WASHINGTONPOST (Dan Merica) - They ushered their states through covid. Now they want to lead them.
Why doctors who led the pandemic response in their states are running for office.
WASHINGTONPOST (Mark Berman, Jeremy Roebuck) - Minnesota courts buckle as immigration surge swamps judges, prosecutors
Amid an immigration crackdown in the Minneapolis area, judges have lost patience with the Trump administration, saying officials are flouting their orders.
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.
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.
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.
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.Open
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.
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.Open
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.
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.Open
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.
Plus: ambiguous mascots, rodents with hard-to-spell names, and three boring photos of buildings.Open
ABCNEWS - Russian lieutenant general shot by assailant in Moscow, investigators say
"The victim was hospitalized," the Investigative Committee of Russia said.