Friday - December 17, 2021 - NEWS

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Trump claims people say ‘Merry Christmas’ again because of him
https://nypost.com/2021/12/17/donald-trump-claims-people-say-merry-christmas-thanks-to-him/

And Here's the Latest Fabricated Narrative Peddled by the January 6 Committee
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/mattvespa/2021/12/17/and-heres-the-latest-fabricated-narrative-peddled-by-the-january-6-committee-n2600705

GOP Footing Up to $1.6M of Trump's Legal Bills From NY Probes
https://www.newsmax.com/politics/trump-new-york-rnc-legal-bills/2021/12/17/id/1049068/

Jan 6 Committee Subpoenas Col Waldron For ‘Playing a Role is Promoting Claims of Election Fraud,’ Communicating with Trump White House
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2021/12/jan-6-committee-subpoenas-col-waldron-playing-role-promoting-claims-election-fraud-communicating-trump-white-house/

Roger Stone to Plead the Fifth During Questioning Before Liz Cheney and House J-6 Committee
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2021/12/roger-stone-plead-fifth-questioning-liz-cheney-house-j-6-committee/

Mark Levin Calls for Ethics Complaint Against Adam Schiff for His Latest Altered Evidence in J-6 Committee Hearing (VIDEO)
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2021/12/mark-levin-calls-ethics-complaint-adam-schiff-latest-altered-evidence-j-6-committee-hearing-video/

Liz Cheney's Jan. 6 committee: What kind of mendacious operation is this?
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2021/12/liz_cheneys_jan_6_committee_what_kind_of_mendacious_operation_is_this.html

Swing and a miss: Journo Sam Stein’s claim that ‘Project Veritas tried to extort a Biden interview’ isn’t supported by the evidence he presents
https://twitchy.com/sarahd-313035/2021/12/16/swing-and-a-miss-journo-sam-steins-claim-that-project-veritas-tried-to-extort-a-biden-interview-isnt-supported-by-the-evidence-he-presents/

Here’s Why Georgia Senate Didn’t Decertify the Obviously Corrupt 2020 Election Results in the State
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2021/12/georgia-senate-didnt-decertify-obviously-corrupt-2020-election-results-state/

YouTube Bans Steven Crowder From Posting For The Remainder of The Year After Issuing a Completely Undefined “Hate-Speech” Violation
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2021/12/youtube-bans-steven-crowder-posting-remainder-year-issuing-completely-undefined-hate-speech-violation/

Hillary Clinton says her emails are different than Mark Meadows’ emails because her emails were about gefilte fish
https://twitchy.com/gregp-3534/2021/12/16/hillary-clinton-says-her-emails-are-different-than-mark-meadows-emails-because-her-emails-were-about-gefilte-fish/

Chinese company with ties to Hunter Biden helped CCP oppress Uyghur Muslims, says Treasury Department
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/chinese-company-with-ties-to-hunter-biden-helped-ccp-oppress-uyghur-muslims-says-treasury-department

Manchin Stares Down the Biden Agenda, Rejects War on American Energy Independence
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2021/12/16/manchin-stares-down-the-biden-agenda-rejects-war-on-american-energy-independence/

Biden Holds a Losing Hand
https://townhall.com/columnists/patbuchanan/2021/12/17/biden-holds-a-losing-hand-n2600716

‘Omicron Is Here’ — Joe Biden Warns ‘Winter of Severe Illness and Death’ for Unvaccinated Americans
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2021/12/16/omicron-is-here-joe-biden-warns-winter-of-severe-illness-and-death-for-unvaccinated-americans/

Biden says Build Back Better won't be passed this year
https://justthenews.com/government/white-house/biden-says-build-back-better-wont-be-passed-year

White House on pivot to voting bills: 'There is nothing more urgent'
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/white-house/white-house-on-pivot-to-voting-bills-there-is-nothing-more-urgent

The Biden Administration Is Officially Out of Ideas
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2021/12/17/blue-state-blues-the-biden-administration-is-officially-out-of-ideas/

Crime Topped Only by Inflation as Key Voter Concern: Shaw-Beacon Poll
https://www.newsmax.com/newsfront/crime-inflation-voters-2022/2021/12/16/id/1049032/

Kamala Harris Has ‘Never Talked About’ 2024 Campaign Plans with Biden
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2021/12/16/kamala-harris-has-never-talked-about-2024-campaign-plans-with-biden/

WH responds... White House: Biden plans to run for reelection with Harris in 2024
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/white-house-affirms-biden-plans-to-run-for-reelection-with-harris-in-2024-no-change

Psaki’s foreign policy 'accomplishments' tweets torched
https://justthenews.com/government/white-house/psaki-foreign-policy-accomplishments-tweets-torched

Schumer prepares for possible showdown with Cruz over nominee holdup
https://justthenews.com/government/congress/schumer-prepares-possible-showdown-cruz-over-nominee-holdup

Dems Pivot from Build Back Better to Useless Extremism
https://townhall.com/columnists/davidharsanyi/2021/12/17/dems-pivot-from-build-back-better-to-useless-extremism-n2600692

Sanders: Manchin, Sinema ‘Kind of Acting Like Republicans’ – ‘Arrogance’ for Them to Ignore What 48 Other Senators Want
https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2021/12/17/sanders-manchin-sinema-kind-of-acting-like-republicans-arrogance-for-them-to-ignore-what-48-other-senators-want/

Rep. Ruben Gallego kidnap threat by Russian lawmaker spurs bipartisan support
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/rep-ruben-gallego-kidnap-threat-by-russian-lawmaker-spurs-bipartisan-support

Democrats Have Drawn a Target on Vulnerable Seniors' Backs
https://townhall.com/columnists/saulanuzis/2021/12/17/democrats-have-drawn-a-target-on-vulnerable-seniors-backs-n2600723

Exclusive — Airline Employees 4 Health Freedom: ‘Sen. Ted Cruz Spot On’ for Slamming United Airlines CEO’s ‘Shameful Treatment’ of Employees
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2021/12/16/exclusive-airline-employees-4-health-freedom-sen-ted-cruz-spot-on-slamming-united-airlines-ceos-shameful-treatment-of-employees/

Rep. Tenney to Newsmax: Dems Plan 'Vote Trafficking' to 'Cheat' in '22
https://www.newsmax.com/newsmax-tv/claudia-tenney-election-integrity-illegal-migrants-vote/2021/12/16/id/1049031/

Virginia Republican counters claim child tax credit will disappear if Build Back Better bill dies
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/virginia-republican-counters-claim-child-tax-credit-will-disappear-if-build-back-better-bill-dies

New report dubs several members of the Progressive Caucus "PINOS:" progressives in name only
https://justthenews.com/politics-policy/new-report-dubs-several-members-progressive-caucus-pinos-progressives-name-only

Elizabeth Warren Goes Back To Pushing Idea Of Packing The U.S. Supreme Court (VIDEO)
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2021/12/elizabeth-warren-goes-back-pushing-idea-packing-u-s-supreme-court-video/

Ohio GOP Senate hopeful Josh Mandel on primary foe criticizing him for being Jewish: 'I was shocked'
https://justthenews.com/politics-policy/elections/josh-mandel-gop-ohio-senate-seat-opponent-calling-him-out-being-jewish-i

WATCH: Biden and White House make massive errors during Medal of Honor presentation
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/watch-biden-and-white-house-make-massive-errors-during-medal-of-honor-presentation

