Hunter Biden indicted, Texas abortion, Israel-Hamas war, Matt Gaetz, Taylor Swift, NFL, menorah, Hanukkah: Daily Briefing – 2023

Hunter Biden was indicted on charges he failed to pay his income taxes. Also in the news: A Texas judge ruled a woman with severe pregnancy complications can obtain an emergency abortion, marking the first such intervention in the state since before Roe v. Wade was decided 50 years ago. We explain the secret push … Read more

News agency says IDF killed journalist – 2023

Israel releases video of troops in Khan Younis The Israeli military has released footage that it said showed forces from the 98th Division operating in Khan Younis, Gaza’s second-largest city, in its pursuit to wipe out the territory’s Hamas rulers. Editor’s Note: For the latest news on the Israel-Hamas conflict, please see our live updates … Read more

House votes to formally censure Jamaal Bowman for pulling fire alarm – 2023

Reps. Jamaal Bowman, Marjorie Taylor Greene’s spar over George Santos Rep. Jamaal Bowman got into an argument with Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene outside the Capitol over George Santos’ recent indictment on federal charges. Damien Henderson, Associated Press WASHINGTON – The House voted Thursday to formally censure Rep. Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., for pulling a fire alarm … Read more

Chris Christie, Nikki Haley in fourth debate – 2023

On today’s episode of The Excerpt podcast: USA TODAY National Political Correspondent Phillip M. Bailey recaps the fourth GOP presidential primary debate. Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is leaving Congress. Released hostages slam Israel, saying they feared airstrikes ‘would kill us.’ The top 1% of American earners now control more wealth than the nation’s entire middle class. Norman Lear has died at 101. … Read more

Senate Republicans block aid to Ukraine, call for more border security measures – 2023

WASHINGTON – The Senate voted to block a spending bill Wednesday that would have provided aid to Ukraine and Israel as Republicans have clamored for stricter border security measures. The bill was voted down 49 to 51, with Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., voting against it along with all the Senate Republicans.  Sanders took issues with … Read more

Republicans release resolution authorizing Biden impeachment inquiry – 2023

Speaker Mike Johnson promotes impeachment inquiry against Biden Speaker Mike Johnson insisted the House is moving forward with an impeachment inquiry, not yet an impeachment vote, against President Joe Biden. WASHINGTON – House Republicans have released the text of their resolution to formally authorize their impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden in a bid to … Read more