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Forced rail pact: Sick days in doubt

“We firmly believe in the workers’ right to fight for their own best interests," one union says

Salon

Biden, appearing with Macron, zeroes in on holding Russia accountable

This is the first state visit of the Biden administration.

Axios

Biden, Macron resolve to hold Russia accountable for atrocities, war crimes in Ukraine

U.S. President Joe Biden and French President Emanuel Macron pledged to hold Russia accountable for "widely documented atrocities and war crimes" in Ukraine, the two leaders said in a statement issued after their White House meeting.

Reuters

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Senate clears rail labor agreement, rejects sick leave - Roll Call

The Senate cleared a resolution putting in place a labor agreement reached by the White House, railroads and labor unions in September.

Roll Call

Reports: Ford SUV possible cause of fire that damaged Secret Service rentals in Nantucket

Authorities are investigating whether a Ford Expedition was the cause of a multi-vehicle fire that destroyed rental vehicles that the Secret Service used during President Joe Biden's Thanksgiving visit to Nantucket, according to media reports.

Tribune News Service

Biden administration presses senators to avert rail strike

The Biden administration is saying the U.S. economy would face a severe economic shock if senators don't pass legislation this week to avert a freight rail worker strike

The Independent UK

Reserve Bank's stance on household pressure is all about interpretation

Do the stats tell the whole story?

Newcastle Herald

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Commentary: Hey, Congress: No last-minute shopping at taxpayer expense

It’s happened to all of us: The holidays are here before you know it, and you’re scrambling for that last-minute gift. Maybe you procrastinated, but at least you are spending your own money on someone else. Conversely, the politicians in Congress are preparing to spend YOUR money on THEMSELVES and…

Tribune News Service

Legal losses keep coming for Biden's student loan relief plan

The 5th Circuit Court rejected a Education Department appeal on Wednesday, the latest setback in several parallel lawsuits. The administration is expected to ask the Supreme Court to weigh in.

WEKU

President Joe Biden’s approval rating at 41% at the end of November

Following the 2022 elections, which saw Democrats maintain control of the Senate and Republicans gain control of the House, approval polling averages show President Joe Biden (D) at 41% approval. Fifty-three percent of voters disapprove of his performance.

Ballotpedia

Biden and Macron seek to manage friction over US climate law

Joe Biden acknowledges law has ‘glitches’ after French counterpart said it caused ‘absence of a level playing field’.

Al Jazeera

Joe Biden says he had detailed talks with Emmanuel Macron about Inflation Reduction Act

French President Emmanuel Macron called for France and the United States to be "brothers in arms" Thursday at the start of a state visit to the White House, where he was greeted by US President Joe Biden and a military honor guard.

France 24

Supreme Court to decide case over Biden student debt program - Roll Call

The Supreme Court will decide a legal challenge to the Biden administration’s student loan forgiveness program.

Roll Call

You Can Record Video of Police in Action. But Can You Livestream That Video?

Plus: Court rejects Biden plea on student loan plan, Ohio cops don't understand the First Amendment, and more...

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The weaponization of winter: Ukraine aims to stop Russia from regrouping as temperatures drop

MYKOLAIV, Ukraine — On the desolate battlefronts of southern and eastern Ukraine, the clinging, clay-like mud of late autumn is beginning to congeal into iciness. As snow flurries and freezing temperatures set in, the last thing this country’s leaders want is for the war’s front lines to harden in place…

The Conversation

Healthy democracy requires trust -- these 3 things could start to restore voters' declining faith in US elections

The 2022 U.S. midterm elections ran relatively smoothly and faced few consequential accusations of fraud or mismanagement. Yet many Americans don’t trust this essential element of a democracy.

The Independent UK

Biden Macron news - live: Biden says he’s willing to speak with Putin but only after Nato consultation

‘I’m prepared if he’s willing to talk to find out what he’s willing to do,’ Biden says of Putin

The Independent UK

Bidens to serve Maine lobster to Macron despite Whole Foods ban

Whole Foods announced a ban on the sale of Maine lobsters, citing a danger to North Atlantic right whales

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Rail strike likely averted as labor bills head to Senate

Bill heads to Senate to impose White House-brokered contract deal.

The Independent UK

Russian FM: US, NATO directly involved in Ukraine conflict

Russia’s foreign minister has accused the West of becoming directly involved in the conflict in Ukraine by supplying it with weapons and training its soldiers

Ballotpedia

The most lopsided and closest ballot measures in California history

Welcome to the Thursday, December 1, Brew.

Roll Call

Westerman won't be 'boxed in' by climate at Natural Resources - Roll Call

Top Republican on the panel says he'll focus on 'good stewardship,' but proposals have drawn skepticism from environmental groups

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: US House moves to block rail strike, mandate paid sick leave

Lawmakers vote to impose contract deal on dozen unions despite majority of workers rejecting deal. Plus, China altering Covid line

The Guardian - US

Biden just knifed labor unions in the back. They shouldn’t forget it

US railway workers threatened to strike until they got paid sick leave. The president’s administration chose political cowardice

Salon

Midterms didn't fix America's trauma

Many voters turned against Trump — and that's good. But beneath that momentary relief, the data is sobering

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