Justice Department Asks High Court to Allow Vaccine Mandate
https://www.newsmax.com/newsfront/supreme-court-vaccine-mandate/2021/12/16/id/1049027/

DC bar restores status of convicted ex-FBI lawyer who deceived the FISA court during Russia probe
https://justthenews.com/government/courts-law/dc-bar-restores-status-convicted-ex-fbi-lawyer-who-deceived-fisa-court-during

More on above: DC Bar Restores Status of Only Individual Sentenced in Trump-Russia Coup Who Texted “Viva le Resistance”
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2021/12/dc-bar-restores-status-individual-sentenced-trump-russia-coup-texted-viva-le-resistance/

Exclusive — Sen. Ron Johnson Torches Defense Secretary Austin for Discharging Service Members for Disobeying Biden’s Vaccine Mandate
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2021/12/16/exclusive-sen-ron-johnson-torches-defense-secretary-austin-for-discharging-service-members-for-disobeying-bidens-vaccine-mandate/

Congress OKs $770B defense spending bill. Here’s what’s in it, and what’s not
https://americanmilitarynews.com/2021/12/congress-oks-770b-defense-spending-bill-heres-whats-in-it-and-whats-not/

Unwinding America's Catastrophic China Mistakes
https://townhall.com/columnists/neilpatel/2021/12/17/unwinding-americas-catastrophic-china-mistakes-n2600717

The Bad Optics of Rand Paul's Iron Dome Vote
https://townhall.com/columnists/jonathanfeldstein/2021/12/17/the-bad-optics-of-pauls-iron-dome-vote-n2600738

FDA permanently scraps some restrictions on abortion medication
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/new/fda-updates-medication-abortion-guidance

More than 100 Marines discharged over refusal to get COVID-19 vaccine
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/more-than-100-marines-discharged-over-refusal-to-get-covid-19-vaccine

Without significant investments in oil and gas, price shocks are here to stay
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/with-significant-investments-in-oil-and-gas-price-shocks-are-here-to-stay

Arizona governor quietly bans all public worker vaccination mandates
https://justthenews.com/nation/states/ducey-quietly-bans-all-public-worker-vaccination-mandates

Exclusive — Florida Lieutenant Gov. Núñez: DeSantis Is ‘America’s Governor,’ Florida the ‘Place for Freedom’
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2021/12/16/exclusive-florida-lieutenant-gov-nunez-desantis-is-americas-governor-florida-the-place-for-freedom/

Gov. Noem responds to Biden's Christmas warning to unvaccinated Americans
https://video.foxnews.com/v/6287331227001#sp=show-clips

Ohio Senate approves concealed carry without a permit
https://justthenews.com/nation/states/concealed-carry-without-permit-passes-ohio-senate

Senate Democrats clear field in North Carolina as GOP primary brawl persists
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/senate-democrats-clear-field-in-north-carolina-as-gop-primary-brawl-persists

Maine Democrat Gov. Janet Mills’ Administration Weighs Gas Tax to Pay for Pricey ‘Clean Transportation’
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2021/12/16/report-maine-democrat-gov-janet-mills-administration-weighs-gas-tax-clean-transportation/

'Egg Armageddon': Mass. voters passed animal welfare law that effectively bans eggs from being sold in the state
https://www.theblaze.com/news/massachusetts-egg-crisis-animal-welfare-law?utm_source=theblaze-dailyPM&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Daily-Newsletter__PM%202021-12-16&utm_term=ACTIVE%20LIST%20-%20TheBlaze%20Daily%20PM

Seventeen gun firms flee to friendlier states
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/washington-secrets/17-gun-firms-flee-to-friendlier-states

Electric vehicle company to build historic $5B campus in Georgia
https://justthenews.com/nation/states/electric-vehicle-company-build-historic-5b-campus-georgia

AG Taps Brakes on Effort to Seize Cuomo Book Profits
https://www.newsmax.com/us/andrew-cuomo-book-covid-19-pandemic/2021/12/16/id/1049033/

Miss Alaska, Emma Broyles, crowned Miss America
https://nypost.com/2021/12/17/miss-alaska-emma-broyles-crowned-miss-america/

New York City Council passes law to ban the use of natural gas in new buildings
https://justthenews.com/politics-policy/energy/new-york-city-council-passes-law-ban-use-natural-gas-new-buildings

De Blasio: ‘We’re Getting There’ on Changing Definition of Fully Vaccinated to Include Boosters, ‘That Will Be the Way of the Future’
https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2021/12/16/de-blasio-were-getting-there-on-changing-definition-of-fully-vaccinated-to-include-boosters-that-will-be-the-way-of-the-future/

If Hochul pushes the lockdown panic button, NYC is dead
https://nypost.com/2021/12/16/nyc-lockdown-in-question-amid-rising-covid-19-cases/

New York City to distribute free at-home COVID-19 tests
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/new-york-city-to-distribute-free-at-home-covid-19-tests

Video Released of Godless Thug Smashing National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception with Hammer and Then Walking Away with the Hands (VIDEO)
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2021/12/video-released-godless-thug-smashing-national-shrine-immaculate-conception-hammer-walking-away-hands-video/

Fox Business Poll: Higher crime rates across the US a large concern for voters
https://www.foxbusiness.com/politics/higher-crime-rates-across-us-concern-voters

The Death of 'Criminal Justice Reform'
https://townhall.com/columnists/joshhammer/2021/12/17/the-death-of-criminal-justice-reform-n2600724

Over 800 Homicides Year-to-Date in Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s Chicago
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2021/12/17/over-800-homicides-year-to-date-in-mayor-lori-lightfoots-chicago/

Chicago Car Dealer on $1M Smash and Grab: Lightfoot, Foxx Building ‘Network of Thieves’
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2021/12/16/chicago-car-dealer-1m-smash-grab-lightfoot-foxx-building-network-thieves/

‘We got to go to the street’: Evictions rise after ban ends
https://www.breitbart.com/news/we-got-to-go-to-the-street-evictions-rise-after-ban-ends/

Cities say vaccine mandates aren't forever, but don't have plans on when they'll lift them
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/cities-vaccine-mandates-lift-forever-covid

Peter Navarro is Anthony Fauci's worst nightmare
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2021/12/peter_navarro_is_anthony_faucis_worst_nightmare.html

CDC panel recommends mRNA vaccines over Johnson & Johnson due to blood clotting risk
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/cdc-panel-recommends-mrna-vaccines-over-johnson-johnson

Moderna COVID Shot More Likely to Cause Heart Inflammation Than Pfizer's: Study
https://www.newsmax.com/health/health-news/moderna-pfizer-covid-vaccine/2021/12/17/id/1049055/

Oops! Feds' guidance on COVID vaccines moves closer to alleged 'misinformation' of skeptics
https://justthenews.com/accountability/cancel-culture/fauci-makes-same-covid-vaccine-claims-led-twitter-boot-journalist

Biden's COVID-19 vaccine mandates: What are employers required to do?
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/bidens-covid-19-vaccine-mandates-employers-required

Horowitz: The vaccines are working ... exactly as they were designed
https://www.theblaze.com/op-ed/horowitz-the-vaccines-are-working-exactly-as-they-were-designed

The organizations walking back vaccination requirements to avoid losing workers
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/the-organizations-walking-back-vaccination-requirements-to-avoid-losing-workers

Californians Are Ignoring Gavin Newsom’s Statewide Mask Mandate
https://www.breitbart.com/health/2021/12/17/californians-are-ignoring-gavin-newsoms-statewide-mask-mandate/

