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Conservative group's study: 'Medicare-for-All' would worsen financial situation for majority of US households The conservative Heritage Foundation released a study on Tuesday directly challenging the idea that a "Medicare-for-All" plan would lower costs for middle-class families.

Cory Booker burns Pete Buttigieg over campaign's use of Kenyan photo in 'Douglass Plan' rollout Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., had some fun at the expense of South Bend, Ind., Mayor Pete Buttigieg over his campaign's fumbles in outreach to black voters.

Adam Schiff: When President Trump ordered a hold on military aid to Ukraine no explanation was provided House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff delivers opening statement at public hearing of House impeachment inquiry.

Cooper: I heard that the president directed funds be held over possible corruption in Ukraine Defense Department official Laura Cooper delivers her opening statement to the House Intelligence Committee public impeachment hearing.

US Ambassador to the European Union Gordon Sondland testifies in the impeachment inquiry Attorney Steve Greenburg says Ambassador Gordon Sondland's testimony was not good for President Trump or House Democrats.

Devin Nunes: President Trump was skeptical of foreign aid, especially to corrupt countries like Ukraine House Intelligence Committee ranking member Devin Nunes delivers opening statement in public hearing of House impeachment inquiry.

Bombshell or bust? 'The Five' break down key moments from Amb. Gordon Sondland's impeachment testimony Republican members of the House Intelligence Committee pounce on Amb. Gordon Sondland's quid pro quo 'presumptions.'

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Australia has detained 2 asylum-seeking gay Saudi journalists for weeks: lawyer Two gay Saudi journalists who sought asylum in Australia to avoid persecution in their home country have been held at an immigration detention center for weeks, according to their lawyer.

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Gregg Jarrett: Trump impeachment based on unreliable presumptions, rumor and innuendo – Not facts The House Intelligence Committee’s impeachment hearing Wednesday posed a conundrum. Better yet, let’s call it a riddle. When is a “quid pro quo” not a “quid pro quo?” The answer is … when it’s “presumed.”

Parents slammed for giving baby 'ridiculous' blended last name An Australian couple’s decision to give their daughter a surname that is a mashup of both their last names is dividing the Internet.

A BBC survey about morals in the UK finds 40% of adults would call in sick if they needed a break. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/2O6Dtly

U.S President Donald Trump is expected to sign legislation passed by Congress intended to support protesters in Hong Kong, a person familiar with the matter said on Wednesday, a move sure to anger China. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/33bWlUA

Electricity firms cut off power to thousands of people, more than 100 schools were closed and residents in high risk regions sought shelter on Wednesday as Australia's devastating bushfires opened up a new front. from Reuters: World News https://ift.tt/2OptzKC

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Pabst Blue Ribbon releases whopping 99-pack of beer Christmas came early… for beer fans at least.

The Labour leader will say his plans are fully costed, and voters can trust the party to deliver them. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/37lJRNg

Prince Andrew's announcement that he is stepping down from royal duties dominates the front pages. from BBC News - Home https://ift.tt/336cMlh

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