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CNN:
Trump has told people he has no plans to concede even if his path to victory is blocked — (CNN)Facing a disappearing pathway to victory, President Donald Trump offered little indication on Friday he was prepared to concede defeat, leading those around him to wonder who might be able to reckon …
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New York Times:
In Torrent of Falsehoods, Trump Claims Election Is Being Stolen — Most television networks cut away from the statement President Trump gave Thursday night from the White House briefing room on the grounds that what he was saying was not true. — WASHINGTON — Even for President Trump …
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Brian Slodysko / Associated Press:
EXPLAINER: Why AP hasn't called Pennsylvania — A close margin and a large number of outstanding votes are what's making the Pennsylvania contest between President Donald Trump and Joe Biden too early to call. — The Democrat opened a lead of about 6,000 votes Friday morning over Trump …
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Amanda Carpenter / The Bulwark:
Trump, the Pathetic Loser — On the edge of defeat, the president clings to his lies. — On Thursday night, staring down the abyss of defeat, President Trump marched into the White House briefing room and did what he has always done when backed into a corner. He unfurled lies.
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Reuters:
Which states could tip U.S. election and when will they report results?
Which states could tip U.S. election and when will they report results?
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ABC News, CBS News, Associated Press, The Daily Beast and 6abc
Mica Soellner / Washington Examiner:
David Axelrod not on board with ‘aggressive’ Biden team statement about escorting Trump out of White House
David Axelrod not on board with ‘aggressive’ Biden team statement about escorting Trump out of White House
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Townhall and One America News Network
Rebecca Shabad / NBC News:
‘This election is not over’: Trump campaign defiant after Biden takes lead in Pennsylvania
‘This election is not over’: Trump campaign defiant after Biden takes lead in Pennsylvania
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Politico:
Biden to deliver prime-time address with victory in sight
Biden to deliver prime-time address with victory in sight
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USA Today, The Bulwark, The Gateway Pundit and New York Post
Politico:
POLITICO Playbook: How this can get even more turbulent
POLITICO Playbook: How this can get even more turbulent
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Zachary B. Wolf / CNN:
Donald Trump doesn't need to concede
Donald Trump doesn't need to concede
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The Hill, The Rush Limbaugh Show and Minneapolis Star Tribune
Carol D. Leonnig / Washington Post:
Secret Service plans to ramp up protection of Biden in anticipation of his possible win
Secret Service plans to ramp up protection of Biden in anticipation of his possible win
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6abc:
Philly police investigating alleged plot to attack Pennsylvania Convention Center — PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — Philadelphia police are investigating an alleged plot to attack the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia on Thursday night. — Action News has learned that police got a tip about a group …
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Washington Post:
Trump-associated firm helped send unmarked texts urging vote protests in Philadelphia — A Republican firm run by a top aide to President Trump's 2020 campaign appears to have helped send unmarked text messages on Thursday that urged supporters in Philadelphia to converge outside a building where local election officials counted votes.
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6abc:
Police thwart alleged plot to attack Pa. Convention Center where votes are being counted in Philly
Police thwart alleged plot to attack Pa. Convention Center where votes are being counted in Philly
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Jordan Williams / The Hill:
Philadelphia mayor says Trump needs to ‘put his big boy pants on’ and accept defeat
Philadelphia mayor says Trump needs to ‘put his big boy pants on’ and accept defeat
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Miguel Martinez-Valle / NBC10 Philadelphia:
Two Arrested With Guns After Police Get Tip of Convention Center Threat
Two Arrested With Guns After Police Get Tip of Convention Center Threat
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Milwaukee Journal Sentinel:
Is Trump campaign urging Pennsylvania supporters to mail late ballots? — President Donald Trump's campaign in Wisconsin has desperately sought volunteers to call Pennsylvanians and urge them to mail in absentee ballots by Friday — even as the president himself rails against late votes and the ongoing vote count.
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Axios:
Trump's stalling legal strategy — The Trump campaign legal team is throwing everything at the wall in battleground states — a last-ditch effort to use the courts to freeze time in states where President Trump was ahead (but keep counting in key places where he appeared behind).
