Here’s the latest for Thursday, Dec. 11th: Noem faces scrutiny over immigration policies; Judge orders Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s release; Accused Charlie Kirk killer makes 1st in-person court appearance as judge weighs media access; Bulgaria’s government resigns.

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Here’s the latest for Thursday, Dec. 11th: Noem faces scrutiny over immigration policies; Judge orders Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s release; Accused Charlie Kirk killer makes 1st in-person court appearance as judge weighs media access; Bulgaria’s government resigns.

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