VIDEO – New York Gym Owners Refuse to Obey Mask Mandate: ‘Membership Has Increased Dramatically’
https://www.breitbart.com/health/2021/12/16/new-york-gym-owners-refuse-obey-mask-mandate-membership-increased-dramatically/

Dr. Schaffner: Vaccinated Should Wear Masks During Family Christmas Gatherings
https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2021/12/16/dr-schaffner-vaccinated-should-wear-masks-during-family-christmas-gatherings/

Florida man banned from United Airlines after wearing thong as mask in protest
https://nypost.com/2021/12/16/man-banned-from-united-airlines-after-wearing-thong-as-mask/

Senate Parliamentarian Deals Democrats Blow on Immigration
https://www.newsmax.com/newsfront/congress-immigration-senate-parliamentarian/2021/12/17/id/1049064/

Biden, Dems 'vehemently disagree' with Senate parliamentarian rejecting immigration proposal
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/biden-dems-disagree-senate-parliamentarian-rejects-immigration-proposal

Hispanics' rightward march
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/politics/hispanics-rightward-march

Federal Appeals Court Blocks Biden’s Request to End ‘Remain in Mexico’ Program
https://www.breitbart.com/immigration/2021/12/16/ffederal-appeals-court-blocks-bidens-request-to-end-remain-in-mexico-program/

DHS Alejandro Mayorkas: Silicon Valley ‘Committed’ to Speech Curbs
https://www.breitbart.com/economy/2021/12/17/dhs-mayorkas-silicon-valley-committed-to-speech-curbs/

Texas keeps beating the Biden administration in court on immigration
https://justthenews.com/nation/states/biden-administration-loses-court-texas-immigration-again

Fentanyl overdoses become No. 1 cause of death among US adults, ages 18-45: 'A national emergency'
https://www.foxnews.com/us/fentanyl-overdoses-leading-cause-death-adults

Report: Biden Drops $450K Payouts to Border Crossers After Fierce Backlash
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2021/12/16/report-biden-drops-450k-payouts-to-border-crossers-after-fierce-backlash/

Fact Check: Democrat Falsely Claims ‘There’s No Amnesty’ in Biden’s ‘Build Back Better Act’
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2021/12/16/fact-check-democrat-falsely-claims-theres-no-amnesty-in-bidens-build-back-better-act/

Illegal immigration hits record high for November at southern border
https://justthenews.com/government/illegal-immigration-hits-record-high-november-southern-border

More Than 100 House Dems Implore Biden to Lift Sanctions on Cuba
https://www.newsmax.com/politics/cuba-protest-sanctions-communism/2021/12/16/id/1049034/

DeSantis introduces ‘Stop WOKE Act’ to ban critical race theory in schools
https://justthenews.com/nation/states/desantis-introduces-stop-woke-act-ban-critical-race-theory-schools

GOP senators warn Biden's spending bill could put religious childcare centers out of business
https://justthenews.com/government/congress/gop-senators-warn-bidens-spending-package-could-put-private-child-care-centers

White House considered teachers unions' labor disputes before releasing reopening guidance, emails show
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/white-house-teachers-unions-labor-disputes-school-reopening-guidance-emails

Biden to push Democrats' proposed federal elections changes during South Carolina commencement speech
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/white-house/biden-to-push-democrats-proposed-federal-elections-changes-during-south-carolina-commencement-speech

ALERT: 2030 Psychological Agenda – Obedience Training for PreK-Adults Already Global with Billions in Funding for Full Control – Part 1: Introduction
https://www.coreysdigs.com/education-system/alert-2030-psychological-agenda-obedience-training-for-prek-adults-already-global-with-billions-in-funding-for-full-control-part-1-introduction/

Build Back Better bill accused of making it 'virtually impossible' for religious child care to receive funding
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/build-back-better-religious-child-care

Ohio elementary school principal and staff member fired after forcing student to eat food from trash
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/ohio-elementary-school-principal-and-staff-member-fired-after-forcing-student-to-eat-food-from-trash

Against the Religion of 'Woke Anti-Racism'
https://townhall.com/columnists/michaelbarone/2021/12/17/against-the-religion-of-woke-antiracism-n2600694

Schools close, bolster police presence nationwide following online shooting and bomb threats
https://justthenews.com/nation/crime/schools-close-bolster-police-presence-nationwide-following-online-shooting-and-bomb

Viral TikTok school threat warning of December 17 shootings raises concern, although it's deemed not credible
https://www.foxnews.com/us/tiktok-threat-school-shooting-warning-unfounded-report

Threat of school closures rises as omicron looms
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/threat-of-school-closures-rises-as-omicron-looms

Judge Allows Michael Flynn Relatives to Continue Suit Against CNN
https://www.newsmax.com/us/michael-flynn-brother-cnn-lawsuit/2021/12/17/id/1049077/

Sick world of Cuomo’s ex-CNN producer John Griffin revealed in police report
https://nypost.com/2021/12/16/sick-new-details-of-cnn-producer-john-griffin-revealed-cops/

Longtime CNN producer John Griffin interacted with kids while feds investigated child sex abuse allegations
https://www.foxnews.com/us/longtime-cnn-producer-john-griffin-interacted-kids-feds-investigated-child-sex-abuse-allegations

CNN host admits he's puzzled by Biden's unpopularity, claims low approval rating is not his fault
https://www.foxnews.com/media/cnn-host-admits-puzzled-biden-unpopularity

Tucker Carlson: Biden’s economic policy, labor shortage 'not a good sign'
https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/tucker-carlson-bidens-economic-policy

Ingraham: Biden, Democrats need their own 'reset' if they want to continue past 2022
https://www.foxnews.com/media/ingraham-biden-democrats-need-reset

WaPo is hoping to stake out brave new territory and expand their coverage by ‘hiring a national political reporter to cover the political right’
https://twitchy.com/sarahd-313035/2021/12/16/wapo-is-hoping-to-stake-out-brave-new-territory-and-expand-their-coverage-by-hiring-a-national-political-reporter-to-cover-the-political-right/

The Atlantic Takes CDC to Task for Touting 'Profoundly Misleading' Study to Support School Masking
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/leahbarkoukis/2021/12/17/the-atlantic-takes-the-cdc-to-task-for-touting-profoundly-misleading-study-to-support-masking-of-schoolchildren-n2600734

Want to Hear Chinese Communist Propaganda Right on Your Own Radio?
https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2021/12/want_to_hear_chinese_communist_propaganda_right_on_your_own_radio.html

Dem Sen. Coons: Biden’s Accomplishments ‘Dwarf the First Year’ of Many Other Administrations
https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2021/12/16/dem-sen-coons-bidens-accomplishments-dwarf-the-first-year-of-many-other-administrations/

The View blasts the unvaccinated and blames Republicans, Whoopi Goldberg out for COVID scare
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/watch-the-view-blasts-the-unvaccinated-and-blames-republicans-whoopi-goldberg-out-for-covid-scare

Does a Law Enforcement Oath Mean Anything Anymore? - I had coffee recently with a friend of mine, a retired FBI agent. We were talking about the mess the FBI has become. He’s even more disturbed about the politicization of the bureau than I am.
https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2021/12/does_a_law_enforcement_oath_mean_anything_anymore.html

Baltimore Police Officer in Critical Condition After Being Shot Several Times in Execution-Style Attack and Crashing Car into Playground (VIDEO)
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2021/12/baltimore-police-officer-critical-condition-shot-several-times-execution-style-attack-crashing-car-playground-video/

