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In this season of giving thanks, there is one Democrat that the White House is particularly grateful for: Gretchen Whitmer. President Donald Trump and the Michigan governor, an oft-talked about 2028 presidential candidate, have developed a surprisingly productive and affable relationship, according to two White House officials and a Whitmer political aide. "Of the Democrats, she is the one who we have spent the most time with, who has reached out to us the most, who has wanted to work with us," said one of White House official, who was granted anonymity to speak candidly. "From the Democrats, she is definitely the one who's most willing to get things done."

President Trump on Tuesday hailed Dallas County, Texas, for moving to paper ballots, as he ramps up his push to get rid of mail-in ballots and voting machines across the country. "Great news! Dallas County, Texas just went to all paper ballots. Many others are following suit. More accurate, totally secure with watermark paper, Faster and only 9% of the cost. All Republican governors should mandatorily do this. Save money and freedom. Lead the Democrats out of the corrupt ways," Mr. Trump posted on Truth Social. In September, the Dallas County Republican Party decided it would hand-count all Election Day ballots in its upcoming primary. However, the policy only applies to the Republican primary and only on Election Day. It does not change countywide procedures for the Democratic primary, early voting locations or the general election.

Senate Republicans don't see a bipartisan deal to extend enhanced health insurance premium subsidies coming together before the Christmas deadline, given the complexity of the issue and a growing fight over abortion, an issue that deeply divides both parties. There is a solid group of Republican lawmakers in both the Senate and House who don't want to see the enhanced subsidies under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) expire at the end of the month.

Pete Hegseth, the US defense secretary, told soldiers under his command in Iraq to ignore legal advice about when they were permitted to kill enemy combatants under their rules of engagement. The anecdote is contained in a book Hegseth wrote last year in which he also repeatedly railed against the constraints placed on "American warfighters" by the laws of war and the Geneva conventions. Hegseth is currently under scrutiny for a 2 September attack on a boat purportedly carrying drugs in the Caribbean, where survivors of a first strike on the vessel were reportedly killed in a second strike following a verbal order from Hegseth to "kill everybody".

Many Millennials feel they got a raw deal in life. Their younger years were marked by the 9/11 attacks, the War on Terror, and the Great Recession. When they got older, if they pursued higher education, they faced skyrocketing student debt, and as adults, the cost of living has made buying a home nearly impossible for many. Add that to a chaotic, polarized political world, COVID-19, and One Direction breaking up in 2014—Millennials have a decent reason to say they’ve been given a raw deal.Once seen as the younger generation, Millennials are now aged 29 to 44, and if all the turmoil they’ve experienced has left them with a sour taste in their mouths or a list of unfulfilled dreams, there is reason for hope. Carl Jung, one of the most important psychologists who ever lived, believed that life begins at 40. In fact, a quote commonly attributed to him is: "Life really does begin at forty. Up until then, you are just doing research."Carl Jung believed that life begins at 40The interesting thing about Jung’s idea is that the satisfaction that comes in middle age comes from a place where younger people currently aren’t looking. The significant change occurs when people shift their focus from the outside world to the inside. Jung’s views on life after 40 were outlined by philosophy content creator Nick Kasmik in a recent Instagram post. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Nick Kasmik (@nickkasmik)“Around the middle of your life, [Jung] observed a natural psychological shift. The outward tasks of life give way to more of an inward movement. This movement initiates the process he calls individuation through which a person seeks integration rather than an expansion,” Kasmik says. “The psyche begins to turn into the inner world, drawing attention to the parts of the self that had been ignored or repressed, undervalued during those times in your 20s.”To put it simply: As people reach middle age, they are no longer as concerned with pursuits in the outside world, such as school, career, building an identity, and chasing new experiences. Instead, Jung says that when this shift occurs, we go through a process of individuation, in which we integrate the shadow parts of ourselves that we don’t show the world—with our public face or persona.What is individuation?“Individuation involves acknowledging the shadow, the hidden or unaccepted elements of your character. These elements are not to be condemned or eliminated from yourself, but recognized as belonging to the whole,” Kasmik continues. “Yung believed that the acceptance of the shadow brought psychological balance and moral strength. During this stage, many people begin to reorder their own values. Their attention moves towards meaning, authenticity, and more of an inner life.”So, instead of trying to expand your life, you become whole by embracing your entire self, not just the part you want to show the world. It’s like letting out a deep sigh and becoming a whole person for the first time. This has to be good news for some Millennials out there who have found the first four decades of their lives challenging. Mainly because most of the problems have come from trying to make your way in the outside world. Being able to turn inward, away from the pressures of the world, to reach a feeling of wholeness and authenticity has to bring an incredible sense of peace.Unfortunately, this phase of life, individualation, doesn’t just come in a flash, like a moment of enlightenment. Instead, it’s a process of introspection that requires brutal honesty and patience. But in the end, you get to find your true self. Not the persona you’ve built or the shadow you’ve hidden, but a comprehensive person that shows up in the world in a totally authentic way. However, according to Dr. Jolande Jacobi, a Swiss psychologist who worked with Jung, the process isn’t easy, but totally worth it. "This way to the broadening of the personality consists, as we have seen, in a gradual exploration of the contents and functions of the total psyche and of their effect on the ego,” Jolande explains. “It leads the individual to know himself for what he naturally is, as distinguished from what he would like to be--and probably nothing is more difficult for a human being."

