Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn said he would step down as leader of the party in the next general election. Source

Former Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin issued a pardon to a convicted killer whose brother raised money for his campaign. Bevin pardoned 400 individuals after losing his reelection bid on November 5. Source

House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerry Nadler and Democratic staff counsel Barry Berke questioned the witnesses, House Intelligence Committee senior adviser and director of investigations Daniel Goldman and senior investigative counsel Stephen Castor, about the Democratic and Republican impeachment inquiry reports. Source

House Intelligence Committee senior investigative counsel Stephen Castor presented the Republicans’ impeachment inquiry report at a hearing of the House Judiciary Committee on Monday, December 9. He said the record is filled with “conflicting and ambiguous facts” that “could be interpreted in different ways” and do not justify the impeachment of President Trump. Source

“President Trump put himself before country,” said House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerry Nadler said in his opening statement at the impeachment inquiry hearing on Monday, December 9. Nadler called it “a continuing risk to the country.” Source

Stern underwent emergency surgery. His condition remains unclear. Source

The actress defended her portrayal of female journalist Kathy Scruggs in Clint Eastwood’s controversial new film. Source

Officials believe two bodies remain on the island. Source

House wraps up two days of impeachment debate; Video game raising awareness of refuge plight Source

House of Representatives moving toward impeaching Trump; Former refugee’s new video game promotes peace. Source