Arkansas state trooper wounded in Memphis shootout; 2 suspects dead: report
https://www.foxnews.com/us/arkansas-state-trooper-wounded-memphis-shootout-suspects-dead

California shooting leaves CHP officer wounded; 1 suspect nabbed, another sought: reports
https://www.foxnews.com/us/california-shooting-chp-turlock-suspect

Alleged Robber in Skeleton Facemask Flees when Store Clerk Pulls Gun
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2021/12/17/alleged-robber-in-skeleton-facemask-flees-when-store-clerk-pulls-gun/

Man who killed ex-Jet Joe McKnight can’t be tried again for murder
https://nypost.com/2021/12/17/man-who-killed-ex-jet-joe-mcknight-cant-be-tried-again-for-murder/

Thai model beaten and robbed on NYC subway: ‘It’s not supposed to happen’
https://www.foxnews.com/media/thai-model-beaten-robbed-nyc-subway-crime

Los Angeles police looking for 'Two O’Clock Rock' burglar who places rock in front of targeted businesses
https://www.foxnews.com/us/los-angeles-two-clock-rock-burglar

Suspect arrested in cold-case killing of Tulane graduate
https://nypost.com/2021/12/17/suspect-arrested-in-cold-case-killing-of-tulane-graduate/

Ohio police seeking thieves who stole 58-foot bridge
https://nypost.com/2021/12/17/ohio-police-seeking-thieves-who-stole-58-foot-bridge/

Guardians’ minor leaguer Andrés Meléndez dies suddenly in Miami
https://nypost.com/2021/12/16/guardians-minor-leaguer-andres-melendez-dies-suddenly-in-miami/

EXCLUSIVE: J6 Political Prisoner Jake Lang Joins Philip Anderson – The Man Whose Life He Saved on January 6th – and They Tell Their Harrowing Story of Police Brutality at US Capitol
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2021/12/exclusive-j6-political-prisoner-jake-lang-joins-philip-anderson-man-whose-life-saved-january-6th-tell-harrowing-story-police-brutality-us-capitol/

Proud Boys member sentenced to nearly three years in prison for threatening senator
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/proud-boys-member-sentenced-to-nearly-three-years-in-prison-for-threatening-senator

Scant to no contact between Michigan school shooting suspect, parents, attorney says
https://www.foxnews.com/media/scant-to-no-contact-between-michigan-school-shooting-suspect-parents-attorney-says

The Ghislaine Maxell Trial-Day 11 Mind Control Expert???
https://www.canucknews.ca/post/the-ghislaine-maxell-trial-day-11-mind-control-expert

Alec Baldwin's cell phone requested by new search warrant in 'Rust' shooting investigation
https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/alec-baldwin-cell-phone-requested-new-search-warrant-rust-shooting-investigation-santa-fe-sherrifs-department

'This is a lie': Alec Baldwin DENIES that he requested a larger Colt gun before the fatal shooting on Rust set - hours after sheriff issued warrant for his iPhone to search his texts and photos
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10319107/Search-warrant-issued-Alec-Baldwins-phone-weeks-fatal-shooting-Rust-set.html

Alec Baldwin's attorney claims he 'proactively requested' cops obtain warrant to protect actor, his family
https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/alec-baldwin-attorney-proactively-requested-warrant-protect-actor-family

Jussie Smollett Special Prosecutor Requests Permission to Release Grand Jury Evidence On Kim Foxx
https://www.peoplealwayswin.com/2021/12/17/video-jussie-smollett-special-prosecutor/

Kim Potter trial: Former police officer accused of manslaughter expected to testify: LIVE UPDATES
https://www.foxnews.com/live-news/kim-potter-trial-former-police-officer-accused-of-manslaughter-expected-to-testify-live-updates

Kim Potter trial: Daunte Wright, repeat offender killed by ex-cop, appears in yet another felony complaint
https://www.foxnews.com/us/kim-potter-trial-daunte-wright-another-felony-complaint

Derek Chauvin pleads guilty. What's next?
https://www.foxnews.com/us/derek-chauvin-pleads-guilty-whats-next

Note: I have to run some errands and will update news again in a couple hours.

In FOIA Response, ODNI Refuses to Respond to Whether Deep State Spied on Journalists, District Judges, or Presidential Candidates
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2021/12/foia-response-odni-refuses-respond-whether-deep-state-spied-journalists-district-judges-presidential-candidates/

Zuckerberg-funded nonprofit heavily favored Dems in allotting millions in election aid: IRS filings
https://justthenews.com/politics-policy/elections/zuckerberg-funded-non-profit-funneled-millions-elect-dems-new-docs-show

Founder of Zuckerberg-financed election group took China-funded fellowship at Harvard think tank
https://justthenews.com/accountability/founder-zuckerberg-backed-election-group-worked-chinese-communist-party-affiliated

All Roads Lead to Mark Zuckerberg: Newest Liberal Group EOLDN Organized to Defend Shady Election Officials for Free has Zuckerberg Roots
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2021/12/roads-lead-mark-zuckerberg-newest-liberal-group-eoldn-organized-defend-shady-election-officials-free-zuckerberg-roots/

H&R Block sues Jack Dorsey's Block, alleging copyright infringement
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/h-r-block-sues-jack-dorseys-block-alleging-copyright-infringement

Zoe Lister-Jones details Chris Noth’s ‘sexually inappropriate’ behavior as he’s seen returning to NYC pad
https://pagesix.com/2021/12/16/zoe-lister-jones-recounts-chris-noth-being-sexually-inappropriate-at-his-nyc-club/

Peloton pulls Chris Noth ad amid sexual assault allegations
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/peloton-pulls-chris-noth-ad-amid-sexual-assault-allegations

Potential 2024 GOP candidates warn US influencers taking money from China: You're 'condoning' genocide
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2024-republican-candidates-china-influencers-genocide-warning

NFL labels Taiwan a part of China in marketing map for international expansion
https://justthenews.com/nation/culture/nfl-labels-taiwan-part-china-marketing-map-international-expansion

China Mocks NFL for Kowtowing When Chinese People Don’t Even Like Football
https://www.breitbart.com/asia/2021/12/17/china-mocks-nfl-for-kowtowing-when-chinese-people-dont-even-like-football/

Urban Meyer's daughter vows 'war' after Jaguars fire coach: 'I think you just released the kraken in me'
https://www.foxnews.com/sports/urban-meyer-daughter-war-jaguars-fire-coach

No Vax, No Food: Spokane Christmas Food Pantry Requires Proof of Vaccination or COVID Test to Get Food
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2021/12/no-vax-no-food-spokane-christmas-food-pantry-requires-proof-vaccination-covid-test-get-food/

Senators Push for Safety Standards for Driverless Vehicles
https://www.newsmax.com/newsfront/safety-driverless-vehicles-thune/2021/12/17/id/1049073/

Dr. Oz Jumps into Pennsylvania Senate Race as Republican — Facebook Jumps into Action and Restricts His Ad Reach and Censors His Content
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2021/12/dr-oz-jumps-pennsylvania-senate-race-republican-facebook-jumps-action-restricts-ads-censors-content/

The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly in Environmental News
https://townhall.com/columnists/gabriellahoffman/2021/12/17/the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly-in-environmental-news-n2600710

