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Nato summit to host Asia-Pacific leaders for first time in show of ‘democratic’ unity aimed at Russia and China

‘Russia obviously continues to be the most serious and immediate threat to the alliance, but the strategic concept will also addressed the multifaceted and longer term challenges posed by the PRC to Euro-Atlantic security’

The Independent UK

Feds step up investigation of ‘fake’ Georgia GOP electors

ATLANTA — Federal investigators have stepped up their investigation into a phony slate of GOP electors in Georgia designed to help former President Donald Trump’s failed effort to overturn Joe Biden’s victory in the 2020 presidential election.

Tribune News Service

Erdogan and Saudi Crown Prince embrace as years of rancor end

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday agreed to work toward closer relations in areas such as economy and defense to turn the page on years of rancor that had brought trade and diplomatic ties to a virtual standstill.

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Biden's Gas Tax Holiday Plan Already Running on Empty

Prominent Democrats including Joe Manchin oppose a bad idea whose time has seemingly not yet come.

Reason

EXPLAINER: How Biden's proposed gas tax holiday would work

Facing stubbornly high gas prices that average about $5 a gallon nationwide, President Joe Biden has urged Congress to suspend federal gasoline and diesel taxes for three months

The Independent UK

Biden pushes for three-month suspension of US gasoline tax

US President Joe Biden has asked Congress to approve a three-month suspension of a federal tax on gasoline, as soaring energy prices weigh on households and businesses. But the 18 cent per gallon tax represents just a fraction of what's paid at the pump, so will it really help? Also…

France 24

Biden asks Congress to suspend gas tax for 3 months

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Wednesday asked Congress to suspend the federal gas tax through September, a move he said could shave off 18 cents per gallon and "give families just a little bit of relief."

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Jan. 6 hearings: What we’ve learned, and what’s next

The House committee investigating the Capitol insurrection heard from election workers and state officials on Tuesday as it described former President Donald Trump’s pressure on states to overturn his 2020 election defeat

The Independent UK

Panic At The Pump: Time to Look At Renewable Energy Stocks?

There has been a considerable rise in spending at the pump due to the supply-demand imbalance. Although renewable energy is gaining traction, it is yet to show enough promise as a solid alternative. So, despite the panic at the pump, it isn’t worth betting on fundamentally weak renewable stocks Plug…

StockNews.com

Critics say proposed Biden gas tax holiday gives billions to oil companies but won’t lower prices at pump

Plan likely wouldn’t lower gas price, experts say

The Independent UK

Marilynn Malerba could soon be the first Native American to serve as U.S. treasurer

Malerba, the lifetime chief of the Mohegan Indian Tribe, would be the first Native woman to have her signature on U.S. currency. She'd also lead the Treasury's new Office of Tribal and Native Affairs.

WEKU

‘I’d vote for him again’: Bowers backs Trump despite denouncing ‘big lie’

Arizona Republican’s comments come after January 6 hearing testimony that the effects of Trump’s actions were ‘horrendous’

The Guardian - US

Proud Boys riot trial delayed due to committee hearings

A federal judge has agreed to postpone a trial for the former leader of the Proud Boys and other members of the far-right extremist group charged with attacking the U.S. Capitol to stop Congress from certifying the Electoral College vote

The Independent UK

Albanese government may join US push to cut global methane emissions by 30%

Exclusive: New resources minister also says ‘the pathway from coal to renewables goes only through gas’

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Sen. Rick Scott takes issue with parts of Texas GOP platform

Republican Sen_ Rick Scott of Florida is criticizing the Texas GOP's new party platform for not being “inclusive” when it described homosexuality as “an abnormal lifestyle choice.”

Axios

U.S. working on normalization "road map" for Saudi Arabia and Israel

The White House thinks that any road map for normalization will take time and will be a long-term process, a source told Axios.

Axios

Biden will have to navigate a sensitive balancing act during Israel visit

Acting Prime Minister Lapid, not Bennett, will welcome Biden to the country after the collapse of the Israeli government.

Los Angeles Times

Yes, a recession looks inevitable. But it may not be that bad. Here’s why

WASHINGTON — Whether it’s President Joe Biden insisting a recession is avoidable or his critics arguing that the wolf is at the door, both sides are acting as though the nation faces an unprecedented catastrophe.

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Benzinga

Oil Stocks Drop As Biden Pushes For Gas Tax Holiday

Oil stocks were on the move Wednesday as crude oil prices pulled back from recent highs and U.S. President Joe Biden said he will push for a suspension of the federal gasoline tax.

Axios

America's incoherent approach to dealing with high gas prices

The problem is supply and demand. Policy proposals don't address either.

The Guardian - UK

Saudi crown prince visits Turkey as relations thaw after Khashoggi murder

Mohammed bin Salman welcomed by President Erdoğan in state visit expected to yield significant trade deals

The Independent UK

Jan 6 hearings: Key takeaways we’ve learned from the committee

The final public presentation from the House investigation into the Capitol riot and Donald Trump’s role in provoking it starts at 1pm ET on Monday 19 December

The Independent UK

Jan 6 hearings: Rusty Bowers gets outpouring of support after revealing daughter was dying amid Trump election harassment

Trump supporters had appeared outside the official’s home and called him everything from ‘corrupt’ to a ‘paedophile’

The Hindu

Modi to attend G-7 summit in Germany, meet Indonesian President, other leaders

India, Indonesia and other countries find middle path in common as G-7 plans its next move against Russia

Roll Call

Congress skeptical about Biden's call to suspend gas tax - Roll Call

President Joe Biden's call for suspending the gas tax was greeted with skepticism on Wednesday by members of Congress — including Democrats.

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