Yes, that really is Kyrsten Sinema selling designer clothes and bike gear on Facebook  —  Slate on Thursday published a story speculating that U.S. Sen Kyrsten Sinema is padding her income and decluttering her D.C. apartment by reselling designer clothing and athletic gear on Facebook Marketplace.

McCarthy's ongoing speaker battle paralyzes House  —  Kevin McCarthy's imperiled speakership bid is threatening to incapacitate Republicans during a crucial planning period, virtually guaranteeing a sluggish start for the new House majority.  —  The GOP leader on Thursday took the unusual step …

Gov. DeSantis ‘ready to sign’ abortion ‘heartbeat bill’ … A.G. Gancarski  —  A.G. Gancarski has written for FloridaPolitics.com since 2014.  He is based in Northeast Florida.  He can be reached at [email protected] or on Twitter: @AGGancarski

‘Losing the plot’: Trump mocked after announcing superhero card collection  —  Cards cost ‘only $99 each’ and ‘would make a great Christmas gift’, says former president in ‘major announcement’ video  —  Donald Trump walked into a comic-book universe of internet mockery on Thursday …

Biden releases most JFK assassination records — but withholds thousands  —  President Joe Biden's administration released more than 13,000 records of President John F. Kennedy's assassination Thursday, but it fell short of fully complying with the spirit of a 30-year-old law demanding transparency by now.

Trump lashes out at polls showing Ron DeSantis with a big lead in the 2024 GOP primary  —  Former President Donald Trump unloaded Thursday on polling showing Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis beating him in a head-to-head matchup for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination.

An Alternate Reality: How Russia's State TV Spins the Ukraine War  —  Leaked emails detail how Russia's biggest state broadcaster, working with the nation's security services, mined right-wing American news and Chinese media to craft a narrative that Moscow was winning.

Donald Trump's ‘Major Announcement’ Is Grifty NFT Project  —  Donald Trump's “major announcement” turned out to be a lame NFT project.  Some advisers are already pointing the finger.  —  Former President Donald Trump's “MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT” landed on Thursday like the release of a new NFT …

House Passes Bill That Could Pave the Way for Puerto Rican Statehood  —  The legislation has little chance of becoming law in the short term, but its passage in a bipartisan vote reflects a perception by the House that Puerto Rico's status as a colonial territory is untenable.

Helping Trans Kids Means Admitting What We Don't Know  —  Last month, the New York Times published an investigative report on the medical treatment of children who question their gender identity.  The findings were decidedly mixed.  The reporters showed that many patients benefit …

Video Footage of Attack on Paul Pelosi Shown at San Francisco Hearing  —  David DePape, the man accused of bludgeoning the husband of Nancy Pelosi, told the police that he also had Gavin Newsom and Tom Hanks on his target list.  —  SAN FRANCISCO — It was as quick as it was brutal …

Russia warns of ‘consequences’ if US missiles go to Ukraine  —  Russia's Foreign Ministry warned Thursday that if the United States confirms reports that it plans to deliver sophisticated air defense missiles to Ukraine, it would be “another provocative move by the U.S.” that could prompt a response from Moscow.

Rudy Giuliani Under Threat of Disbarment After D.C. Bar Committee Finds His Failed 2020 Election Suit in Pa. Broke Ethics Rules  —  Former New York City mayor and Donald Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani's law license is on the line after the D.C. Board of Professional Responsibility found on Thursday …

The Night Raids … • RODAT DISTRICT, NANGARHAR PROVINCE  —  This story contains graphic descriptions and images of war casualties.  —  On a December night in 2018, Mahzala was jolted awake by a shuddering wave of noise that rattled her family's small mud house.

Fact check: Republican congressman falsely claims Democratic congresswoman said pedophilia isn't a crime  —  On Thursday afternoon, Republican Rep. Ronny Jackson of Texas accused Democratic Rep. Katie Porter of California of having said that “pedophilia isn't a crime.”  —  But Porter did not say that.

Three men sentenced to prison in Whitmer kidnapping plot  —  Jackson — Three men were sentenced Thursday to serve a minimum of seven to 12 years in prison for providing material aid to terrorists and being members of a gang in connection with the plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.

Israel's Netanyahu urges US to reaffirm commitment to Saudi Arabia - Al Arabiya  —  Israeli Prime Minister-designate Benjamin Netanyahu urged key ally the United States to reaffirm its commitment to Saudi Arabia and pledged to pursue formal Israeli ties with Riyadh for a “quantum leap” in peace, Al Arabiya English said on Thursday.

Senate passes defense bill that arms U.S. allies, ends vaccine mandate  —  The $858 billion legislation, directing more military aid for Ukraine and Taiwan, now heads to President Biden for his signature  —  The Senate on Thursday voted to approve the annual defense policy bill …

Trump vows to ban feds from ID-ing domestic ‘misinformation’ if elected  —  Former President Donald Trump vowed Thursday that he will ban the federal government from using the terms “misinformation” and “disinformation” to describe domestic speech if he retakes the White House.

ANDY NGO REPORTS: Domestic terrorism charges for five arrested at violent Antifa autonomous zone near Atlanta  —  The Georgia Bureau of Investigation says it found explosive devices and gasoline at the raid.  —  Minute Read  —  Five militants part of a violent far-left occupation …

Tucker Carlson gave an interview to a college student.  Now, that student is organizing “Students for Ye,” a group promoted by white nationalists  —  In July, Fox News host Tucker Carlson gave an interview to college student and right-wing writer Daniel Schmidt.

Former Twitter Employee Sentenced to 42 Months in Federal Prison for Acting as a Foreign Agent  —  Defendant was Convicted After Trial of Participating in Fraudulent Scheme to Access, Monitor and Convey User Information to Saudi Royal Family and The Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia

Woman Admits to Unwittingly Funding Effort to Kidnap Iranian Dissident  —  Niloufar Bahadorifar was the conduit for money used to hire a private detective who shadowed the Iranian American journalist Masih Alinejad.  —  Four Iranians who plotted to kidnap a prominent Iranian American journalist …

The untimely, infuriating death of the deal to save 2 million ‘dreamers’  —  For a fleeting moment this month, a deal to protect 2 million “dreamers” and rationalize our asylum system appeared within reach.  Two senators with a history of bipartisan compromises were earnestly haggling over details.

Jill Biden makes a tidal shift from her thoughts on another run at the White House  —  First lady Jill Biden, despite being so worn out from a recent circuit of White House events that she lost her voice, is now seriously looking ahead to her husband running for reelection in 2024.

A looming Russian offensive  —  Ukraine's chiefs, in an unprecedented series of briefings, tell The Economist about the critical months that lie ahead  —  Russia is massing men and arms for a new offensive.  As soon as January, but more likely in the spring, it could launch a big attack …

Five down in Apt. 307: Mass fentanyl deaths test a Colorado prosecutor  —  COMMERCE CITY, Colo. — From the doorway of Apt. 307, District Attorney Brian Mason could see the five bodies inside.  They lay awkwardly on the floor and couch, their arms and legs contorted — a sign of sudden collapse.

Traumatized by Covid, but Ruled by a Party That Never Apologizes  —  Gripped with grief, anxiety and depression, many in China want a national reckoning over the hard-line “zero Covid” policy.  Holding the government to account may be a quixotic quest.  —  They posted photos of their positive Covid tests on social media.

Schumer Freezes Antitrust Bills After Big Tech Lobbyists Bundled Millions  —  Apple, Amazon, and others are spending record sums to fight off antitrust laws while pouring money into the Democrats' campaign arms.  —  Several bills to curb the market power of the world's largest tech companies …