Federal judge throws out $4.5B Purdue Pharma settlement over provision to shield Sackler family
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/healthcare/federal-judge-throws-out-4-5b-purdue-pharma-settlement-over-provision-to-shield-sackler-family

'Naughty and Nice Retail List' takes defense of Christmas into commercial arena
https://justthenews.com/nation/religion/holdnaughty-and-nice-retail-list-takes-defense-christmas-commercial-arena

Dr. Hotez: Airline CEOs Objecting to Masks on Planes Have ‘Emotional Intelligence of a Doorknob’
https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2021/12/16/dr-hotez-airline-ceos-objecting-to-masks-on-planes-have-emotional-intelligence-of-a-doorknob/

Elon Musk returns fire to '(Lack of) Joy Reid' and 'Sen. Karen' Twitter accusation
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/elon-musk-returns-fire-to-lack-of-joy-reid-and-sen-karen-twitter-accusation

Kim Kardashian Regrets Telling Kanye to Remove MAGA Hat on ‘SNL,’ Calls Cancel Culture ‘Ridiculous’
https://www.breitbart.com/entertainment/2021/12/16/kim-kardashian-regrets-telling-kanye-to-remove-maga-hat-on-snl-calls-cancel-culture-ridiculous/

The Year in Liberal Celebrity Freakouts
https://townhall.com/columnists/timgraham/2021/12/17/the-year-in-liberal-celebrity-freakouts-n2600715

Alabama Judge Removed From Bench After Calling A Judge “Fat B*tch” And Another Judge “Uncle Tom”
https://www.redvoicemedia.com/2021/12/alabama-judge-removed-from-bench-after-calling-a-judge-fat-btch-and-another-judge-uncle-tom/

The New York Times still hasn’t apologized for its Russia Hoax coverage
https://www.americanthinker.com/articles/2021/12/the_new_york_times_still_hasnt_apologized_for_its_russia_hoax_coverage.html

No one to blame for the oil crisis but Biden's lousy policies
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2021/12/no_one_to_blame_for_the_oil_crisis_but_bidens_lousy_policies.html

House Democrat pushes back on Pelosi after stock comments
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/house-democrat-pushes-back-on-pelosi-after-stock-comments

Biden's 'infrastructure czar' is a total incompetent
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2021/12/bidens_infrastructure_czar_is_a_total_incompetent.html

So whom can you trust?
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2021/12/so_who_can_you_trust.html

Americans Lose Three Years of Real Wage Growth Due to Inflation Under Biden
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2021/12/americans-lose-three-years-real-wage-growth-inflation-biden/

‘Do Not Comply’: Tony Spell Sees a Direct Line From Mask Mandates to Concentration Camps
https://www.rightwingwatch.org/post/do-not-comply-tony-spell-sees-a-direct-line-from-mask-mandates-to-concentration-camps/

WTH? Millions of Migrants Denied COVID Shots Because Manufacturers Fear Lawsuits OVER SIDE EFFECTS
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2021/12/wth-millions-migrants-denied-covid-shots-manufacturers-fear-lawsuits-side-effects/

School District in New York Sends out Email Warning Parents of Sudden Cardiac Arrest in Students Grades K-12
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2021/12/school-district-new-york-sends-email-warning-parents-sudden-cardiac-arrest-students-grades-k-12/

Judge Rejects Fox News Motion to Dismiss Dominion Defamation Lawsuit
https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/national-international/judge-rejects-fox-news-motion-to-dismiss-dominion-defamation-lawsuit/2674373/

Vote fraud in small-town Vermont?
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2021/12/vote_fraud_in_smalltown_vermont.html

J6 Political Prisoner Jake Lang Rescued Philip Anderson from Death on Jan. 6 — Now Government Offers Him 9 Years in Prison in Plea Deal
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2021/12/exclusive-j6-political-prisoner-jake-lang-joins-philip-anderson-man-whose-life-saved-january-6th-tell-harrowing-story-police-brutality-us-capitol/

Rick Scott says White House hung up on him
https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/586327-rick-scott-says-white-house-hung-up-on-him

Joe Biden Refers to Kamala Harris as ‘President’
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2021/12/17/joe-biden-refers-kamala-harris-president/

Biden Nominee for US District Court Refuses to Answer Question About Whether Criminal Acts Should Be Forgiven “In the Name of Social Justice” (VIDEO)
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2021/12/obama-nominee-us-district-court-refuses-answer-question-whether-criminal-acts-forgiven-name-social-justice/

Poll: New Hampshire Voters Choose Donald Trump over Joe Biden in 2024 Matchup
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2021/12/17/poll-new-hampshire-voters-choose-trump-over-biden-in-2024-matchup/

Report: Establishment Media’s Readership Collapses Up to 48% Without Trump’s Presidency
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2021/12/17/establishment-medias-readership-collapses-48-without-trumps-presidency/

Fauci: COVID Guidelines ‘May Need to Be More Restrictive’
https://www.breitbart.com/clips/2021/12/17/fauci-covid-guidelines-may-need-to-be-more-restrictive/

Maniacal Dr. Fauci Is Now Pushing for a Universal Coronavirus Vaccine and the Media Praises Him as a Trusted Servant
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2021/12/maniacal-dr-fauci-now-pushing-universal-coronavirus-vaccine-media-praises-trusted-servant/

Pfizer vaccine fails to produce immune response in children 2-5 in trial
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/pfizer-vaccine-fails-to-produce-immune-response-in-children-2-5-in-trial

Report: Joe Biden to Push Biweekly Coronavirus Tests for Children amid School Closures, Omicron Fears
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2021/12/17/report-joe-biden-to-push-biweekly-coronavirus-tests-for-children-amid-school-closures-omicron-fears/

Study shows COVID-19 reinfection 5 times more likely with Omicron
https://nypost.com/2021/12/17/study-shows-covid-19-reinfection-5-times-more-likely-with-omicron/

Joe Biden Claims He “Desegregated Restaurants and Movie Theaters” During the Civil Rights Movement (VIDEO)
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2021/12/joe-biden-claims-desegregated-restaurants-movie-theaters-civil-rights-movement-video/

Biden Admin Encourages Doctors to Implement ‘Anti-Racism Plans’ by Offering Bonuses
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2021/12/17/biden-admin-encourages-doctors-implement-anti-racism-plans-offering-bonuses/

Wall Street Journal Guest Op-Ed Slams Salvation Army ‘Wokeness’
https://www.breitbart.com/social-justice/2021/12/17/wall-street-journal-slams-salvation-army-wokeness/

Authorities seize record 1.7 million fentanyl pills in Arizona
https://nypost.com/2021/12/17/cops-dea-seize-record-1-7-million-fentanyl-pills-in-arizona/

Border Patrol agent says job has become 'unrecognizable' in fiery resignation letter
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/border-patrol-agent-says-job-has-become-unrecognizable-in-fiery-resignation-letter

Authorities encountered 173,620 people illegally crossing border in November, up 5%
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/authorities-encountered-173-620-people-illegally-crossing-border-in-november-up-5

Parents Outraged: Claim Teacher ‘Coached’ Daughter into Identifying as ‘Trans Fluid’
https://www.breitbart.com/education/2021/12/17/parents-outraged-claim-teacher-coached-daughter-into-identifying-as-trans-fluid/

Chicago Lutheran Church Hosts ‘Drag Queen Prayer Hour’ For Children (VIDEO)
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2021/12/chicago-lutheran-church-hosts-drag-queen-prayer-hour-children-video/

