Dec. 19: Families of hostages warn time is running out. Senate border, Ukraine bill unlikely this week.
From left, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., leave a meeting at the Capitol in Washington where Zelenskyy implored Congress to break its deadlock and approve continued wartime funding for Ukraine, Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
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Good morning! It’s Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023. Here’s a look at your news across the nation:
1. Families of Hamas hostages warn time running out as hostage talks resume
2. Ruby Franke, formerly of ‘8 Passengers,’ pleads guilty to child abuse
3. McConnell signals border, Ukraine bill won’t be ready this week
4. December migrant encounters up nearly 30% from November: CBP
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🔴 President Joe Biden will attend the funeral for Sandra Day O’Connor at Washington National Cathedral.
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