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California lawmakers unveil new abortion protections ahead of Trump return to White House
California lawmakers unveiled two new pieces of legislation to protect abortion access in the state ahead of President-elect Trump’s return to the White House in January. The first of the two ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
The Revolutionary Sound at the Heart of ‘The Nutcracker’
Listen to how Tchaikovsky uses the celesta in “The Nutcracker,” unleashing the potential of the instrument to signal playfulness and fantasy.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
'Realistic' green policies good for the U.S., Aramco CEO says, with Trump to return to White House
Trump has pledged to "end Biden's delays in federal drilling permits and leases that are needed to unleash American oil and natural gas production."CNBC - Dec. 3 -
So Labour waded into the Gregg Wallace row. Why don’t they get their own house, parliament, in order? | Marina Hyde
Westminster is so notorious for bad workplace behaviour it’s known as ‘Pestminster’, but politicians seem more worried about a TV cooking show. Why has the prime minister weighed in on the ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
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The White House Goes on the Defense, and Israel and Hezbollah Trade Fire
Plus, mail trucks get a “goofy” upgrade.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
Thanks to peace, two unexpected words are echoing across Afghanistan's capital: Luxury housing
Peace is driving up property prices in Kabul and fueling the luxury marketABC News - Dec. 3 -
Trump appointments set off special elections to fill House seats: What to know
The move by President-elect Trump to tap several House Republicans to fill positions in his Cabinet and beyond has set off a fresh round of special elections next year to replace them. Trump chose ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
Trump’s tax plans: Housing credits ‘in play,’ and there’s buzz over a short extension for expiring cuts
One veteran analyst is predicting that housing tax credits will get included in the GOP’s big tax package next year. Separately, some GOP lawmakers reportedly have talked about using the package to ...MarketWatch - Dec. 3 -
WW2 veteran urges PM to end 'brutal' frozen pension policy
Anne Puckridge is calling on the new government to unfreeze the pensions of some Britons who live abroad.BBC News - Dec. 3 -
Ex-House staffer facing charges for unlawful possession of ammunition: Capitol Police
A former House staffer is facing charges for unlawful possession of ammunition after “officers found four ammunition magazines and eleven rounds of ammunition” in his bag at the Cannon House Office ...The Hill - Dec. 2 -
House environment panel poised for Democratic leadership shakeup
Click for the latest from The Hill {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Grijalva bows out of race for top Dem spot on House climate panel House Natural Resources ...The Hill - Dec. 2 -
French government teeters after PM Barnier forces through budget
Michel Barnier is unlikely to survive a no-confidence vote, tabled by left and far-right parties.BBC News - Dec. 2 -
Raskin seeks to lead Democrats on House judiciary in ‘fight of our lives’ against Trump
Congressman launches bid to unseat colleague from key role in committee to sharpen resistance to Trump. Jamie Raskin, the Maryland congressman who spearheaded the second impeachment of Donald ...The Guardian - Dec. 2 -
White House defends pardon of Hunter Biden amid backlash
Republicans and some Democrats have accused Joe Biden of damaging trust in the justice department.BBC News - Dec. 2 -
Incoming House majority squeezed by Trump's planned appointments
President-elect Donald Trump's selection of a number of House Republicans to fill top posts in his administration is pulling from an already shallow bench.CBS News - Dec. 2 -
House COVID-19 panel releases final report: 3 key takeaways
The House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic released its final report Monday, laying out numerous conclusions from its review of the federal pandemic response, including what the ...The Hill - Dec. 2 -
Jamie Raskin challenges Jerry Nadler for top Democratic spot on House Judiciary panel
Rep. Jamie Raskin, who served as the lead Democratic prosecutor in Donald Trump's second impeachment trial, will challenge Rep. Jerry Nadler for House Judiciary chairman.NBC News - Dec. 2 -
House Democrat: We should revisit pardon power in Constitution
Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-Va.) spoke out after President Biden’s pardoning of his son Hunter on Sunday, saying the decision sparks a conversation about revisiting the pardon power in the ...The Hill - Dec. 2 -
Bulgarian spy ring used video specs to monitor journalists, London court told
Old Bailey hears surveillance of targets included specially designed glasses on planes and online honey trapsFinancial Times - Dec. 2 -
Bipartisan bill would study AI's impact on banking, housing
A new bill with bipartisan support would commission studies on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the banking and housing sectors, where lawmakers have been sounding an alarm about ...The Hill - Dec. 2 -
READ: House COVID-19 pandemic panel's final report
The House Oversight and Accountability Committee’s COVID-19 panel issued its final report on Monday ahead of a hearing this week. The report yields five points of bipartisan consensus and seven ...The Hill - Dec. 2 -
Ex-spy Skripal was a 'sitting duck', inquiry told
The final day of evidence in public hears more about the Novichok nerve agent attack.BBC News - Dec. 2
