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A lynching in the family inspired Michigan's first Black woman elected justice to pursue the law

Justice Kyra Harris Bolden is the first Black woman to be elected to the Michigan Supreme Court

The Independent UK

Trump-backed spending bill voted down as US government shutdown looms

US House of Representatives rejects spending bill as US edges closer to partial government shutdown.

Al Jazeera

US deportations under Biden rose to decade high, outpacing Trump years

Trump spokesperson points to high number of illegal crossings and reiterates plans for mass deportations

The Guardian - US

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Second bill to avoid shutdown fails

The bill would have funded the federal government into March and suspended the debt ceiling for two years

Salon

Republicans fail to pass spending bill in House in setback for Trump

A day before potential shutdown, House rejects package hastily assembled after Trump and Musk scuttled prior deal

The Guardian - US

Ailing Biden shielded from criticism

A Wall Street Journal report alleges aides systemically worked around an aging and ailing Biden

Salon

Elon Musk's Influence Halts Bipartisan Budget Proposal

Elon Musk's political influence and wealth impact a bipartisan budget proposal, reshaping power dynamics.

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Alberta's premier says Americans will pay a lot more for gas if Trump applies 25% tariffs on Canada

The premier of Canada’s oil-rich province of Alberta says Americans will pay a lot more for gas if President-elect Donald Trump imposes a 25% tariff on all Canadian products

The Independent UK

Elon Musk Gloats About Considerably Smaller Spending Package After Rallying MAGA Against 1500 Page Version

Elon Musk posted a photo on X of the giant stack of papers that made up the original spending bill next to a much smaller stack of papers holding the new spending bill.

Latin Times

Trump Shocks Washington with Call to Abolish Federal Debt Ceiling Amid Shutdown Crisis

President-elect Donald Trump also averted a government shutdown by forcing Congress to scrap a government spending bill before Friday's deadline.

International Business Times UK

ICE Deported Record Number Of Immigrants Last Fiscal Year

Learn about the record-high deportations under Biden's administration and the challenges faced by ICE in executing removals.

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Kentucky attorney general finds no requirement to use tax dollars to pay for inmate gender surgeries

Kentucky's attorney general says the state is under no legal requirement to use taxpayer money to cover the costs of gender-affirming surgeries for people incarcerated in state prisons

The Independent UK

New Jersey Supreme Court temporarily leaves attorney general in charge of Paterson police

New Jersey’s top court has agreed to temporarily pause a lower court decision that determined the attorney general overstepped his authority when he took control of the Paterson Police Department

The Independent UK

Donald Trump hopes a Republican challenges U.S. Rep. Chip Roy over debt ceiling opposition

President-elect Donald Trump blasted the Austin Republican for opposing his plans to raise the debt ceiling unless there are restrictions on future spending.

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Idaho Education Board Orders Removal of Pro-Diversity Offices from All Public University Campuses Despite Overwhelming Student Opposition

The Idaho State Board of Education (ISBOE) has passed a resolution banning the existence of offices seeking to promote diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) on university campuses despite backlash against the measure.

Latin Times

California Rolls Out Initiative to Educate Immigrants on Legal Protections As Trump's Deportations Loom

Besides providing information about their rights, "Know Your Rights" workshops caution against relying on unauthorized individuals, for legal help

Salon

Democrats won't save Speaker Johnson

The top House Democrat has no intention to extend an olive branch to the potentially doomed speaker

Latin Times

Democratic Lawmaker Snaps at Journalist for Taking His Photo in Public: 'Who Gave You the Right, A--hole?'

A Democratic lawmaker snapped at a journalist for taking his photo in public, calling the photographer an "a**hole" near the Capitol.

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Biden Grants Federal Workers Extra Day Off For Christmas Eve

President Biden maintains low profile during potential government shutdown crisis, while Democrats stress broader impact beyond paychecks.

The Independent UK

Biden expected to visit Pope Francis in final international trip of his presidency, AP sources say

President Joe Biden is expected to announce soon that he will visit the Vatican to meet with Pope Francis next month for what would likely be the final international trip of his presidency

Salon

Judge removes DA Willis from Trump case

The judges ruled that a lower court erred when it let Willis remain on the case, despite ethical concerns

The Guardian - US

Elon Musk showcases grip on Washington by impeding spending bill

The world’s richest man flexed his muscles to tank lawmakers’ first pass at a spending bill – will they fare better in round two?

Latin Times

Joe Biden on Track to Leave Office With Lowest Approval Rate Since He Arrived to the White House

A survey by New Marquette Law School Poll also found approval of U.S. Supreme Court rose to the highest level since March 2022

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Billionaires To Recommend Purge Of DEI Initiatives Across Government

Billionaires Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy plan to recommend cutting government spending on DEI initiatives, sparking debate over the future of diversity, ...

Latin Times

Lawmaker Predicts 'Epic Problem' For Trump As Elon Musk Gains Political Power: 'I'm Just Going To Invest In Popcorn'

Rep. Mark Pocan joined the growing list of Democrats raising alarm about Musk's influence in the Republican party

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