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The News Roundup For December 15, 2023

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4.34.5K Ratings

🗓️ 15 December 2023

⏱️ 90 minutes

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Summary

Special counsel Jack Smith went to the Supreme Court on Monday asking the justices to quickly rule on whether or not former President Donald Trump can be prosecuted for his alleged efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election.

The Biden administration has signaled it may be willing to cave to House GOP demands on immigration restrictions. In return, the White House is hoping to secure funding for Ukraine's fight against the Russian invasion.

Meanwhile in Dubai, this year's UN climate conference COP28 came to a close with the participating nations agreeing on a historic first calling for a global transition away from fossil fuels.

The United States has once again vetoed a resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza at the UN Security Council.

We cover all this and more during the News Roundup.

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