WASHINGTONPOST (Theodoric Meyer) - What Democrats are demanding in exchange for funding ICE
Republicans have criticized Democrats’ proposals as “a ridiculous Christmas list” but say they’re willing to negotiate.
NYTIMES (Oren Cass) - How the Capitalists Broke Capitalism
Regulating the industry is useful. Shaming it is crucial.
| Keywords | capitalismfinancebanking-regulationeconomyus-economyfinancializationoren-cassnytimesindustryregulationsmoneypoliticscorporate-powereconomic-policyderegulationcapitalists |
WASHINGTONPOST (Amy Brittain, Robert Klemko, Maria Sacchetti) - Want to sue ICE for a bloody nose or broken fence? It’s an uphill battle.
Many allege injuries or property damaged during the Trump administration’s crackdown on illegal immigration. Experts say suing the government will be tough.
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NPR (Leila Fadel) - Morning news brief
U.S. and Iran to hold talks about Iran's nuclear program, Congress continues debate on immigration enforcement changes as funding deadline looms, FBI examines ransom notes in search for Nancy Guthrie.
| Keywords | nprusirannuclear-programcongressimmigrationfundingfbinancy-guthriemiddle-eastgeopoliticsforeign-policynational-securitywhite-housediplomacynegotiationsbreaking-news |
NPR (Rachel Treisman) - Dog sled, ski ballet and other sports you could once see at the Winter Olympics
For many decades, Olympic Games included "demonstration sports." Some, like curling, became part of the permanent roster. But others, like skijoring, didn't stick around.
| Keywords | winter-olympicssportsolympic-gamesmilano-cortina-2026italyskijoringcurlingski-balletdemonstration-sportsathleticsnprhistoryentertainmentpop-culture |
NPR (Kat Lonsdorf) - Minneapolis now has daily deportation flights. One man has been documenting them
A professional airplane enthusiast has been tracking the federally chartered deportation flights out of the Minneapolis airport as DHS sends immigration detainees to other states and, eventually, other countries.
NPR (Holly J. Morris) - What does the CIA not want you to know? The quiz has the secret
Plus: ambiguous mascots, rodents with hard-to-spell names, and three boring photos of buildings.
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ABCNEWS - Russian lieutenant general shot by assailant in Moscow, investigators say
"The victim was hospitalized," the Investigative Committee of Russia said.
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ABCNEWS - Iran and US to reopen nuclear talks in Oman after weeks of tension
The U.S. is seeking "zero nuclear capability" from Iran, the White House said.
NYTIMES (Nataliya Vasilyeva) - Russian General Is Shot in Moscow
The attack bore the hallmark of several assassination attempts on top military officers in the Russian capital.
| Keywords | russiamoscowwarmilitary-strikeassassinationviolenceworld-newsconflicteuropenational-security |