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Live from NPR News, I'm Dale Wilman. Representative Marjorie Taylor Green of Georgia says she'll resign from Congress on January 5th. Green was once a loyal supporter of President Trump, but has offered criticism of him recently, particularly in regard to Epstein's The Epstein Files and P.R. Stephen Fowler. It's also worth noting that it's because this split has been a long time coming. Marjorie Taylor Green has been at the forefront of criticisms this year of Republicans who haven't always agreed with Trump 2.0 policy plan. On the foreign policy front, that includes the bombing of Iran in support of Israel's war in Gaza.

Domestically, there's been rifts over some of the tariff policies and the subsequent walkbacks the administration's done. Trump now calls her Marjorie Trader Green and had said he would endorse a challenger against her in next year's primary elections. President Trump and New York City mayor-elect Zoran Mondani met at the White House on Friday, and afterward appeared warm and friendly while talking with reporters. Mondani has called the Trump administration authoritarian while Trump wants to. labeled Mondani a total nut job. Trump spoke of how impressed he was with Mamdani, and he said at least some conservatives will be surprised by him. Most air traffic controllers will not qualify for $10,000 bonuses for perfect attendance during the federal government shutdown. MPR's Joel Rose

explains. Only 311 air traffic controllers out of more than 10,000 will qualify for the cash bonuses, according to the controllers union. Controllers were required to work without pay during the 43-day shutdown. Some took on second jobs and many called out sick as they dealt with the financial pressure of missing two full paychecks and part of a third. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says the bonuses, originally suggested by President Trump, are intended to reward the patriotic men and women who did not miss a single shift during the shutdown. But some controllers called the bonuses unfair and a betrayal. Their union said, quote, more than 311 of these dedicated professionals were instrumental in keeping America moving. Joel Rose, NPR News, Washington.

People who buy their own health insurance on health care.gov and people who get health insurance through work are facing higher costs next year. As NPR's Selena Simmons-Duffin reports, there's a surprising reason, though, for rising health costs in the U.S. There's a common misconception that insurance company profits are the main driver of rising prices, says Cynthia Cox of the nonpartisan health research organization, KFF. Instead, she says it's what doctors and hospitals charge. that drives higher costs compared to other countries. A hospital visit in the United States costs more. A doctor's visit costs more. The same prescription drug costs more.

She says it's not that Americans use more health care. We have slightly fewer doctor's visits and slightly shorter hospital stays than people in similarly large and wealthy countries do. Americans just pay more for the care that they do use. Selina Simmons-Duffin, NPR News. I'm Dale Willman, and you're listening to NPR News. In Ohio, a police officer was acquitted Friday of murdering a pregnant woman outside a Columbus area Kroger's store in 2023. 21-year-old, Takiya Young, was seven months pregnant when she was killed. For member station, W.OSU, George Shilcock, has our story.

Young was accused of shoplifting, prompting Blenden Township Police Officer Connor Grub and another officer to confront her. Young attempted to drive away in her car as Grub stood in front of it. He shot her once through the windshield. Young's grandmother, Nadine Young, was emotional after the judge read the verdict. Grub's attorney, Mark Collins, says the trial was difficult for Grub and his family. They understand the frustration, the sorrow, and the pain that Ms. Young's family feels, and it's real. Colin says Grub hasn't decided whether he'll remain a police officer. For NPR News, I'm George Shokokok in Columbus.

Gino Titical is hoping for a $4 million payday at the LPGA Tour Championship in Naples, Florida this weekend. She shot a 63 on Friday to take a three-stroke lead. Say Young Kim shot six birdies on the back nine for a 66. She sits three-strokes off the lead in second, and Nellie Korda finished with a 64 in third and five-strokes back. Andrew Novak has a one-stroke lead at the PGA Classic in St. Simmons Island, Georgia, this weekend. He took the lead in Friday's second round by shooting 11 birdies and now sits at 16 under 126.

Patrick Rogers and Michael Thorbjorn Center. are one-stroke back at 15 under par. Grayson Sig and Sammy Valamaki are in third. I'm Dale Wilman, NPR News.