Musk suspends journalists from Twitter, claims ‘assassination’ danger  —  Company executives alleged that the more than half a dozen reporters endangered Twitter's owner by sharing his location.  But a review of their tweets shows no evidence of it.  —  Twitter suspended the accounts …

‘Losing the plot’: Trump mocked after announcing superhero card collection  —  Cards cost ‘only $99 each’ and ‘would make a great Christmas gift’, says former president in ‘major announcement’ video  —  Donald Trump walked into a comic-book universe of internet mockery on Thursday …

McCarthy's ongoing speaker battle paralyzes House  —  Kevin McCarthy's imperiled speakership bid is threatening to incapacitate Republicans during a crucial planning period, virtually guaranteeing a sluggish start for the new House majority.  —  The GOP leader on Thursday took the unusual step …

Trump, covid slowed down immigration.  Now employers can't find workers.  —  Economists estimate that ‘two years of lost immigration’ is responsible for close to half of the 3.5 million workers missing from the labor force  —  Alonzo Arteaga's title is general manager of a small hotel in Topeka …

A looming Russian offensive  —  Ukraine's chiefs, in an unprecedented series of briefings, tell The Economist about the critical months that lie ahead  —  Russia is massing men and arms for a new offensive.  As soon as January, but more likely in the spring, it could launch a big attack …

Trump lashes out at polls showing Ron DeSantis with a big lead in the 2024 GOP primary  —  Former President Donald Trump unloaded Thursday on polling showing Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis beating him in a head-to-head matchup for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination.

Kyrsten Sinema Files Paperwork for 2024 Senate Candidacy as Independent  —  Move doesn't commit the Arizona senator, who left Democratic Party last week, to a re-election bid but allows her to raise money  —  Sen. Kyrsten Sinema has taken the formal step of filing paperwork as an independent candidate …

Schumer Freezes Antitrust Bills After Big Tech Lobbyists Bundled Millions  —  Apple, Amazon, and others are spending record sums to fight off antitrust laws while pouring money into the Democrats' campaign arms.  —  Several bills to curb the market power of the world's largest tech companies …

Cicilline, 40 Members Introduce Legislation to Bar Trump from Federal Office  —  WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman David N. Cicilline (RI-01), senior member of the House Committee on the Judiciary and former impeachment manager today was joined by 40 of colleagues in introducing legislation …

Fact check: Republican congressman falsely claims Democratic congresswoman said pedophilia isn't a crime  —  On Thursday afternoon, Republican Rep. Ronny Jackson of Texas accused Democratic Rep. Katie Porter of California of having said that “pedophilia isn't a crime.”  —  But Porter did not say that.

Daughters of Americans imprisoned in Iran appeal to Biden for action  —  Daughter of American detained in Iran: It's Biden's ‘duty’ to bring American hostages home  —  The daughters of two Iranian Americans imprisoned in Iran for more than four years appealed for a face-to-face meeting …

Senate passes defense bill that arms U.S. allies, ends vaccine mandate  —  The $858 billion legislation, directing more military aid for Ukraine and Taiwan, now heads to President Biden for his signature  —  The Senate on Thursday voted to approve the annual defense policy bill …

Fox News Poll: Americans are down on the economy but hopeful for the country  —  A 53% majority is hopeful about the future of the country, up from the 43% who felt that way one year ago  —  Chad Wolf: Biden administration is happy with the border crisis  —  At year's end, Americans' economic views are decidedly negative.

House Passes Bill That Could Pave the Way for Puerto Rican Statehood  —  The legislation has little chance of becoming law in the short term, but its passage in a bipartisan vote reflects a perception by the House that Puerto Rico's status as a colonial territory is untenable.

I almost died last year from a medical problem that was entirely preventable  —  Editor's Note: Alice Paul Tapper, 15, is a high school sophomore in Washington, DC.  She is the daughter of CNN's Jake Tapper.  The opinions expressed in this commentary are solely hers.  View more opinions on CNN.

The Night Raids … • RODAT DISTRICT, NANGARHAR PROVINCE  —  This story contains graphic descriptions and images of war casualties.  —  On a December night in 2018, Mahzala was jolted awake by a shuddering wave of noise that rattled her family's small mud house.

Biden releases most JFK assassination records — but withholds thousands  —  President Joe Biden's administration released more than 13,000 records of President John F. Kennedy's assassination Thursday, but it fell short of fully complying with the spirit of a 30-year-old law demanding transparency by now.

Israel's Netanyahu urges US to reaffirm commitment to Saudi Arabia - Al Arabiya  —  Israeli Prime Minister-designate Benjamin Netanyahu urged key ally the United States to reaffirm its commitment to Saudi Arabia and pledged to pursue formal Israeli ties with Riyadh for a “quantum leap” in peace, Al Arabiya English said on Thursday.

Rep. Adam Kinzinger in final House floor speech says ‘limited government’ for GOP now means ‘inciting violence against government officials’  — GOP Rep. Adam Kinzinger spoke on the House floor for the last time, having declined re-election.  — He condemned his own party on Thursday, saying it has “embraced lies and deceit.”

Tucker Carlson gave an interview to a college student.  Now, that student is organizing “Students for Ye,” a group promoted by white nationalists  —  In July, Fox News host Tucker Carlson gave an interview to college student and right-wing writer Daniel Schmidt.

Former Twitter Employee Sentenced to 42 Months in Federal Prison for Acting as a Foreign Agent  —  Defendant was Convicted After Trial of Participating in Fraudulent Scheme to Access, Monitor and Convey User Information to Saudi Royal Family and The Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia

The untimely, infuriating death of the deal to save 2 million ‘dreamers’  —  For a fleeting moment this month, a deal to protect 2 million “dreamers” and rationalize our asylum system appeared within reach.  Two senators with a history of bipartisan compromises were earnestly haggling over details.

ANDY NGO REPORTS: Domestic terrorism charges for five arrested at violent Antifa autonomous zone near Atlanta  —  The Georgia Bureau of Investigation says it found explosive devices and gasoline at the raid.  —  Minute Read  —  Five militants part of a violent far-left occupation …

Gov. DeSantis ‘ready to sign’ abortion ‘heartbeat bill’ … A.G. Gancarski  —  A.G. Gancarski has written for FloridaPolitics.com since 2014.  He is based in Northeast Florida.  He can be reached at [email protected] or on Twitter: @AGGancarski