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Former Anti-Abortion Leader Alleges Another Supreme Court Breach — Years before the leaked draft opinion overturning Roe v. Wade, a landmark contraception ruling was disclosed, according to a minister who led a secretive effort to influence justices. — As the Supreme Court investigates …
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Peter Baker / New York Times:
Trump Inquiries Remain Politically Charged, Despite Special Counsel — The appointment of an independent investigator is meant to address the perception of conflict of interest. But the system no longer seems adequate in this polarized political moment. — In appointing a special counsel …
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Rachael Bade / Politico:
A new special counsel sets Washington ablaze — With help from Eli Okun and Garrett Ross — DRIVING THE DAY — Attorney General MERRICK GARLAND's decision to name a special counsel to helm DONALD TRUMP-related probes at the Justice Department roiled the political world on Friday.
Jennifer Rubin / Washington Post:
Merrick Garland was right to appoint a special counsel
Merrick Garland was right to appoint a special counsel
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Washington Post:
Leaked call shows clash between Kari Lake campaign and Maricopa County — Video from inside the GOP war room in Arizona reveals a breakdown in relations between campaign attorneys and a top lawyer for the county — Hours before Kari Lake was projected to lose her race for Arizona governor …
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Politico:
Voters who backed GOP governors helped keep the Senate blue — Democrats have ticket-splitters to thank for maintaining their hold on the Senate. — New Hampshire Democratic Sen. Maggie Hassan trampled her Republican rival, even as the state's Republican governor, Chris Sununu, did the same to his opponent.
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James B. Stewart / New York Times:
How Did AT&T's $100 Billion Time Warner Deal Go So Wrong? — At Time Warner, executives saw AT&T as just a “big phone company from Texas.” At AT&T, they thought Hollywood would play by their rules. That combination led to strategic miscalculation unrivaled in recent corporate history.
Kyle Morris / Fox News:
DeSantis team has a warning about ‘Ron to the Rescue’ PAC as 2024 speculation intensifies — The PAC has launched ads touting DeSantis' leadership in Florida and suggests he would be a ‘frontrunner’ if he announces his candidacy in the race — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis wins sweeping re-election bid
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David Corn / Mother Jones:
Herschel Walker Called on Biden to Take a Mental Fitness Exam. But He Won't Do the Same. — Fight disinformation: Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily newsletter and follow the news that matters. — A few days ago, I wrote a piece noting that Georgia Republican Senate contender Herschel Walker …
Washington Post:
Iran will help Russia build drones for Ukraine war, Western officials say — Moscow and Tehran are said to agree on a plan to assemble Iranian-designed weapons on Russian soil — After weeks of savaging Ukrainian cities with Iranian-made drones, Moscow has quietly reached an agreement …
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Todd Spangler / Variety:
CBS News Suspends Twitter Posting ‘In Light of the Uncertainty’ About Musk-Owned Social Platform … “In light of the uncertainty around Twitter and out of an abundance of caution, CBS News is pausing its activity on the social media site as it continues to monitor the platform,” Jonathan Vigliotti …
Los Angeles Times:
His term expiring, Garcetti pushes hard for job as ambassador to India — With less than a month to go before he leaves office, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti is pressing his effort to get the U.S. Senate to confirm his appointment as ambassador to India, a fraught campaign complicated …
Ben Samuels / Haaretz:
In Stark Display of Partisanship, Incoming PM Netanyahu Addresses Republican Jewish Confab — Israel's incoming prime minister said he has had disagreements with both Democratic and Republican administrations during his time as premier and called differences of opinion with U.S. President …
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Washington Post
Anand Giridharadas / New York Times:
It Was a Bad Week for Billionaires With Delusions of Saving the World — In recent years, a swelling chorus of Americans has grown critical of the nation's bajillionaires. But in the extraordinary week gone by, that chorus was drowned out by a far louder and more urgent case against them.
Brett Pulley / Bloomberg:
Georgia Governor Takes to the Stump on Behalf of Herschel Walker — Georgia Governor Brian Kemp, who won re-election this month, campaigned for the first time with fellow Republican Hershel Walker, in a tight runoff race for US Senate. — Kemp's support is considered crucial in Walker's match …
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David M. Drucker / Washington Examiner:
Cruz confirms Senate reelection bid but leaves open option to seek presidency in 2024 — LAS VEGAS — Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) is running for reelection to the Senate in 2024 but is not ruling out jumping into the race for the Republican presidential nomination at a later date.
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Steve Schmidt / The Warning:
The showdown between Senator Ed Markey and Elon Musk — I remember the first time my son saw someone on a unicycle. He was shocked. His mouth opened, his eyes narrowed and he pointed in awe. He yelled, “One tire!” I said, “It's called a unicycle.” — I'll admit, looking …
Jessica Valenti / Abortion, Every Day:
Abortion, Every Day (11.18.22) — Conservatives sue to reverse FDA approval of abortion medication — Appears in this episode — Daily audio updates & commentary on abortion in the United States. … In the states... In the wake of the midterms' pro-choice wins, Republicans are terrified of abortion-related ballot measures.
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Paul Blumenthal / HuffPost:
The Backlash To Losing Roe v. Wade Is Just Getting Started
The Backlash To Losing Roe v. Wade Is Just Getting Started
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Washington Post:
Stealthy Kherson resistance fighters undermined Russian occupying forces — KHERSON, Ukraine — Ihor didn't even know the first name of the person who contacted him. The man said he was a member of Ukraine's Special Operations Forces and wanted to know if Ihor was interested in helping fight …
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