Holiday traveling is upon us, and this year feels particularly…turbulent. It seems like getting to the airport super early, packing light, and even having little luxuries like TSA pre-check or global entry isn’t enough to handle the crowds, costs, and overall chaos that awaits. Luckily, there are still plenty of tried-and-true ways to make flights flow a little smoother. Recently a travel content creator (@emmahaswanderlust) asked for people to share airport hacks that “changed the way you travel forever.” She emphasized that she was looking for things a little more unique than “take layers because the lane gets cold!”and folks did not disappoint. From genius packing ideas to simple ways to avoid paying exorbitant airport fees, here are 20 hacks that real people swear by to make air travel a breeze. @emmahaswanderlust We love all the travel tips ?? ✈️ ? #traveltips #traveltipsandhacks #airporthacks #planehacks ♬ Chasing Cities - Tyron 1. “Take a free shuttle to any hotel. Get the Uber from there to avoid the airport upcharging.”2. “Compression socks are a game changer after a lot of airport walking and sitting on the flight.” 3. “My mom and dad split packing in their two suitcases. That way, if one is lost, they both have clothes! Too bad I’m single, lol.”4. “AirTag your bags—airline lost my bags and told me it was in France, I pulled up my AirTag and told them it was in London, and that’s how they found them.” 5. “Be bored in the airport. No scrolling, reading, etc. Save all the interesting activities/mind stimulation for the airplane to help the flight feel faster.” media0.giphy.com 6. “When you land, never use the first restroom you see – use the next one; everyone from your flight will jump in the first and you’ll end up waiting the same amount of time as going to the next.” 7. “I’m a big guy. The shoulder strap on my personal item is adjustable. I put it around my knees and adjust it so I don’t “man-spread” into my neighbor’s space if/when I fall asleep.”8. “I ALWAYS travel with brand new activity books for a boy and a girl so i can bring it to the mom of a screaming kid.” media1.giphy.com 9. “I once bought an item from the gift shop and have kept the bag since. Now, when I go to the airport, I use that bag for any of my oversized items, so they believe I bought them in the airport, and I don’t get charged for additional stuff on the plane.” 10. “Take food so you don’t spend money at the airport on food. I always make breakfast burritos before each flight.”11. “Order a neck pillow pillow case – stuff it with clothes. Extra “personal bag” & neck pillow in one.”12. “Take an old cell phone with you, download a bunch of movies and shows on it to consume your content on so you never have to worry about your cellphone that has service, tickets, etc dying.”13. “Take oranges on the plane. If there’s a smell you don’t like, tear the orange. The oils are a natural “air freshener” and it’s not as offensive as a normal air freshener or cologne/perfume.” media4.giphy.com 14. “TAKE PHOTOS OF EVERYTHING! Luggage? Photo. IDS and medications? Photos. PLANE TICKET?? PHOTO.”15. “CLEAN BEFORE YOU LEAVE! Clean your house, bedroom, wash and change your sheets and make your bed, prepare your house for when you come home, get all the chores out of the way so you can get home and just relax.”16. “If you feel nauseous on the plane, ask for an alcohol wipe, the smell can stave off nausea.” 17. “If you’re arriving on a late flight (like 10pm or later), have your ride pick you up at departures instead of arrivals. Far less crowded since less flights go out that late, less of a headache for you and your ride.”18. “I have a playlist for when I have to run to catch my next flight with songs like ‘I Need a Hero’ and ‘Eye of the Tiger.’ I start it right when my plane lands so I’m ready to rumble.”19. “I wear a light jacket with my keys, wallet, everything that needs to be scanned in those pockets. Easy off, easy on.” media2.giphy.com 20. “[I] put the keys to my home in my backpack in the front pocket…When I’m finally home and likely exhausted from traveling, I don't have to dig around to get inside my place.”And of course, let’s not forget to be patient, and be kind. It might not seem like a “hack” necessarily, but it really does make an already hectic time more bearable for everyone.