US Air Force blows up a target with a cruise missile from a cargo plane
https://www.defensenews.com/training-sim/2021/12/17/us-air-force-blows-up-a-target-with-a-cruise-missile-from-a-cargo-plane/

4 women dead at hands of serial killer dubbed ‘Shopping Cart Killer,’ Virginia cops say
https://www.heraldonline.com/news/nation-world/national/article256681227.html

6 Men Arrested After Committing 70 Crimes Targeting Asian Women
https://www.breitbart.com/politics/2021/12/17/6-men-arrested-after-committing-70-crimes-targeting-asian-women/

'Screw you, senators': Grassley says Garland ignoring order to declassify Trump-Russia documents
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/justice/screw-you-senators-grassley-says-garland-ignoring-order-to-declassify-trump-russia-documents

Roger Stone pleads Fifth to each question in Jan. 6 committee deposition
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/roger-stone-takes-fifth-to-each-question-in-jan-6-committee-deposition

Gingrich shreds Biden's 'Cripple America Faster' bill, says it won't pass
https://www.foxnews.com/media/gingrich-shreds-bidens-cripple-america-faster-bill-wont-pass

Senate Democrats try to push through slew of nominations after shelving Build Back Better
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/senate/senate-democrats-try-to-push-through-slew-of-nominations-after-shelving-build-back-better

RNC says Biden 'lies' about desegregation efforts in Delaware
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/white-house/rnc-says-biden-lies-about-desegregation-efforts-in-delaware

No religious exemptions to COVID-19 vaccine approved among armed forces despite over 12,000 requests
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/defense-national-security/no-religious-exemptions-to-covid-19-vaccine-approved-among-armed-forces-despite-over-12-000-requests

'Squad' member Rep. Pressley claims student debt is 'violence'
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/squad-rep-pressley-student-debt-violence

Democratic lawmakers urge NBC not to broadcast 'whitewashed Chinese government accounts' during Olympics coverage
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/democratic-lawmakers-urge-nbc-not-to-broadcast-whitewashed-chinese-government-accounts-during-olympics-coverage

Kim Potter trial: Defense rests after former police officer completes testimony: LIVE UPDATES
https://www.foxnews.com/live-news/kim-potter-trial-former-police-officer-accused-of-manslaughter-expected-to-testify-live-updates

Ghislaine Maxwell’s lawyers call Epstein ex-girlfriend as witness in sex abuse trial
https://www.metro.us/ghislaine-maxwells-lawyers-call/

Mother gives birth to 'Tesla baby' while vehicle drives on autopilot
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/mother-gives-birth-to-tesla-baby-while-vehicle-drives-on-autopilot

Why DeSantis' bold critical race theory move matters to all of us
https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/desantis-critical-race-theory-christopher-rufo

‘Hush child’: Ted Cruz DROPS Eric Swalwell RIGHT on his teeny, tiny, pointy little head for trying to get all big and bad in a SUBTWEET and LOL
https://twitchy.com/samj-3930/2021/12/17/hush-child-ted-cruz-drops-eric-swalwell-right-on-his-teeny-tiny-pointy-little-head-for-trying-to-get-all-big-and-bad-in-a-subtweet-and-lol/

NYC COVID inspector booted from bar for failing to show own proof of vaccination
https://nypost.com/2021/12/17/nyc-covid-inspector-booted-from-bar-for-failing-to-show-proof-of-vaccination/

My boss fired me because COVID symptoms weren’t ‘acceptable’ reason to miss work
https://nypost.com/2021/12/17/my-boss-fired-me-because-covid-symptoms-werent-acceptable-reason-to-miss-work/

CNN’s Brian Stelter is too busy reveling in ‘Fox News Channel’s news façade [getting] chipped away’ to realize what he’s stepped in
https://twitchy.com/sarahd-313035/2021/12/17/cnns-brian-stelter-is-too-busy-reveling-in-fox-news-channels-news-facade-getting-chipped-away-to-realize-what-hes-stepped-in/

New York Times fires 'Wirecutter' editor who left profane voicemails for Michigan gun rights group
https://www.foxnews.com/media/new-york-times-fires-wirecutter-editor-profane-voicemails-gun

CNN analyst implores Joe Manchin to leave Democratic Party: 'It would be better off'
https://www.foxnews.com/media/cnn-analyst-implores-joe-manchin-to-leave-democratic-party-it-would-be-better-off

AP fumes at Joe Manchin for blocking Biden: 'Single senator' is going to 'seriously set back' entire agenda
https://www.foxnews.com/media/ap-fumes-joe-manchin-blocking-biden-single-senator-agenda

Race-baiting ‘Bishop’ Talbert Swan claims White people who suggest Black people read Thomas Sowell or Larry Elder are racist and it goes SO wrong
https://twitchy.com/samj-3930/2021/12/17/race-baiting-bishop-talbert-swan-claims-white-people-who-suggest-black-people-read-thomas-sowell-or-larry-elder-are-racist-and-it-goes-so-wrong/

ACLU livid at Biden as DOJ walks away from payments to migrant families
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/aclu-biden-doj-payments-separated-migrant-families

Michigan schools with mask mandates have 'similar' COVID case rates as schools with no mandate
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/michigan-schools-mask-mandates-similar-covid-case-rates

Some global news...

Europe

Another Blow for Boris: Conservatives Lose Ultra-Safe North Shropshire Seat in Special Election
https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/12/17/another-blow-for-boris-conservatives-lose-ultra-safe-north-shropshire-seat-in-special-election/

UK Commissioner Asks Parents to Talk to Their Nine-Year-Olds About Porn
https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/12/17/uk-commissioner-asks-parents-to-talk-to-their-nine-year-olds-about-porn/

Covid: Ireland to force pubs and restaurants to close at 8pm as Omicron wave hits
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/covid-omicron-ireland-pubs-restaurants-b1978373.html

Swiss Court Gives Green Light to Extradite Russian Businessman to US
https://www.newsmax.com/newsfront/swiss-court-extradite-russia-businessman/2021/12/17/id/1049056/

Sweden: Cancel Christmas if You Get Coronavirus Symptoms… Even if You Are Fully Vaccinated
https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/12/17/sweden-cancel-christmas-if-you-get-coronavirus-symptoms-even-if-you-are-fully-vaccinated/

Denmark to shut down public venues as COVID infections rise
https://www.watoday.com.au/world/europe/denmark-to-shut-down-public-venues-as-covid-infections-rise-20211218-p59imw.html

Investigation Revealed 98% of those Infected with COVID-19 After Christmas Dinner in Norway were Fully Vaccinated
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2021/12/investigation-revealed-98-infected-covid-19-christmas-dinner-norway-fully-vaccinated/

Macron Denies ‘Great Replacement’ But Admits Migrant Integration Failures
https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2021/12/17/macron-denies-great-replacement-but-admits-migrant-integration-failures/

France to ask EU to begin legal action against UK over fishing licences
https://www.euronews.com/2021/12/17/france-to-ask-eu-to-begin-legal-action-against-uk-over-fishing-licences

German health minister warns of ‘massive’ omicron wave
https://www.aa.com.tr/en/europe/german-health-minister-warns-of-massive-omicron-wave/2450363

Pope at 85: No More Mr. Nice Guy, as Reform Hits Stride
https://www.newsmax.com/newsfront/vatican-pope-birthday-reform/2021/12/17/id/1049046/

