Senate Staffer Fired, Border Talks Continue, Giuliani Owes Damages, Billionaires Shape AI Order, Homelessness Rises
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A Senate staffer was caught on video having sex in a Senate hearing room. The staffer, Aidan Maese-Czeropski, has been fired by Sen. Ben Cardin's office.
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Border negotiations are ongoing in the Senate, with lawmakers aiming to strike a deal before leaving for the holidays. The White House is now more involved.
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A federal jury ordered Rudy Giuliani to pay $148 million in damages for defaming Georgia election workers as he spread false claims about the 2020 election.
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Billionaire donors and the "effective altruism" movement played a key role in shaping Biden's AI executive order.
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Homelessness in the U.S. rose 12% this year to the highest number ever recorded, due to factors like the end of pandemic aid programs.