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Israeli Cabinet Poised To Approve Lebanon Ceasefire Deal, With Biden Reportedly Promising ‘Relief’ From Delayed US Arms Shipments

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State Department touts ‘significant progress’ but says ‘we’re not there yet’ Benjamin Netanyahu (Reuters) Israel is reportedly poised to sign a U.S.-brokered ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah that would pause hostilities for two months, remove fighting forces from both sides of the war-torn border, and deliver “significant relief from the arms embargo imposed by the U.S.

Biden will attend Trump’s inauguration in January, White House says

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Trump finalizing Cabinet picks Trump finalizing Cabinet picks ahead of second term 04:47 President Biden and first lady Jill Biden will attend President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration on Jan. 20, the White House said Monday.  Before the election, Mr. Biden said he would attend, regardless of who won. Trump did not attend Mr. Biden’s 2021 inauguration,

Judge dismisses charges against Trump in D.C. election case after Smith request

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Washington — The federal judge overseeing the 2020 election case against former President Donald Trump agreed to dismiss the charges following a request from special counsel Jack Smith, bringing to a close the historic and unprecedented prosecution of the nation’s 45th and 47th president. U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan granted Smith’s request just hours after

White House Christmas tree came from Helene-devastated tree farm

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Biden carries out annual turkey pardon Watch: Biden pardons 2 Minnesota turkeys in annual White House Thanksgiving tradition 08:43 Hurricane Helene wrought devastation on the Cartner’s Christmas Tree Farm in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, where the Cartner family has been growing trees for more than six decades.  The storm, which killed more

Rand Paul ‘All In’ on Deporting Criminal Illegal Immigrants but Opposes Using Military

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The Kentucky Republican said military involvement in deportations would be ‘a terrible image.’ Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.), ranking member of the Senate Homeland Security Committee, said on Sunday that he’s in favor of President-elect Donald Trump’s plans for mass deportations of illegal immigrants but expressed strong opposition to using military assets for the task, saying

DNC to Hold Chair Election in February to Decide Party’s Future

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The current chair, Jaime Harrison, is not seeking reelection. The Democratic National Committee (DNC) announced on Monday that it will host an election on Feb. 1 for its new chair, who will likely shape the party’s future course. Members also will vote on the vice chairs, treasurer, secretary, and national finance chair. The Democratic Party

Trump transition aide Boris Epshteyn sparking internal strife over appointments

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President-elect Donald Trump’s transition team is grappling with internal strife over the alleged  conduct of a senior and longtime adviser, Boris Epshteyn, who has been accused by at least one Republican politician of trying to profit personally from his ability to influence Trump’s Cabinet picks. Former Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens submitted a sworn declaration to