On today's podcast:    

1) Trump Barred From Colorado Ballot in Unprecedented Ruling:
     - Colorado’s highest court found that Donald Trump is ineligible to serve as US president because of his actions inciting the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the US Capitol.     

2) Herzog Says Israel Ready to Pause Fight in Bid for Hostages:
     - Israeli President Isaac Herzog said his country is prepared to agree to a second humanitarian pause in fighting in exchange for the return of more hostages held by Hamas.     

3) Federal Reserve Officials Push Back on Interest Rate Cuts:
     - Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta President Raphael Bostic said he doesn’t expect there will be urgency to lower rates next year, emphasizing that the US central bank must be resolute and patient as officials assess their next policy move.