US Politics Summary

In U.S. politics, recent developments include a bipartisan congressional probe that has found the Army at fault for a mid-air collision near Reagan National Airport, calling for a Pentagon review of military flight protocols in congested areas.

Additionally, Senator Richard Blumenthal is demanding more information regarding a White House ballroom project initiated by former President Trump, sending inquiries to the project's architect and attendees of a fundraising dinner.

Meanwhile, the partial release of files related to Jeffrey Epstein has drawn backlash, with calls from Representative Eric Swalwell to defund the Department of Justice over the handling of these documents.

The Senate is also grappling with challenges concerning the extension of ObamaCare subsidies, with negotiators struggling to reach an agreement before the holiday recess. Lastly, in a surprising political move, George Conway, a known critic of Trump, has filed to run for Congress in New York as a Democrat, signaling potential shifts in party dynamics moving forward.