House Democrats have officially elected Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (N.Y.) to head the party in the next Congress, marking a generational shift after 20 years under the leadership of Rep. Nancy Pelosi (Calif.) while making Jeffries the first Black figure in history to lead either party in Congress. The shift didn't come as a surprise when Wednesday's vote was taken but still marked a historical milestone. Pelosi and two long-time allies announced earlier this month they would step out of the top leadership spots, leaving the 52-year-old Jeffries as one of three next-generation leaders to solidify their place as uncontested picks for rarely-opened leadership roles. Rep. Katherine Clark (Mass.) will replace Rep. Steny Hoyer (Md.) as the second-ranking Democrat next year, while Rep. Pete Aguilar (Calif.) will fill the vacancy left by Rep. Jim Clyburn (S.C.) at the No. 3 spot. Read more here. |
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🚨 BREAKING: House panel gets Trump tax returns
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The House Ways and Committee has received former President Trump's tax returns, ending Democrats' multi-year legal battle to obtain the documents, multiple outlets have reported. |
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🛤️ House votes to avert rail strike, provide workers paid sick leave
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The House has advanced legislation to avert a railway strike, which would have drastic effects on the U.S. economy as it heads into the holiday season. |
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🚂 Buttigieg and Walsh to meet with Senate Democrats on the rail deal
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Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and Labor Secretary Marty Walsh will meet with Senate Democrats this week to brief them on the deal to end the threat of a railroad strike. |
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◼️ Islamic State leader killed in battle, spokesman says
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Abu al-Hassan al-Hashimi al-Qurayshi, the leader of the Islamic State terror group, was killed recently in battle, according to reports. |
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📈 Corporate profits hit record high in Q3 amid 40-year-high inflation
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Corporate profits in the nonfinancial sector hit a record high of $2.08 trillion in the third quarter even as 40-year-high inflation continues to squeeze American consumers. |
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⚠️ DHS warns of 'heightened threat environment' in terrorism bulletin
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The Department of Homeland Security is warning of a "heightened threat environment" across the country in its latest terrorism advisory bulletin, cautioning that the U.S. could see acts of violence in the coming months. |
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🦠 Bill Clinton tests positive for COVID
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Former President Clinton has announced that he has tested positive for COVID-19 and is experiencing mild symptoms. |
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🛫 DeSantis officials added to lawsuit over migrants flight
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Two additional officials in Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis's (R) administration have been added to a class-action lawsuit filed on behalf of migrants flown to Martha's Vineyard in mid-September. |
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👑 Buckingham Palace insider resigns after racist comments
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Queen Elizabeth II's lady-in-waiting has resigned after repeatedly questioning a Black British charity founder on her background. |
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📺 CNN announces layoffs amid difficult year
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'Don't let partisan gridlock stall critical government functions'
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