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The Daily Beast:
Local GOP Pushes Trump Voters to Cast Ballots After Election — An email obtained by The Daily Beast shows Republicans in Wisconsin urging volunteers to contact Pennsylvania Trumpers to get them to turn in ballots days after the election … Hours before President Donald Trump went …
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Justin Baragona / The Daily Beast:
Newt Gingrich: Bill Barr Should Arrest Poll Workers
Newt Gingrich: Bill Barr Should Arrest Poll Workers
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Alex Sundby / CBS News:
GOP Pennsylvania senator dismisses Trump's fraud claims: “Simply no evidence”
GOP Pennsylvania senator dismisses Trump's fraud claims: “Simply no evidence”
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Jonathan Swan / Axios:
Trumpworld rages behind the scenes — Senior White House and Trump campaign officials are complaining bitterly about poor internal communication, blaming colleagues, pondering what jobs they might try to get next year, and lashing out at their new enemy: Fox News.
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CNN:
Fox News tells anchors not to call Biden ‘President-elect,’ then seems to change its tune
Fox News tells anchors not to call Biden ‘President-elect,’ then seems to change its tune
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Amber Phillips / Washington Post:
Top Republicans are giving Trump a pass on his ‘illegal vote’ claims
Top Republicans are giving Trump a pass on his ‘illegal vote’ claims
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Ricardo Lopez / Minnesota Reformer:
MNGOP Chair recruiting Minnesota Republicans to amplify Trump claims of ballot fraud — In a call with local GOP activists and leader, Chair Jennifer Carnahan said she would ask Minnesota Republicans to back Trump claims of ballot fraud — Minnesota GOP Chairperson Jennifer Carnahan told party activists …
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Caitlin Oprysko / Politico:
Ronna McDaniel asks for ‘time’ to produce specific claims of alleged voter fraud — Republican National Committee Chair Ronna McDaniel did not present concrete examples of alleged voter fraud in her home state of Michigan and elsewhere when pressed by Fox News anchors on Friday …
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Jordan Williams / The Hill:
Limbaugh walks back comments referring to Biden as the winner — Conservative radio host Rush Limbaugh walked back comments he made on his show Friday referring to Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden as the winner of the 2020 presidential election. — During his show …
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Adam Klasfeld / Law & Crime:
Steve Bannon's Lawyers Are Running for the Hills After Client's Insane Call for Dr. Fauci's Head — The day after Steve Bannon mused about beheading FBI Director Christopher Wray and Dr. Anthony Fauci, the Trump loyalist's powerhouse lawyers asked a federal judge on Friday to postpone …
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Glenn Thrush / New York Times:
Stacey Abrams draws credit and praise as Biden inches ahead in Georgia. — If Joseph R. Biden Jr. manages to hold his slim lead in Georgia, he has one person to thank above all others, according to many Democrats and local officials: Stacey Abrams. — Ms. Abrams, a former minority leader …
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Deena Zaru / ABC News:
All eyes on Stacey Abrams as Joe Biden passes Donald Trump in traditionally ruby-red Georgia
All eyes on Stacey Abrams as Joe Biden passes Donald Trump in traditionally ruby-red Georgia
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New York Times:
Amid Tears and Anger, House Democrats Promise ‘Deep Dive’ on Election Losses — During an emotional conference call, Democrats traded excuses, blame and prognostications about how their expectations for big gains in their majority could have been so wrong — and what to do about it.
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Politico:
Pelosi formally seeks another 2 years as speaker
Pelosi formally seeks another 2 years as speaker
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Grace Segers / CBS News:
Nancy Pelosi seeks reelection as speaker of the House
Nancy Pelosi seeks reelection as speaker of the House
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Timothy L. O'Brien / Bloomberg:
Trump Goes to Court to Avoid Being a ‘Loser’ — The president dusts off his well-worn litigation playbook to point to someone else to blame for his own shortcomings. — As expected, Donald Trump has lobbed lawsuits at a few states, challenging the bona fides of presidential voting.
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Jake Lahut / Business Insider:
Why Decision Desk HQ and Insider called the election for Joe Biden … - Insider and our partners at Decision Desk HQ called the 2020 election for Joe Biden on Friday morning, while many other outlets had not. — Different media outlets and wire services use various criteria for declaring a winner in elections.
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Zeynep Tufekci / The Atlantic:
America's Next Authoritarian Will Be Much More Competent — Trump was ineffective and easily beaten. A future strongman won't be. — Contributing writer at The Atlantic — Now that Joe Biden appears to be winning the presidency of the United States, we can expect debates over whether Donald …
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