Today’s Headlines: Secretary of State Antony Blinken has submitted a draft resolution to the UN Security Council urging an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, with the Biden administration exerting pressure on Israel for cessation. In Congress, the release of a $1.2 trillion government funding bill has taken center stage, highlighting key provisions impacting various departments. The Department of Justice, in conjunction with state attorneys general, filed an antitrust lawsuit against Apple, alleging monopoly practices. President Biden has struck a deal with Intel to invest in semiconductor chip plants in the US, aiming to bolster domestic production. Additionally, concerning findings from an independent probe into the Social Security Administration's handling of fines have raised due process concerns. Lastly, a study reveals disparities in online communication response rates among healthcare providers based on patients' race at large healthcare systems.

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