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The tone of Trump's holiday messages differed from those of his predecessor and successor. "Merry Christmas everyone! One of the best parts of the holiday season is spending time with the special people in our lives. I hope everyone has a wonderful and joyous Christmas," said former President Barack Obama. in a post Illustrated with a photo of his wife and daughters. President Joe Biden posted a photo of himself and First Lady Jill Biden finishing their tree Saturday night. then tweeted on christmas morning:: “Jill and I wish you a very Merry Christmas. We hope that you and your…

At the heart of the matter is a disagreement over which party has the right to hold special elections to fill seats left vacant because two Democratic members of the state House resigned from higher office and another died. The Democrats want to hold the races, which they are expected to win, immediately, allowing them to claim their majority next year. Meanwhile, Republican lawmakers hope to push the date back an additional three months, in the process keeping their majority intact. One Republican has even announced a run for House speaker, hoping to take advantage of the likely small window…

Here are lives at the intersection of fun and scary. One of my companions summed the whole experience up perfectly. He leaned back in his chair at dinner that night, shrimp taco in hand, “These are the kinds of experiences that give something back to you. They show you who you are in a whole new way.” These eight shots crystallize the hard work moms put into keeping their kids alive, happy, and healthy. They might give you the inspiration you need for filling out that card—or stand-alone for your mom’s interpretation.Bob Dyalon At the bottom of the mountain, my legs shaky,…