Happy Wednesday. Christmas is one week from today! It feels like the perfect excuse to have a peppermint mocha or other celebratory hot drink. There is quite a bit of chaos at the Capitol this morning. Here's what's happening:

• There are also rumors that the House may postpone the CR vote until today.
• Conservatives complain about CR addons.
• The House Ethics Committee has voted to release Matt Gaetz's ethics report (!).
• The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a challenge to the TikTok ban on January 10th.
• Nancy Pelosi fell and broke her hip, was photographed wearing high heels, and then went to the hospital.

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Editor's quick note: A New York jury last year found President-elect Trump liable for sexual abuse and defamation of author E. Jean Carroll. There was inaccurate information in yesterday's newsletter.

Lawmakers unveiled a long-awaited bipartisan agreement to fund the government through March 14.

What does the 1,500 page Continuing Resolution (CR) contain?:About $100 billion in disaster relief, a one-year extension of the Farm Bill, and $10 billion in economic support for farmers. some specific items:

• Member of Parliament first raise Since 2009
• Funding the reconstruction of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge
• Transferring jurisdiction over RFK Memorial Stadium campus to the District of Columbia, which could potentially bring Washington commanders back to D.C.
• Exceptions granted to legislators opt out of obamacare
• Pharmaceutical Benefit Manager (PBM) Reform
• $2 billion to fund Small Business Administration disaster loan programs

Here is the list of those accepted:

*Not included*: president biden$24 billion funding request for Ukraine

how do they feel about it? : Some Republicans are complaining about all the add-ons. This started out as a simple short-term extension to give the government a few more months of funding, but it has grown in size.

speaker mike johnson(R-Rabada) are doing exactly what they didn't want to do. That means cramming it all into a monster year-end package. House Freedom Caucus bill nickname “Cramnibus”.

What a festive insult.:Johnson pushed back Regarding criticism that the bill is a “Christmas tree” with lots of decorations hanging on it. 🎄

Not supported by Elon Musk :Trump ally and tech billionaire Elon Muskopposed this bill. “Have you ever seen a bigger pork?'' he said. Posted in X, are discussing “This bill should not be passed.”

Timing — OK, GO!: If Johnson goes through the normal process, MPs will have at least 72 hours to consider the bill before voting. This sets up a House vote on Friday. In that case, the Senate would need to act quickly to pass it by the midnight deadline. But questions remain as to whether Prime Minister Boris Johnson will circumvent the self-imposed 72-hour rule.

^ Voting may be coming soon (!) : Punch Bowls Jake Sherman report There are rumors about the bill being voted on in the House today.why? :There are concerns that waiting would give time for opposition to grow.

🗨️ Live updates on government funding

The House Ethics Committee secretly voted to release a now-defunct report on the former congressman.matt gates(R-Florida), sources confirmed to The Hills.michael schnell.

This is a major reversal after the committee “voted'' not to make the details of the investigation public. CNNfirst reportednews.

When will it be released?: “The committee is currently scheduled to release its report after the House takes its final vote of the year, officials said. The chamber is currently scheduled to adjourn for the holiday on Thursday, but government funding The session may continue as lawmakers consider measures.the hill)

About context: “While it is extremely rare for an ethics report to be released after a member leaves Congress, it has happened several times in the past. After the feud over the report became public before Thanksgiving, The committee reviewed the matter in private earlier this month. CNN)

Read the full report: “In a reversal, key House committees vote to release Matt Gaetz ethics report.”

Gaetz wrote a long X post condemning the investigation and defending himself. “I was completely innocent of any charges. No campaign finance violations. And the people investigating me hated me,” Gaetz posted.

Posting ends and: “My 30s were also a time of working hard and playing hard. Not criminally, but I probably partied more than I should have early in life, womanized, drank, and smoked.” I'm ashamed of what I did. I'm living a different life now. But at least I didn't vote for a CR that transcends my country!” 🔎 Read the full post by X

“Republican senators fought behind closed doors Tuesday over a proposal to boost Social Security benefits for people eligible for non-Social Security government pensions,” The Hills reported. alexander bolton.

What's next?: “The House-passed bill is scheduled to be introduced in the full Senate on Wednesday, but some Republicans, concerned about the cost, want to block it.”

FWIW: One Senate Republican in the room described it as a “intense debate.”

Read more about this story: “Republican battle erupts over Social Security bill”

Ah, we played well : As a joke farewell to a retiring lawmaker. Patrick McHenry(RN.C.) was presented with a mini-portrait in recognition of his time as interim president. Recall when Mr. McHenry served as speaker pro tempore after House Republicans could not agree on a leader to succeed the former speaker. kevin mccarthy (R-Calif.) Expulsion? Have a good time… 📸 Portrait unveiling photovia Politico olivia beavers

Nancy Pelosi is a beast: former chairman nancy pelosi (D-Calif.) broke his hip in a fall last week. Yes, right after her fall, she took a photo in high heels before going to the hospital. Member of Parliament michael mccall(Republican-Texas) explained the incident Go to ABC News.

📸 Pelosi poses for a photo with a broken hip

📹 McCaul says Pelosi has lost her footing

Fetterman and RFK Jr. : CBS News Alan He I posted a video of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Walking through the office buildings on Capitol Hill. Sen. John Fetterman(Pennsylvania Democrat) saw Kennedy coming and rushed out of his office to greet him. 📹 Watch the clip

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a challenge to the nationwide TikTok ban that is scheduled to go into effect on January 19th.

Supreme Court timing: The court will hear oral arguments on January 10.

What are the challenges?: The case focuses on whether banning social media apps violates the First Amendment.

The Electoral College met on Tuesday to formally vote on confirmation. donald trumpAs the next president.

💡 Remember: Even if voters vote on Election Day, they are technically voting for the elector who will vote on their behalf.

What's next? : Lawmakers plan to certify the results on January 6th.

president-elect trumpAccording to the latest Reuters/Ipsos poll, the prime minister is expected to take office with an approval rating of 41%. More than half of Americans, 55 percent, say they have an unfavorable opinion of him.

I'm going to the Bahamas! : President Trump once nominated former NFL player as Georgia state Senate candidate Herschel WalkerHe was appointed as an ambassador to the Bahamas.

• new york times: An exhausted Biden heads for the exit.
• wall street journal: How Tucker Carlson dashed Mike Pompeo's hopes of joining the Trump administration
• the hill: Bush and Obama alumni urge Biden administration to ease Cuba before Trump takes office
• Washington Post analysis: President Trump's tariffs could lead to buyer's remorse
• Axios: Pelosi takes a hands-off role in House Democratic battle
• new york times: The rift in President Trump's world over how to make America healthier

🍖 celebrate:Today is National Roast Pig Day!

🕰️ Time capsule 25 years later!! : Mississippi schools opened the time capsule Created by a student in 1999. 📹 exposure

It contains the House of Representatives and the Senate. president biden Located in Delaware vice president harrisI'm in Washington. (always eastern)

• 2pm:The Senate votes. 📆 Today's topic
• 2:30pm : Chairman of the Federal Reserve System Jerome PowellHold a press conference. 💻 live stream
• 4pm: First and last House vote.📆 Today's topic
• Friday midnight: Government funding will expire unless lawmakers pass an extension.
• Saturday, December 21st:winter solstice.

Now that you've come this far, here it is. adorable baby sea otter. I just want to hug this little creature.

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