SCOOP: Santa Sightings, Supreme Court Cases and the Senate Tackles Healthcare (Again)

What this episode covers

All the news you need to know for the week ahead: Plus - Halle Berry takes on Gov. Gavin Newsom (and what this tells us about a new national legislative effort).~~~~~~~00:00 Welcome and Holiday Party Announcement00:52 Book Exchange Party Idea02:11 Join Our Insider Group03:22 Driving Story: Santa Sighting05:28 Upcoming News and Events10:50 Healthcare Debate in Congress17:17 Vaccination Policy Discussion28:16 Menopause Advocacy by Halle Berry29:11 Halle Berry's Personal Story and Advocacy31:06 Halle Berry's Viral Political Commentary32:12 Legislation on Menopause Across the States34:07 Debate on Government Involvement in Menopause Legislation37:07 Governor Newsom's Veto and Its Implications41:17 Supreme Court Case: Trump v Slaughter45:47 Supreme Court Case: Birthright Citizenship48:02 Pentagon's New Restrictions and Free Press53:12 George Washington's Final Days57:05 Closing Remarks and Holiday WishesShow Notes:Halle Berry's full remarks at the NYT DealBook SummitMt. Vernon on George Washington's passingSUPPORT OUR MISSION:Love nonpartisan news? Want a bigger serving of the serious headlines? Here’s how you can become a SCOOP insider: https://www.scoop.smarthernews.com/get-the-inside-scoop/ Get our FREE Weekend Digest!Shop our gear! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smarthernews/ Website: https://smarthernews.com/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/smarthernews

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