BREAKING NEWS HEADLINES TODAY

1. Trump sues IRS and Treasury Department for $10 billion over alleged leaks of his tax returns to major news outlets.

2. Deal reached to avert government shutdown — Republicans and Democrats (with Trump's backing) agree on a short-term funding package, including continued DHS/ICE operations at current levels for two weeks, though Senate snags remain possible.

3. Ongoing fallout from Minneapolis ICE operations and fatal shooting of Alex Pretti — Viral videos, protests, and scrutiny intensify over federal agents' actions; DHS Secretary Kristi Noem addresses criticism, while anti-ICE demonstrations spread nationwide.

4. Trump to announce new Federal Reserve chair nominee Friday morning, amid pressure for interest rate cuts.

5. Trump threatens 50% tariff on Canadian aircraft sold in the U.S., escalating trade tensions with Canada.

6. China executes 11 members of Myanmar-based scam/gambling group in a major crackdown on cross-border operations.

7. Trump says Putin will not attack Ukrainian cities during cold weather period (though Russia hasn't confirmed); Zelenskyy comments on U.S.-led energy strike pause initiative as a "chance," not a formal agreement.

8. Another winter storm forecast for the U.S. Southeast with possible blizzard conditions.
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