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• Musk 'Beyond Government Control' in Space Endeavors
  
  Although the Biden administration hasn't been shy about publicly slamming billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk, space experts contend that the SpaceX founder is "basically beyond government control" when it comes to his ventures in the sky.
• Democrats Seek to Unseat 'Electorally Vulnerable' Ilhan Omar
  
  Rep. Ilhan Omar is looking to win a fourth term in the lower chamber – but for the third election cycle in a row, the Democrat faces a tough primary challenge from three competitors looking to oust her from her role representing Minnesota's 5th Congressional District.
• Will 2024 Presidential Candidates Have Multiple Debates?
  
  The dates for the 2024 presidential debates may be set but political strategists don't expect to see the two current front-runners square off in front of a live audience on all three occasions.
• Supreme Court's Ethics Code Changes Little, Expert Says
  
  The U.S. Supreme Court and Chief Justice John Roberts appeared to have caved to demands from congressional Democrats to draft and publish a code of ethics with which the justices will need to adhere - but will the newly adopted rules change much about the court?
• Pro-Palestinian Protesters Dampen Holiday Cheer
  
  Anti-Israel, Pro-Palestinian protesters continue to act like grinches by trying to steal the spotlight at holiday festivities and causing major disruptions as Americans get into the Christmas spirit at parades, tree lighting ceremonies, and shopping malls.
• December Watch: Christmas, Hanukkah, Meteors
  
  If your family didn't rush to decorate a tree and string up lights as soon as the Thanksgiving turkey had digested, there's now less than a month to deck the hall before it's Christmas all over again.
• North Korea's 'Steady Progress' Worse Than Spy Satellite Launch
  
  North Korea's newfound ability to spy on the U.S. and its allies is concerning to Far East experts, but they say the development is not as alarming as the recent strides made by the Hermit Kingdom in modernizing its weapons stockpile.
• Major Foundations Funding Terrorist-Linked Charities
  
  Major foundations have provided millions of dollars in funding to Islamic terrorist-linked charities during the past decade, a report by the Philadelphia-based Middle East Forum has revealed.
• 10 Worst Offenders Hamas Received for Israeli Hostages
  
  Some of the hostages held by Hamas terrorists were released in a lopsided deal that saw three Palestinian prisoners freed for every Israeli let out of Gaza – but there's fear that some of those released Palestinians will again commit heinous crimes against the Jewish state.
• New Jersey 'Virtue Signaling' With Gas-Powered Vehicle Ban
  
  New Jersey's push to limit - and ultimately ban - the sale of gas-powered vehicles is nothing more than a "virtue signal" that will do little to achieve state officials' goal of improving air quality and reducing pollutants, climate experts contend.
• A Conservative Spring? Right-Wing Populism Resurgent Globally
  
  In a striking turn of events, last week the political landscape worldwide witnessed a notable surge in right-wing populism.
• State Dept. Dissent Cable Leaks Unlikely to Influence US Policy
  
  The stunning leak of a U.S. State Department dissent cable criticizing the Biden administration's actions toward Israel is not likely to have a lasting impact on U.S. policy – but it could affect the careers of those involved in producing and leaking the cable.
• Narrowed GOP Presidential Field 'Directly' Benefits Trump
  
  The number of Republican presidential hopefuls continues to dwindle as the 2024 primary season nears, and former President Donald Trump is maintaining the commanding lead he's enjoyed over his challengers for at least a year.
• Drones Provide 'True Enhancement' to Law Enforcement
  
  As police departments continue to struggle with recruitment and retention of personnel, some police chiefs facing rising crime rates in their cities are looking for help any way they can get it, including by turning to a technological innovation: drones.
• 5 Things Republicans Were Thankful for This Thanksgiving
  
  Here are five things Republicans were thankful for this Thanksgiving.
• 5 Things Democrats Were Thankful for This Thanksgiving
  
  5 Things Democrats Were Thankful for This Thanksgiving
• Dem Efforts to Turn Biden's Age Into Positive Will Be 'Difficult'
  
  President Joe Biden isn't getting any younger and age is shaping up to be a major issue in his reelection campaign, as voters continue to raise concerns about whether the octogenarian is simply too old to run the country for another four years.
• Thanksgiving Costs Skyrocket Under Biden
  
  While Americans can be thankful that the cost of their Thanksgiving meal won't gobble up the cash in their wallets as swiftly as it did 12 months ago when turkey prices reached record highs, dinner hosts should still expect to dish out more money for a holiday meal than before.
• Presidential Security Became 'Serious Business' After JFK Murder
  
  In the 60 years since the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, a massive - and much-needed - overhaul occurred in the policies, procedures, and protocols involved with protecting the president, national security experts said.
• Homeschooling Trend Accelerates Even After COVID Lockdowns
  
  Long after the lifting of the lockdowns that shuttered schools during the COVID-19 pandemic, many parents have opted to continue their kids' studies at home, beginning a new trend toward homeschooling.
• Conflict, Recruitment Woes Could Drive Draft Reinstatement
  
  With the U.S. facing threats from multiple corners of the world and the military facing a slump in its recruitment and retention of troops, analysts fear the country is heading to a place where reinstating a military draft could be in the cards.
• Should Biden Redesignate Houthi Rebels as a Terror Group?
  
  The Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen have launched numerous missile strikes against Israel – but the Biden administration has so far stood by its 2021 decision to remove the Islamist group from the U.S. list of Foreign Terrorist Organizations.
• Biden Needs to 'Deprive' Iran of Money Not Waive Sanctions
  
  The Biden administration's decision to unlock upwards of $10 billion that will fill now fill Tehran's coffers only proves that despite the U.S. fight against Iranian proxies in the Middle East, the U.S. policy toward Iran remains unchanged, experts say.
• High Levels of Solar Activity Could Knock Out Internet for Months
  
  While the Pentagon remains focused on hardening the grid to stave off potential electromagnetic pulse attacks capable of completely knocking the country's electronics offline, a similar threat could come from a natural occurrence.
• Middle East Peace Envoy 'Can Be Very Helpful' Tool for Biden
  
  Even with Israel still fully engaged in its war to drive Hamas out of Gaza, President Joe Biden has begun shifting his attention to game-planning for what happens when the troops complete their mission – appointing a Middle East peace envoy could be a "very helpful" tool.

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