 | | Impeachment investigation
| |  | | Democratic debate
A few things became clear in last night's Democratic debate in Atlanta: All 10 participating candidates support impeaching the President, and no one agrees on how to approach health care. In fact, health care was barely touched upon, even though it's a central concern leading up to the election. Instead, the candidates focused on who would be the most likely to build a winning contingency against Trump. Pete Buttigieg, who came in hot after rising in Iowa polls, was attacked on this front. Other candidates questioned the Indiana mayor's leadership and ability to attract diverse supporters. Nonetheless, he was one of the night's winners, according to CNN's Chris Cillizza. Also a winner? Kamala Harris, who established herself as a fighter for the average voter. Joe Biden didn't have a great night. He stumbled over questions about race and marijuana legalization, and when asked about domestic violence, he said we have to "keep punching" at a solution. Yikes. | |  | | Israel
Israel may be heading for its third presidential election in 12 months. When Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu tried and failed to form a government after September's election, his opponent, former IDF Chief of Staff Benny Gantz, got the opportunity to take power and form one himself. But Gantz announced yesterday that his Blue and White party hasn't been able to gather the necessary coalition in four solid weeks of negotiations. Now, Israel is in unprecedented political territory. For the next 21 days, any member of the Israeli legislature, known as the Knesset, could potentially become Prime Minister, if they gather a political majority. If that fails, it would be back to the polls for an election-weary public. | |  | | United Auto Workers
There is serious trouble brewing with the United Auto Workers, one of the most powerful unions in the country. UAW's executive board took steps to remove its president, Gary Jones, and expel him from the union following allegations of bribery and misuse of union funds. So far, 10 people have pleaded guilty to federal criminal charges surrounding the scandal. Jones is not facing criminal charges, but some charges pending involve bribes paid to union officials by executives at Fiat Chrysler. And now, fellow automaker GM is suing Fiat Chrysler, saying the latter engaged in corrupt bargaining with UAW. Fiat Chrysler called the charges in the suit "meritless" and will fight them in court. If you'll recall, the UAW recently waged a six-week strike at GM that cost the automaker an estimated $2.9 billion. | |  | | China
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That's how much White Claw projects in sales this year. White Claw is that trendy brand of hard seltzer that took the country by storm this summer. It's sort of like an alcoholic LaCroix (another fizzy beverage that had its 15 minutes of fame). | | |  It has become clear to me over the last few days that the circumstances relating to my former association with Jeffrey Epstein has become a major disruption to my family's work and the valuable work going on in the many organizations and charities that I am proud to support. | | |  | Everybody come look at this black chicken!
This chicken is like a fairy tale character. Or a video game character. Either way, he's certainly a character. (Click here to view.) | | | | |
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