After Mueller, legal experts hope for a more vocal special counsel 

BY REBECCA BEITSCH

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As former President Trump faces his second special counsel investigation in six years, some legal experts are encouraging the Justice Department to be more vocal in addressing the inevitable attacks and misinformation about the high-stakes probe. 

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Election security a success, but more improvements needed, experts say

BY INES KAGUBARE

Despite the myriad of threats that faced the nation during the 2022 midterms, experts say security for the election proved successful overall. They warned, however, that some improvements are still needed in certain areas.

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The Memo: Democrats pine for Trump as GOP nominee

BY NIALL STANAGE

Former President Trump met a muted response from many Republicans when he launched his 2024 White House bid at Mar-A-Lago this month. 

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Bolton: Trump’s ‘act is old and tired now’

BY JULIA SHAPERO

Former national security adviser John Bolton said he thinks Republicans are looking for a “fresh face” to lead the party, becoming the latest former Trump ally to suggest the GOP move away from the former president.

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White House preps for potential post-midterms staff turnover

BY BRETT SAMUELS

The White House is bracing for a potential staffing turnover now that the midterm elections are in the rearview mirror, with some aides expected to depart in early 2023. 

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What to know about the pause on student debt relief

BY LEXI LONAS AND ALEX GANGITANO

The legal challenges facing the Biden administration over its student loan forgiveness program is leaving borrowers in limbo as the White House is now forced to halt administering the program until the Supreme Court rules on the matter.

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White House battles pandemic fatigue in vaccine push

BY NATHANIEL WEIXEL

Public health officials have repeatedly warned that the U.S. will likely face another wave of COVID-19 infections as the weather gets colder and people travel and gather for the holidays. 

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Battle against RSV in schools recalls COVID-19 fight

BY LEXI LONAS AND JOSEPH CHOI

Schools are preparing for another winter marked by mass sickness, as the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) continues to spike among children, prompting precautions that mirror those seen during COVID-19. 

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US, allies struggle to support protesters in make-or-break moment for Iran

BY LAURA KELLY

The U.S., its allies and individuals across the globe are struggling to support protesters in Iran in what observers say is a make-or-break moment that could tip the scales for regime change in Tehran.  

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US to allow Chevron to sell Venezuelan oil

BY ZACK BUDRYK

The Treasury Department will loosen sanctions to allow Chevron to pump oil in Venezuela, the company confirmed Saturday. 

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No joke: Supreme Court case could take a big bite out of the First Amendment

BY JONATHAN TURLEY

OPINION | The court system often is where humor goes to die. For those seeking to use satire or parody of corporations, jokes often run into trademark or other lawsuits and result in a little more than “ha, ha, thump.”

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Republican establishment to conservative and faith-based voters: ‘Drop dead’

BY DOUGLAS MACKINNON

OPINION | On Oct. 30, 1975, after then-President Gerald Ford declared that he would veto any bill calling for “a federal bailout of New York City,” the New York Daily News ran a story with the now-famous headline: “Ford to City: Drop Dead.”

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The New York Times: Meet the House Republicans who will wield power in the new Congress

BY CATIE EDMONDSON, LUKE BROADWATER AND EMILY COCHRANE

The G.O.P. lawmakers in line to lead key committees have made it clear they will prioritize investigations of the Biden administration.

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The Washington Post: Pressure builds to step up weapons tracking in Ukraine

BY KAROUN DEMIRJIAN

Legislation would require greater scrutiny of the $20 billion in military aid President Biden has sent Ukraine, and it has bipartisan support.

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The Associated Press: Hardship and hope: Winter, missile storms show Kyiv’s mettle

BY JOHN LEICESTER

The play finishes. The actors take their bows. Then they let loose with wartime patriotic zeal. “Glory to Ukraine!” they shout. “Glory to the heroes!” the audience yells back, leaping to its feet.

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Reuters: US Black Friday online sales hit record $9B despite high inflation- Adobe Analytics

BY REUTERS

U.S. shoppers spent a record $9.12 billion online this Black Friday, a report showed on Saturday, as consumers weathered the squeeze from high inflation and grabbed steep discounts on everything from smartphones to toys.

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