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Ben Kamisar / The Hill:
Electoral College: Where the vote stands — leads in the Electoral College vote so far, as electors head to their state capitols to confirm Trump's victory. — As of 4:10 p.m. ET, 268 electoral votes had been cast for Trump, compared with 160 for Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton
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Jessie Hellmann / The Hill:
Trump touts ‘historic’ Electoral College victory — touted his Electoral College victory Monday as a “historic electoral landslide” and a next step toward a brighter future. — “I thank the American people for their overwhelming vote to elect me as their next President of the United States,” Trump said in a statement.
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Raw Story, Mediaite, The Daily Caller, Washington Post, alan.com and New York Times
Nate Cohn / New York Times:
Why Trump Had an Edge in the Electoral College — With an expected win in the Electoral College today, Donald J. Trump will seal his presidential victory — despite losing the national popular vote by a significant margin. — His Electoral College lead should be substantial …
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Jezebel, Washington Monthly, The Daily Caller and CNBC
David Bright / Facebook:
Love it or hate it, here's the statement I'll issue after the Electoral college vote today.
Love it or hate it, here's the statement I'll issue after the Electoral college vote today.
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ABC News, Morning Consult, Hot Air, Althouse, ThinkProgress, The Daily Caller and Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Kyle Cheney / Politico:
Trump wins Electoral College vote
Trump wins Electoral College vote
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New York Magazine, New York Times, Politicus USA and The Hill
New York Times:
Donald Trump Completes Final Lap, Electoral College, to White House
Donald Trump Completes Final Lap, Electoral College, to White House
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Vox, Sputnik International, Political Wire, The Geller Report, The Point and Washington Free Beacon
The Seattle Times:
Four Washington state electors break ranks and don't vote for Clinton
Four Washington state electors break ranks and don't vote for Clinton
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The Atlantic, CBS News, Business Insider, TheBlaze, Grist and CNN
New York Times:
Russian Ambassador to Turkey Is Assassinated in Ankara — ISTANBUL — Russia's ambassador to Turkey was assassinated at an Ankara art exhibit on Monday evening by a lone Turkish gunman shouting “God is great!” and “don't forget Aleppo, don't forget Syria!” in what Russia called a terrorist attack.
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Justin Baragona / Mediaite:
Obama Heads to Golf Course After Receiving Reports on Berlin Attack and Russian Ambassador Death — Well, this is what one would call bad political optics. — With the dual breaking news events surrounding potential terrorism and a foreign diplomat being shot to death …
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The Gateway Pundit and Washington Free Beacon
Chris kitching / Mirror.co.uk:
CAMERAS CAPTURE MOMENT RUSSIAN AMBASSADOR SHOT DEAD IN TURKEY
CAMERAS CAPTURE MOMENT RUSSIAN AMBASSADOR SHOT DEAD IN TURKEY
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The First Street Journal and Vox Popoli
Daily Mail:
Horror as Russian ambassador to Turkey is shot dead in art exhibition in Ankara by well-dressed …
Horror as Russian ambassador to Turkey is shot dead in art exhibition in Ankara by well-dressed …
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Reuters, The Daily Beast and Mediaite
Associated Press:
Official: Russia's Ambassador To Turkey Dead After Gunman Attack
Official: Russia's Ambassador To Turkey Dead After Gunman Attack
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Balloon Juice
Roland Oliphant / Telegraph:
Watch | The moment Russia's ambassador to Turkey is shot dead
Watch | The moment Russia's ambassador to Turkey is shot dead
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BBC, CNN, The Right Scoop, Hit & Run and neo-neocon
Jessie Hellmann / The Hill:
Gingrich suggests Trump pardon advisers who break the law — Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich suggested that Donald Trump — could pardon members of his administration who break the law. — Referring to a law that could prevent Trump from hiring his daughter and son-in-law to serve …
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Matt Shuham / Talking Points Memo:
Gingrich Suggests Trump Simply Pardon Family That Breaks Anti-Nepotism Law — Newt Gingrich said Monday that President-elect Donald Trump could simply pardon members of his administration who may break anti-nepotism laws, adding that Trump's business ties require “a whole new approach” …
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Hullabaloo
Travis Gettys / Raw Story:
Tom Arnold says he's got recordings of Trump using racial slurs and calling son a ‘retard’ — DON'T MISS STORIES. FOLLOW RAW STORY! — Comedian Tom Arnold says he's got recordings of Donald Trump using racial slurs and making other offensive statements — and he said hundreds of people have heard them.
