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Today's Top Political News Compilation - Wednesday, November 29, 2023

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Death of Henry Kissinger met with polarized reaction around the world

TOKYO (AP) — A polarized reaction poured in Thursday to the death of former U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, who managed to galvanize global attention decades after his official service as one of the most powerful diplomats in American history. Kissinger, who died Wednesday in Connecticut at 100, was praised as a skilled defender of U.S. interests by world leaders. On social media he was widely called a war criminal who left lasting damage throughout the world.


























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Former Olympic swimmer sentenced to 3 years probation for role in Jan. 6 riot

  • News source: Politics - CBSNews.com
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Washington — A U.S. Olympic gold medalist in swimming who admitted to being a part of the mob that attacked the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, and obstructing Congress' work in certifying the results of the 2020 presidential election that day was sentenced Friday to three years probation and six months of home detention.

Klete Keller pleaded guilty in 2021 to the felony crime of obstruction of an official proceeding after he was recognized inside the Capitol Rotunda during the riot because of a U.S.A. athletic jacket he wore. He admitted to later trying...
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Inmate stabbed Derek Chauvin 22 times, charged with attempted murder, prosecutors say

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A federal inmate was charged Friday with attempted murder in the Nov. 24 prison stabbing of Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer convicted of murdering George Floyd
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What to know about anti-aging medication that could help dogs live longer

  • News source: ABC News: Top Stories
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The drug, LOY-001, works by interacting with a hormone that accelerates aging.
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Fox News Politics: Santos goes down

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The House voted to expel Rep. George Santos 311 to 114 Thursday. Santos walked out of the House chamber just before all the votes that sealed his fate were cast and did not answer reporters' questions on his way out.

Slightly more Republicans voted not to expel Santos than to let him stay. But the overwhelming feeling was clearly that Santos needed...
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VP Kamala Harris' 2019 Jussie Smollett defense remains after actor's hate crime hoax conviction, failed appeal

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Vice President Kamala Harris' 2019 post calling Jussie Smollett a victim of attempted "modern day lynching" is still online despite the actor losing his conviction appeal Friday and facing the likelihood of going back to prison.

An Illinois appeals court on Friday upheld Smollett's previous conviction on five of the six charges of disorderly conduct in 2021. Smollett had claimed he was the victim of a racist and homophobic attack by two men who were wearing ski masks in January 2019.

While police searched for the suspects, an investigation into...
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Kathy Hochul clarifies claim of 'filling' George Santos seat, pledges special election

  • News source: FOX News
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New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is sparking confusion online as some users on X believe a comment she made on social media indicated that she intends to fill the seat of expelled Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., herself, and not hold a special election to fill the vacancy.

When Hochul posted her reaction to Santos’ expulsion on X at 11:14 a.m., she did not refer to an election, which led some users to infer that the governor would try to select Santos' replacement.

"I am prepared to undertake the solemn responsibility of filling the vacancy in New York’s 3rd...
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'I’m not ready to lose hope’: The hostages still in Gaza

  • News source: BBC News - World
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There are still over 100 hostages being held by Hamas in Gaza, including at least 16 women.
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Sandra Day O'Connor: A ranch girl who became 'queen of the court'

  • News source: BBC News - World
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As the first woman on the Supreme Court, Justice O'Connor was a trailblazer and a powerful moderate.
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Border officials seize a lot of fentanyl but say it's a complicated problem to solve

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As tens of thousands of Americans die each year from synthetic opioids, namely fentanyl, federal officials say the illicit narcotics trade remains a critical problem
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Protester sets self on fire in apparent 'political protest' outside Israeli Consulate

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A protester is in critical condition after setting themselves on fire in a "political protest" outside an Israeli Consulate office in Atlanta, police said.
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Rep. George Santos leaves the US Capitol after the House voted to expel him from Congress.

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Rep. George Santos leaves the US Capitol after the House voted to expel him from Congress.
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DeSantis-Newsom debate has sudden end, just after Hannity announces extension

  • News source: Politics - CBSNews.com
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As the debate between California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis was wrapping up Thursday night, a few minutes past the 90-minute mark that was originally agreed upon, Fox News moderator Sean Hannity asked the two whether they'd debate again. After Newsom said he could debate all night, Hannity said he'd extend the debate to a full two hours.

But after a commercial break, Hannity announced that the two were unable to stay longer after all. A DeSantis source who was backstage, as well as another source on the ground not affiliated...
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WATCH: Officers chase deer through New Jersey school

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New Jersey police were seen chasing a deer down the halls of an elementary school.
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House Republicans ask Hunter Biden’s legal team to confirm closed-door deposition

  • News source: Politico - Congress
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House Republicans are asking Hunter Biden’s legal team to confirm if the president’s son will appear for a closed-door deposition later this month.

Oversight Committee Chair James Comer (R-Ky.) and Judiciary Committee Chair Jim Jordan (R-Ohio)
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Hitchhiker’s Guide to how the Santos expulsion will amplify pressure on Democrats to deal with men

  • News source: FOX News
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House Democrats were ready for Republicans to fail to expel Rep. George Santos (R-NY) today. Had the GOP failed, Democrats would have highlighted this roll call vote as a signature event to demonstrate problems in the GOP.

They would note how the GOP House came close to hitting the debt ceiling. How they flirted with two government shutdowns. How they are now on their second House Speaker – after burning through three candidates for Speaker. And then a failure to expel Santos.GOOD TIDINGS AND CHEER, UNLESS YOU'RE IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES...
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