U.S. Spy Net on Israel Snares Congress  —  National Security Agency's targeting of Israeli leaders also swept up the content of private conversations with U.S. lawmakers  —  President Barack Obama announced two years ago he would curtail eavesdropping on friendly heads of state …

Donald Trump doesn't understand what ‘sexism’ is  —  Dean Obeidallah, a former attorney, is the host of SiriusXM's weekly program “The Dean Obeidallah Show,” a columnist for The Daily Beast and editor of the politics blog The Dean's Report.  Follow him on Twitter: @TheDeansreport.

Arrest Warrant Issued for Bill Cosby for Alleged January 2004 Sexual Assault of Andrea Constand  —  An arrest warrant has been issued for entertainer Bill Cosby for allegedly drugging and sexually assaulting former Temple employee Andrea Constand at his Elkins Park, Pennsylvania mansion in January 2004 …

So long Sidecar and thanks  —  Today is a turning point for Sidecar as we prepare to end our ride and delivery service so we can work on strategic alternatives and lay the groundwork for the next big thing.  We will cease ride and delivery operations at 2PM Pacific Time, December 31.

Establishment rivals rip into Rubio  —  Campaigning Tuesday in Iowa, Chris Christie didn't want to answer Donald Trump's scathing criticism Monday of his governing record.  But he was eager to blast Marco Rubio for failing to show up and vote in the Senate.

George Pataki Leaves Presidential Race  —  George E. Pataki, the former three-term New York governor who undertook a long-shot presidential bid that failed to catch fire, withdrew from the presidential race on Tuesday, urging Republicans in a televised message to nominate another candidate who could bring the country together.

U.S. Slams ‘Provocative’ Iranian Rocket Launch  —  Senior U.S. military commanders on Wednesday accused Iran's military of “highly provocative” actions in firing unguided rockets 1,500 yards from ships including an American aircraft carrier.  —  The USS Harry S. Truman was crossing international waters …

GOP moves to pause refugee acceptance over background checks  —  A group of Senate Republicans wants to largely pause the acceptance of Syrian and Iraqi refugees until the administration meets a wide-range of hurdles aimed at bolstering background checks.  —  Sen. Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) …

The Tamir Rice Shooting Reveals the Darkness at the Heart of Open Carry Laws  —  Ohio's law clearly does not apply to everyone.  —  I have to admit that it took a day before I could sit down and write about the thoroughgoing bag-job that was the official investigation into the summary execution …

Kasich gains support of Ron Burkle  —  Ohio Gov. John Kasich has secured the support of Ron Burkle, a billionaire investor who has been a prominent supporter of Democrats over the years — including the Clintons.  —  Burkle is slated to host a Jan. 12 fundraiser for the Republican presidential candidate …

Probe into Brussels lockdown orgy  —  Police and soldiers said to have engaged in group sex while Belgian capital was in lockdown.  —  Soldiers and police in Brussels held an orgy while their colleagues hunted for terror suspects, according to reports.  —  Eight soldiers and two female …