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- Luke 2:14
Newsom threatens withholding state funding to CA universities that sign Trump's education deal
The compact states that the universities are not required to sign the document, but would lose federal grants if they didn't.
Maxine Waters threatens to keep gov't shut down if Dems don't get health insurance tax credits
“The left has framed these subsidies as an act of compassion,” Sally Pipes said. “In reality, they are corporate welfare for insurers and a driver of dependency.”
Speaker Mike Johnson says Republicans 'have plans' to 'fix' Obamacare
“Let’s just state it simply: Obamacare failed the American people,” the Speaker said. “It was promised to be a great success, to make health care more affordable. It’s done exactly the opposite.”
New York's top politicos express praise for Israel-Hamas ceasefire
Gov. Hochul, a Democrat, praised "the administration" for working to secure the ceasefire deal and the hostages’ release but didn't mention Trump by name. Hakeem Jeffries called the ceasefire an "extremely welcome development."
US, India returning to trade talks, with focus for both sides on energy
Talks were suspended in August after the Trump administration hiked tariffs on most India goods to 50% as a penalty for Indian purchases of Russian crude oil.
Trump's Israel-Hamas deal sets stage for new overtures to Iran and Russia, if they want it
Trump has been touted as a historic peacemaker after he helped end or de-escalate multiple global conflicts in the wake of his second term, which began just 10 months ago.
Jay Jones wanted to 'divest' from police, pull cops from schools, compares himself to Blacks killed
Hateful and violent texts sent by Jay Jones have taken the spotlight as he seeks to become Virginia's attorney general. But his animosity towards police and the justice system, and his alignment with the BLM movement has flown largely under the radar so far.
Restrictions on Pentagon press corps part of American history, despite uproar
The U.S. Wartime Censorship Office restricted content flows abroad and the War Department regularly censored journalist’s articles with sensitive material—neither of which the modern Pentagon has proposed.
DOJ: Swift arrest in threat to Benny Johnson 'reminder' of agency's vow to stop political violence
U.S. Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe for the Middle District of Florida thinks the rise in political threats has been accompanied by the rise in political violence.
Biden 'commends' Trump for Gaza peace efforts as Israeli hostages return home
Biden claimed his team worked hard to get a peace deal reached during his administration but acknowledged that Trump was the one who had the success in the final stretch.
Coast Guard confirms its service members will receive October payment amid shutdown
The Coast Guard said it remains fully operational during the shutdown, which began earlier this month after the Senate failed to pass the House's continuing resolution to keep funding at its previous level through Nov. 21.
Hegseth waves 'goodbye' to news outlets opposing Pentagon press policy
Outlets like the Washington Post, Associated Press, Reuters, New York Times, The Atlantic and CNN have all opposed the latest changes, which has been met with the goodbye hand-waving emoji from the secretary on X.
Former Democrat turned Trump ally Vernon Jones announces bid for Georgia Secretary of State
“Trust in our elections has been shaken,” Jones said in his announcement video “Our elections must be secure. Our ballots must be protected.”
Writers Guild instructs CBS News staffers not to answer editor Bari Weiss without more clarification
Weiss on Friday asked all staffers in the news division to explain what they do during working hours and what they believe is working or not working by Tuesday. Weiss first took over the news division last week.
Bill Clinton praises Trump for Israel-Hamas peace deal, says he and others 'deserve great credit'
"President Trump and his administration, Qatar, and other regional actors deserve great credit for keeping everyone engaged until the agreement was reached," Clinton said in a statement shared on X.
Hegseth pushes fitness standards after Texas replaces some National Guard troops
Hegseth told military leaders last month that it was "tiring" to see "fat troops" and "unacceptable to see fat generals and admirals in the halls of the Pentagon leading commands around the country and the world.”
You Vote: With the success of the swap of prisoners for hostages, a ceasefire, and more, what next?
The American president lauded the ceasefire and hostage exchange, painstakingly negotiated between Israel and the terrorist group Hamas through the mediation of the U.S. and a handful of Arab states, as the turning point
North Carolina GOP enters redistricting battle as leaders plan vote next week to redraw House map
North Carolina already redrew its map in 2023, which gave the GOP 10 seats out of 14 in the House last year. The newer map though could target North Carolina Democratic Rep. Don Davis' seat, which is the only seat in a swing district.
Speaker Johnson warns government shutdown is on track to be longest in history
The current record is 34 days, which occurred during President Donald Trump's first term in 2019. The ongoing shutdown is on its 13th day, making it the fifth longest shutdown on record.
Majority of voters side with Trump on deploying National Guard to protect federal buildings: Poll
The Rasmussen Reports poll found that 52% of likely U.S. voters supported the president's decision to deploy the troops, including 39% who strongly support Trump's policy.