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It’s Monday, December 23 — here’s what you’ll find in today’s edition:

• The House Ethics Committee’s report on Matt Gaetz

• A tragedy on the NYC subway

• German anger after the Christmas market attack

• 6 quick hits of news from the last 24 hours

The Gaetz report

The House Ethics Committee's report on former Rep. Matt Gaetz, a Florida Republican, reveals evidence of him paying women for sex and drugs on multiple occasions, including an instance involving a 17-year-old girl in 2017.

CNN obtained a leaked final draft of the House Ethics report. Read the whole of the allegations here.

NY Post says the ethics report revealed more than just sex crime allegations -- they also revealed the extent of Gaetz's drug-fueled romps, complete with code names for ecstasy and more.

For what it's worth, Missoulian was glad the report was out: The bipartisan move to release the Gaetz report boosts transparency.

Subway tragedy

The brutal crime of a woman set on fire in the NYC subway shows a terrifying breakdown in public safety, NY Post argues it's a reflection of rising violent crimes despite heightened security measures.

Times of India highlights the tragedy and how it installs fear, emphasizing the terror of such acts even in bustling NYC.

IHeart Radio echoes the incident’s horror, underscoring the urgent need for improved NYC public transit safety.

NY Daily News explains the NYPD suspects the horrific event was a deliberate homicide targeting a homeless woman, sparking broader social questions.

KXLY notes the police confirmation of a male suspect, a Guatemalan migrant, in the intentional act that highlights the growing safety concerns in NYC subways.

German anger erupts

Yahoo.com says a Christmas market attack in Germany has spurred anti-immigrant sentiments, as locals blame policies and demand stricter controls.

Dailymail.co.uk highlights far-right protests in Germany, fueled by a tragic attack; demonstrators call for mass deportations.

Meanwhile, Yahoo.com notes the attack is reinforcing far-right ideologies as blame shifts to Germany's immigration policies.

LeMonde.fr reports renewed immigration and security debates, as German political figures react to the attacker's Islamophobic views.

UK.News.Yahoo.com reveals anger over security lapses; warnings about the attacker were reportedly ignored, stirring further outrage.

1) UnitedHealth CEO killing suspect Luigi Mangione pleads not guilty in Manhattan court to his state murder charges.

2) German police ignored warnings and signs about the suspect in the market attack, despite past threats and alerts from Saudi Arabia.

3) Trump appoints Stephen Miran to chair the Council of Economic Advisers, leveraging his Treasury experience.

4) Fetterman urges Democrats to adopt some of Trump's ideas, supporting figures like Elise Stefanik and Pete Hegseth.

5) Ivanka Trump steps away from politics to focus on family, citing her "dark world" comment and move to Miami.

6) Tensions rise as Trump threatens Panama over canal fees, citing concerns about Chinese influence on the waterway.