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A special counsel report says President Joe Biden willfully retained and disclosed classified materials. Ukraine is replacing it's top general amidst stalled progress in the war with Russia. Federal authorities seize former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro's passport as he faces allegations of plotting a coup.

E.U. leaders back a $50 billion Ukraine aid package. Universal Music Group pulls some of the world's most popular artists from TikTok. The House approves a three-year expansion for the Child Tax Credit.

Democrats and Republicans were closing in on a game-changing deal to secure the U.S.-Mexico border. Karoun Demirjian, who covers Congress for The Times, explains why that deal is now falling apart.

A communications blackout has hindered humanitarian efforts in Gaza as intense fighting between the Israeli military and Hamas militants claims more lives. Pakistan has carried out airstrikes in Iran, following Iran's incursion on its territory. And republican lawmakers continue to delay more U-S aid for Ukraine until democrats agree to changes in immigration policy.

2024 will be a dangerous year for the world, says Ian Bremmer, president and founder of Eurasia Group and GZERO Media. Forecasting the top geopolitical risks set to play out in the months to come, he untangles what's in store for the war in Ukraine, the state of the Israel-Hamas conflict and the tensions putting democracy in the United States to the test —...

This week, The Daily revisits some of our favorite episodes of the year. Valerie Hopkins, an international correspondent for The Times, tells the story of Olesya Krivtsova, a 19-year-old student who faces up to 10 years in prison after posting on social media.

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin urges a wind-down in Israel's major combat operations. Republicans in Congress seek tighter border controls in exchange for Ukraine and Israel aid. Newspaper founder Jimmy Lai goes on trial in Hong Kong.
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Bongino talks about the sudden move by one of America's biggest investors. Biden's latest move against Elon Musk, and free speech and news out of Ukraine. Are they trying to tell us something?

Russian President Vladimir Putin traditionally ends most years with an extended press conference. What does Putin say as another year ends with his country still at war in Ukraine? The Supreme Court will hear its first abortion case since overturning of Roe v. Wade. Lower courts delivered mixed rulings on mifepristone. What does this mean for women who receive abortion pill in the mail?...

Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelensky, is making a rare trip to Washington this week, pleading his case for military aid. Julian Barnes, who covers international security for The Times, explains what has brought Ukraine to the most perilous point since the war began nearly two years ago.