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Zeynep Tufekci / The Atlantic:
‘This Must Be Your First’  —  On the evening of September 11, 1980, my mom was approached by a neighbor who held rank in the Turkish military.  He told her to stock up on bread and rice.  “Oh, another coup,” she immediately groaned.  The neighbor was aghast—he wasn't supposed to tell anyone what was coming.
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Greg Sargent / Washington Post:
Kelly Loeffler disqualified herself at Sunday night's debate  —  Of all the vile ways that Republicans have sought to justify President Trump's effort to overturn his election loss, one of the worst is the ubiquitous claim that Trump is merely pursuing his legal right to contest the results.
A.B. Stoddard / The Bulwark:
What If Trump Is Trying To Break the GOP?  —  The future of the Republican party is an endless series of loyalty tests and Trump family vendettas.  Good luck.  —  It's hard for Republicans to think straight these days.  Stop the count, no, wait—do a recount.  Elections are rigged and fraudulent.
Greg Bluestein / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Why Kemp won't call a special session to illegally overturn Georgia's election  —  Gov. Brian Kemp has already defied President Donald Trump's calls to illegally overturn Georgia's election results.  Now he and other Republican leaders are shooting down an effort by pro-Trump legislators …
Jeff Amy / Associated Press:
Georgia governor again rejects lawmakers replacing electors
Lev Facher / STAT:
Leading Covid-19 vaccine makers Pfizer and Moderna decline invitations to White House ‘Vaccine Summit’  —  Both Pfizer and Moderna, the two major drug manufacturers likely to receive emergency authorizations for a Covid-19 vaccine in the coming weeks, have rejected invitations from President Trump …
Discussion: Mediaite, Raw Story and The Guardian
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David Wallace-Wells / New York Magazine:
We Had the Vaccine the Whole Time  —  You may be surprised to learn that of the trio of long-awaited coronavirus vaccines, the most promising, Moderna's mRNA-1273, which reported a 94.5 percent efficacy rate on November 16, had been designed by January 13.  This was just two days …
Jennifer Jacobs / Bloomberg:   Trump Aims to Boost Vaccine Confidence at White House Summit
Dave Boucher / Detroit Free Press:
‘The people have spoken’: Michigan judge rejects lawsuit from disavowed Trump attorney  —  A Michigan federal judge has ruled against a sweeping legal bid to overturn election results in the state, determining the lawsuit brought by an ally of President Donald Trump was riddled with “theories …
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David Wickert / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Georgia court rejects latest Trump lawsuit over faulty paperwork  —  Last week, President Donald Trump's lawyers announced a new lawsuit with blockbuster allegations they said would prove massive voting fraud in Georgia.  —  But on Monday Fulton County Superior Court rejected the lawsuit …
Stephen Fowler / Georgia Public Broadcasting:
Judge Finds ‘Kraken’ Election Challenge Lacking, Dismisses Lawsuit
Discussion: The Daily Beast
Kevin Roose / New York Times:
No, Kelly Loeffler didn't wear a wire during a debate.  —  On Sunday, Senator Kelly Loeffler, a Republican in one of the runoff elections in Georgia next month, fielded questions and sparred with her Democratic opponent, the Rev. Raphael Warnock, in a televised debate.
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Chris Cillizza / CNN:
How Kelly Loeffler got backed into admitting Donald Trump lost
Charles P. Pierce / Esquire:
Kelly Loeffler Did Her Best Robot Rubio Impression at the Georgia Senate Debate
Discussion: CNN
Fadel Allassan / Axios:
Federal watchdog finds Peter Navarro violated Hatch Act  —  The Office of Special Counsel issued a report on Monday finding that White House trade adviser Peter Navarro repeatedly violated the Hatch Act — which restricts government employees from engaging in partisan political activities …
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CNN:
Aides speculate if Trump will travel to Mar-a-Lago for holidays and never return
Discussion: Talking Points Memo
Jordan Libowitz / CREW:
CREW obtains receipts for Pompeo's notorious “Madison Dinners” … Secretary of State Mike Pompeo spent more than $40,000 in taxpayer money on a series of “Madison Dinners” attended by major donors and figures in the Republican party, according to documents obtained by CREW.
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Matthew Lee / Associated Press:
Pompeo to speak in Georgia as Senate run-offs loom
Discussion: The Hill, Axios and Political Wire
Burgess Everett / Politico:
Hawley urges Trump to veto Covid bill absent stimulus checks  —  Sen. Josh Hawley is not happy that the leading coronavirus proposals lack another round of direct payments to Americans — and he's taking his case straight to President Donald Trump.  —  The Missouri Republican lobbied Trump …
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Jim Geraghty / National Review:
The ‘Safe Harbor’ Deadline Is upon Us  —  On the menu today: As of tomorrow, under U.S. law, the 2020 presidential election is really, really, really over, under something called the “safe harbor deadline.”  The Supreme Court might weigh in on Representative Mike Kelly's suit …
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Nicholas Rowan / Washington Examiner:
Supreme Court declines to hear transgender bathroom case
Discussion: Politico
Ben Sisario / New York Times:
Bob Dylan Sells His Songwriting Catalog in Blockbuster Deal  —  Universal Music purchased his entire songwriting catalog of more than 600 songs in what may be the biggest acquisition ever of a single act's publishing rights.  —  Bob Dylan's memoir “Chronicles: Volume One” …
Burgess Everett / Politico:
Biden's ambassador to the GOP  —  Chris Coons was in the final two when it came to Joe Biden's search for a secretary of State.  But the president-elect had a simple message when he broke the news that the job would instead go to Tony Blinken.  —  “I need you in the Senate,” …
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Bonchie / RedState:
Joe Biden's Pick for HHS Head Is Absolute Garbage, Republicans Must Reject Him
Wilson Wong / NBC News:
Former Alabama senator dies of Covid at age 78, and in his last words warns, ‘We messed up’ … A former Alabama state senator died of Covid-19 last week at age 78, officials said.  —  Former Sen. Larry Dixon, a Republican who also served as the executive director of the Alabama Board of Medical Examiners …
Alexa Corse / Wall Street Journal:
Georgia Again Certifies Biden's Win  —  Recertification marks third time Georgia officials counted ballots cast in presidential election  —  Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger recertified Georgia's presidential-election results Monday after a second recount, his office said …
Discussion: Al Jazeera, ABC7 and UPI
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Aaron Blake / Washington Post:
A trio of brutal rulings for Trump's voter fraud push
Daniel Barbarisi / Outside Online:
The Man Who Found Forrest Fenn's Treasure  —  The decade-long hunt captured the world's attention, but when it finally ended in June, everyone still wanted to know: Who had solved the mystery?  This week, as legal proceedings threaten his anonymity, a 32-year-old medical student is ready to go on the record.
Discussion: CBS News, Washingtonian and INSIDER
Richard Fausset / New York Times:
Georgia Recertifies Its Results After 2nd Recount Affirmed Biden's Victory  —  Lawmakers on Capitol Hill face a set of looming challenges this week: breaking a stalemate on coronavirus relief negotiations, pushing through legislation needed to keep the government funded past Friday and neutralizing …
Bryan Alexander / USA Today:
Matthew McConaughey criticizes Hollywood ‘far left;’ says the right is in election ‘denial’  —  Matthew McConaughey is doing his best to demonstrate during his current, seemingly unending book promotional tour that he is different from other Hollywood stars who discuss politics.
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Judy Kurtz / The Hill:
McConaughey criticizes Hollywood for ‘arrogant’ attitude toward Trump supporters
Discussion: Sara A. Carter and Page Six
David A. Weaver / The Hill:
Social Security Administration is preparing to bar 500,000 Americans from getting benefits  —  Over the weekend, the Social Security Administration (SSA) sent the Trump administration's Office of Management and Budget a proposal that — if similar to a version leaked earlier this year …
Discussion: Raw Story
Aaron Reich / Jerusalem Post:
Former Israeli space security chief says aliens exist, humanity not ready  —  This “Galactic Federation” has supposedly been in contact with Israel and the US for years, but are keeping themselves a secret to prevent hysteria until humanity is ready.  —  Has the State of Israel made contact with aliens?
Discussion: The Daily Caller and The New Arab
Mollie Hemingway / The Federalist:
No, The Georgia Vote-Counting Video Was Not ‘Debunked.’ Not Even Close  —  A Big Tech-backed ‘fact’ ‘checking’ outfit claimed to debunk explosive evidence for Republicans' claims of significant election problems in Georgia.  It didn't.  —  A Big Tech-backed “fact” “checking” …
Katie Shepherd / Washington Post:
Armed protesters alleging voter fraud surrounded the home of Michigan's secretary of state  —  Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson had just finished wrapping string lights around her home's portico on Saturday evening and was about to watch “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” …
 
