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Buffalo Bills star Damar Hamlin is in critical condition after a cardiac arrest following a hit to his chest during a game against the Cincinnati Bengals. Plus, Republicans take control of the House after the midterm elections, as Kevin McCarthy prepares for a once-in-a-Century floor fight over his bid for the toughest job on the Hill. And, the suspect in the Idaho student killings appears in court as new details emerge about his personality.

Also this morning: The New York Times reports that Brazil is to revive its fraud case against incoming GOP freshman George Santos, Tennis legend Martina Navratilova has been diagnosed with breast and throat cancer, and thousands line up to pay their respects to soccer legend Pelé.

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The panel discusses America’s culture of lying, as Republican Rep. George Santos takes office despite being caught lying about his college, work, being Jewish, and his own mother’s death. Plus, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer talks with co-host Kaitlin Collins about the double standard in the Brett Kavanaugh kidnap plot, and urges both parties to “Stand up” to violent Rhetoric. Co-host Poppy Harlow interviews Justice Kyra Harris Bolden, the first black woman justice to be sworn in on the Michigan State Supreme Court, about her career journey so far.

Also this morning: the suspect in the Idaho college killings is to appear in court; the suspect in the New York Times Square attack wrote about his desire to join the Taliban in his diary; Brazil’s Bolsonero flees to Florida as a new president takes over; kids are going viral after filming their parents reacting to fake celebrity deaths, and and Rolling Stone sparks debate with a “200 Best Singers” list.

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The January 6 Committee releases the transcript of its Donald Trump Jr. interview, in which he gives his perspective on texting Mark Meadows about a plan to use the states and fake electors to try to overturn the 2020 election. A former Southwest Airlines manager joins Poppy Harlow to take a closer look at the factors inside the Southwest Airlines meltdown. Republican Congressman George Santos’ claim about his mother dying in the 9/11 attack on the World Trade Center faces fresh scrutiny.

Plus, a House Committee prepares to release six-years of Donald Trump’s redacted tax returns; the US scrambles to stop Iran from proving drones for Russia; Putin and China’s Xi chat as Ukraine braces for “Dark difficult days”; New Year’s resolutions: how Americans view “dry January”; and Brazil begins three days of mourning in memory of soccer legend Pelé.

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Federal prosecutors and Nassau County launch separate probes into Republican Rep. elect George Santos after his lies about his work, education, and heritage. Plus, 2,300 flights have been cancelled today amid Southwest Airlines’ systems meltdown and further airport chaos. And, the Mayor of Buffalo, Byron Brown, joins to discuss the mounting criticism over the City’s response to its deadly winter storm.

A new migrant processing center is going up in El Paso, despite a Supreme Court decision to keep "Title 42" in place. Plus, the January 6th Committee withdraws the subpoena it issued to Trump, Russia launches a barrage of missiles at Ukraine in a fresh wave of attacks, the US will require travellers from China to provide a negative Covid test, and new weekly jobless claims tick up again to 225,000.

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Southwest CEO apologizes, vows to get back to "normal" ASAP as yet another day of flight cancellations plague the airline's passengers. Title 42 is still being enforced at the southern border after a new Supreme Court decision, leaving thousands of migrants and advocates in a state of flux and confusion. Another batch of January 6 committee transcripts are being released today, including one in which key witness Cassidy Hutchinson describes discussions about Qanon being taken seriously within the walls of the White House.

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Air travelers in the US hoping for clear skies today following a disastrous week of weather-related flight cancellations and delays will have to extend their patience a few more days -- particularly if they're flying with Southwest Airlines. The death toll continues to rise in Buffalo, New York after a blizzard crippled the area. Embattled New York Rep.-elect George Santos admits to lying on his resume but says, "I am not a criminal." 

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In another major defeat for election deniers nationwide, an Arizona judge rules against Kari Lake's election challenge after she lost her bid for governor. King Charles pays tribute to his Mother in his first Christmas message. And, busloads of migrants have again been dropped at VP Harris’ home in frigid temperatures. Tatiana Laborde, of SAMU First response joins to discuss what she calls a “cruel, dangerous, shameful stunt”.

Ben Smith, Editor in Chief of Semafour, discusses Tesla stock prices tumbling to their lowest point this year, and why he thinks we are seeing the end of the social media age in news. Plus, Trump’s tax returns are to be released post-Christmas, China will stop releasing its daily Covid figures, the Taliban bans female aid workers and warns the US not to interfere, and the top business stories of 2022.

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Today's top story: More than 200 million Americans from coast to coast are bracing for extremely low temperatures, dangerous wind chills, and power outages. Plus: The January 6 committee's final report places the blame on one man: Donald Trump. And: The incredible story of two migrants who were stuck at the border after making a dangerous journey. 

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In his historic visit to the US, President Zelensky thanks Congress for its “crucial” bipartisan support, and delivers a plea for more help in Ukraine’s fight against Russia. Kaitlin Collins talks with a former Afghan ambassador to the US about the Taliban crackdown that has seen women suspended from university education in Afghanistan. And, Don Lemon interviews Grammy-wining record producer Clive Davis about the life of Whitney Houston.

Plus, crypto chief Sam Bankman-Fried is extradited to the US from the Bahamas, records contradict GOP Rep. George Santos’ claim that his grandparents fled the Holocaust, January 6 committee transcripts show key witnesses refusing to testify, the CDC reports US life expectancy has dropped to its lowest level in 25 years, and 1,100 flights are cancelled as a ‘Winter Bomb’ cyclone ties up travel.

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President Zelensky is en route to Washington DC to give a joint address to Congress alongside President Biden, in a bid to rally support for a $1.8 billion deal in new aid to Ukraine. In a defeat for the former president, a House committee is to release Trump’s tax returns within days, detailing the massive losses he carried forward between 2015 – 2018. And, if you to want to run Twitter, the job may be yours. Elon Musk announces he plans to step down as CEO after he finds a successor.

Plus, a former Trump ethics lawyer has been accused of telling January 6 witness Cassidy Hutchinson to give misleading testimony, the shortfall in kid’s medication could last through spring, and US cities struggle with a new surge of migrant crossings as Biden asks SCOTUS to end “Title 42”…but not yet. Plus, an attorney representing the family of an Idaho University student killings victim questions whether the Moscow police should be the lead probe.

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