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Adam Wren / Politico:
Indiana GOP rejects Trump's map in major blow to his gerrymandering push … The members held out in spite of pipe bomb threats, unsolicited pizza deliveries to their homes, and swattings of their homes.  —  It's a major setback for the president as well and a blow to his party's hopes …
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Mary Clare Jalonick / Associated Press:
Senate rejects extension of health care subsidies as costs are set to rise for millions of Americans  —  The Senate on Thursday rejected legislation to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits, essentially guaranteeing that millions of Americans will see a steep rise in costs at the beginning of the year.
Mitch Smith / New York Times:
Indiana Senate Republicans Reject Trump's Redistricting Effort  —  Republicans hold an overwhelming majority in the Indiana Senate, but more than a dozen of them defied the president's wishes, voting against a map aimed at adding Republicans in Congress.  —  Republican members …
Christa Dutton / NOTUS:
Indiana Republicans Reject Redistricting Despite Trump's Primary Threats  —  Indiana Republicans rebuked President Donald Trump's calls to pass a new congressional map, voting to keep the state's current map.  —  The Indiana state senate voted 19-31 against adopting a proposed map …
Jordain Carney / Politico:
Senate rejects dueling health care bills as Obamacare deadline looms  —  The Senate rejected dueling health care bills Thursday, all but guaranteeing that Obamacare subsidies used by more than 20 million Americans will lapse at the end of the year.  Senators voted 51-48 on advancing …
Washington Post:
Senate blocks Democrats' bill to extend expiring Obamacare subsidies
Peter Sullivan / Axios:
Senate rejects rival Obamacare bills
Brakkton Booker / Politico:
Maryland Democratic state leaders say redistricting won't be on the special session agenda
Discussion: HuffPost
Robert King / Politico:
Why Alaska's GOP senators broke party lines on Obamacare
Discussion: Raw Story
Joe Perticone / The Bulwark:
Concepts of Health Care Plans → Humiliation Trying to Pass Them
Arika Herron / Axios:
Indiana Senate rejects Trump's redistricting effort
New York Times:
A Grand Jury Again Declines to Reindict Letitia James  —  It was a striking rejection of the administration's retribution campaign.  —  A grand jury in Alexandria, Va., on Thursday rejected the Trump administration's effort to bring new charges against Letitia James, the New York attorney general …
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NBC News:
Justice Department fails in its 3rd attempt to indict New York Attorney General Letitia James  —  The Justice Department also tried and failed last week to secure a new indictment against James in Norfolk, Virginia.  —  ALEXANDRIA, Va. — A federal grand jury in Alexandria, Virginia …
Discussion: CBS News
Washington Post:
Administration fails again to indict N.Y. Attorney General Letitia James  —  A second grand jury refuses request to indict the Trump foe, a serious setback for the administration  —  Just now  —  Make us preferred on Google  —  The Justice Department once again failed to convince …
CNN:
Justice Department fails to reindict Letitia James for a second time
Associated Press:
Trump's handling of the economy is at its lowest point in AP-NORC polling  —  President Donald Trump's approval on the economy and immigration have fallen substantially since March, according to a new AP-NORC poll, the latest indication that two signature issues that got him elected barely …
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Associated Press:
Judge orders Kilmar Abrego Garcia to be immediately released from immigration detention  —  A federal judge in Maryland ordered Kilmar Abrego Garcia freed from immigration detention on Thursday while his legal challenge against his deportation moves forward.
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Aaron Parnas / MeidasTouch News:
Kristi Noem Caught Lying About Why She Left Committee Hearing Early  —  Congressman Moskowitz has confirmed that the FEMA meeting Noem left today's hearing for was cancelled.  —  In a surprising development this afternoon, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem left …
Discussion: The Hill and Raw Story
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Rachel Frazin / The Hill:
Highly anticipated meeting on the future of FEMA abruptly canceled  —  A highly anticipated meeting at which the Trump administration was expected to reveal its plans to reform the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has been abruptly canceled.  —  A spokesperson for the Department …
Dan Friedman / Mother Jones:
I Asked the Pentagon About Pete Hegseth's Mentor.  Then the Threats Started.  —  Six weeks ago, Jack Posobiec asked me to comment on whether I have a “creepy fetish for Asian women.”  —  That was one of several false and wildly personal allegations that the far-right pundit and newly minted member …
Walker Bragman / Important Context:
Liam Neeson Narrates Anti-Vax, Pro-RFK Documentary  —  This report has been updated to reflect a post-publication comment provided to Important Context by Liam Neeson's publicist.  —  Liam Neeson has a very particular set of skills—skills he recently lent to a new anti-vax documentary …
Discussion: Rolling Stone and The Hill
Reuters:
Exclusive: US preparing to seize more tankers off Venezuela's coast after first ship taken, sources say  —  The U.S. is preparing to intercept more ships transporting Venezuelan oil following the seizure of a tanker this week, as it increases pressure on Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro …
Ron Filipkowski / Meidas+:
Today in Politics, Bulletin 268. 12/11/25  —  ... A contentious exchange took place today between Kristi Noem and Rep. Seth Magaziner (D-RI) in a House committee hearing.  Magaziner: “How many US military veterans have you deported?  Noem: Sir, we have not deported US citizens or military veterans.”
