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Will Bunch: Democrats and Republicans unite to sell out the American worker. Maybe we need a Labor Party

The stories of America's rail workers are often told anonymously — no need to further antagonize their bosses, who set their schedules and who can, and do, make their lives miserable — and yet the details are painfully familiar to millions in a U.S. labor force in which the term…

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Carl P. Leubsdorf: A study in contrasts of where the 2 parties are going

When Washington’s Gridiron Club announced that Mallory McMorrow would be the Democratic speaker at its winter dinner, a surprising number of the political correspondents in its ranks were baffled.

Tribune News Service

EU targets Russian armed forces and banks in new round of sanctions

The EU's executive arm on Wednesday proposed a ninth package of sanctions on Russia, adding nearly 200 new individuals and entities to the sanctions list. Read our live blog to see how all the day's events unfolded. All times are Paris time (GMT+1).

France 24

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Why Warnock's seat means so much to Senate Democrats

Warnock's win now gives Democrats firm control of the Senate and makes life easier for them in a number of ways --among them: a cushion in trying to pass bills and assured committee control.

WEKU

A UN biodiversity convention aims to slow humanity's 'war with nature'

Delegates from nearly 200 countries are gathering in Canada to try to fix humanity's relationship with nature. The convention comes during an emerging extinction crisis.

WEKU

Second gentleman Emhoff says antisemitism has become an epidemic

The second gentlemen, Doug Emhoff, gathered a group of Jewish leaders at the White House to discuss the surge in anti-Jewish comments involving prominent people.

WEKU

Mazloum Abdi: US Barred Türkiye from Carrying Out Military Operation in Syria

Commander of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) Mazloum Abdi said the American administration of former President Donald Trump “betrayed” its allies in the SDF when it did not oppose the Turkish infiltration in Syria in late 2019.

Asharq Al-Awsat

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Georgia’s runoff was a resounding rebuke of Trumpism. Will Republicans hear it?

Come January, Mitch McConnell and his Republican colleagues will face a 51-49 Senate Democratic majority – making Biden’s job a little easier

The Guardian - US

Editorial: Time’s running out to fix electoral vote count loopholes

Behold Congress’ lame duck session, their last chance to pass long-overdue measures to fix loopholes in federal election law that helped stoke the ill-conceived Jan. 6, 2021, “Stop the Steal” assault on the Capitol.

Chicago Tribune

Democrats win outright control of US Senate with victory in Georgia run-off

Raphael Warnock defeated Republican challenger ex-NFL running back Herschel Walker

Evening Standard

Australia and US take realist approach to regional influence

Foreign Minister Penny Wong and Defence Minister Richard Marles met with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III for the Australia-United States Ministerial Consultations (AUSMIN) in Washington, DC, on December 6.

The Conversation

Warnock wins in Georgia — Dems have 51

Incumbent Democrat beats Trump-endorsed football star Herschel Walker in final contest of 2022 midterms

Salon

Democrat Warnock beats Republican Walker in Georgia US Senate runoff

Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock defeated Republican challenger Herschel Walker in a Georgia runoff election Tuesday, ensuring Democrats an outright majority in the Senate for the rest of President Joe Biden’s term and helping cap an underwhelming midterm cycle for the GOP in the last major vote of the year.

France 24

Democrat Raphael Warnock wins Georgia run-off US Senate election

Incumbent senator beats Trump pick Herschel Walker in crucial run-off election in the southern US state of Georgia.

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Los Angeles Times

'The people have spoken': Sen. Raphael Warnock defeats scandal-prone Herschel Walker in Georgia Senate runoff

ATLANTA — Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock defeated Republican Herschel Walker Tuesday in Georgia’s U.S. Senate runoff, securing a 51st seat for Democrats in Congress’ upper chamber, giving the party greater power to push its agenda in a closely divided Washington.

Los Angeles Times

Sen. Raphael Warnock defeats scandal-prone Herschel Walker in Georgia Senate runoff

Chicago Sun-Times

Democratic Sen. Warnock beats Republican challenger Walker in Georgia runoff: ‘The people have spoken’

Sen. Raphael Warnock’s victory gives Democrats a 51-49 Senate majority, gaining a seat from the current 50-50 split with John Fetterman’s victory in Pennsylvania. There will be divided government, however, with Republicans having narrowly flipped House control.

The Independent UK

US approves $425 million in arms sales to Taiwan

The Biden administration has signed off on two new significant arms sales to Taiwan in approvals that are sure to rankle China

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The Guardian - US

Warnock’s win in Georgia is a bad omen for Trump – but there’s no room for complacency

Walker’s Senate runoff loss might be viewed as the last nail in Trump’s political coffin, but 2024 will reveal the rebirth or the death of Trumpism

The Independent UK

Raphael Warnock beats Herschel Walker in Georgia to give Democrats 51-49 Senate advantage

Democrats defend the final Senate seat up for grabs in the 2022 midterm.

Al Jazeera

Musk says Twitter lawyer fired amid Hunter Biden laptop dispute

Elon Musk accuses executive of possibly suppressing information about Twitter’s handling of Hunter Biden laptop story.

The Guardian - US

Saudi Arabia readies full state pageantry for Xi Jinping visit

Chinese president’s three-day trip to Riyadh will lead to a ‘strategic agreement’ between the authoritarian powers

Reason

Raphael Warnock Defeats Herschel Walker, Removing Obstacle to Biden Administration Agenda

Democrats had already retained their majority, but by keeping Warnock's seat, they gained even more power in the upper chamber to hinder Republican opposition.

The Independent UK

Congress set to rescind COVID-19 vaccine mandate for troops

The COVID-19 vaccine mandate for members of the U.S. military would be rescinded under the annual defense bill heading for a vote this week in Congress

Chicago Sun-Times

Doris Pryor becomes first Black judge from Indiana on Chicago-based federal appeals court: Confirmed 60-31

Doris Pryor will be only the third Black judge to serve on a court dominated by white men since the 7th Circuit held its first session on June 16, 1891.

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