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Texas Rep. Gary VanDeaver, a private school voucher holdout, won’t seek reelection

VanDeaver, who represents northeast Texas, was one of two House Republicans to oppose a school voucher program this year after he narrowly beat a pro-voucher primary challenger in 2024.

The Texas Tribune

Long-awaited NYC casinos clear a giant hurdle and move one step closer to construction

A board endorsed these projects, alongside a plan to upgrade Resorts World’s slots parlor in Queens

The Independent UK

Republican whose child has Down syndrome opposes redistricting after Trump’s ableist slur

Michael Bohacek, an Indiana state senator, says US president’s ‘choices of words have consequences’

The Guardian - US

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King prepares to host first state visit by a German president in 27 years

The format has reverted to its traditional form after royal parts of Donald Trump’s state visit were confined to the Windsor estate.

Evening Standard

Solicitor General Briefs Now Include An "Introduction" Section

One of the few pieces of new information in the New York Times article raising "concerns" about the SG's Office.

Reason

Barron Trump Towers Over Donald: His Outrageous 6ft 9in Height Goes Viral Again

Viral footage shows Barron Trump towering over Donald Trump at Thanksgiving, igniting online discussions about his impressive height.

International Business Times UK

GOP Sen. Dismisses Criticism Against Hegseth For Reportedly Ordering All People Aboard An Alleged Drug Vessel Be Killed

Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin dismissed criticism against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth following a report claiming that he ordered all people aboard an alleged drug vessel be killed.

Latin Times

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California dreaming: who is running to succeed Gavin Newsom as governor?

A total of 150 candidates have submitted paperwork, but here are the frontrunners for the election

The Guardian - US

Melania Trump reveals White House holiday decorations and her theme, 'Home Is Where the Heart Is'

Melania Trump has decorated the White House for the holidays, and her theme is “Home Is Where the Heart Is.”

The Independent UK

What’s GivingTuesday? A social movement that began in 2012 with a hashtag

Last year, donations on GivingTuesday reached an impressive $3.6 billion

The Independent UK

Trump Says He 'Wouldn't Have Wanted a Second Strike' Against Alleged Drug Vessel After Reported Order From Pete Hegseth

President Donald Trump said he "wouldn't have wanted a second strike" against an alleged drug vessel, following controversy stemming from a report that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered all people aboard the vessel be killed.

Latin Times

Democrats hope for off-year House upset in Tennessee Maga stronghold

Even a close second could be a bellwether of Republican loss of control of House of Representatives in midterms

The Guardian - US

Rep. Jasmine Crockett Says She's Close To Announcing Democratic Run For U.S. Senate: 'I Am Very Formidable'

Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett said she's close to announcing a run for the U.S. Senate after evaluating whether she would have concrete chances of winning.

Latin Times

Trump Begins Laying Groundwork To 'Blame' Hegseth For The War Crimes

Trump has publicly defended Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth amid allegations he ordered follow-on strikes that killed survivors. Congressional committees and legal advocates are now seeking documents and testimony to determine whether the strikes violated US or international law.

International Business Times UK

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The Guardian - US

Aipac over affordability: Democratic candidates come under fire for support of Israel

Democrats like congressman Ritchie Torres face backlash for pro-Israel stances as Americans’ views of Israel sour

The Guardian - US

Trump discusses Venezuela with advisers as Hegseth distances himself from second strike on suspected drug boat –as it happened

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Axios

Behind the Curtain: Volatility vortex

What the swing voter giveth, the swing voter abruptly taketh away.

Benzinga

Kevin Hassett Calls Fed Chair Nomination Talk A 'Rumor' But Says He'd Be 'Happy To Serve,' As Trump Hints At Decision

Kevin Hassett, the National Economic Council (NEC) Director, addressed the speculation about his potential nomination as the next Federal Reserve Chair by President Donald Trump.

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Benzinga

Scott Bessent Moves To 'Cut Off' These Tax Credits, Other Federal Benefits For 'Illegal Aliens'

Scott Bessent, the Treasury Secretary, has revealed that the U.S. Treasury is taking steps to terminate federal benefits for “illegal aliens” amid President Donald Trump‘s directive to safeguard these benefits for U.S. citizens.

Benzinga

Bernie Sanders Says 530,000 Americans Go Bankrupt Paying Medical Bills Each Year — Attacks 'Unprecedented' Income And Wealth Inequality

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) on Sunday again cited an estimate of 530,000 medical bankruptcies a year, saying it shows why his Medicare for All plan is urgently needed.

Benzinga

Karl Rove Warns Republicans: Lack Of Health Care Agenda Spells 'Deep Trouble' For The Party In 2026 Midterms

Former White House Deputy Chief of Staff Karl Rove cautioned that the GOP risks serious losses in the 2026 midterms if it fails to present a clear health care plan alongside a strong economic agenda.

Axios

Trump says he'll release MRI results after Walz claims president is "fading physically"

Trump said he had "no idea" what part of the body was scanned because it was "just an MRI," but the results were "perfect."

International Business Times UK

Trump Sparks Fury After Freeing £1.6 Billion Ponzi-Scheme Mastermind Just 12 Days Into 7-Year Sentence

Donald Trump commuted Ponzi fraudster David Gentile's 7‑year sentence after just 12 days, sparking outrage from investors, legal experts, and public interest advocates.

International Business Times UK

Trump on Tariffs: 'Evil, American Hating Forces' Are Fighting Us at The Supreme Court

Donald Trump's tariff policies face a major test at the Supreme Court as justices weigh the president's authority to impose sweeping duties under the IEEPA.

Latin Times

GOP Will Lead Oversight On Reported Order From Pete Hegseth To Kill All Members Of Alleged Drug Vessels

Republican-led Committees in the House and the Senate announced they will conduct respective investigations regarding an alleged order from Defense Secretarty Pete Hegseth to kill all members of an alleged drug boat in the Caribbean

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