Lawmakers pressure Bondi to release Epstein files

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Lawmakers are threatening Attorney General Pam Bondi with contempt of Congress charges for the partial Epstein files release, movie theaters are bracing for the potential Netflix-Warner Bros. deal, and parts of the US can expect Christmas storms

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1 | Lawmakers threaten AG Pam Bondi with contempt for partial release of Epstein files

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2 | Kilmar Abrego Garcia wants court sanctions against Trump officials after 'vitriolic and prejudicial statements'

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3 | Movie theaters fear the potential Netflix-Warner Bros deal could be another threat to their business

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4 | Cruz vs Vance: Texas senator considering 2028 run as non-MAGA option, report says

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5 | Bari Weiss sparks 'revolt' at '60 Minutes' by spiking CECOT segment

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The Big Question 

The chances of a white Christmas this year are slim for many Americans – but weather could play a more serious part in the festive season for millions.

Stormy weather is expected to impact travel across the U.S. as more than 120 million Americans heading home for the holidays take to the roads and skies.

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$1.6 billion

One lucky Powerball player could show up to Christmas dinner $1.6 billion richer, as the jackpot has swelled to one of the largest lottery prizes in U.S. history

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"Either the stupidest thing I've ever done, or the best thing. We'll see"

George Conway, a lawyer and prominent critic of President Donald Trump, has filed to run for Congress in New York as a Democrat, entering an already crowded race

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