James Carville, a Democratic consultant, sees Donald Trump as a powerful force within the Republican Party, comparing his influence to that of a religion. Carville acknowledges Trump's potential to win the Iowa caucuses and his lead over President Biden in general election polls. However, he also highlights the unpredictable nature of the political landscape.

China's Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development plans to provide policy support to struggling real estate developers, indicating a bailout for the sector. The government aims to address short-term cash flow issues and prevent the collapse of these developers, despite their debt defaults. Analysts predict a multi-year recovery timeframe for the real estate market.

A tragic incident occurred in the English Channel when a migrant boat sank near Dunkirk, resulting in the death of one person and critical injuries to another. French vessels and the UK Coastguard carried out rescue operations, saving a total of 66 people. Ongoing search efforts are underway to find other migrant boats attempting to cross into UK waters.

Gazprom, Russia's largest oil and gas company, generated a €45m profit from its North Sea gas field, sparking calls for greater action against the Russian energy giant. The company's UK subsidiary recorded the profit in 2022 and distributed dividends to its parent company. This has led to demands for stricter measures to prevent the financing of Russia's activities in Ukraine through UK gas fields.

Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) criticizes the testimony of university presidents on campus antisemitism but disagrees with Congress's call for their dismissal. Krishnamoorthi believes the responsibility lies with the universities themselves, not Congress.

The Times of Israel hosts a discussion focusing on the legal and ethical actions of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) in Gaza. Experts debate Israel's right to self-defense and discuss the potential prosecution of Hamas for war crimes.

The Digest, 12/15/2023 @200AM, CDT

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