Capitol deal shelves debt talk amid spending caps clash
Congressional leaders announce a spending framework for the current year that adheres to debt ceiling caps and delivers about 16 billion in further cuts from the prior agreement. President Biden and Senate Democrats praise the plan while House Republicans seek deeper concessions as funding deadlines loom.
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Ukraine
U.S
Chuck Schumer
Hakeem Jeffries
Israel says Hezbollah strikes air traffic base in Mount Meron
Israel says Hezbollah attacked an air traffic control base on Mount Meron in northern Israel. The military reported no casualties and said backup systems kept air defenses intact while damage will be repaired.
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Gaza
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Qatar
Mount Meron
Beirut
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Daniel Hagari
Benjamin Netanyahu
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Criticism grows over Austin's hospitalization secrecy
The Pentagon released details on Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's medical stay with a Dec. 22 procedure, Jan. 1 ICU admission, and ongoing privacy. Lawmakers decry delays in notifying Biden, NSC, Hicks, and Sullivan, while Austin accepts responsibility for disclosure gaps.
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National Security
Jake Sullivan
Puerto Rico
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Sullivan
Alaska Airlines Grounds 737 Max 9 Jetliners
Alaska Airlines grounded all 65 Boeing 737 Max 9 aircraft after FAA warnings of possible additional maintenance. 18 of the planes had been back in service after Friday night's fuselage blowout above Oregon. The NTSB investigates the door and landing site as flight cancellations rise.
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