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Trump begins vacation in Florida amid national security concerns

President Trump began his two-week trip to Florida on Friday night, after signing a $738 billion defense bill for next year. But Mr. Trump arrived in Florida under an ominous cloud courtesy of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, who recently promised a “Christmas gift” to the U.S. in response to its refusal to lift sanctions on North Korea. U.S. intelligence officials tell CBS News a North Korean intercontinental ballistic missile test could occur soon most likely after the first of the year. Chip Reid reports. Source

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Trump administration aims to cut “SNAP” programs, affecting millions

Thirty-six million Americans depend on food stamps under the government’s “Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program,” known as “SNAP.” But this week, the Trump administration moved to cut some of them off. The changes would cause an estimated 3.7 million Americans to lose their benefits. A multi-state lawsuit could be in the works by state attorneys general. Source

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At least 23 dead in India protests against citizenship law

Police in India said 23 people died during protests against a new citizenship law that grants amnesty to immigrants who are in the country illegally from three neighboring countries — unless they are Muslim. The exclusionary law has sparked outrage and violent protests across the country. Source

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