Kazakhstan's senate chief: cause of Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash unknown for now  —  Kazakhstan's senate chairman said on Thursday that the cause of the Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash was still unknown.  —  “None of these countries - neither Azerbaijan, Russia nor Kazakhstan - is interested in hiding information.

Trump's top border adviser says he will bring back family detention  —  Tom Homan oversaw implementation of the “zero tolerance” policy that separated more than 4,000 children from their parents during Trump's first term.  —  U.S. immigration authorities will once more put families with children …

Statement from President Joe Biden on Russia's Overnight Aerial Attacks against  —  In the early hours of Christmas, Russia launched waves of missiles and drones against Ukrainian cities and critical energy infrastructure.  The purpose of this outrageous attack was to cut off …

Leaders in ‘uncommitted’ and ‘abandon Harris’ movements reflect on Trump's victory and early moves  —  A combination of worry and cautious optimism about Trump — and deep anger at the Democratic Party — pervade the groups.  —  Vice President Kamala Harris had just 107 days as a presidential candidate …

'It's a scary time': US universities urge international students to return to campus before Trump inauguration  —  Fear and uncertainty are spreading across many US college campuses ahead of President-elect Donald Trump's January 20 inauguration, with some schools advising international students …

Conspiracy theory is the new normal: 2024 was the year QAnon went mainstream  —  The single biggest reason Trump won?  The median voter ignores real news to consume endless disinformation  —  In the face of Vice President Kamala Harris losing the presidential election to Donald Trump …

Will the U.S. Ever Be Ready for a Female President?  —  Democrats wanted to end the electability debate.  After Vice President Kamala Harris's defeat, a conversation that has frustrated and foiled two generations of female candidates rages on.  —  Former President Bill Clinton and Senator Lindsey Graham …

Marianne Williamson launches bid for DNC chair  —  Former presidential candidate Marianne Williamson on Thursday launched a bid for chair of the Democratic National Committee (DNC), jumping into a crowded field of candidates vying to rebuild the party after its general election losses last month.

A Reflective Biden Harbors Some Regrets as His Term Winds Down  —  President Biden will seek solace and “relief” during a visit with Pope Francis next month, according to people familiar with his plans.  His public comments have offered a glimpse into what is on his mind.

Cutting the Deficit Is Easy—It's Just Unpopular  —  Bureaucrats aren't driving the deficit.  The culprit is the checks they send out that people happen to love.  —  Early last week, legislators from both parties agreed on a plan to keep the government funded until March.

In Trump's America, There's Democracy Only When He Wins  —  Some days are momentous for what occurs on them.  Others, for what they represent.  Our democracy relies on both.  —  Federal Election Day is set by law as the first Tuesday following the first Monday in November in even numbered years.

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Microsoft Bundling Practices Focus of Federal Antitrust Probe  —  The Federal Trade Commission has demanded information from Microsoft and interviewed competitors as the agency's antitrust investigation heats up.  The probe follows ProPublica reporting on how the company skirted and potentially violated federal law.