Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., has announced that he is dropping his monthslong hold on hundreds of military nominations, except for four-star generals and flag officers. This hold had caused a backlog of over 450 officers, but Tuberville has now released all promotions three-star and below. He is continuing to protest a Pentagon policy that reimburses travel expenses for service members seeking reproductive health care, and is calling on the Biden administration to reverse the policy.
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The Supreme Court heard arguments on Monday in a case that could determine the fate of Purdue Pharma's bankruptcy plan, which includes a provision protecting the Sackler family from liability for the opioid epidemic. The Biden administration has objected to the plan, arguing that it gives the Sacklers too much protection, and justices expressed skepticism that a bankruptcy court had legal authority to release the Sacklers from potential legal claims. The Supreme Court's decision could have far-reaching implications for the opioid epidemic and the Sackler family, as it will determine whether the Sacklers will be protected from future civil lawsuits.
This week, a federal appeals court ruled 2-1 in favor of a lower court's finding that Texas' floating barrier on the Rio Grande, placed there by Governor Greg Abbott to deter illegal migrant crossings, was illegal. The court's decision requires Texas to stop any work on the barrier and move it to the riverbank, and is the second legal defeat for Texas this week over its border operations.
Key takeaways: The House of Representatives expelled GOP Rep. George Santos, setting off a competitive special election in New York’s 3rd District. The special election…
On Tuesday, a tribute service will be held in honor of the late former first lady Rosalynn Carter at Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, and all the living former first ladies will be in attendance. Rosalynn Carter was a humanitarian and a beloved first lady who was known for her commitment to mental health and her work with the Carter Center, as well as her advocacy for women’s rights and the elderly and disabled. The service will be an opportunity to honor her life and legacy.
Hunter Biden has agreed to testify publicly before the House Oversight Committee on December 13th as part of its impeachment inquiry into his father, President Biden. His lawyer, Abbe Lowell, has rebuked Republicans for their use of closed-door sessions to manipulate the facts and misinform the public. If accepted, the hearing will be the first time Hunter Biden has spoken publicly about the impeachment inquiry and the allegations against his father.
The United States is sending its first government flight of humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip as part of a truce between Israel and Hamas. The flight will bring medical items, food aid, and winter items to help the people of Gaza. The sides have agreed to extend their truce through Wednesday, with the hope of finding a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
Key takeaways: Jason James Eaton, 48, was arrested and charged with three counts of attempted murder in the second degree President Biden issued a statement…