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John Shattuck / BostonGlobe.com:
Donald Trump raises specter of treason — A specter of treason hovers over Donald Trump. He has brought it on himself by dismissing a bipartisan call for an investigation of Russia's hacking of the Democratic National Committee as a “ridiculous” political attack on the legitimacy of his election as president.
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John Sides / Washington Post:
A new poll shows an astonishing 52% of Republicans incorrectly think Trump won the popular vote — Amid the speculation on whether the electoral college will refuse to make Donald Trump president, many Trump opponents are pinning their hopes on one glaring fact: Hillary Clinton's sizable win in the popular vote.
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Mallory Shelbourne / The Hill:
China says it will return US drone it seized — China said Saturday it will return the unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV) it seized in the South China Sea from the U.S., the Pentagon confirmed. — “We have registered our objection to China's unlawful seizure of a U.S. unmanned underwater vehicle operating …
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Elana Schor / Politico:
ExxonMobil helped defeat Russia sanctions bill — ExxonMobil successfully lobbied against a bill that would have made it harder for the next president to lift sanctions against Russia, clearing the way for the oil giant to restart a program worth billions of dollars if Donald Trump eases those restrictions as president.
Stephanie McCrummen / Washington Post:
In the Chappaqua woods, a search for Hillary Clinton — CHAPPAQUA, N.Y. — The other day, Carol Meyer and her friend Ellen went walking in the woods of Chappaqua. For all they knew, they might see a coyote or some rare mushrooms or Hillary Clinton. — “I just have a sense — ” said Ellen, putting on her gloves.
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The Huffington Post:
Is Donald Trump Mentally Ill? 3 Professors of Psychiatry Ask President Obama to conduct “a full medical and neuropsychiatric evaluation” — Communication Strategist, Author of “Words That Shook The World” — We are writing to express our grave concern regarding the mental stability of our President-Elect.
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Kyle Cheney / Politico:
Electors under siege — On Monday, members of the Electoral College will cast their historic votes for the next president of the United States. In the meantime, they are under siege. — The nation's 538 presidential electors have been thrust into the political foreground like never before in American history.
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Kyle Cheney / Politico:
Court: Removing ‘faithless’ electors may be unconstitutional
Court: Removing ‘faithless’ electors may be unconstitutional
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Tom Boggioni / Raw Story:
Intelligence expert: 10 years ago Trump would have faced a treason trial after being ‘co-opted’ by Putin — DON'T MISS STORIES. FOLLOW RAW STORY! — Appearing on MSNBC's AM Joy, an intelligence expert flatly stated that 10 years ago President-elect Donald Trump would be facing …
Jonathan Lemire / Associated Press:
On victory lap, few signs Trump focusing on unified nation — MOBILE, Ala. (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday wrapped up his postelection victory tour, showing few signs of turning the page from his blustery campaign to focus on uniting a divided nation a month before his inauguration.
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Mathew Rodriguez / Mic:
Man running for state legislature says he won't patronize businesses that employ Muslims — Michael “Duke” Lowrie, a firefighter and paramedic, is a Republican running for the Louisiana House of Representatives. He also believes that the United States should boycott businesses owned …
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Ian Mohr / Page Six:
Hillary Clinton's holiday party ‘like a wake’ — More On: — “It was like a wake with a band,” quipped one guest who was at the Plaza on Thursday for Hillary Clinton's holiday party to thank top-tier donors, VIP boosters and campaign advisers. — The source said, “It was a little bit …
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The Salt Lake / Salt Lake Tribune:
Romney: I was surprised but willing to serve — My political journey was surely not so bizarre as the 2016 campaign. That said, let me offer this personal perspective. I was indeed very critical of Donald Trump during his campaign. But now he has been elected president and accordingly …
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