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Jeffries says Johnson ‘tanked’ Trump’s health care proposal - Politico

Congress has just a few weeks left to reach a deal to avoid expiring Obamacare tax credits.



For the first time since 1988, the U.S. is not officially commemorating World AIDS Day - NPR

Noting the decision not to mark the day, the State Department stated: "An awareness day is not a strategy." Activists in the fight to end the ongoing AIDS epidemic disagree.



Lawmakers spoke privately to Trump’s top general after boat strike revelations - The Washington Post

The call between Gen. Dan Caine and leaders of the House and Senate Armed Services committees occurred as both panels opened inquiries into the Sept. 2 attack.



Here’s How Much Lane Kiffin Could Reportedly Make At LSU - Forbes

Kiffin will be one of the highest paid coaches in college football.



Netflix Won’t Let You Cast Shows From Your Phone to Your TV Anymore - WIRED

The streaming giant quietly removed the feature that lets you control content on your TV screen using a mobile device. The company says the feature was not widely used.



Children who have smartphones by age 12 are at increased risk of health problems, new study finds - CBS News

Children and adolescents who own smartphones by age 12 have higher risks of depression, poor sleep and obesity, according to a new study.



White House defends pardon of ex-Honduran president convicted of drug trafficking - Politico

“He was opposed to the values of the previous administration and they charged him because he was president of Honduras,” Leavitt said.



Diddy Slams 50 Cent’s Netflix Documentary as Rapper Keeps Quiet on Rival’s Pre-Arrest Footage - The Hollywood Reporter

The four-part docuseries on the jailed mogul produced by his rival is set for release on Tuesday but questions are arising about the legality of some of the footage used.



Son of drug kingpin ‘El Chapo’ pleads guilty in US drug trafficking case in deal with prosecutors - CNN

A son of notorious Mexican drug kingpin “El Chapo” pleaded guilty Monday to U.S. drug trafficking charges, months after his brother entered a plea deal.



Zelensky says Ukraine territory 'most difficult' issue, as US envoy prepares to meet Putin - BBC

US envoy Steve Witkoff and Donald Trump's adviser and son-in-law Jared Kushner will meet Vladimir Putin on Tuesday.



After a Witcher -free decade, CDPR still promises three sequels in six years - Ars Technica

CD Projekt Red says shift to Unreal Engine allows for more rapid development.



Luigi Mangione in court as lawyers seek to rule out notebook, gun and other key evidence - BBC

A legal expert explains how the defence could stand to gain even if their longshot bid fails this week.



Trump to hold Venezuela Oval Office meeting amid growing questions about his military moves - CNN

President Donald Trump will hold a meeting at the White House on Monday evening about next steps on Venezuela, sources familiar with the matter told CNN, as the administration intensifies its pressure campaign on the country and questions mount about whether …



Yes, “There’s Something Wrong with Walz” — and it Cost Taxpayers $1 Billion - The White House (.gov)

President Donald J. Trump is right: Minnesota has become “a hub of fraudulent money laundering activity,” where “refugees from Somalia are completely



Steve Cohen Wins Approval for Casino Near Mets Stadium - The Wall Street Journal



Apple’s smallest iPad just got its biggest price cut for Cyber Monday - The Verge

The 128GB iPad Mini with Wi-Fi is on sale at Amazon and Best Buy starting at $349 ($150 off) for Cyber Monday. That’s the tablet’s lowest price ever.



Dow Jones Today: Stock Indexes Pull Back to Begin December; Big Tech, Crypto-Tied Shares Drop Amid Risk-Off Sentiment - Investopedia

Major stock indexes pulled back as the final trading month of the year began, with shares of big tech and cryptocurrency-tied firms falling amid risk-off sentiment.