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High-speed routes biggest winners in latest rail funding round - Roll Call

The White House Friday announced $8.2 billion for passenger rail across the country, including more than $6 billion for high-speed projects.

Roll Call

Missing laptops, gun charges and skipped taxes: Hunter Biden’s history of legal wranglings

Congressional Republicans have used Hunter Biden’s legal problems, past drug use, and foreign business dealings to open an impeachment inquiry into the president, despite no evidence supporting any links to the elder Biden, Gustaf Kilander writes

The Independent UK

Trump's conman history helps in court

Donald Trump’s history as a corporate conman gives him an advantage in court

Salon

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At this critical moment for Ukraine, Biden must face the truth – and rethink his strategy

As support for US aid falters and an election looms, the White House needs a narrative based on reality, not rhetoric, says author Emma Ashford

The Guardian - UK

Changing course: How Javier Milei will transform Argentina’s foreign policy

President-elect Milei will seek to align Latin America’s third largest economy with the US, Israel and ‘the free world’.

Al Jazeera

First Thing: Hunter Biden indicted on tax charges in new criminal case

Second set of charges against president’s son alleges he spent millions on ‘an extravagant lifestyle’ rather than paying his tax bills. Plus, the Golden Gate Bridge is finally getting a safety net

The Guardian - UK

US risks ‘complicity in war crimes’, says Human Rights Watch – as it happened

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Friday briefing: Why a deadlock in the US senate could have dire consequences for Ukraine

In today’s newsletter: A Republican block on more aid for Kyiv could have an impact on its efforts to defend itself from Russian invasion

The Guardian - UK

US highlights ‘gap’ in Israel’s commitment to protect civilians in Gaza

In some of the strongest criticism of Israel’s conduct in its war with Hamas, Antony Blinken says Israel must put a ‘premium on civilian protection’

The Guardian - AU

Democrats and Republicans go into overtime on Ukraine-immigration talks

The White House has got involved as the end of the year approaches

The Independent UK

Beshear directs flags to be lowered to half-staff in honor of Pearl Harbor Day

In accordance with a proclamation from the White House, Governor Beshear has directed flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff today in observance of National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day.

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US sanctions money lending network to Yemen's Houthi rebels, looks to boost maritime protections

The White House is encouraging Mideast allies to join the Combined Maritime Forces, a partnership that exists to counter malign action by non-state actors in international waters

The Independent UK

US university presidents face firestorm over ‘evasive’ answers on antisemitism

Congressional testimony on campus policies by heads of Harvard, the University of Pennsylvania and MIT draws criticism

The Guardian - US

Ukrainians Urged To Save Power After Plant Hit

Ukraine urged residents to save electricity Thursday after a power plant near the front line was hit by shelling, the first such warning this winter as temperatures plunge below freezing.

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Biden infuriated by Ukraine impasse but Republicans refuse to bend over border

Failure to pass Ukraine bill reflects growing ‘America first’ trend among Republicans – and a desire for even stricter border security

Roll Call

Senators leave town with no deal on border, war supplemental - Roll Call

Senators resumed bipartisan talks aimed at reaching a border security compromise that's critical to winning GOP support for Ukraine aid.

Evening Standard

OPINION - Vladimir Putin's Russia is getting stronger and Ukraine is in real danger

Ukrainian flags, last year a common sight on the East Coast of the United States, are now noticeably absent. With the battles in the Donbas having dropped off the headlines, eclipsed for months by Gaza, this speaks truth to the national mood — but also to the politics in Washington.…

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Republicans unveil impeachment measures as Biden denies any wrongdoing - Roll Call

House GOP leaders released an impeachment resolution, with a floor vote possible next week to formalize their probe into President Biden.

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Biden willing to 'compromise' on US border policy as Senate Republicans block Ukraine aid

As Senate Republicans blocked the advance of tens of billions of dollars in military and economic assistance for Ukraine Wednesday, President Joe Biden berated their tactics as “stunning" and dangerous. Yet he also signaled an openness to what GOP lawmakers ultimately want: border policy changes.

Al Jazeera

Israel, China and migration: Key takeaways from the US Republican debate

Four candidates spar at debate in Tuscaloosa, Alabama — the final one of the year, six weeks ahead of the Iowa caucuses.

The Texas Tribune

Cruz, Cornyn join Senate Republicans in demanding border overhaul for Ukraine aid

Texas Republicans refuse to back continued aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan without a major hardening of border security policy.

The Independent UK

House backs GOP bill to block EPA rule on tailpipe pollution; slams plan as electric-vehicle mandate

House Republicans have approved a bill to block strict new tailpipe pollution limits proposed by the Biden administration, calling the plan a back-door mandate for electric vehicles

The Independent UK

White House delays menthol cigarette ban, alarming anti-smoking advocates

The White House is pushing back a plan to ban menthol cigarettes, an unexpected delay that quickly sparked criticism from anti-smoking groups

The Independent UK

Jill Biden and military kids sort toys the White House donated to the Marine Corps Reserve program

Jill Biden and military kids are sorting toys donated by the White House to the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program

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FDA delays menthol ban following lobbying war - Roll Call

In a victory for the tobacco industry, the Biden administration is delaying a proposed ban on menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars.

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