Top Items:
Alex Isenstadt / Politico:
Hawley faces heat from Senate Republicans over Electoral College plans — The Missouri senator missed a Thursday call where Mitch McConnell asked him to explain his plans, emailing colleagues later instead. — Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., questions Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett during …
Discussion:
HotAir and Washington Examiner
RELATED:
Mike Allen / Axios:
McConnell swats back at Trump amid Republican power struggle — It took four years and an election defeat. But someone with real power inside the Republican Party is standing up to — and swatting back — President Trump: Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell.
Discussion:
Cyprus Mail and HotAir
John F. Harris / Politico:
I've got a feeling '21 is gonna be a good year ... DRIVING THE DAY … It's your POLITICO founding editor here, part of a roster invited to have some fun with this space in the transition to a new Playbook team that will be taking the helm with the inauguration of Joe Biden 19 days from now.
Discussion:
NBC News, USA Today, Cyprus Mail, Zandar Versus The Stupid, Reuters and NewsNation Now
Associated Press:
Pence seeks dismissal of suit aiming to overturn election — WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department has asked a federal judge to dismiss a last-gasp lawsuit led by a House Republican that seeks to give Vice President Mike Pence the power to overturn the results of the presidential election won …
Discussion:
NBC News, The National Interest and Florida Politics
Jonathan Swan / Axios:
McConnell calls Jan. 6 certification his “most consequential vote”
McConnell calls Jan. 6 certification his “most consequential vote”
Discussion:
Daily Mail, CNN, The Dispatch, Conservative News Today, Raw Story, Political Wire, The Daily Caller, Fox News, Washington Examiner and Politico
Jake Rosen / CBS News:
D.C. attorney general prepares for protests over Electoral College
D.C. attorney general prepares for protests over Electoral College
Discussion:
Raw Story and New York Post
Dan Berman / CNN:
Pence asks judge to reject Gohmert lawsuit asking the VP to interfere in the Electoral College count
Pence asks judge to reject Gohmert lawsuit asking the VP to interfere in the Electoral College count
Discussion:
The Gateway Pundit, New York Times, Raw Story, Colorado Newsline, Washington Times, Washington Examiner, Bloomberg, WHNT-TV and UPI
Zachary B. Wolf / CNN:
It's a new year but the politics of 2020 aren't going away
It's a new year but the politics of 2020 aren't going away
Discussion:
Regular Order, CBS News, The Gateway Pundit, Los Angeles Times, Florida Politics, Raw Story, Salt Lake Tribune, The Guardian, TheGrio, National Memo and USA Today
Matt Naham / Law & Crime:
On Mike Pence's Behalf, DOJ Tells Court That Louie Gohmert's Attempt to Sue VP Is ‘A Walking Legal Contradiction’
On Mike Pence's Behalf, DOJ Tells Court That Louie Gohmert's Attempt to Sue VP Is ‘A Walking Legal Contradiction’
Discussion:
Business Insider and Townhall
Jake Tapper / CNN:
At least 140 House Republicans to vote against counting electoral votes, two GOP lawmakers say
At least 140 House Republicans to vote against counting electoral votes, two GOP lawmakers say
Sadie Gurman / Wall Street Journal:
Pence Seeks to Dismiss GOP Lawsuit Aiming to Let Him Overturn Election
Pence Seeks to Dismiss GOP Lawsuit Aiming to Let Him Overturn Election
Discussion:
USA Today
Congressman Jamie Raskin:
Congressman Raskin Announces Loss of Son Tommy Raskin — TAKOMA PARK, M.D. - With profound sorrow, Congressman Jamie Raskin (MD-08) and Sarah Bloom Raskin today announced the loss of their son Thomas (Tommy) Bloom Raskin, 25, who was a second-year student at Harvard Law School and a graduate of Amherst College.
Discussion:
Fox News, The US Sun, The Daily Caller, NBC News, The Hill and New York Post
RELATED:
Meagan Flynn / Washington Post:
Rep. Jamie Raskin announces the death of his 25-year-old son — Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) announced the death of his 25-year-old son in a statement Thursday evening, saying his family was “devastated” by the loss. — His son, Thomas Bloom Raskin, was a second-year student at Harvard Law School …
Discussion:
Washington Examiner and WTOP
Senator Mitt Romney:
Romney: Urgent Action Needed on Vaccination Plan — Lack of comprehensive federal plan “inexcusable” — WASHINGTON- U.S. Senator Mitt Romney (R-UT), a member of the Senate HELP Committee, released the following statement today regarding the urgent need for a comprehensive vaccination plan …
Dana Milbank / Washington Post:
Meet the Trump saboteur in charge of undermining Biden — and America — If, in the new year, pandemic vaccines aren't available as promised, Americans can't return to work because economic relief isn't delivered or an adversary successfully attacks the United States because national security agencies …
Ben Bradley / WGN-TV:
CTU board member facing criticism for vacationing in Caribbean while pushing remote learning — CHICAGO - A Chicago Teachers Union leader is facing criticism for vacationing in the Caribbean while at the same time claiming it's unsafe for teachers to return to the classroom.