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NBC News:
AI toys for kids talk about sex and issue Chinese Communist Party talking points, tests show  —  New research from Public Interest Research Group and tests conducted by NBC News found that a wide range of AI toys have loose guardrails.  —  Listen to this article with a free account
Reuters:
Heading into midterms, Republicans hold edge with older voters, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds  —  Recent electoral victories have given Democrats increasing hope of taking back one and perhaps both houses of the U.S. Congress in next year's midterm elections, but a new Reuters/Ipsos poll suggests …
Discussion: The Hill and The Daily Caller
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Camille Mumford / Emerson Polling:
Ohio 2026 Poll: Democrats Make Gains in Races for Governor and US Senate
Discussion: NewsMax.com, Plain Dealer and The Hill
Washington Post:
Trump seeks to cut restrictions on marijuana through planned order  —  The president is expected to direct agencies to reclassify marijuana as a Schedule III drug, similar to some common prescription painkillers.  —  Just now … President Donald Trump is expected to push the government …
Mary Whitfill Roeloffs / Forbes:
Olivia Nuzzi's ‘Canto’ Sells Just 1,200 Print Copies In First Week  —  By Mary Whitfill Roeloffs,Forbes Staff.  Mary Roeloffs is a Forbes breaking news reporter covering pop culture.  —  Topline  —  Viral blog posts about her alleged affair with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. …
Time:
The Architects of AI Are TIME's 2025 Person of the Year  —  Jensen Huang needs a moment.  —  The CEO of Nvidia enters a cavernous studio at the company's Bay Area headquarters and hunches over a table, his head bowed.  —  At 62, the world's eighth richest man is compact, polished …
Aaron Rupar / Public Notice:
A band-aid on a festering hand wound  —  PN is supported by paid subscribers.  Become one ⬇️  —  🤝 Subscribe to PN 🤝  —  The Epstein files and illegal boat strikes aren't the only coverups taking place right now in the White House.
Discussion: Raw Story and Atlanta Black Star
Zachary Cohen / CNN:
Navy delivers report to Hegseth on potential punishment for Sen. Mark Kelly over ‘illegal orders’ video  —  Pete Hegseth Immigration  —  The US Navy has submitted its recommendations on potential punishments for Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly over his participation in a video that reminded US troops …
Betsy Klein / CNN:
Trump takes steps toward demolishing four federal buildings, preservationist alleges  —  Donald Trump  —  After demolishing the White House's East Wing, President Donald Trump is now eying four federal buildings for the same treatment and is circumventing a key government agency with his plans …
Discussion: Raw Story
Brock Hrehor / The Lever:
The Secret Algorithm Behind Your $20 Burger  —  According to private and federal lawsuits, the country's biggest meat processors have been using a secretive data company to share sensitive information, enabling them to hike up prices and suppress wages for decades.
Hassan Ali Kanu / Politico:
White House raises concerns about Trump's ‘image’ in lawsuit over sign language interpreters … U.S. District Judge Amir Ali issued an order last month requiring the White House to provide real-time ASL interpretation for Trump and Leavitt's briefings, rejecting the administration's argument …
Discussion: NewsMax.com
 
 
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Josh Funk / Associated Press:
Senator says FAA administrator failed to sell multimillion-dollar airline stake as promised
Maria Curi / Axios:
White House issues federal agency guidance against “woke” AI
Emily Mullin / Wired:
RFK Jr.'s Health Department Is Pondering a National Men's Health Initiative
Discussion: New York Post
KFF:
Trump Administration Actions to Curb Data Collection Related to Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (SOGI)
David Dayen / American Prospect:
Hochul Caves to Big Tech on AI Safety Bill
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Nicholas Wu / Politico:
Henry Cuellar will retake key spending post after Trump pardon
Discussion: NOTUS and NewsMax.com
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Senate pushes forward with boat strike probe as House pulls back
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Talking Points Memo:
Fetterman Writes Letter Asking Israel's President to Pardon Netanyahu
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Aisha Down / The Guardian:
Meta shuts down global accounts linked to abortion advice and queer content
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OpenAI:
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Reuters:
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