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President Joe Biden has voted to contribute $4 billion to the World Bank's International Development Association (IDA) for the world's poorest countries.

President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Howard Lutnick, CEO of Cantor Fitzgerald and cryptocurrency advocate, to serve as commerce secretary in his upcoming administration. Trump made the announcement on Tuesday via Truth Social, citing both Lutnick’s business expertise and commitment to advancing Trump’s trade policies.

On November 18, 2024, Representative Nancy Mace (R-SC) introduced a resolution to restrict access to single-sex facilities in the U.S. Capitol based on biological sex. The proposal mandates that House members and staff use restrooms, locker rooms, and changing areas corresponding to their biological sex, with enforcement by the House sergeant-at-arms.

Google is co-hosting a "social hour" for left-wing activists that will focus on how to "resist the Republican agenda."

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg told Judge Juan Merchan to postpone the sentencing in President-elect Donald Trump's business record case.

Russia has updated its nuclear doctrine following Ukraine's launch of several long-range American missiles.

Judge Juan Merchan has adjourned President-elect Donald Trump's falsified business records case.

Boston’s Democrat Mayor Michelle Wu declared on Sunday that her city will not cooperate with the Trump administration’s planned mass deportation efforts, even as Massachusetts faces alarming cases of illegal immigrants with criminal charges being released back into communities.

Russia has warned that the use of long-range missiles by Ukraine would signify the West's "direct participation" in the conflict.

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled that county election boards must comply with previous rulings that state that counties cannot count undated or misdated mail-in ballots.