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Senate passes railroad legislation to prevent a strike

The Senate has approved a measure meant to avert a railroad strike in eight days — without the paid sick days rail workers have been asking for.

WEKU

America's student loan balance experienced its biggest drop in 20 years due to student debt relief efforts

It's a small drop, but still "very significant."

Fortune

US and French Presidents pledge 'unwavering' alliance, but trade dispute looms

President Joe Biden greeted President Emmanuel Macron at the White House on Thursday with full military honors and a pledge to maintain "unwavering" US-French friendship ahead of talks on Ukraine, China and a looming trade dispute.

Radio France Internationale

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Supreme Court agrees to decide on Biden’s stalled student loan forgiveness plan

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Thursday refused an emergency appeal to revive President Joe Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan, but agreed to rule early next year on its legality.

Los Angeles Times

Supreme Court to Hear Student Loan Forgiveness Case

The justices refuse to vacate the injunction against President Biden's student loan forgiveness policy, but accept certiorari.

Reason

The Loop: Ukrainian children's choir's viral performance, NASA spacecraft returning to Earth, and Trump’s special master axed by court

The news Australia is searching for, and all the news that happened while you snoozed: This is The Loop, your quick catch-up for this morning's stories as they happen.

ABC News

Judging From These Verdicts, Stewart Rhodes' Seditious Conspiracy Did Not Involve Attacking the Capitol

The Oath Keepers leader was acquitted of two riot-related conspiracy counts but convicted of plotting to keep Donald Trump in office "by force."

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Supreme Court will take up Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan

Republican-backed legal challenges have blocked president’s plan as fate rests with nation’s high court

The Independent UK

New US sanctions against North Koreans over missile program

The Biden administration has imposed sanctions on three members of North Korea's ruling party central committee for their involvement in the country's ballistic missile program

The Independent UK

Justices keep student loan cancellation blocked for now

The Supreme Court says the Biden administration program to cancel student loans will remain blocked for now, but the justices have agreed to take up the case in late winter

The Independent UK

Biden and Macron seek to heal trade rift and present united front on Ukraine

US president promises ‘tweaks’ to Inflation Reduction Act that has led to French and European concern over state subsidies

The Guardian - US

VA health care funds, military vaccine rule gum up omnibus talks - Roll Call

Democrats were prepping a counteroffer on a fiscal 2023 omnibus framework Thursday, as negotiators contended with a range of divisive issues.

Roll Call

Tent, tables ready for White House state dinner for France

The tent is ready and the tables are set for the big state dinner at the White House

The Independent UK

Biden says he has no plans to contact Putin, prepared to talk about ending Ukraine war

U.S. President Joe Biden said he has no immediate plans to contact Vladimir Putin but is prepared to speak with the Russian president if he shows an interest in ending the war in Ukraine, and only in consultation with NATO allies.

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The Independent UK

Biden willing to discuss end to Ukraine war with Putin but says Russian victory is ‘beyond comprehension’

Mr Biden says the United States and France stand ‘as strong as ever against Russia’s brutal war against Ukraine’

Salon

Forced rail pact: Sick days in doubt

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

Axios

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

This is the first state visit of the Biden administration.

Reuters

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.

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Roll Call

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.

Tribune News Service

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.

The Independent UK

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

Newcastle Herald

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

Do the stats tell the whole story?

Tribune News Service

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…

WEKU

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.

Ballotpedia

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.

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