Russia warns against speculation that a Russian anti-aircraft missile battery downed an Azerbaijani Airlines plane, killing 38; former Democratic presidential candidate Marianne Williamson launches bid for DNC Chair; Kwanzaa, Christmas and Hannukah holiday messages.

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Christmas and holiday messages from President Joe Biden, Members of Congress, and leaders of Canada, Great Britain, Israel, Ukraine; Sen. Blumenthal on airline fare additional fees; NORAD Santa Tracker continues long tradition.

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House Ethics Committee releases report on former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL), says it found “substantial evidence” he, while in Congress, had sex with a 17-year-old girl, “regularly” paid women for sex, and used illegal drugs; Congressional reaction to President Joe Biden commutes 37 of 40 federal death row inmates' sentences to life in prison without parole. Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) releases his annual Festivus 'Airing of Grievances' report on wasteful federal spending; President-elect Donald Trump floats U.S. taking control of Greenland and Panama Canal.

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In this weekend's episode, three segments from this past week's Washington Journal. First – a conversation about bridging political differences this holiday season with Brad and Dallas Woodhouse - brothers and political strategists on opposite sides of the political divide. Then, we talk about the potential of new regulations for the drone industry with Michael Robbins of the Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems. Plus, Benham Ben Taleblu of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies discusses the latest on Syria since the fall of Bashar al-Assad's government. But we begin with a discussion about efforts to bridge political differences this holiday season, with Brad & Dallas Woodhouse.

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The House passes a bill to extend temporary government funding and avoid a shutdown that has supplemental aid for farmers and victims of natural disasters, but not raising the nation's debt ceiling, which President-elect Donald Trump has been calling for, President Joe Biden & First Lady Jill Biden visit Children’s National Hospital ahead of the holidays, top State Department officials meet with Syria's new leaders, U.S. Space Force celebrates its fifth anniversary.

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House votes down new House Republican temporary government funding package that President-elect Trump supports, President Biden announces new climate goals, British Prime Minister Starmer is asked about threatened Trump tariffs, Secretary of State Blinken chairs a United Nations Security Council meeting on the civil war in Sudan.

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Interview with MarketWatch's Greg Robb on Federal Reserve cutting interest rates a quarter of a percent (4), Speaker Johnson defends temporary government funding bill from Republican critics, Senate joins House in passing annual defense programs bill, Senate does not pass bill giving local authorities power to track drones.

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Some House GOP are upset with Speaker Johnson on the handling of the government funding extension, Pentagon and other agencies put out joint statement that drones seen on East Coast are not a threat, HHS Secretary nominee Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. continues meetings with Senators, VP Harris encourages young leaders to 'stay in the fight' civically, new federal rule on how airlines deal with passengers in wheelchairs, NCAA President testifies before a Senate committee on impact of legalized sports betting, UN Security meeting on Syria.

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President-elect Trump announces SoftBank Group will invest $100 billion in U.S. over four years and answers questions on Health Secretary nominee RFK, Jr. and drone sighting; President Biden creates national monument to former Labor Secretary Frances Perkins (FDR); House Republicans say text of government funding extension bill is close to finished; Senate works on National Defense Authorization Act; 80th Anniversary of Battle of the Bulge ceremony at WWII Memorial.

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First, we discuss the fall of Bashar Assad’s regime in Syria after 24 years in power, and what to expect from the rebel alliance which overthrew his government. That conversation with Michael O'Hanlon of the Brookings Institution. Next, Former Acting CDC Director Dr. Richard Besser will join us to discuss Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination as Health and Human Services secretary. Plus, Tax Foundation's Senior Economist Erica York discusses new research on how much wealthy Americans pay in federal taxes. 

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Rep. Malliotakis (R-NY) says the U.S. government knows what is behind the mystery drones; interview with Politico's Daniella Diaz on Continuing Resolution negotiations to fund the federal government and prevent a shutdown (11); Secretary of State Blinken meets leaders in Turkey & Iraq on the future of Syria; Sen.-elect McCormick (R-PA) and former NFL head coach Bill Belichick on the military & leadership; First Lady Jill Biden welcomes children to the White House for a Toys for Tots holiday event.

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