Top 5 News Headlines and Commentary for Friday, December 2, 2022. 1. Senate Approves Rail Strike Deal Sending the Bill to President Biden’s Desk. 2. California Reparations Committee Recommends Doling Out $223,200 to Slave Descendants. 3. Mitch McConnell Calls Out Democrats’ Hypocrisy in Pointed Floor Remarks. 4. Appeals Court Rules Special Master Appointed to Review Trump Documents is Improper. 5. Oakland Approves Measure Giving Adults $100 for Donating to Political Campaigns.