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The Biden administration approved $148 million more in Israeli military funding, while Israel's Supreme Court overturned Netanyahu's judicial overhaul. Colorado and now Maine banned Trump from their 2024 ballots over the insurrection clause, headed to the Supreme Court. Looking to 2024: Illinois bans book bans as states restrict guns, add financial courses, raise wages, and expand contraceptives while restricting transgender care. Japan lowered a tsunami warning after 20 quakes off the coast, including a 7.6 magnitude. Queen Margreth II of Denmark is abdicating after 52 years to her son Crown Prince Frederik. Russia launched 90 drones into Ukraine after an attack killed over two dozen in a border city, with Putin vowing intensified attacks. Michigan won the Rose Bowl in overtime against Alabama, while Washington took the Sugar Bowl, ahead of next week's championship.

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Israel-Hamas

  1. The Biden administration once again bypasses Congress on an emergency weapons sale to Israel

  2. Israel high court strikes down key part of Netanyahu judicial overhaul

Donald Trump

  1. What to Know About the Efforts to Remove Trump From the 2024 Ballot

  2. Supreme Court sidesteps decision on Trump presidential immunity claim in federal election interference case

2024 Laws

  1. New laws for 2024: Gender-neutral toy aisles, retail pet stores and contraceptive access

  2. New state laws for 2024 impact guns, pornography, taxes and even fuzzy dice

  3. New State Laws on Hot-Button Issues Take Effect Today

Other Notable News 

Japan Tsunamis 

  1. Powerful earthquakes off Japan's west coast prompt tsunami warnings - CBS News

  2. Japan lowers tsunami warning after a series of earthquakes but tells people to stay away from coast

Queen Margrethe II Stepping Down

  1. Queen Margrethe II of Denmark to Step Down

  2. Denmark’s Queen Margrethe II to step down from throne | AP News 

Russia Drone Attack

  1. Russia launches record number of drones in Ukraine, and Putin says Moscow will intensify its attacks

  2. Ukraine, Russia accuse each other of early New Year's Day attacks | Reuters

Rose Bowl Champions

  1. Michigan vs. Alabama score: Wolverines survive Tide in OT to win Rose Bowl, play for CFP National Championship - CBSSports.com

  2. Michael Penix Jr.'s masterful night leads Washington to win over Texas in Sugar Bowl: Full highlights, reaction - The Athletic