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Fox News: Texas lawmakers file record breaking 1,500 bills for 2025 legislative session
Texas lawmakers filed a record 1,500 bills on the first day of the legislative session's filing period, addressing issues such as abortion, border security, and property taxes. The influx of bills reflects the challenges facing the state ahead of the 89th legislative session in 2025.
With Republicans holding control of both the House and Senate, the upcoming session is expected to be influenced by their priorities. Texas anticipates a $20 billion surplus to support new mandates.
Fox News: Biden-Trump White House meeting revives presidential tradition skipped 4 years ago
Former President Trump is set to return to the White House for the first time in nearly four years after his election victory, meeting with President Biden at 11 a.m. ET. This meeting marks a significant moment in the transition process, as Biden aims for a smooth handover despite their contentious history.
Biden's invitation to Trump contrasts with the lack of a similar gesture when he won in 2020. Political experts view this meeting as a step toward normalcy in presidential transitions, with hopes for a commitment to orderly transitions in the future.
Fox News: House Republicans to elect new Trump-era leadership with majority still undecided
House Republicans are set to elect their leaders for the next Congress, with Speaker Mike Johnson, Majority Leader Steve Scalise, and Majority Whip Tom Emmer running unopposed for their current positions. Richard Hudson is also seeking another term as NRCC Chair.
Contests are anticipated for the No. 5 and No. 6 leadership roles, with three candidates vying for conference chair and two for policy committee chair. Johnson will need to secure support from hard-line Republicans ahead of the January vote for House speaker.
Fox News: Republicans to huddle behind close doors to elect McConnell's successor Wednesday
The Senate Republican Conference will hold secret ballot elections on Wednesday for leadership positions, including the successor to Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell. Contenders for the leader role include John Thune, John Cornyn, and Rick Scott.
Other positions, such as Republican whip and conference chair, will also be decided, with some candidates running unopposed. The elections require a majority vote from the 53-member conference and will take place in the old Senate chamber.
#society
GB News: 'Kafkaesque' police investigation launched into journalist Allison Pearson - for social media post over a year old
Journalist Allison Pearson is facing a police investigation for a social media post from 2023 that allegedly incited racial hatred. Officers visited her home on Remembrance Sunday to inform her of the inquiry, which is based on a report from another force.
Pearson described the situation as "Kafkaesque," expressing shock and confusion over being labeled as a perpetrator in a non-crime hate incident. Essex Police confirmed the investigation is under the Public Order Act 1986.
GB News: Elderly motorists could face 'extra driving lesson' amid calls for UK to introduce restrictions
A new study from UNSW Sydney and NeuRA recommends additional support for elderly drivers, particularly those over 80, due to higher crash rates. The Better Drive Study found that many older motorists have not taken refresher courses since their initial driving tests at age 16.
The research suggests that driving skill improvement should be normalized for older drivers, with proposals for mandatory refresher lessons starting at age 50. Following a recent fatal accident involving an elderly driver, experts are calling for stricter licensing rules, including cognitive assessments for drivers over 80.
#crime
Times Of Israel: Iran holds public execution of serial rapist convicted in dozens of cases
An Iranian man, Mohammad Ali Salamat, convicted of raping dozens of women over two decades, was executed publicly in Hamedan after his death sentence was confirmed by the Supreme Court. Approximately 200 women accused him of rape, with many cases involving marriage proposals.
Salamat's arrest in January followed widespread public outcry for capital punishment, reflecting Iran's strict laws where rape can lead to the death penalty. Human rights groups have raised concerns over the increasing number of executions in the country.