Congress Faces Packed December Before Holidays as Border Talks Stall, Israel-Gaza Fighting Resumes, and GOP Debate Stage Shrinks
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Congress faces a busy December agenda including border security legislation, Ukraine aid, and other critical items before the holiday recess. Talks have stalled on the border deal due to Democratic concerns.
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Israel issued more Gaza evacuation orders as fighting resumes after a ceasefire expired. The U.S. is pushing intensely for a return to talks and another truce.
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The Republican presidential debate stage on Wednesday will be the smallest yet, with likely only Trump challengers Nikki Haley and Vivek Ramaswamy qualifying along with Ron DeSantis.
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Testimony from Trump's bankers boosted his defense in the New York civil fraud trial, though the judge did not appear swayed to dismiss the case yet.
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More dads are becoming stay-at-home parents as women make economic strides, with the share of at-home fathers rising from 11% in 1989 to 18% in 2021.