Iraqi supporters of Iran-backed militia attack US Embassy  —  BAGHDAD (AP) — Dozens of angry Iraqi Shiite militia supporters broke into the U.S. Embassy compound in Baghdad on Tuesday after smashing a main door and setting fire to a reception area, prompting tear gas and sounds of gunfire.

Anti-Semitic attacks show a society at risk of falling apart  —  Frida Ghitis, a former CNN producer and correspondent, is a world affairs columnist.  She is a frequent opinion contributor to CNN, a contributing columnist to the Washington Post and a columnist for World Politics Review.

Judge Dismisses Lawsuit by Ex-Trump Aide Subpoenaed in Impeachment Inquiry  —  Judge Richard J. Leon acted after the House dropped its subpoena to Charles Kupperman and mooted the case, which had been closely watched for its implications about whether John Bolton would testify about President Trump's pressuring Ukraine.

Parnas Pushes to Share His Info With House Intel  —  The ex-Giuliani associate asked for permission to send the contents of an iPhone to Hill investigators.  —  Lev Parnas, a former Rudy Giuliani associate charged with financial crimes, is still sharing material with congressional investigators …

Joe Biden says he would consider a Republican for his running mate  —  Exeter, New Hampshire (CNN)Joe Biden told voters in New Hampshire on Monday that he would consider choosing a Republican as a running mate, but added, “I can't think of one right now.”  —  Biden discussed the possibility …

Bret Stephens and the Perils of the Tapped-Out Column  —  New York Times columnist Bret Stephens ambushed and gravely wounded his own career on the evening of Dec. 27 when his piece about—bear with me here—the alleged superior intelligence of Ashkenazi Jews went live on the Times website.

Alex Jones and InfoWars Ordered to Pay $100K in Court Costs for Sandy Hook Case  —  A Texas judge ordered Alex Jones and the InfoWars website to pay more than $100,000 in a single day.  —  A Texas judge has ordered Alex Jones and his InfoWars hoax website to pay more than $100,000 in court costs …

Chief: Local officer resigns after making up coffee cup incident  —  JUNCTION CITY, Kan. (KSNT) - In a joint press conference with McDonald's Monday night, the Herington Police Chief said the coffee cup incident was a hoax.  —  Chief Brian Hornaday said McDonald's didn't have anything …

Warren confronts ghost of Howard Dean  —  Liberals swooned.  The Democratic establishment was on its heels.  Powered by small donors and grassroots energy, in late 2003 Iowa seemed Howard Dean's for the taking.  —  But then came the attacks — from both the center and the left.  The surge became a stall.

Team Trump's Furious Hunt to Find Out Who ‘Liked’ a Chelsea Clinton Tweet  —  At least 10 Trump administration staffers were interviewed about whether they had dared to to hit the “like” button.  —  On the evening of July 10, 2017 staffers at the U.S. embassy in Brussels …

Every trial is a pursuit of truth.  Will my colleagues in the Senate uphold that?  —  Doug Jones, a Democrat, represents Alabama in the U.S. Senate.  —  “Verdict,” from the Latin “veredictum,” means “to say the truth.”  —  Soon, my colleagues in the Senate and I will be called on to fulfill …

Carlos Ghosn Flees Trial in Japan for Lebanon  —  Former Nissan, Renault chief was awaiting trial for alleged financial wrongdoing  —  Carlos Ghosn, the former chief of Nissan Motor Co. and Renault SA, unexpectedly left Japan, where he is facing trial for alleged financial wrongdoing …

West Virginia correctional cadets who gave Nazi salute in photo will all be fired  —  “Now, we must continue to move forward and work diligently to make sure nothing like this ever happens again,” Gov. Jim Justice said in a statement Monday.  —  West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice said Monday …

Texas shooting isn't as simple as it seems  —  James C. Moore is a communications consultant, political analyst, and author.  He has been writing and reporting on Texas politics for the past 40 years.  The views expressed here are the author's.  Read more opinion on CNN.

Top DOE official arrested for trying to set up sex with underage boy  —  A top deputy to city schools Chancellor Richard Carranza was busted in Wisconsin for allegedly trying to arrange sex with an underage boy online, police and sources told The Post.  —  Department of Education Deputy Chief …

Census data projects shift in states' congressional power  —  California is projected to lose a congressional seat for the first time next year, while states President Trump won such as Texas and Florida will likely gain seats, according to an analysis of new Census data by the Brookings Institution's William Frey.

Trump's threat to democracy  —  Polite society warns against the drawing of certain historical parallels.  But as another tumultuous year of Donald Trump's presidency draws to a close, it seems like a good time to ask: Where does one look for a political equivalent in a year …

Bronx wind turbine's blades fly off, smashing car and billboard  —  Blades from a wind turbine in Baychester flew off the massive structure Monday, crashing to the street below, according to officials.  —  No one was injured — but a car was smashed and a billboard was knocked down around 1:20 p.m …