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Newly elected GOP state senator’s social media accounts contain xenophobic, anti-Muslim posts  NJ.com NJ truck driver Ed Durr on verge of upsetting state Senate president, longtime Dem leader  Fox News N.J. Senate President Sweeney loses seat to little-known Republican in shocking upset  NJ.com

Judge Questions Trump’s Grounds for Keeping Jan. 6 Documents Secret  The New York Times Federal judge skeptical of Trump’s efforts to block release of presidential documents  CNN High-stakes hearing Thursday in Trump effort to block release of presidential documents  CNN Editorial: Trump’s attempt

The Democrats have bolstered the package by adding a new paid family leave program, work permits for immigrants and a state and local tax break. The cost is growing, but so, too, are revenues to cover it.

Manchin will get last word, even as House races to pass megabill  POLITICOView Full Coverage on Google News

Manchin will get last word, even as House races to pass megabill  POLITICO Manchin objects to paid family leave added back into social spending bill  CNN Manchin calls election results a ‘wake-up call,’ reacts to impact on Biden agenda  Fox News Opinion |

Climate energy experts outlined six priorities that can help world leaders scale up clean energy efforts, while reducing fossil fuel emissions.

Prosecutors said the remarks as shared showed racial bias. In dismissing the juror, Schroeder said it was “clear that the appearance of bias is present and it would seriously undermine the outcome of the case.”

How teaching multiplication tables became another victim of the political divide

Poland, the second-biggest user of coal in Europe after Germany, appeared to backtrack on any ambitious new commitments for ending coal.

Dana Moore likes to get on the road by 3:30 am. It takes roughly five hours to drive from Corpus Christi to Livingston, Texas, and he tries to beat the morning traffic. He watches dawn slowly break, and stops at