Monday

Australian health officials said they will not make any changes to their existing recommendations for COVID-19 boosters — meaning they won’t recommend a third booster (fifth dose) for any age group, despite rising case and hospitalization numbers.

Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., said Monday night he will challenge House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy of California to be House speaker in the next Congress, should Republicans gain control of the chamber.

Some establishment Republicans have suggested the GOP work with Democrats in picking the next House Speaker.

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos recently warned consumers and businesses they should consider postponing large purchases in the coming months as the global economy contends with a downturn and faces a possible recession.

The COVID-19 public health emergency will remain intact until at least mid-January, a federal health official confirmed this week.

New Arizona law makes recount possible.

Conservative news outlet claims Republican Arizona gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake will not concede her Democrat opponent, Katie Hobbs.

Amazon.com Inc. plans to lay off about 10,000 people in corporate and technology jobs starting as soon as this week, The New York Times reported Monday, citing people with knowledge of the matter.

Federal prosecutors probing Giuliani’s activities in Ukraine close investigation after more than two years and will bring no criminal charges.

Sen. Mitch McConnell’s (R-KY) favorability hits a record low, per Civiqs voter polling released Monday.