Since 2012, McCarthy's leadership PAC spent over 10 times more on private jets, restaurants and lodging than other congressional leaders did. LA Times

VOA VIEW: He did bring in the most money.

Service members will get a significant pay increase in January under the annual defense bill unveiled Wednesday by the Senate and House of Representatives Armed Services Committees. Newsmax

The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Friday blocked parts of a New York gun control law, including the controversial social media provision for concealed carry applicants, The Hill reported. The three-member panel struck down a contested provision that requires... Newsmax

VOA VIEW: They must follow the SC.

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Former President Donald Trump owns a 4-point lead over incumbent Joe Biden while maintaining his solid foothold as the Republican front-runner for 2024 at 64% support, according to an Emerson College Poll released Friday. Newsmax

VOA VIEW: Trump is clearly the person that will win.

Donald Trump Jr. panned the timing of the nine criminal charges brought against Hunter Biden on Thursday night, saying it was "planned" in order to skirt Biden's scheduled deposition next week. Newsmax

VOA VIEW: H could have taken the 5th.

The Supreme Court will consider hearing Jan. 6 cases that could affect the prosecution of former President Donald Trump. Newsmax

VOA VIEW: Trump will prevail.

Longshot Democratic presidential candidate Rep. Dean Phillips is planning a legal battle against state parties who have chosen to only list President Biden on their 2024 primary ballots and exclude all other challengers. New York Post

VOA VIEW: A good case.

Megyn Kelly warned that “the country will burn” if Republican frontrunner Donald Trump is jailed ahead of Election Day. “I don’t think anybody thinks anything really changed as a result of last night so once again, Trump won because if nothing changed, he’s the winner, he’s 50 points ahead,” Kelly said Thursday. New York Post

VOA VIEW: She may be right.

The president, Claudine Gay, told the campus newspaper that she “should have had the presence of mind” to answer differently. New York Times

VOA VIEW: She and the other two presidents must go.

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The Fans First Act would require disclosures about fees and the location of tickets, strengthen a law banning bots and set stiff penalties for violations. New York Times

Sickle cell disease affects approximately 100,000 people in the U.S., predominantly people of color. CBS

VOA VIEW: Good - if it works.

President Biden is announcing $8.2 billion in new federal funding for 10 passenger rail projects across the country. CBS

VOA VIEW: Vote buying.

Hunter Biden, the son of President Joe Biden, was indicted in the Central District of California Thursday. CBS

VOA VIEW: He got away with two years.

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A program at Tulane University is creating waves of change for young children with disabilities, providing them with specially designed chairs that offer newfound mobility and independence. CBS

VOA VIEW: Good!

A federal appeals court heard arguments in November over the gag order limiting what Trump can say about the 2020 election-related case filed against him in Washington, D.C. CBS

VOA VIEW: There is the SC.

An expert witness retained by the defense in the civil fraud trial of former President Donald Trump said he has been paid nearly $900,000 for his work. CNBC

VOA VIEW: So!

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A federal judge has tentatively approved a settlement between the Justice Department and the ACLU, preventing the resumption of a policy that separated families at the border. FOX News

VOA VIEW: Illegals should be banned, regardless of age.

The U.S. Census Bureau is considering significant changes to how it collects information on disabilities, drawing criticism from advocates who say they were not consulted. FOX News

VOA VIEW: Biden fools cause disconnect.

Intense ground fighting in Gaza continued Friday in Khan Younis as the IDF saw some of the toughest Hamas resistance yet. Gaza's Health Ministry said 17,487 Palestinians have died. The IDF said 91 troops have died. UPI

VOA VIEW: Hamas should surrender.

Russian President Vladimir Putin announced Friday that he will seek a fifth term in office as Russia holds elections early next year. UPI

VOA VIEW: Expected without opposition.

The United States and Britain announced punitive measures against two Russian hackers on Thursday as they exposed a Kremlin-backed cyber conspiracy that targeted London's democracy. UPI

VOA VIEW: It should be followed.

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The Biden administration has blacklisted a complex network of four people and nine companies accused of funding the Iran-backed Houthi militant group in Yemen. UPI

VOA VIEW: Biden should take other action.

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