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Hamas announced readiness for a cease-fire in Gaza on Wednesday, following a truce between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon. The group stated its willingness to end the 13-month conflict, provided conditions are met, including a halt to Israeli military operations, the withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza, the return of displaced residents, and a hostages-for-prisoners exchange.

Vice President Kamala Harris faced widespread ridicule after addressing supporters in her first remarks since conceding the presidential race to Donald Trump. Speaking virtually after a post-election vacation, Harris acknowledged the emotional toll of the loss, calling it “heavy” and urging supporters to hold onto their power and purpose despite the defeat.

Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) called on Republican governors to send illegal immigrants to Denver following controversial comments by Denver Mayor Mike Johnston. Johnston, a staunch defender of sanctuary policies, pledged to block federal immigration enforcement in his city, even suggesting he would use Denver police to stop Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) at the county line.

The mayor of Newport Beach, a wealthy coastal community in California, is speaking out against sanctuary state policies after 21 migrants were apprehended near the city earlier this month. Mayor Will O’Neill criticized Democratic lawmakers for laws like SB 54, which limit local law enforcement’s ability to assist federal immigration officials.

Two U.S. House races in California remain uncalled as Republicans aim to bolster their slim majority in the new Congress. Meanwhile, an Iowa race has been unofficially projected, but the outcome is still pending.

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin is making a direct appeal to incoming members of President-elect Donald Trump’s administration, encouraging them to settle in the Old Dominion as they transition into their new roles.

Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) has introduced a resolution condemning the "death threats" received by Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) following her introduction of a bill aimed at protecting women’s rights by restricting access to women’s restrooms in the U.S. Capitol to biological females.

A New York school is teaching kindergarteners gender identity as a means of promoting "inclusion," Fox News reported.

The mayor of El Cajon, California, is fighting back against Governor Gavin Newsom's sanctuary laws, supporting President-elect Donald Trump's efforts to reduce illegal immigration.

Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid shared a list of "achievements" for women over the last three years as a means of recognizing the United Nations' International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women on November 25.