Quick Glance: Biden signs Comprehensive Military Aid Package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan
- President Biden announces the signing of a substantial $95 billion military assistance package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, with a significant portion of the funds directed towards Ukraine.
- Despite initial resistance from Republicans in Congress, Biden has signed the aid package, highlighting the reinforcement of allies and ensuring prompt deliveries to Ukraine.
- The assistance for Ukraine includes weapons and military equipment valued at around $1 billion, encompassing artillery shells and air defense missiles.
- Military analysts do not foresee significant changes on the frontlines in eastern Ukraine, while the US support aims to aid Ukraine in operations in southern Ukraine, particularly focusing on Crimea and the Black Sea.
Quick Glance: Jon Stewart's Revival on 'The Daily Show'
- Jon Stewart is making a return as the host and executive producer of Comedy Central’s 'Daily Show,' focusing on hosting the program only on Mondays while executive producing every episode.
- The other evenings will be hosted by a rotating panel of the show’s 'All-Star Correspondents.'
- Stewart departed from 'The Daily Show' in Summer 2015 and was replaced by Trevor Noah.
- Stewart's new show, 'The Problem With Jon Stewart,' on Apple TV +, was canceled after two seasons.
Quick Glance: Judge Rejects Trump's Immunity Claim
- Former US President Donald Trump attends civil fraud trial at New York State Supreme Court.
- Judge Tanya Chutkan rules that Trump has no immunity from criminal charges.
- Chutkan's ruling is the first in the US affirming that presidents can be charged with crimes like any other citizen.
- Trump's lawyers claimed he is 'absolutely immune' from charges, which was rejected by Judge Chutkan.
Quick Glance: Supreme Court Rejects Fast-Tracking Prosecution in Trump Case
- The Supreme Court refuses to immediately rule on Jack Smith's plea to prosecute Donald Trump for election subversion.
- The case is now in the hands of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, which intends to act quickly.
- With the justices staying out of the dispute, additional appeals are likely that could delay the case.
- The decision avoids a swift ruling that could have dismissed Trump's immunity claims and raises the possibility of further delays through additional appeals.
Quick Glance: Rep. Santos Expects Congress Expulsion
- Rep. George Santos anticipates expulsion from Congress following a House Ethics Committee report.
- Santos defiantly stated he won't resign, but acknowledged his time as a member may soon end.
- House Ethics Committee Chair Michael Guest introduced a resolution to expel Santos after Thanksgiving break.
- Many colleagues who previously opposed expulsion now support it, citing the committee's investigation into alleged misconduct by Santos.
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Quick Glance: Brazil: Lula defeats Bolsonaro, albeit by a far narrower margin than predicted
- Lula defeats Bolsonaro in the first round of the presidential election, albeit by a far narrower margin than projected.
- Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has won the first round of Brazil's presidential election by a close margin.
- In the first round, polls showed challenger Lula with 50% of the vote, a far wider margin over incumbent Bolsonaro.
- According to Bruna Santos of the Wilson Center's Brazil Institute in Washington, "bolsonarism" won the first round.