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USA TODAY Justice Department Correspondent Bart Jansen breaks down the varied responses to President Joe Biden's pardon of his son Hunter Biden.

Mexican views of migration harden.

E-cigarette makers hope the Supreme Court will give President-elect Donald Trump a chance to greenlight flavored vapes.

USA TODAY Money Editor Charisse Jones discusses the potential impact on of Trump tariffs on consumers.

What's next for help with weight loss drug costs?

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President Joe Biden has pardoned his son Hunter Biden.

President-elect Donald Trump threatens BRIC nations with tariffs if they 'move away' from the U.S. dollar.

USA TODAY Congress and Campaigns Reporter Riley Beggin discusses how President-elect Donald Trump is already testing checks and balances ahead of re-taking office.

Donald Trump is planning to nominate Kash Patel as director of the FBI, tapping the longtime loyalist to lead the the law enforcement agency he has often criticized.

USA TODAY National News Reporter Michael Loria discusses how Elon Musk is known for making radical cuts, and what it means for Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency.

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Can we talk about “the change”? Former First Lady Michelle Obama recently joined talk show host Gayle King and comedian Samantha Bee in speaking publicly about the hormonal and physical changes that come with perimenopause and menopause, a natural part of the aging process that up until now, has rarely been discussed openly. The question is, why not? As millennials age into perimenopause, how is their activism changing the conversation? Dr. Judith Joseph, a psychiatrist and chair of The Women in Medicine Initiative for Columbia University, joins The Excerpt to talk about "the pause."

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Canada's prime minister visited Mar-a-Lago Friday evening.

USA TODAY Senior National News Reporter Rebecca Morin discusses President-elect Donald Trump's election success in the Rio Grande Valley, a Latino-majority area along the border in south Texas.

USA TODAY National Correspondent Trevor Hughes talks through President Joe Biden's legacy on trains.

French President Emmanuel Macron lauds artisans for restoring the Notre-Dame Cathedral ahead of its reopening next week.

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President-elect Donald Trump and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum spoke this week, touting a positive conversation.

USA TODAY Congress and Campaigns Reporter Savannah Kuchar discusses how anti-abortion leaders are approaching a second Trump term.

Reporter Ella Adams talks about the struggles of one community in Black Appalachia after Helene.

It was an eventful NFL Thanksgiving, featuring another heartbreaking Chicago Bears loss.

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Americans hustle. We get after it. And, while having the ability, desire and energy to accomplish extraordinary things is commendable, it can also lead to burnout and high levels of stress. Is it time for some of us to slow down? Slow living is a radical approach to self-care which celebrates a less hectic pace of life along with making mindful choices to enhance our wellbeing. Is it possible to marry our desire to have it all with a slow living lifestyle? Author Rachel Schwartzmann, whose new book “Slowing” came out this fall, joins The Excerpt to give us a better understanding of the slow living movement.

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Israel killed more than a dozen Palestinians in Gaza strikes Thursday. Cease-fire talks in the Israel-Hamas conflict have stalled, while a cease-fire between Israel and Hezbollah appears to hold.

The FBI says several of Donald Trump's cabinet nominees were targeted with 'violent' threats.

American consumers say they're struggling. Tariffs will make inflation worse.

USA TODAY Chief Political Correspondent Phillip M. Bailey talks about how to navigate politics at the Thanksgiving table (if at all).

A woman is set to reunite with her brother missing since 1999 after seeing his photo in a USA TODAY report.

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The tragic death of 31-year-old One Direction star Liam Payne earlier this year, after falling from the balcony of a hotel in Buenos Aires, has led some to question how young is too young for international stardom. Several have been charged in his death, including one person who was allegedly supplying him with drugs. Liam Payne was just 16 years old when One Direction was created. The world has watched as young stars, like Britney Spears and Justin Bieber, struggled to navigate the heights of celebrity. UCLA’s Dr. Adi Jaffe, a psychologist who specializes in addiction, joins The Excerpt to discuss whether it is reasonable to expect young people, even children, to be able to handle the psychological challenges associated with extreme fame.

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Israel and Hezbollah have reached a cease-fire agreement.

USA TODAY National Immigration Reporter Lauren Villagran discusses the response in Mexico after President-elect Donald Trump's tariff threats.

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy push for federal workers to return to the office.

Millions of Americans could have expanded Medicare and Medicaid to cover blockbuster weight loss drugs.

USA TODAY Reporter Andrea Riquier discusses what this week's announcement by Fannie May and Freddie Mac means for the housing market.

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USA TODAY Justice Department Correspondent Bart Jansen looks at what's next for President-elect Donald Trump's legal cases after a judge dismissed his Jan. 6 case.

Lawyers for Donald Trump have conducted a probe into reports that a top aide asked prospective political appointees for payments to promote their candidacies with Trump.

The Fox News to government official pipeline is growing.

USA TODAY Supreme Court Correspondent Maureen Groppe looks at the high court's decision not to review a case dealing with whether SWAT teams must pay for property damage.

A newly discovered planet is one of the youngest.

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