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Deadly Christmas market car attack in Germany: what we know so far

Witnesses say scenes in eastern German town of Magdeburg ‘reminiscent of a war’ after vehicle ploughs into crowd, leaving at least two dead and 68 injured
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TSA worker at Pittsburgh International Airport explains impact of potential government shutdown

Only federal employees who are deemed essential would be allowed to work during a government shutdown.
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NYPD beefs up security at NYC holiday markets after attack at German Christmas market

“We are closely monitoring recent events in Germany and coordinating with our partners,” tweeted Rebecca Weiner, NYPD deputy commissioner of intelligence and counterterrorism.
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A look at the notorious detention center where Luigi Mangione will stay

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Personal toll of potential govt shutdowns on Americans

The uncertainty these past few days created anxiety for federal workers and Americans trying to plan for the holidays.
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House of Representatives votes to keep US government open

It follows days of drama in which Donald Trump and Elon Musk tried to organise Republicans to block legislation
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Biden admin wants to lock in migration and death penalty policies as it drops others

Administration announced intention to drop student loan proposals and a proposed rule on transgender sports bans
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NYC holiday markets to be flooded with NYPD cops ‘out of an abundance of caution’ after suspected Germany terror attack

NYPD is on high alert in the wake of the Germany “terror attack.” Authorities announced an “enhanced presence of officers around Christmas markets.”
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Biden Administration Scraps Student Loan Forgiveness Plan

The Biden administration indicated Friday that it is scrapping its proposed plan to provide student loan forgiveness for upwards of 25 million borrowers. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona said that given the limited time and resources available in the final weeks of the administration, and the legal challenges facing the proposal, the department would focus instead on “helping at-risk borrowers return to repayment successfully.” President Joe Biden had big plans for student loan debt forgivenes
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Biden Administration Scraps Student Loan Forgiveness Plan

The Biden administration indicated Friday that it is scrapping its proposed plan to provide student loan forgiveness for upwards of 25 million borrowers. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona said that given the limited time and resources available in the final weeks of the administration, and the legal challenges facing the proposal, the department would focus instead on “helping at-risk borrowers return to repayment successfully.” President Joe Biden had big plans for student loan debt forgivenes