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Federal prosecutors have dismantled a network accused of illegally exporting advanced AI technology to China and other restricted locations. The operation involved a smuggling ring using fake documents and shell companies, with Texas businessman Alan Hao Hsu admitting his role. Hsus company received over $50 million in wire transfers from China for these purchases. Two other men were arrested, and the case underscores China-linked buyers efforts to bypass U.S. AI technology regulations.

Former President Trump criticizes Europe, labeling it weak and targeting its migration policies and Russia-Ukraine conflict. He supports European candidates aligning with his views, singling out Britain, France, Germany, Poland, and Sweden. European leaders respond, urging respect and highlighting their strong leadership and economy.

The Supreme Court is considering a case that could reshape campaign finance rules, potentially allowing political parties to spend more in coordination with candidates. Conservative justices seem open to overturning a 25-year-old ruling, supported by Republicans and the former Trump administration. Democrats argue for keeping the existing law to ensure fair elections, while the Republican Party and FEC contend that limits should be re-examined. The outcome could significantly impact the landscape of campaign finance.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is under pressure from U.S. envoys to accept a peace deal, potentially by Christmas, which would require Ukraine to cede some territory. Zelenskyy, however, is seeking more time to consult with European allies and is concerned about Western unity. He met with French, German, and British leaders, emphasizing the need for Russias cooperation for lasting peace. Zelenskyy has revised a U.S. peace plan, reducing it from twenty-eight to twenty points, making it more favorable to Kyiv.

Outgoing NYC Mayor Eric Adams appoints Pat Smith as interim Civilian Complaint Review Board chair, setting up a potential challenge for incoming Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani. Smiths past votes, including supporting officers in the fatal shooting of Win Rosario, may impact Mamdanis decision to replace him. Mamdanis proposed shift of disciplinary power from the police commissioner to the Civilian Complaint Review Board remains unclear. Adams late-term appointments, like reshaping the Rent Guidelines Board, could complicate Mamdanis campaign promises.

Federal government threatens to cut Chicago public transportation funding following a horrific arson attack on a commuter train. A man allegedly set a woman on fire, leading to a demand for a new safety plan from the Chicago Transit Authority. The attacker, with a history of violent behavior, was released on electronic monitoring, sparking criticism of systemic failures.

A North Carolina family is suing Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools for allegedly censoring their daughters pro-conservative message on a high school spirit rock. The student, with staff permission, painted Freedom 1776 and Live Like Kirk — John eleven twenty-five. School officials later called it vandalism, scrubbed the message, and claimed a criminal investigation. The family argues new guidelines restrict pro-Kirk viewpoints and violate their daughters constitutional rights to free speech, religion, and due process.

The Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against Loudoun County School Board in Virginia, alleging that the district violated the constitutional and religious rights of two Christian students. The students were punished for reporting a female student entering the boys locker room, which contradicted the districts gender identity policy. The lawsuit focuses on Policy Eight Zero Four Zero, which the Justice Department claims forces students to accept and promote gender ideology, even if it conflicts with their faith. The boys were suspended and required to submit to a Comprehensive Student Support Plan, which the Justice Department argues violates the Equal Protection Clause and infringes upon the students right to express their religious beliefs.