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Sara Fischer / Axios:
Kanye West plans to acquire Parler — Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, plans to acquire Parler, a Twitter-like social media app that has become a haven for conservatives. — Why it matters: In a statement, Ye said he's buying the platform to ensure people with conservative opinions …
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Parler:
Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, to acquire Parler platform — Music, apparel & sports titan is acquiring leading free-speech Platform — Parlement Technologies announced today that it has entered into an agreement in principle to sell Parler, the world's pioneering uncancelable free speech platform …
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Ryan Browne / CNBC:
Kanye West agrees to buy conservative social media platform Parler, company says — Kanye West, who now goes by Ye, agreed to buy Parler, a conservative social media app after other platforms suspended him over antisemitic posts. — “In a world where conservative opinions are considered …
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Gareth Vipers / Wall Street Journal:
Kayne West to Buy Parler, a Libertarian Social-Media Platform, Company Says — Parler's parent company, Parlement Technologies, says it has agreed in principle for Ye, Mr. West's latest moniker, to buy the platform — Parler says Kanye West has agreed to buy the libertarian-leaning social network popular …
Shane Goldmacher / New York Times:
Republicans Gain Edge as Voters Worry About Economy, Times/Siena Poll Finds — With elections next month, independents, especially women, are swinging to the G.O.P. despite Democrats' focus on abortion rights. Disapproval of President Biden seems to be hurting his party.
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Natalie Allison / Politico:
The sleeper state Republicans are targeting to win the Senate
The sleeper state Republicans are targeting to win the Senate
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The Colorado Sun, CNN, Washington Times, Washington Examiner and The Hill
Harry Enten / CNN:
A Republican wave in the House is still quite possible
A Republican wave in the House is still quite possible
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David Jackson / Arizona Republic:
Arizona gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake won't commit to honoring election results
Arizona gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake won't commit to honoring election results
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CNN, The Hill, High Plains Blogger and The Post Millennial
Jill Colvin / Associated Press:
GOP hopefuls turn to Pence to broaden appeal before election
GOP hopefuls turn to Pence to broaden appeal before election
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Summer Concepcion / NBC News:
Kari Lake refuses to say whether she would accept loss in Arizona election
Kari Lake refuses to say whether she would accept loss in Arizona election
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Mike Lee / Salt Lake Tribune:
Mike Lee has earned a reputation as a principled conservative — Mike Lee serves as a United States senator representing the state of Utah. Since taking office, Senator Lee has earned a reputation as a principled conservative. He believes elected officials are responsible for keeping …
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NBC News:
'That's my check': Walker acknowledges giving $700 to his ex, but denies her claim he knew it was for an abortion — Full Herschel Walker interview: 'Yes, that's my check' — WRIGHTSVILLE, Ga. — Confronted with images of a receipt from an abortion clinic and a check dated days later and bearing his name …
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Greg Bluestein / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Walker's empty lectern co-stars in Senate debate with Warnock, Oliver
Walker's empty lectern co-stars in Senate debate with Warnock, Oliver
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NBC News:
Senate candidate Herschel Walker say why he flashed a police badge during Friday's debate
Senate candidate Herschel Walker say why he flashed a police badge during Friday's debate
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Frank Bruni / New York Times:
Why Herschel Walker May Win
Why Herschel Walker May Win
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Rosalind S. Helderman / Washington Post:
Trump attacks American Jews, posting they must ‘get their act together’ on Israel — Former president Donald Trump attacked American Jews in a post on his Truth Social platform on Sunday, saying Jews in the United States must “get their act together” and show more appreciation for the state of Israel “before it is too late.”
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Rolling Stone:
Even Trump Says Kanye West Is Acting Too ‘Crazy’ and Needs ‘Help’
Even Trump Says Kanye West Is Acting Too ‘Crazy’ and Needs ‘Help’
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HuffPost, CBS News and The Daily Wire
Ellie Quinlan Houghtaling / The Daily Beast:
Smug Trump Tells U.S. Jews to Be More Thankful—'Before It Is Too Late'
Smug Trump Tells U.S. Jews to Be More Thankful—'Before It Is Too Late'
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BBC:
New chancellor reverses tax cuts and scales back energy help — Play video BBC News Channel (UK Only) — Summary — Chancellor Jeremy Hunt ditches almost all of PM Liz Truss's tax cuts announced in the government's mini-budget three weeks ago — The basic rate of income tax …
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Sebastian Payne / Financial Times:
'We've messed this up': Tories plan for life after Liz Truss
'We've messed this up': Tories plan for life after Liz Truss
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Marc Fisher / Washington Post:
Leaders of democracies increasingly echo Putin in authoritarian tilt — From Italy to Brazil to the United States, political leaders increasingly are echoing Russian President Vladimir Putin and one another by embracing far-right authoritarianism — In a flurry of elections …
Hunter Walker / Hunter Walker's Substack:
Here Are All Of Marjorie Taylor Greene's January 6 Text Messages With Mark Meadows — Just when I thought I was out of focusing this newsletter solely on January 6, it pulled me back in. I really will be writing about other topics soon too! — If you want to read more please subscribe!
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Jonathan Swan / Axios:
New super PAC forms as Jim Banks eyes House GOP leadership role — A new, well-funded super PAC is supporting the political priorities and policy agenda of Rep. Jim Banks of Indiana, an ambitious GOP House member expected to compete for the House majority whip role if his party wins power, people involved in the effort tell Axios.
David Shepardson / Reuters:
Lower-cost U.S. hearing aids go on sale Monday — Major U.S. retailers will begin selling lower-cost hearing aids without a prescription or medical exam under final Biden administration rules that take effect Monday. — The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in August approved the sale …
New York Times:
Iran's Loyal Security Forces Protect Ruling System That Protesters Want to Topple — The Revolutionary Guards — the country's most powerful military force — have become so deeply woven into Iran's economy and power structure that they have everything to lose if the system falls.
Jerry Dunleavy / Washington Examiner:
FBI has ‘voluminous evidence’ of Hunter Biden's ‘potential criminal conduct’: Whistleblowers — EXCLUSIVE — The FBI is in possession of “voluminous evidence” of “potential criminal conduct” by President Joe Biden's son Hunter Biden related to his overseas business dealings with China and Ukraine …
Neil MacFarquhar / New York Times:
‘Coffins Are Already Coming’: The Toll of Russia's Chaotic Draft — Newly mobilized recruits are already at the front in Ukraine, a growing chorus of reports says, fighting and dying after only days of training. — A half-dozen Russian soldiers talk about being shipped to an area …
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Kate Bennett / CNN:
Biden has spent more than a fourth of his presidency working from Delaware, outpacing Trump's regular trips away — President Joe Biden spent the weekend at his home in Delaware, where he met up with his wife, other family members and - if they followed usual practice - Willow the cat and Commander the dog.
Washington Post:
Chinese hackers are scanning state political party headquarters, FBI says — Welcome to The Cybersecurity 202! Check out that triple byline, huh? — Below: A former reporter sued a law firm for allegedly hiring hackers to ruin his reputation, and Secretary of State Antony Blinken is going to Silicon Valley.