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Congress tried to pass provisions in the NDAA that would have released government secrets about aliens, but only approved a reduced version.

Congress scraps provision to declassify information about UFOs, aliens

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced efforts to create a "buffer zone" in Russia's Kursk Oblast following Ukraine’s destruction of two key bridges.

EU to start membership talks with Ukraine, aid effort stalls

While the House adjourned for the holiday break, the Senate announced it will return Monday to negotiate a bill for Ukraine and Israel aid.

House adjourns, Senate stays to work on funding for Ukraine and Israel: The Morning Rundown, Dec. 15, 2023

United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain said "our endorsements will be earned" when he called for an Israel-Hamas cease-fire.

UAW to weigh whether Biden calls for Israel-Hamas cease-fire when deciding endorsement

A newly released poll found that many Americans would not be excited to vote for Trump or Biden in another presidential election.

‘Uniquely horrible choice’: Poll shows few are thrilled about a Trump-Biden rematch

The defense bill was notably void of major social issue provisions sought by some Republicans, such as those on abortion and gender identity.

Congress easily passes defense bill void of GOP demands on social issues

The Senate passed a $886 billion defense policy bill, called The National Defense Authorization Act, in a 87-13 vote.

Senate overwhelmingly passes $886 billion defense policy bill

Mullin states that the criteria for impeachment are high, requiring a misdemeanor, high crime, or treason committed while in office.

House Republicans formally authorize Biden impeachment inquiry: The Morning Rundown, Dec. 14, 2023

A U.S. judge temporarily blocked part of a Florida law on Wednesday that imposes criminal penalties for willfully transporting people who lack legal immigration status into the state.

Border Patrol Chiefs have never seen so many migrants turn themselves in

Judge dismisses defamation claims against Hunter Biden, citing no explicit mention of computer repairman's name.

Hunter Biden defies subpoena hours before impeachment inquiry vote

New York's highest court has ordered the state to redraw congressional districts ahead of the 2024 elections.

New York high court orders state to redraw congressional districts

President Biden has provided updates on where the United States stands in its support of Ukraine and Israel.

Biden warns Israel is losing world support, says US will aid Ukraine ‘as long as we can’: The Morning Rundown, Dec. 13, 2023

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited Congress and President Biden as lawmakers try to secure a deal to provide more aid.

Zelenskyy told senators expect guerrilla warfare, mass migration if Ukraine loses

Texas' Supreme Court ruled Kate Cox did not qualify for an abortion after her doctor cited complications, but none were life-threatening.

Why Kate Cox did not qualify for an exception to Texas abortion ban

SCOTUS has agreed to consider a petition from special counsel Jack Smith to rule on former President Donald Trump's absolute immunity claim.

SCOTUS to consider special counsel’s request to rule on Trump’s immunity claim

Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen are claiming responsibility for an attack on a Norwegian commercial tanker in the Red Sea.

US responds to mayday call after Iran-backed Houthi rebels attack ship in Red Sea: The Morning Rundown, Dec. 12, 2023

Speaker Johnson is expected to hold a vote to officially authorize an impeachment inquiry into President Biden during the week of Dec. 10.

Biden impeachment inquiry vote expected during busy week for House

Texas's Supreme Court is now temporarily blocking a woman from having an abortion despite a lower court granting her an emergency order.

Texas Supreme Court blocks woman’s abortion, mother’s life ‘not at risk’

Three years into his term, President Biden confirmed nearly the same number of federal judges as Trump at the same point in his first term.

Battle of the bench: Biden nearly even with Trump on judicial confirmations

Former President Donald Trump said he would not be re-taking the stand on Monday, in the $250 million civil fraud trial against him.

Trump says he won’t testify again in civil fraud trial

On Saturday, Liz Magill resigned as president of Penn following backlash about her congressional testimony on antisemitism.

Penn president, Magill, resigns after antisemitism testimony

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will visit Washington D.C. on Tuesday, where he will meet with President Biden and leaders of Congress.

Ukraine President Zelenskyy to meet with Biden in D.C. as funding efforts flounder: The Morning Rundown, Dec. 11, 2023

Members of Congress asked university presidents if calls for genocide violate school policy. Their answers have caused a fallout.

UPenn, Harvard presidents clarify antisemitism testimony after fallout

George Santos has shifted focus to Cameo, crafting personalized messages for $500, following his expulsion from the House of Representatives.

George Santos rakes in six figures on Cameo, surpassing congressional salary