NATO warns Russia: ‘Massive consequences’ for expanded invasion of Ukraine
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/defense-national-security/nato-warns-russia-massive-consequences-for-expanded-invasion-of-ukraine

Russia demands NATO, US deny Ukraine membership, roll back military deployments
https://thehill.com/policy/international/russia/586289-russia-demands-nato-us-deny-ukraine-membership-roll-back-military

As Putin keeps the world guessing, experts bet he won’t invade Ukraine
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/defense-national-security/as-putin-keeps-the-world-guessing-experts-bet-he-wont-invade-ukraine

Fire engulfs Russian warship under construction, 3 injured
https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/fire-engulfs-russian-warship-construction-injured-81818528

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Middle East Region

Israeli PM vows to catch W Bank ambush killers
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-59689793

Trump says American Jews 'no longer love Israel' and blames Biden, Obama and the 'Jewish people' that run the New York Times
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10321707/Trump-says-American-Jews-no-longer-love-Israel.html

Bennett said planning to urge cabinet to expand no-fly list to most of the world
https://www.timesofisrael.com/bennett-said-planning-to-urge-cabinet-to-expand-no-fly-list-to-most-of-the-world/

Hamas drill simulates attack on targets deep in Israel
https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/318786

Ukraine Recognizes Jerusalem as Israel’s Capital, Will Open Embassy There
https://www.breitbart.com/middle-east/2021/12/16/ukraine-recognizes-jerusalem-as-israels-capital-will-open-embassy-there/

22 die in Istanbul from bootleg alcohol poisoning
https://www.ekathimerini.com/news/1174023/22-die-in-istanbul-from-bootleg-alcohol-poisoning/

Turkiye dismisses 'unfair and biased' US terrorism report
https://www.trtworld.com/turkey/turkiye-dismisses-unfair-and-biased-us-terrorism-report-52742

Syrian Kurdish party office torched in attacks on Kurdistan Flag day
https://www.kurdistan24.net/en/story/26620-Syrian-Kurdish-party-office-torched-in-attacks-on-Kurdistan-Flag-day

Floods kill at least Twelve in northern Iraq
https://shafaq.com/en/Kurdistan/Floods-kill-at-least-Twelve-in-northern-Iraq

TWO FORMER CIA DIRECTORS CALL ON BIDEN TO THREATEN IRAN MILITARILY
https://theintercept.com/2021/12/17/iran-hawks-military-pressure-biden/

Weeks left to rescue Iran nuclear deal, Western envoys say as talks break
https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/weeks-left-rescue-iran-nuclear-deal-western-envoys-say-talks-break-2021-12-17/?rpc=401&

Taliban Accepts U.S. Coronavirus Vaccines, but Won’t Say Thank You
https://www.breitbart.com/asia/2021/12/16/taliban-accepts-u-s-coronavirus-vaccines-wont-say-thank-you/

Ex-Afghan National Security Adviser Recalls The Fall Of The Republic
https://gandhara.rferl.org/a/afghan-national-security-adviser-ghani-taliban/31614341.html

Living in Yemen's "devastating" civil war
https://www.gzeromedia.com/gzero-world-clips/living-in-yemen-devastating-civil-war

More than 50 Saudi-backed commanders killed as battle for Marib rages in Yemen
https://morningstaronline.co.uk/article/more-50-saudi-backed-commanders-killed-battle-marib-rages-yemen

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Asia

Record low turnout expected in first Hong Kong election under Beijing's rules
https://www.rfa.org/english/news/china/election-12172021120408.html

Hong Kong Orders Liquidation of Anti-Communist Apple Daily Publisher
https://www.breitbart.com/asia/2021/12/16/hong-kong-orders-liquidation-of-anti-communist-apple-daily-publisher/

China Manufacturing Hub Locks Down over Coronavirus, Threatening Economy
https://www.breitbart.com/asia/2021/12/17/china-manufacturing-hub-locks-down-over-coronavirus-threatening-economy/

China Property Market Faces Torrential Headwinds as Evergrande Collapse Shines Light on Sector’s Problems
https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2021/12/china-property-market-facing-torrential-headwinds-evergrande-collapse-shines-light-sectors-problems/

China Vows to Respond After US Enacts Xinjiang Sanctions
https://www.newsmax.com/newsfront/china-us-sanctions/2021/12/17/id/1049060/

China’s Sinovac Claims Vaccine, Offering No Protection with Two Doses, Magically 94% Effective Against Omicron After Booster
https://www.breitbart.com/asia/2021/12/16/chinas-sinovac-claims-vaccine-offering-no-protection-with-two-doses-magically-94-effective-against-omicron-after-booster/

China reporting no COVID-19 deaths since January
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2021/12/china_reporting_no_covid19_deaths_since_january.html

27 feared dead in building fire in Osaka
https://nypost.com/2021/12/17/osaka-japan-fire-27-people-feared-dead-police-investigating-arson-as-cause/

12 dead as powerful typhoon batters the Philippines
https://www.breitbart.com/news/one-dead-as-powerful-typhoon-batters-the-philippines-2/

Aftermath of deadly typhoon in Philippines
https://nypost.com/2021/12/17/typhoon-rai-aftermath-in-philippines/

Malaysians Protest Six-Month Jail Sentences for Not Wearing Coronavirus Mask
https://www.breitbart.com/asia/2021/12/17/malaysians-protest-six-month-jail-sentences-for-not-wearing-coronavirus-mask/

Myanmar's ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi appears in prison uniform in court
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/asia/aung-san-suu-kyi-myanmar-court-prison-uniform-longyi-2386881

Big Brother Is Watching: North Korea Bans Happiness for 10th Anniversary of Kim Jong-il’s Death
https://www.breitbart.com/asia/2021/12/17/big-brother-is-watching-north-korea-bans-happiness-for-10th-anniversary-of-kim-jong-ils-death/

North Korea, 10 years after Kim Jong Il's death, says citizens should be more loyal to Kim Jong Un
https://www.foxnews.com/world/north-korea-10-years-kim-jong-ils-death-says-citizens-loyal-kim-jong-un

North Korea's Air Force Is a Total Disaster
https://nationalinterest.org/blog/reboot/north-koreas-air-force-total-disaster-197962

Enraged monkeys kill 250 DOGS by dragging them to the top of buildings and dropping them off 'out of revenge' after pups killed one of their infants in Indian village
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10320853/Enraged-monkeys-kill-Indian-towns-entire-population-250-DOGS-throwing-heights.html

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Latin America

Mexican drug traffickers are utilizing Facebook, TikTok and YouTube to flood the United States as DEA seizes 1,500 pounds of fentanyl and 8 million fake pills tied to dozens of overdose deaths
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10321635/Mexican-drug-traffickers-utilizing-social-media-flood-United-States-fentanyl.html

Mexican actor gunned down at school while waiting for son
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/mexico-tania-mendoza-dead-femicide-b1978029.html

Mexican Cops Raid Cancun Motel Used for Underage Sex Trade
https://www.breitbart.com/border/2021/12/17/mexican-cops-raid-cancun-motel-used-for-underage-sex-trade/

Sex Offender, Fugitive, Gang Member Arrests Continue Along U.S. Southwest Border
https://www.breitbart.com/border/2021/12/17/sex-offender-fugitive-gang-member-arrests-continue-along-u-s-southwest-border/

TIA bans Mexican tennis player Carlos Utermann for betting breaches
https://www.sbcnews.co.uk/sportsbook/2021/12/17/tia-bans-mexican-tennis-player-carlos-utermann-for-betting-breaches/

