Shutdown talk recedes as White House reconsiders border wall
President Trump and congressional leaders show movement toward ending the standoff over a 5 billion border wall funding request. Sanders cites “other options” and funding sources while Pelosi and Schumer rebuff new wall money. A partial shutdown risks 800,000 workers and holiday disruption unless a stopgap or broader budget deal passes.
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Suspended WV high school aide harassed transgender student
Lee Livengood, Liberty High School assistant principal in Clarksburg, suspended with pay after reportedly telling transgender student Michael Critchfield you freak me out and blocking his exit in a boys bathroom. ACLU WV calls four day suspension insufficient and urges policy changes.
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O'Rourke Holds Off 2020 Decision Amid White House Buzz
No timeline emerged as Beto O'Rourke weighs a possible 2020 presidential bid after a narrow Senate loss. Backers say he has not expanded staff or secured donor commitments, focusing on fact-finding and logistics while remaining in Washington post‑term. He finishes Congress on Jan. 3 and analysts debate his timing.
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Neighbors help save family from burning home in Virginia Beach
In Virginia Beach a mobile home fire early Tuesday prompted neighbors to rescue three children and their parents. A 7-year-old, a 5-year-old, and a 2-year-old were pulled to safety as firefighters arrived. All adults and children were hospitalized in stable or improving condition. investigators look into the cause.
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