United States Politics and Government

• Justice Department Sues Virginia Over Tuition Aid for Unauthorized Immigrants - The department said the state’s policy of granting unauthorized immigrants in-state financial aid at public colleges and universities violates federal law.
• C.I.A. Conducted Drone Strike on Port in Venezuela - The attack last week, on a dock purportedly used for shipping narcotics, did not kill anyone, people briefed on the operation said. But it was the first known U.S. operation inside Venezuela.
• More Kennedy Center Performances Are Canceled After Trump’s Renaming - A dance company withdrew from two performances next year, and the arts center’s website says two New Year’s Eve jazz concerts have been canceled.
• More Kennedy Center Performances Are Canceled After Trump’s Renaming - A dance company withdrew from two performances next year, and the arts center’s website says two New Year’s Eve jazz concerts have been canceled.
• Four Takeaways From the New York Times Profile of Marjorie Taylor Greene - The congresswoman discussed her break with President Trump and her journey from MAGA zealot to political isolation.
• For Zelensky, Just Keeping Trump Talking About Ukraine Peace Deal Counts as a Win - Though discussions produced little tangible progress, President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine at least avoided the type of setbacks that have blighted earlier meetings.
• Trump and Zelensky Meet to Iron Out Peace Plan, but Deal Remains Elusive - The U.S. president said after a meeting at Mar-a-Lago that a deal was “maybe very close.” But a joint U.S.-Ukraine proposal appeared unfinished, as Russia rejected several ideas.
• Why We Keep Falling for Narcissistic Leaders - We should know better.
• Opinionated Lists for an Overwhelming Year - As the year drew to a close, we reached out to Opinion columnists and contributors for personal lists.
• Another Front in the Trump Immigration Crackdown: Import Warehouses - Workers at facilities that stock shipped goods say customs officers who inspect merchandise are helping immigration agents arrest migrants.