.S. skies during geomagnetic storm AxiosIn photos: The U.S. saw vivid northern lights as far south as Florida NPRG4 (Severe) Storm Levels Reached! NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center (.gov)Photos: Northern lights as seen across Colorado last night (and yes, you may be able to see them again tonight) Colorado Public RadioEven scientists who've studied the aurora for decades say this solar storm is special Alaska Public Media
Bill Pulte refers Rep. Eric Swalwell to the Justice Department over mortgage fraud allegations - CNN
Wed, Dec 31st 1969 at 7:00 pm
Bill Pulte refers Rep. Eric Swalwell to the Justice Department over mortgage fraud allegations CNNTrump official refers Rep. Eric Swalwell for a federal criminal probe over alleged mortgage fraud NBC NewsSwalwell Denies Allegations of Fraud and Says Trump is Targeting Him The New York TimesTrump DOJ opens mortgage fraud probe into Eric Swalwell as congressman vows to keep fighting back Fox NewsDemocrat Eric Swalwell faces federal criminal inquiry for alleged mortgage fraud The Guardian
The great escape: seal flees killer whales by jumping on to photographer’s boat - The Guardian
Wed, Dec 31st 1969 at 7:00 pm
The great escape: seal flees killer whales by jumping on to photographer’s boat The GuardianWatch: Stowaway seal seeks refuge from orcas on photographer's boat BBCSeal escapes orca hunt by jumping onto photographer's boat abcnews.go.comBoaters witness epic orca hunt and rescue a seal in Puget Sound Seattle RefinedPhotographers See A Seal Being Chased By Orcas — Then He Jumps Onto Their Boat The Dodo
Unauthorized drone flights pose rising threat to U.S. bases, border, civilian events, senator warns - CBS News
Wed, Dec 31st 1969 at 7:00 pm
Unauthorized drone flights pose rising threat to U.S. bases, border, civilian events, senator warns CBS NewsA Comprehensive Approach to Counter-UAS at Airports Commercial UAV NewsThe West is starting to wake up to the drone threat — and just how unprepared it is, DroneShield CEO says Business InsiderOmnisys Introduces BRO C-UAS Platform for Airport Protection DronelifeIs America prepared for a widescale drone attack? WEAR-tv
A judge ordered the release of hundreds arrested in Chicago’s immigration crackdown. What happens next? - CNN
Wed, Dec 31st 1969 at 7:00 pm
A judge ordered the release of hundreds arrested in Chicago’s immigration crackdown. What happens next? CNNJudge orders release of over 300 ‘Operation Midway Blitz’ detainees PoliticoICE Chicago news: Judge considers releasing hundreds arrested in Chicago immigration operation 'Midway Blitz' ABC7 ChicagoHundreds Previously Detained By ICE Could Be Released By Judge Under New Order Block Club ChicagoJudge who ordered release of 600 Chicago illegal immigrants slammed by DHS as activist putting lives at risk New York Post
US announces military operation against 'narco-terrorists' - DW
Wed, Dec 31st 1969 at 7:00 pm
US announces military operation against 'narco-terrorists' DWUS announces ‘Southern Spear’ mission as forces deploy to South America Al JazeeraHegseth announces military operation to remove ‘narco-terrorists from our Hemisphere’– as it happened The GuardianUS Announces Military Operation to Counter Drug Trafficking in Western Hemisphere U.S. News & World ReportU.S. launches Operation Southern Spear, unveiling new robotic fleet to target cartels Miami Herald
The body of a coal miner has been found in a flooded West Virginia mine, the governor says - AP News
Wed, Dec 31st 1969 at 7:00 pm
The body of a coal miner has been found in a flooded West Virginia mine, the governor says AP NewsMiner remembered as a hero WSAZMissing West Virginia coal miner found dead after nearly a week trapped underground: Governor abcnews.go.comMorrisey: Miner killed in Nicholas County flood was the "quintessential West Virginian" WV MetroNewsBody of missing coal miner found in flooded West Virginia mine, governor says The Guardian
A bombshell federal fraud case exploded inside Gov. Newsom’s powerful political orbit - Los Angeles Times
Wed, Dec 31st 1969 at 7:00 pm
A bombshell federal fraud case exploded inside Gov. Newsom’s powerful political orbit Los Angeles TimesGavin Newsom’s Former Chief of Staff Arrested and Charged With Corruption The New York TimesNewsom's ex chief of staff accused of stealing campaign funds from former health secretary Becerra NBC NewsGov. Gavin Newsom's top staffer faces public corruption charges in an alleged scheme with four others CalMattersAttorney for Newsom’s ex-aide blasts arrest as ‘grandstanding’ Politico
Noem Hands Out $10,000 Checks To Some TSA Agents Who Worked Throughout Shutdown - Forbes
Wed, Dec 31st 1969 at 7:00 pm
Noem Hands Out $10,000 Checks To Some TSA Agents Who Worked Throughout Shutdown ForbesSome TSA Workers to Get $10,000 Bonus Checks for Shutdown Work The New York TimesTSA agents who worked during shutdown to get $10,000 bonuses, Kristi Noem says BBCDHS announces $10K shutdown bonuses for some TSA officers Federal News NetworkKristi Noem awards Houston TSA officers $10K at IAH for work during shutdown Houston Chronicle
Mafia Member Recruited Son’s Friends for Gambling Ring, Prosecutors Say - The New York Times
Wed, Dec 31st 1969 at 7:00 pm
Mafia Member Recruited Son’s Friends for Gambling Ring, Prosecutors Say The New York Times14 charged in betting ring involving athletes ESPN14 charged in alleged NJ sports betting ring tied to Lucchese crime family: AG 6abc PhiladelphiaCollege athletes among 14 people arrested for role in mafia-funded betting ring USA Today"Several" college athletes are implicated in a mafia-backed betting ring NBC Sports
With government shutdown over, focus turns to upcoming Senate fight on health care - CBS News
Wed, Dec 31st 1969 at 7:00 pm
With government shutdown over, focus turns to upcoming Senate fight on health care CBS NewsRepublicans scramble for health care plan, as Democrats eye midterm battle CNNSenate GOP deeply divided over next steps on rising health care costs The HillAs health insurance bills rise, Republicans are still seeking an Obamacare alternative NBC NewsRepublicans promised health care negotiations after the shutdown, but Democrats are wary AP News
Republicans in Congress lukewarm on Trump idea of tariff rebate checks - Politico
Wed, Dec 31st 1969 at 7:00 pm
Republicans in Congress lukewarm on Trump idea of tariff rebate checks PoliticoWhen will we get the $2000 tariff dividend payment? Trump stimulus check 2025 eligibility The News JournalTrump promises of direct checks test his economic message MSNBC News$2000 tariff dividend? Here’s what President Trump said about the payments FOX 5 DCWhat to know about Trump’s plan to give Americans a $2,000 tariff dividend AP News