Discussion:
Washington Examiner, Chicago Tribune, Le·gal In·sur·rec· tion, RedState, Twitchy, Instapundit and The Daily Caller
New York Times:
Georgia Republicans Deliver Persistent Message: Fear the Democrats — Senators Kelly Loeffler and David Perdue are resting their re-election hopes on a strategy that calls more attention to what they're against than what they support. — NORCROSS, Ga. — The biggest applause lines …
Discussion:
Associated Press, NewsNation Now, HotAir, Washington Post and CNBC
RELATED:
Jaclyn Diaz / NPR:
Georgia Sen. David Perdue Quarantines After Possible Coronavirus Exposure
Georgia Sen. David Perdue Quarantines After Possible Coronavirus Exposure
Discussion:
Breitbart, Slate, The Week, Media Matters for America, Business Insider, CBS News, Bloomberg, The Atlanta Voice and Fox News
Todd Richmond / Associated Press:
Wisconsin hospital worker arrested for spoiled vaccine doses — MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Authorities arrested a suburban Milwaukee pharmacist Thursday suspected of deliberately ruining hundreds of doses of coronavirus vaccine by removing them from refrigeration for two nights.
Discussion:
NewsNation Now, WINK NEWS, The Hill and WCCO | CBS Minnesota
RELATED:
Felix Salmon / Axios:
Post-Brexit Britain arrives — It took two general elections, three prime ministers, and just over 4 1/2 years, but as of today Britain finally has the Brexit it voted for in June 2016. — It's not a pretty sight. — The big picture: Britain has left Europe's single market and customs union …
Discussion:
Washington Post and UPI
John Drescher / Washington Post:
How a courageous Southern governor broke ranks with segregationists in 1961 — Sixty years ago, as Southern governors criticized civil rights protests and fought integration, one broke ranks and gave a remarkable inauguration address: He called for equal opportunities for all his state's residents.
Ilana E. Strauss / The Atlantic:
The Dark Reality of Betting Against QAnon — QAnon—the conspiracy theory that elite Democrats, government officials, and celebrities are part of a cannibalistic, child-sex-trafficking cult, and Donald Trump is the hero destined to stop them—has allegedly inspired kidnappings, car chases, and a murder.
Discussion:
CBS News
Politico:
Janet Yellen made millions in Wall Street, corporate speeches — Treasury secretary nominee Janet Yellen speaks during an event to name President-elect Joe Biden's economic team in Wilmington, Del. | In the past two years, President-elect Joe Biden's pick to be Treasury secretary …
Discussion:
The Hill, Forbes and The Daily Caller
RELATED:
Josh Gerstein / Politico:
After Trump's drubbing in the courts, liberals fear a legal hangover — The president and his allies have lost suit after suit seeking to overturn the election. But the victories could ultimately prove costly for the left. — President Donald Trump departs on the South Lawn of the White House on Dec. 12, 2020 in Washington, DC.
Discussion:
Townhall
Meridith McGraw / Politico:
The new center of Trump's political world: Palm Beach — PALM BEACH, Fla. — The center of gravity for the MAGA universe is moving zip codes with President Donald Trump. — In anticipation of Trump setting up permanent residence at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach after leaving …
Discussion:
Raw Story and No More Mister Nice Blog
Itoro N. Umontuen / The Atlanta Voice:
EXCLUSIVE: Ossoff campaign launches dynamic campaign mobilizer program in final week of runoff — On Wednesday, December 30th, Jon Ossoff held a campaign rally in Marietta, and he touted his plans to support DACA, funding for HBCUs, and show solidarity with the Latin American community …
Discussion:
POLITICUSUSA and CNBC
Christopher Flavelle / New York Times:
How Trump Tried, but Largely Failed, to Derail America's Top Climate Report — The White House repeatedly attempted to thwart the country's premier climate science document, one meant to steer policy for years. Scientists got in the way. — The National Climate Assessment …
Nicole Via y Rada / NBC News:
Gen Z Republicans see new era for party after Trump — Now that the election dust has settled just weeks until President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration, the Republican Party is beginning to take stock of its future beyond President Donald Trump. — For many young Republicans …