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Welcome to the online edition of From the Politics Desk, our evening newsletter that brings you the latest reporting and analysis from the NBC News political team from the White House, Capitol Hill and the campaign trail.In today’s edition, national political correspondent Steve Kornacki details how New Jersey could provide an early test for Donald Trump’s coalition. Additionally, senior national political reporter Sahil Kapur found that senators from both parties are skeptical of President Trump’s recent calls regarding Dreamers.Sign up here to receive this newsletter in your inbox every weekday.Blue states could be an early test for Trump’s coalitionWritten by…

December 11, 2024 – Coastal Care Partners announced the hiring of Cassie Bennett as Director of Business Development. In this role, Cassie will build partnerships within the aging care industry while identifying new opportunities and developing strategies to expand Coastal Care Partners’ reach within the community.Kathy most recently served as the Care Transition Coordinator for Effingham Health System Hospitals, where she worked as a Physical Therapy Assistant and Therapy Coordinator.Commenting on her new role, Kathy said: Over the years, I have developed a deep understanding of the unique physical and emotional needs of older adults and take pride in positively…

EPAA man waves a Syrian opposition flag to celebrate the end of the al-Assad regimeA stunning advance by Syrian rebels has ended Bashar al-Assad’s 24-year rule, with rebels taking over the capital and forcing the president to flee on December 8th.The overthrow came after a 13-year civil war that began after Assad crushed a pro-democracy movement. The fighting killed more than 500,000 people, displaced millions more, and involved international forces and their proxies.The world is now watching to see what form Syria’s political situation will take after the end of the Assad family’s half-century rule.Countries with vested interests in the…

The play reminded me of Leon Letts’ Thanksgiving slide in 1993, but it happened more recently in Dallas. According to Opta Stats, only twice in the past 10 NFL seasons have a partially blocked punt of less than 20 yards been touched by the receiving team and recovered by the punting team for a new down. Both were against the Cowboys at AT&T Stadium (Broncos in 2021, Bengals in Week 14). Dallas would lose the game against Denver, 30-16, but finished the season with a record of 12 wins and 5 losses. All-Pro pass rusher Micah Parsons was seen looking…

President Donald Trump has appointed former Fox News host Kimberly Guilfoyle, who is engaged to Trump’s eldest son, as the US ambassador to Greece.”For many years, Kimberly has been a close friend and ally,” President Trump said in a statement. “Kimberley is well-suited to foster a strong bilateral relationship with Greece, advancing our interests on issues ranging from defense cooperation to trade and economic innovation.”Guilfoyle’s nomination requires Senate confirmation. “I am honored to accept President Trump’s nomination for the next ambassador to Greece and look forward to receiving the support of the U.S. Senate,” she wrote on social media.The president-elect…

The sudden collapse of the Assad regime has raised questions about Russia’s future in Syria. Russia has long established a military presence at two important bases in the country. New satellite images show what Russian warships and aircraft are currently doing.New satellite images show what Russian forces are doing in Syria after the fall of Assad.Russian aircraft are still present at Khmeimim Air Base, but Moscow’s warships are no longer stationed at the nearby naval facility in Tartus, according to images taken this week by Maxar Technologies and obtained by Business Insider.Russia supported longtime Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad’s brutal civil…

Cindy Crawford and Laura Dern express enthusiasm about new venue A new exclusive private club has opened in Santa Monica, offering an exclusive seaside retreat for Los Angeles’ elite. San Vicente Santa Monica, hotelier Jeff Klein’s latest venture, has a $40 million price tag and is designed to lure the Hollywood establishment, The New York Times reported. It debuted last month with numerous amenities. The club is located on the top floor and rooftop of a building on Ocean Avenue, offering panoramic views of the Pacific Ocean. Members enjoy indoor and outdoor dining, a rooftop bar, billiards room, 50-seat screening…

They say you can’t fight city hall. Apparently, he can’t even fight Rick Caruso. Caruso, owner of Montecito’s luxury hotel Rosewood Miramar Beach, announced Tuesday that the resort (1555 S. Jameson) will have 26 affordable homes, eight market-rate units and about 17,500 square feet of luxury boutiques. Approval was received to build a retail store. lane. “For more than two years, we have worked with the community to create a special plan for Miramar that will deliver unprecedented benefits to Montecito and our dedicated employees,” Caruso said. “We are grateful for the trust the community has placed in our team,…

The lavish lifestyle and tastes of ousted Syrian president Bashar al-Assad are on display in a video showing an abandoned garage at Damascus’ presidential palace filled with luxury cars.The video, reviewed by ABC News, shows a car collection worth millions of dollars that the defeated regime leader left behind as he fled the country during a weekend rebel attack on the capital.A still image from a video of the abandoned garage of the presidential palace in Damascus reveals Bashar al-Assad’s wealth for the first time.Retrieved from ABC NewsThe person filming points to luxury cars such as Ferraris, Lamborghinis and Aston…

GENEVA, IL — Where to have your baby is one of the most important decisions Illinois parents make. To help guide them, U.S. News & World Report has released a list of the best hospitals for maternity care in 2025.A record 817 hospitals providing labor and delivery care were evaluated, but only about half were selected, according to U.S. News. In Illinois, 18 of the 30 hospitals evaluated met the criteria for listing. Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital in Geneva was ranked as one of the best hospitals for obstetric care. Two of the facilities analyzed were hospitals with access to…