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Putin says Trump clever, will understand new responsibilities — U.S. President-elect Donald Trump is a clever man and will quickly understand his new responsibilities, Russian President Vladimir Putin said in an interview with NTV TV. — Putin has spoken previously of his hope …
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The Latest: Pence Shrugs off Questions on Taiwan Call — The Latest on President-elect Donald Trump (all times local): — Vice President-elect Mike Pence says Donald Trump's phone call with Taiwan's leader was a “courtesy call” and does not necessarily reflect a shift in U.S. policy.
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Politico


Why Trump was right to talk with Taiwan's president
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New York Times and Occupy Democrats

Taiwan Call Gives China a Clue on What to Expect From Donald Trump
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Trump's Taiwan phone call preceded by hotel development inquiry
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Mediaite, Occupy Democrats and BuzzFeed


You Heard It Here First: Trump May Not Propose A Budget Next Year — The Trump administration is seriously thinking about not submitting a budget to Congress next year . — Although the Congressional Budget Act requires the president to submit the fiscal 2018 budget to Congress between January 2 …
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Green Party Drops Statewide Pennsylvania Recount — HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP/KDKA) - Green Party-backed voters dropped a court case Saturday night that had sought to force a statewide recount of Pennsylvania's Nov. 8 presidential election, won by Republican Donald Trump, in what Green Party …
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Jill Stein's Pennsylvania Recount Effort Is Dealt a Major Setback
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Jill Stein campaign drops recount effort in Pa.
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Trump Takes ‘Thank-You Tour’ to Wealthy Donor's Costume Ball — President-elect pays respects to billionaire Robert Mercer — Trump comes as himself at ‘Villains and Heroes’ gathering — President-elect Donald Trump took a break from the blue-collar Midwestern rallies of his …
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Trump attends lavish costume party — arrived for an upscale costume party Saturday night on Long Island, according to pool reports. — Trump adviser Kellyanne Conway shared a photo of herself alongside Trump while wearing a Superwoman costume for the “Heroes and Villains” themed party, tweeting, “Honoring the ultimate hero.”
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Washington Post, Gothamist, Politico, NBC News, ABC News, BizPac Review, Raw Story and Mediaite


Lieberman: Dems won't win with slide to left — Former Sen. Joe Lieberman (I-Conn.) argues the Democratic Party will not win elections if the liberal wing of the party takes over. — “Here is my fear about the future of the Democratic Party. In a way, relatively speaking, Hillary Clinton
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Trump: Companies that leave the US will face ‘retribution’ — on Sunday warned that businesses planning to leave the U.S. will face consequences. — The president-elect tweeted that his administration will “substantially reduce taxes and regulations on businesses.”
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Baldwin offers to stop ‘SNL’ impersonation if Trump releases taxes — Alec Baldwin is offering to end his impersonation of Donald Trump — on “Saturday Night Live” if the president-elect releases his tax returns. — The actor's tweet came early Sunday in response to one from Trump …


Petraeus on His Mishandling of Classified Information: ‘I Made a Mistake’ — David Petraeus, a former general and CIA director, responded to reported concerns of some Republican senators about his possible nomination for secretary of state by acknowledging he “made a serious mistake” …
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Politico


Bertolucci Admits He Conspired to Shoot a Non-Consensual Rape Scene in ‘Last Tango in Paris’ — The director said he didn't tell star Maria Schneider because he “wanted her reaction as a girl not as an actress.” — CONTENT NOTICE: This article contains disturbing stories of rape and assault.
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Lawyers, Guns & Money and Deadline


AP: Huntsman among secretary of State possibilities — is reportedly open to expanding his short list of candidates for secretary of State to include former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman. — Huntsman was one of the possibilities reported by The Associated Press on Saturday night, citing a source close to the Trump transition.
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RedState, Associated Press and Outside the Beltway


Americans' Support for Electoral College Rises Sharply — WASHINGTON, D.C. — Americans' support for keeping the Electoral College system for electing presidents has increased sharply. Weeks after the 2016 election, 47% of Americans say they want to keep the Electoral College …
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Washington Monthly, RedState and CANNONFIRE


Rouhani Urges Obama to Block Iran Sanctions Law Extension — Trump election has boosted U.S. opponents of nuclear accord — Majority of Iran's parliament call for reciprocal action — Iran urged Barack Obama to block a law that would extend the U.S. president's authority to impose sanctions …