56 Truck Crash Victims Are Discharged From Mexican Hospital
https://www.telesurenglish.net/news/56-Truck-Crash-Victims-Are-Discharged-From-Mexican-Hospital-20211217-0005.html

Mexico asks business leaders not to 'abuse' prices amid high inflation
https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/mexico-asks-business-leaders-not-abuse-prices-amid-high-inflation-2021-12-17/?rpc=401&

Family Says Conservative Ex-President of Bolivia Beaten in Prison
https://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2021/12/16/family-says-conservative-ex-president-bolivia-beaten-prison/

Panamanian Odebrecht Money Launderers Plead Guilty
https://www.occrp.org/en/daily/15683-panamanian-odebrecht-money-launderers-plead-guilty

How to Smuggle Fried Rice into a Colombian Prison
https://insightcrime.org/news/colombian-prison-guards-drone-100-dollar-order-fried-rice/

Chile's SQM submits US$987mn lithium expansion project for approval
https://www.bnamericas.com/en/news/chiles-sqm-submits-us987mn-lithium-expansion-project-for-approval

Guidelines For Chile's Run-Off Presidential Elections
https://www.telesurenglish.net/news/Guidelines-For-Chiles-Run-Off-Presidential-Elections-20211217-0008.html

Haitians Hoping to Reach U.S. Stranded in Chile, Across Americas
https://www.wsj.com/articles/haitians-hoping-to-reach-u-s-stranded-in-chile-across-americas-11639753203

'God has answered our prayers': Pastor of the 17 missionaries kidnapped in Haiti says they were treated 'relatively well' during two-month abduction after remaining 12 captives were released
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10321219/Pastor-17-missionaries-kidnapped-Haiti-says-treated-relatively-well.html

Haitian Consulate Staff Arrested In The Dominican Republic
https://www.telesurenglish.net/news/Haitian-Consulate-Staff-Arrested-In-The-Dominican-Republic-20211217-0007.html

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Africa

Death toll in Sudan's Darfur tribal clashes 'reaches 199'
https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/africa/2021-12-17-death-toll-in-sudans-darfur-tribal-clashes-reaches-199/

Ethiopia detains about 70 drivers who deliver aid as war escalates, the U.N. says
https://www.npr.org/2021/11/10/1054239976/ethiopia-tigray-drivers-war-aid

"Global paralysis" at U.N. over Ethiopia war allows atrocities to continue unabated
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/ethiopia-war-tigray-global-paralysis-un-sexual-violence-atrocities/

US 'gravely concerned' about reported detentions, killings in Ethiopia's Tigray
https://www.aa.com.tr/en/americas/us-gravely-concerned-about-reported-detentions-killings-in-ethiopias-tigray-/2450451

Influential Ethiopian social media accounts stoke violence along ethnic lines
https://medium.com/dfrlab/influential-ethiopian-social-media-accounts-stoke-violence-along-ethnic-lines-6713a1920b02

All sides of Ethiopia conflict are committing severe rights violations, U.N. says
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/all-sides-ethiopia-conflict-are-committing-severe-rights-violations-u-n1286247

Nigerian bishop criticizes Blinken's decision to delist nation, says persecution more intense 'than ever'
https://www.foxnews.com/politics/nigeria-bishop-blinken-religious-freedom

Imo govt evacuates corpses of abducted monarch, other victims
https://thenationonlineng.net/breaking-imo-govt-evacuates-corpses-of-abducted-monarch-other-victims/

South Africa: Ex-President Zuma’s Imprisonment Called a “Death Sentence”
https://www.occrp.org/en/daily/15682-south-africa-ex-president-zuma-s-imprisonment-called-a-death-sentence

Central African Republic authorities hold journalist Landry Ulrich Nguéma Ngokpélé for more than 2 months
https://cpj.org/2021/12/central-african-republic-authorities-hold-journalist-landry-ulrich-nguema-ngokpele-for-more-than-2-months/

Miss South Africa met with 'Free Palestine' protests upon return from Israel contest
https://english.alaraby.co.uk/news/protests-greet-miss-south-africa-upon-return-israel

The new-old relationship: Israel, Morocco celebrate a year of normalization
https://www.ynetnews.com/article/s1rm8ebcy

Officer celebrated after killing lawyer Kimani, says witness
https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/2021-12-17-officer-celebrated-after-killing-lawyer-kimani-says-witness/

South African hospitalization rates drop during Omicron surge
https://nypost.com/2021/12/17/south-african-hospitalization-rates-drop-during-omicron-surge/

South Africa Donates 2M Doses of J&J Vaccine to African Nations Where Few Are Vaccinated
https://www.newsweek.com/south-africa-donates-2m-doses-jj-vaccine-african-nations-where-few-are-vaccinated-1660573?piano_t=1

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South Pacific

Readout of AUKUS Joint Steering Group Meetings
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/readout-of-aukus-joint-steering-group-meetings

Britain, Australia conclude trade deal
https://borneobulletin.com.bn/britain-australia-conclude-trade-deal/

A Taylor Swift album listening party in Australia apparently turned into a superspreader event
https://www.businessinsider.com.au/taylor-swift-album-party-apparently-turned-into-a-superspreader-event-2021-12

New Zealand’s plan to outlaw smoking for the next generation is misguided
https://www.economist.com/leaders/2021/12/17/new-zealands-plan-to-outlaw-smoking-for-the-next-generation-is-misguided

Fugitive John Bobak has eluded Queensland police for 30 years. Is he dead or alive?
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-12-18/queensland-fugitive-john-bobak-police-search-30-years/100686454

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Canada

Geneva elementary school goes on lockout after 'nonspecific bomb threat'
https://www.whec.com/ontario-county-ny-news/geneva-elementary-school-goes-on-lockout-after-nonspecific-bomb-threat/6335954/?cat=12715

Citizen Lab Exposes Cytrox as Vendor Behind 'Predator' iPhone Spyware
https://www.securityweek.com/citizen-lab-exposes-cytrox-vendor-behind-predator-iphone-spyware

Doctors shocked to find baby growing in woman’s liver
https://nypost.com/2021/12/17/doctors-shocked-to-find-baby-growing-in-womans-liver/

Canadians should adjust holiday plans amid Omicron, Canada’s top doctor urges
https://globalnews.ca/news/8459475/holiday-gatherings-omicron-covid-feds/

Ottawa’s top doctor sets 50% capacity limits on businesses amid COVID-19 surge
https://globalnews.ca/news/8460009/ottawa-capacity-limits-covid-etches-2021/

Ontario slashing gathering sizes to 10, reducing indoor capacity limits, sources say
https://toronto.ctvnews.ca/ontario-slashing-gathering-sizes-to-10-reducing-indoor-capacity-limits-sources-say-1.5711730

Manitoba reports highest fourth wave daily COVID-19 case count for 2nd day in a row
https://globalnews.ca/news/8459244/manitoba-covid-19-update-december-17-2021/

CBC: Manitoba kids under age of 6 part of clinical trial for Moderna’s pediatric COVID-19 vaccine
https://news.umanitoba.ca/cbc-manitoba-kids-under-age-of-6-part-of-clinical-trial-for-modernas-pediatric-covid-19-vaccine/

Canada will set aside billions to compensate Indigenous people for residential school harm
https://www.wyomingpublicmedia.org/tribal-news/2021-12-17/canada-will-set-aside-billions-to-compensate-indigenous-people-for-residential-school-harm