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Live from NPR News, I'm Dale Wilman. Georgia Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Green says she's resigning from Congress in January. M.P.r. Stephen Fowler reports on the latest development in months of clashes with President Trump. Marjorie Taylor Green rose to prominence as one of Trump's biggest defenders and more recently has become one of his biggest critics. In an 11-minute social media video, the blasts Republicans, House leadership, and attacks by the president, she says she's had enough. not want my sweet district to have to endure a hurtful and hateful primary against me by the president that we all fought for, only to fight and win my election while Republicans will likely lose the midterms. Green is now one of a record 40 House members and 10 senators, mostly

Republicans, who've indicated they do not plan to return to their seats after the 2026 elections. Stephen Fowler, NPR News, Atlanta. President Trump has accused several Democratic lawmakers of sedition. this week, the lawmakers called on members of the military to uphold the Constitution and defy illegal orders, particularly from President Trump. That is a really serious charge. I'll tell you what, what they said is, and it was, I mean, I don't know about the modern day things, because, you know, modern day is a lot softer, but in the old days, if you said a thing like that, that was punishable by death.

Trump was speaking on Fox News Radio. Trump said he's not threatening the lawmakers, but in a later post, he wrote, hang them, George Washington would. Russian President Vladimir Putin is giving his first public comments on a U.S. peace proposal to end the war in Ukraine. Putin says the plan could be an important step toward a peaceful resolution of the conflict, but he also suggested that much remains to be worked out, as in Paris-Charles-Maines reports. At a meeting with his Security Council, Putin was asked to comment on widespread media reports of the U.S. peace plan. The Kremlin leader confirmed Russia had received the U.S. proposal, adding he thought it could be the basis for a lasting settlement. Yet Putin cautioned that the U.S. had not discussed its ideas substantively with Russia,

arguing it likely meant the White House had yet to convince Ukraine to accept terms. Putin also insisted Moscow would achieve its objectives in Ukraine either way, pointing to recent Russian gains on the battlefield. Critics of the U.S. plans say it tilts heavily in Russia's favor, with calls for Ukraine to see territory, cap its military, and renounce ambitions to join NATO. Charles Mainz, NPR News, Moscow. There's been a shooting at a Christmas tree,

lighting in Concord, North Carolina. Few details are available right now, but police say four people were hit by gunfire. Three are in critical condition and one is reported to be stable. In a statement, the city says police were already at the event and responded quickly. They're asking the public to share any video of or photos they have from the incidents. Stocks did well on Friday. The Dow Jones Industrial average up 493 points.

The NASDAQ closed up 195 points. You're listening to NPR News. All crew members have been accounted for following a fire on a container ship in San Pedro, California. No injuries have been reported, but officials say the ship is carrying hazardous materials. Senate Democrats are investigating leadership at the John F. Kennedy Center for the performing arts for what they call cronyism and corruption. The center's president, Ambassador Richard Grinnell, has refuted the claims. NPR's Elizabeth Blair has more.

Senator Sheldon White House claims that current Kennedy Center leadership is responsible for, quote, millions in lost revenue, luxury spending, and preferential treatment for Trump allies. Documents posted on a Senate committee website appear to support those claims, including letting the soccer organization FIFA take over the center for three weeks rent-free. In a letter, White House asked Kennedy Center President Richard Grinnell to turn over documents related to the center's financial management, expenditures, donors, and contracts by December 4th. Grinnell wrote back to White House saying his letter is filled with partisan attacks and false accusations. The letter is posted to the Kennedy Center's social media. Elizabeth Blair NPR News, Washington. The NCAA says

former Temple Basketball Guard Heiser Miller placed dozens of bets on Temple games, including some against his own team. The association has made Miller permanently ineligible after finding that he placed 42 parley bets on Temple games during two seasons. The bets totaled $473. Three of those bets were against the Owls. A former assistant coach and graduate assistant were also found to have broken NCAA rules, but neither bet on Temple Games. I'm Dale Wilman, NPR News. This message comes from Wise, the app for using money around the globe. When you manage your money with Wise, you'll always get the mid-market exchange rate with no hidden fees. Join millions of customers, and visit Wise.com. T's and Cs apply.