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Updated Nov 30, 2022 - Politics & Policy

Hakeem Jeffries elected House Democratic leader

Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, wearing a blue suit jacket, light blue shirt and red tie, walks in a Capitol basement hallway flanked by staff and security.

What the Respect for Marriage Act does and doesn't do

Photo of Susan Collins speaking
Updated Nov 30, 2022 - Politics & Policy

House Democrats have access to Trump tax returns, Treasury confirms

McCarthy tells Jan. 6 committee to preserve its findings

House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.), wearing a blue suit, white shirt and purple tie, speaks to reporters outside the White House.
Updated Nov 30, 2022 - Politics & Policy

House passes legislation to avert economically devastating rail strike

Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D-NY) and Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) speak to the media following a meeting with U.S. President Joe Biden at the White House on November 29, 2022
Updated Nov 30, 2022 - Economy

Fed chair Powell: No "clear progress" toward lower inflation

Updated Nov 30, 2022 - Economy

CNN layoffs begin

Nov 30, 2022 - Technology

Kraken crypto exchange lays off 30% of workforce

Illustration of a tentacle about to shake hands.

Indiana Sen. Mike Braun to run for governor of the state in 2024

Senator Mike Braun, a Republican from Indiana, speaks during the America First Policy Institute's America First Agenda Summit.
Nov 30, 2022 - World

Netanyahu says it was a "mistake" for Trump to dine with Kanye

Mauna Loa volcano eruption halts recording of key climate data

Southern states survey tornado damage as risk lingers

Weather outlook map
Nov 30, 2022 - Economy

The lawsuit against Leon Black is just the beginning

Illustration of a statue of justice with torn paper over her eyes revealing a stack of papers beneath

Record-breaking early voting in Georgia Senate runoff

Early voting

Former Chinese President Jiang Zemin dies at 96

Former Chinese President Jiang Zemin during a meeting in 1994.

America's sudden change of heart on same-sex marriage

McCarthy's math problem

Kevin McCarthy

New Alzheimer's drug faces uncertain regulatory path

Illustration of a brain on blueprint paper with various areas called out.

How the Oath Keepers were radicalized

Illustration of a long figure falling into a dark void.

Tornado outbreak underway across southern U.S., with 40 million at risk

Map showing the area under threat for a severe weather outbreak.

Axios Finish Line: The season of family time

Illustration of a snow globe with a family inside

Scoop: Biden administration eyes border overhaul as Title 42 ends

Border patrol agents take people into custody next to the U.S.-Mexico border fence

Trump calls McConnell "loser for our nation" after he condemns Fuentes dinner

Photo of Mitch McConnell speaking on the left and Donald Trump smiling on the right
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