 
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Kylee Zempel / The Federalist:
Science Says I'm In The Back Of The COVID Vaccine Line, But Government And Corporations Will Force Me Through It
Discussion: HotAir
The Boston Globe:
Biden picks MGH infectious diseases chief Rochelle Walensky to oversee CDC
RFE / Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty:
Iranian Official Rejects Rumors Of Supreme Leader's Failing Health
U.S. Department of Justice:
Cameroonian Operator Charged in Fraudulent Online “Puppy Scam” that Exploited the COVID-19 Pandemic
 Earlier Items: 
Pete Williams / NBC News:
Trump's election fight includes over 50 lawsuits. It's not going well.
Discussion: CNN and The Daily Caller
Andrea Valdez / The 19th:
Terri Rupar to join The 19th as our new political editor
Eric Lipton / New York Times:
As His Term Ends, Trump Faces More Questions on Payments to His Hotel
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The Places That Had the Biggest Swings Toward and Against Trump
 

 
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CNBC:
Sources: Greek media company Antenna Group is in early talks to acquire Time from Marc Benioff, who bought the magazine in 2018 for $180M

Athena Stavrou / The Independent:
More than 230 media industry professionals, including anonymous BBC staff, sign a letter accusing the BBC of bias favoring Israel in coverage of Gaza

Dominick Mastrangelo / The Hill:
Conservative radio host Hugh Hewitt quits as a contributing columnist at WaPo, after abruptly leaving a Post live video event hosted by Jonathan Capehart

 
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