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For millions of Americans, Christmas is a day to spend with family and showing loved ones how much they care, and members of Congress are no different.  “We always do the same thing. Our tradition is that we celebrate Christmas Eve, so for us, it’s called Nochebuena,” Rep. Carlos Gimenez, R-Fla., who is Cuban American, … Read more

My mother travelled Moldova to save recipes in danger of dying out – and captured the tale of our rich and turbulent past When my country finally makes it into the EU, it will be one of the smallest members of the club – and one whose national identity is strong, shaped by the upheavals … Read more

After winning their first division title since 1993, the Lions will now try to accomplish something they have done only once in the past 66 years: winning a postseason game It wasn’t a winner-takes-all game on Sunday, but the Detroit Lions had to approach it as if it was. Yes, they would have remained in … Read more

A Tennessee elementary school’s plan to allow the Satanic Temple to host an after-school program in its library is facing backlash from the students’ parents and family members, one of whom insists the program is equipped to “negatively impact” children. The Satanic Temple plans to host its first After School Satan Club (ASSC) in Cordova, … Read more

Christmastime is a season of joy and merriment for Americans across the country. However, everyone has their own Grinch waiting to put a damper on their holiday. Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., has a unique one following him this holiday season after his historic ouster from the speakership in October. KEVIN MCCARTHY TAKES PARTING … Read more

In an interview with Kristen Welker on Meet the Press, Iranian American journalist and activist Masih Alinejad calls on President Joe Biden to be “loud” in challenging the “gender apartheid regime” in Iran. 

Iranian American journalist and activist Masih Alinejad joins Meet the Press and shares her predictions of “hope” for Iran in the midst of a regime that she says is practicing “gender apartheid.” 

Meet the Press looks back at the icons in politics, culture and media who we lost in 2023.

Iranian journalist and activist Masih Alinejad says she draws strength from the women “walking unveiled” in Iran. “You are scared of us,” she says to her government. 

Bill would have expanded opportunity for people who have pleaded guilty to crimes to challenge convictions The New York governor, Kathy Hochul, vetoed a bill days before Christmas that would have made it easier for people who have pleaded guilty to crimes to challenge their convictions, a measure that was favored by criminal justice reformers … Read more