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Biden allows Ukraine to use long-range US missiles against Russia

Russia launched its largest wave of airstrikes in months on Sunday, targeting Ukraine's power grid. It come as President Biden authorized Ukraine to use U.S.-supplied long-range missiles for ...

Biden allowing Ukraine to hit Russia with long-range, U.S.-supplied missiles

President Biden is authorizing Ukraine to use U.S.-supplied long-range weapons to strike deep inside Russian territory, a U.S. official confirmed to CBS News. The Kremlin says the move by the Biden ...

Newsom to allow District Attorney-elect Nathan Hochman to lead Menendez

California Gov. Gavin Newsom decided to defer the Menendez brothers' clemency decision to incoming District Attorney Nathan Hochman.

Proposal would allow Bible teachings in Texas public grade schools

Texas public elementary schools could use teachings from the Bible in lessons under a proposal drawing intense opposition and praise.

Why Wrexham’s Captain Has Been Allowed to Bypass a Soccer Rule

James McClean will be allowed to leave the field using the shortest route to the tunnel in a bid to improve his safety.

Sports - The New York Times - 4 days ago

US to give antipersonnel mines to Ukraine to help slow the Russian advance

The U.S. defense chief says the Biden administration will give Ukraine antipersonnel land mines to help it slow Russia’s battlefield advances

World - ABC News - 3 days ago

Biden administration allowing Ukraine to use anti-personnel mines: Austin

The Biden administration will allow Ukraine to use anti-personnel land mines to mitigate Russia’s battlefield progress, undoing a policy the president had previously set at the beginning of his ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

Mazyouna, whose face was ‘ripped off’ by Israeli missile, allowed to leave Gaza

Israeli move follows Guardian report that 12-year-old girl’s evacuation for treatment had been repeatedly blocked . The Israeli authorities have permitted Mazyouna Damoo, a 12-year-old Palestinian ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

Transgender women won't be allowed to use women’s restrooms in Capitol: Johnson

House Speaker Mike Johnson said transgender women cannot use women’s restrooms in the Capitol and House office buildings

Texas is taking a final vote on allowing Bible-infused lessons in public schools

Texas education officials will soon decide if a controversial Bible-infused curriculum can be taught in public schools

Supreme Court allows multibillion-dollar class action to proceed against Meta

The Supreme Court is allowing a multibillion-dollar class action investors’ lawsuit to proceed against Facebook parent Meta stemming from the privacy scandal involving the Cambridge Analytica ...

Tech - ABC News - Yesterday

Donald Trump announces picks for labor and treasury departments, CDC and surgeon general in flurry of nominations – live

Scott Bessent, Russ Vought, Lori Chavez-DeRemer, Sebastian Gorka and Dave Weldon among choices for key posts in second Trump administration. Trump picks hedge-fund investor Scott Bessent for ...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

Texas approves allowing Bible-based teachings in public grade schools

The State Board of Education heard testimony from over 150 teachers and parents on the matter.

Russia bans child adoption from countries that allow gender transition

The adoption ban would apply to at least 15 countries, most of them in Europe, and Australia, Argentina and Canada.

Republicans Clinch Control of the Senate

After picking up seats in West Virginia, Ohio and Montana and winning an unexpectedly close race in Nebraska, the G.O.P. sealed a majority. Tight races in swing states will determine their margin.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 6

Republicans capture Senate majority

Republicans on Tuesday captured the Senate, Decision Desk HQ projects, ending their painful four-year stretch in the minority. The victories come as a welcome relief to Republican senators after ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

Republicans won the Senate

How big will the Republicans' U.S. Senate majority be?

Senate Democrat: Trump wants to 'subjugate' GOP senators with Gaetz appointment

Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) suggested President-elect Trump appointing former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) to serve as the head of the Justice Department (DOJ) is somewhat of a power play against ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

Members of Congress have taken hundreds of AIPAC-funded trips to Israel in the past decade

The nonprofit arm of “America’s pro-Israel lobby” is spending big to shape US lawmakers’ views of Israel’s conservative government.

Politics - Politico - October 30

Montana could decide control of Senate

Control of the Senate could come down to a race in Montana that pits a three-term Democrat against a rival Republican from out of state. Janet Shamlian takes a closer look at the closely-watched ...

Why House GOP women are struggling to grow their numbers

Republican women have grown frustrated as they've watched their gains in the chamber stagnate — and it seems likely they’ll see losses in 2025.

Politics - Politico - November 5

Schiff wins California Senate race

Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) is projected to win his bid for the Senate in California, according to Decision Desk HQ. Schiff, who emerged as one of former President Trump’s chief critics in the ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

Cantwell wins Washington Senate race

Democratic Sen. Maria Cantwell is projected to win a fifth term representing Washington state in the Senate, according to Decision Desk HQ. Cantwell, the chair of the Senate Commerce, Science and ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

GOP wins back control of the Senate

The chamber will play a huge role in not only legislative priorities next year, but also the incoming president’s ability to pick a Cabinet.

Politics - Politico - November 6

Senator-elect Schiff vows to protect democracy without naming Trump

“Tonight is going to be a hard, long night,” he said.

Politics - Politico - November 6

GOP trifecta on the line with House control in limbo

The majority in the chamber is expected to be slim no matter who wins, meaning a call on House control could take days or weeks.

Politics - Politico - November 6

Republicans retake control of US Senate

Republicans gain three seats, guaranteeing them at least 52 out of 100 in the new upper chamber.

FirstFT: Trump’s first appointment

Also in today’s newsletter, Fed cuts rates and Citi revamps wealth banker pay

World - Financial Times - November 8

Europe’s unity at risk as sense of crisis grows

The EU needs investment to boost growth and competitiveness, but the debate over who pays has echoes of the financial crisis

World - Financial Times - November 8

Thune elected Senate majority leader

Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) has been elected Senate majority leader, setting the stage for him to replace retiring Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), who has held the top Senate GOP leadership job for the ...

Politics - The Hill - November 13

Barrasso becomes No. 2 Senate leader

Sen. John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) won the election to become Senate majority whip on Wednesday, cementing him as the No. 2 leader in the Republican conference for the foreseeable future. Barrasso was ...

Politics - The Hill - November 13

Pennsylvania Senate race heads to a recount

Pennsylvania’s Senate race is heading to a recount, with the narrow margin between Republican Dave McCormick and Democratic Sen.

Politics - NBC News - November 13

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Biden allows Ukraine to use long-range US missiles against Russia

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Proposal would allow Bible teachings in Texas public grade schools

Why Wrexham’s Captain Has Been Allowed to Bypass a Soccer Rule

US to give antipersonnel mines to Ukraine to help slow the Russian advance

Biden administration allowing Ukraine to use anti-personnel mines: Austin

Mazyouna, whose face was ‘ripped off’ by Israeli missile, allowed to leave Gaza

Transgender women won't be allowed to use women’s restrooms in Capitol: Johnson

Texas is taking a final vote on allowing Bible-infused lessons in public schools

Supreme Court allows multibillion-dollar class action to proceed against Meta

Donald Trump announces picks for labor and treasury departments, CDC and surgeon general in flurry of nominations – live

Texas approves allowing Bible-based teachings in public grade schools

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