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The pardon of Hunter Biden immediately fed into an already roiling debate nationally around justice and politics and whether the two can adequately be held separate. LA Times
VOA VIEW: Biden failed the American people, again.
Commit a crime, get deported before doing the time. Mayor Eric Adams said Tuesday that he’s open to deporting migrants from New York City who have been charged with crimes — a shift from his past stance of waiting for convictions before shipping off immigrant criminals. New York Post
VOA VIEW: Good!
It is the world’s rarest whale, with only seven of its kind ever spotted. Almost nothing is known about the enigmatic species. New York Post
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An estimated 197 million people shopped from Black Friday to Cyber Monday, the National Retail Federation said, fewer than last year but surpassing the group’s expectations. New York Times
Presidents have extraordinary control over climate policy, in part, because it’s been decades since Congress has passed a comprehensive environmental bill. New York Times
Village People singer and co-writer Victor Willis, who dressed as the group's "policeman" in relation to the band's memorable costumes throughout the years, recently defended President-elect Donald Trump's usage of the song "Y.M.C.A." OANN
VOA VIEW: Smart move.
CEO Mark Zuckerberg wants to play an “active role” in shaping tech regulations under President-elect Donald Trump’s administration. OANN
Billionaire Mark Cuban floated the idea of running for president alongside NBA legend Charles Barkley on the same ticket after insisting they are both “somebody America needs.” OANN
VOA VIEW: America has had its share of fools - no need for them.
President-elect Donald Trump suggested to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau last week that if his country can’t handle Trump’s tariff plan they should become the 51st state. OANN
VOA VIEW: A cute answer to a fool.
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A House report has found that former New York Democrat Governor Andrew Cuomo tried to “inappropriately” influence the testimony of a former aide before speaking to a House panel investigating his administration’s COVID-19 policies. OANN
VOA VIEW: Cuomo is a fraud.
President Biden became the latest to expand the limits of presidential powers with his breathtakingly broad pardon of his son Hunter, covering all federal crimes he may have committed over a decade. Washington Times
President-elect Donald Trump on Monday announced his intent to name Warren Stephens, CEO of a private financial services firm, to be the U.S. ambassador to the United Kingdom. Washington Times
The administration has won a significant legal victory over a sanctuary jurisdiction after a federal appeals court ruled against a Seattle-area policy that barred Homeland Security from using local airports to detain and deport immigrants who are in the U.S. illegally. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: Good!
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Senate Democrats met Tuesday morning to elect their leadership for the next two years, after Republicans flipped the chamber in the 2024 elections. CBS
VOA VIEW: The Dems reelect a fool.
Social Security beneficiaries have some changes coming in December and January, due to quirks of the calendar and a payment hike. CBS
VOA VIEW: We will wait and see.
The Supreme Court on Wednesday will consider the constitutionality of a Tennessee law that prohibits gender-affirming care for minors experiencing gender dysphoria. CBS
VOA VIEW: The SC should vote against care for transgender minors.
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In another round of post-Thanksgiving deals, an airfare tracking site says there's an opportunity to save on your next trip. According to Hopper, last year there were nearly twice as many travel deals available on Travel Tuesday than there were on Cyber Monday or Black Friday. CBS
Republicans and some Democrats are criticizing President Biden's decision to grant a sweeping pardon to his son Hunter Biden, who was awaiting sentencing on gun and tax charges. CBS
VOA VIEW: It was a joke and lie.
A snowstorm slammed a portion of the Great Lakes region, bringing up to 4 feet of snow. In Chautauqua County, New York, more than 55 inches of snow fell in the last four days. Meanwhile, freezing temperatures in the Northeast are expected to spread all the way to Florida by Wednesday. CBS
CFPB regulation meant to save consumers $10 billion a year has resulted in higher costs for some, as banks react by hiking interest rates and charging new fees. CNBC
VOA VIEW: Biden is still causing financial pain.
Job openings totaled 7.74 million on the month, up 372,000 from September. CNBC
VOA VIEW: Trump will change things once sworn in.
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The CDC said 104 people in 14 states were infected in the E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's. CNBC
VOA VIEW: Good!
While he made similar statements on the 2024 campaign trail, it was the first time that Trump had spoken about the deal since he won a second presidential term last month. CNBC
VOA VIEW: Good for the US.
A Democrat official who says he played a pivotal role in Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's historic first election win tells Fox News Digital that the lawmaker has abandoned and “betrayed" her constituents in a Queens neighborhood which has been riddled with crime. FOX News
VOA VIEW: AOC is an idiot.
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The FBI has teamed up with Maine State Police in an effort to locate teenager Stefanie Damron, who was last seen in late September and has a history of running away. FOX News
The Secret Service confirmed that one of its agents opened fire on suspected carjackers outside the home of Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen early Tuesday morning. FOX News
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared emergency martial Tuesday night, charging his opponents with anti-state activities and plotting a rebellion against the government. UPI
VOA VIEW: More Biden mess.
It military devices in a retaliatory move against the United States for its own curbs on Chinese tech applications on Tuesday. UPI
VOA VIEW: China will lose a trade war.
President-elect Donald Trump announced Monday that he will travel to Paris on Saturday to attend the reopening of the Notre Dame Cathedral, marking his first overseas trip since winning re-election last month. UPI
The U.S. Department of Defense on Monday announced a $725 million security assistance package for Ukraine in its war against invading Russia. The assistance includes artillery, rockets and air defense capabilities. UPI
VOA VIEW: Biden is trying to get his final payoffs.
The Oxford University Press -- the publishing house of the University of Oxford -- announced that "brain rot" is the 2024 Word of the Year after more than 37,000 votes and an analysis of its use, particularly online. UPI
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