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Biden forms group to coordinate response to rising antisemitism

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden is creating an inter-agency group charged with coordinating U.S. efforts to combat antisemitism and other forms of bias after a string of high-profile episodes that have alarmed the Jewish community.

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Biden’s student-loan relief plan gets expanded review from Supreme Court

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China casts long shadow over US-Africa Leaders Summit

With dozens of African leaders descending on Washington this week, the Biden administration is offering a not so subtle pitch in its economic competition with China on the continent: The U.S. offers a better option to African partners

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Biden forms interagency group to draft antisemitism strategy

Amid a surge in hateful rhetoric and violence, President Joe Biden has formed an new interagency group to develop a national strategy to combat antisemitism

The Independent UK

Biden planning multi-country trip to Africa next year

He's hosting 49 African governments in Washington, and making the case Africa is a priority.

Axios

Trump claims he turned down prisoner swap for Michigan's Whelan

WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump said over the weekend that he had turned down a proposed one-for-one prisoner swap with Russia that would have brought Michigan's Paul Whelan home.

Tribune News Service

U.S. officials met with sister of Paul Whelan, American detained in Russia

Senior U.S. officials met virtually on Monday with Elizabeth Whelan, the sister of Paul Whelan, an American imprisoned in Russia, and assured her of President Joe Biden's commitment to gaining her brother's release, the White House said.

Reuters

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Joe and Jill Biden help pack holiday presents at Toys for Tots event: ‘Giving Santa a run for his money’

President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden helped pack presents for children and encouraged holiday cheer as the White House marked the 75th anniversary of Toys for Tots at an event hosted by the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve

The Independent UK

Bidens spread holiday cheer at Toys for Tots event

The Independent UK

Biden tells Zelensky US is prioritizing air defense for Ukraine

The leaders spoke as Ukraine is facing Russian assault on their energy infrastructure as winter temperatures set in

The Independent UK

Marjorie Taylor Greene: Capitol attack ‘would’ve been armed’ if I was in charge

Far-right congresswoman says the violent crowd would have won on January 6 if she and Steve Bannon had planned it

The Guardian - US

Hill rebukes Trump's Paul Whelan boasts

Paul Whelan's brother also called Trump's comments "offensive," adding that he never mentioned him in office

Salon

Musk goes after Fauci over lockdowns in latest flurry of tweets

Musk mocked Fauci over COVID action, and accused Yael Roth of sexual exploitation.

Fortune

First Thing: Arizona governor builds border wall of shipping crates

Critics say Republican Doug Ducey’s scheme is illegal because makeshift barrier is being erected on tribal and federal land. Plus, California’s new wolf pack

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The Independent UK

Trump news – live: Trump fails in key Mar-a-Lago lawsuit as Schiff confirms evidence of Jan 6 criminality

Former president Donald Trump has inserted himself into row over Brittney Griner’s return to US as his own lawsuit is tossed

The Independent UK

Fauci says Covid response was hampered by ‘disinformation and political ideology’ in farewell essay

Public health expert often had to battle Trump administration on basics of pandemic response

Tribune News Service

DeSantis ignores Trump, touts Florida victory at donors event

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis thanked some of his South Florida donors at a closed-door meeting in Miami on Sunday, sidestepping any mention of Donald Trump and any possible plans to run for president.

Reuters

U.S. says working on 'next steps' to secure release of Whelan from Russia

Biden administration officials will meet early Monday to discuss next steps in securing the release of former U.S. Marine Paul Whelan, who was jailed in Russia in 2020 on spying charges, President Joe Biden's top hostage negotiator said on Sunday.

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The Independent UK

Trump was not interested in Paul Whelan’s case, his former national security official says

Trump and his allies accused Biden of ignoring the imprisoned Marine after securing Brittney Griner’s release from Russia. But officials and Whelan’s family members say Trump didn’t want to take up his case

The Independent UK

Biden aims to narrow trust gap with US-Africa leaders summit

President Joe Biden is set to play host to dozens of African leaders in Washington this week as the White House looks to narrow a gaping trust gap with Africa

Tribune News Service

A standoff is coming in 2023 — and it’s over the national debt

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden is headed toward a standoff over the national debt next year, when Republicans newly in control of the U.S. House threaten to demand concessions for raising the government’s legal borrowing limit.

The Guardian - UK

Save whales or eat lobster? The battle reaches the White House

Fishing gear used by Maine lobstermen is killing right whales. Will boosting a $1bn industry trump protecting an endangered species?

The Guardian - US

‘That’s Hitler, Bannon thought’: 2022 in books about Trump and US politics

The former president continues to dominate political bestseller lists, from staffers’ tell-alls to his own compulsion to tell all to Maggie Haberman and Bob Woodward

The Independent UK

Viktor Bout reveals what he said to Brittney Griner as the two met on the tarmac during their exchange

Arms dealer also praised Putin in first interview

Reuters

Senior U.S. delegation to visit China in coming days

A high-level U.S. delegation will travel to China next week to follow up on President Joe Biden's recent talks with Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping and prepare for Secretary of State Antony Blinken's visit there early next year, the U.S. State Department said on Saturday.

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