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Eric Mandel / MyNorthwest.com:
Comedian Tom Arnold claims to have infamous unreleased Donald Trump outtakes
Comedian Tom Arnold claims to have infamous unreleased Donald Trump outtakes
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Mediaite, Occupy Democrats and alan.com
Tierney Sneed / Talking Points Memo:
GOP Rep's Vision Of Post-ACA World: You Wait To Treat Your Kid's Broken Arm — A Republican congressman outlined the way he would like to see the health care system operate if Obamacare is repealed, as GOP lawmakers are promising. It is a brave new world in which parents would wait …
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Lawyers, Guns & Money and ACASignups.net
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Shandra Martinez / MLive.com:
Son's broken arm: Bill Huizenga says people must be responsible for own health care costs
Son's broken arm: Bill Huizenga says people must be responsible for own health care costs
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Occupy Democrats and Raw Story
Darran Simon / CNN:
Berlin police: 9 dead, at least 50 injured in truck crash — Truck plows through Berlin Christmas market — (CNN)A truck ran into a Christmas market Monday evening in a major public square in Berlin, killing nine people and injuring at least 50 others, police said.
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The Charlotte Observer:
Gov. Pat McCrory calls for special legislative session to repeal HB2 — Following a surprise move by the Charlotte City Council, Gov. Pat McCrory said Monday he would call a special session to consider repeal of House Bill 2. — The governor's statement came in a rapidly unfolding series …
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ABC News, ThinkProgress, AOL, Human Rights Campaign, BuzzFeed, Hot Air, LGBTQ Nation, Occupy Democrats, News, Indy Week, Mother Jones, Common Dreams, The Atlantic, Vox and National Center …
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Judd Legum / ThinkProgress:
Under political pressure, Kuwait cancels major event at Four Seasons, switches to Trump's D.C. hotel — After Election Day, everything changed. — By Judd Legum and Kira Lerner — The Embassy of Kuwait allegedly cancelled a contract with a Washington, D.C. hotel days after the presidential election …
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Mother Jones, Talking Points Memo and Politicus USA
Carrie Dann / NBC News:
Poll: Majority of Americans Pessimistic or Uncertain About Trump Presidency — As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to be sworn in as the country's commander-in-chief next month, a majority of Americans say they are either uncertain or pessimistic about his presidency …
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CNBC and Opinion Today
Devin Henry / The Hill:
Trump hunting trip for sale: report — Multi-day hunting or fishing trips with President-elect Donald Trump — 's sons are reportedly up for sale at one dressed-down inauguration weekend party. — According to an invitation obtained by TMZ on Monday, the Trump family is hosting …
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Center for Public Integrity, Daily Kos, Common Dreams and Grist
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Allegra Kirkland / Talking Points Memo:
Report: Event Offers Donors Chance To Hunt With Trump's Sons For $500K
Report: Event Offers Donors Chance To Hunt With Trump's Sons For $500K
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Politico and ThinkProgress
PRRI:
“Merry Christmas” vs. “Happy Holidays”: Republicans and Democrats are Polar Opposites — “MERRY CHRISTMAS” VS. “HAPPY HOLIDAYS” — As the country becomes more diverse and less religiously affiliated, Americans are divided over whether it is more appropriate for stores and businesses …
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New York Times, Hot Air, Religion News Service, Washington Post, The Daily Caller and TheBlaze
Kenneth P. Vogel / Politico:
Trump private security force ‘playing with fire’ — GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — President-elect Donald Trump has continued employing a private security and intelligence team at his victory rallies, and he is expected to keep at least some members of the team after he becomes president, according to people familiar with the plans.
Pema Levy / Mother Jones:
Trump's Budget Director Pick Spoke at a John Birch Society Event — Rep. Mick Mulvaney (R-S.C.), the ultra-conservative congressman tapped by Donald Trump to run the Office of Management and Budget, recently accepted a speaking invitation from the notorious John Birch Society …
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Little Green Footballs and Talking Points Memo
Erin McCann / New York Times:
Red Wine Hot Chocolate Is a Thing, and It's (Surprisingly) Delicious — Frosé? That's a summer drink. Hot toddies, eggnog, mulled wine? Please, those are for your parents. — No, no, the must-have drink of winter 2016, at least according to a small but dedicated circle of food blogs, is red wine hot chocolate.