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Judd Legum / Popular Information:
FLASHBACK: When right-wing pundits thought political hush money payments were a crime  —  “The facts are that he broke campaign finance laws and that he lied to cover it up,” Fox News' Sean Hannity said.  —  Hannity was not talking about former President Donald Trump, who was indicted …
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Jennifer Agiesta / CNN:
CNN Poll: Majority of Americans approve of Trump indictment  —  Sixty percent of Americans approve of the indictment of former President Donald Trump, according to a new CNN Poll conducted by SSRS following the news that a New York grand jury voted to charge him in connection with hush money payments …
Discussion: The Guardian
Hugo Lowell / The Guardian:
Donald Trump vows to escalate attacks against Alvin Bragg - sources  —  The former president was stunned by the indictment at first, but after 24 hours he indicated he wanted to 'rough ‘em up’  —  Donald Trump has told advisers and associates in recent days that he is prepared to escalate attacks …
Rolling Stone:
Trump's Team Blasts His Lawyer as ‘Dumb’ ‘Loudmouth’
Quin Hillyer / Washington Examiner:
Exclusive: Louisiana backstory puts puzzling twist on Trump-Daniels tale
Discussion: New York Magazine
Kadia Goba / Semafor:
‘Fake news’ no more: Marjorie Taylor Greene's journey to 60 Minutes  —  Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene “expected a hit job” when she decided to open her doors to CBS' 60 Minutes, which gave her a star turn in their opening segment on Sunday.  It's a program known for its sometimes strained relationship with Republicans.
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AJ McDougall / The Daily Beast:
MTG Calls Dems a ‘Party of Pedophiles’ in Softball ‘60 Minutes’ Interview  —  The soft-pedaled segment also featured footage of the congresswoman working out and deflecting blame for calling the Parkland shooting a false-flag operation.  —  Though Lesley Stahl opened her controversial sit …
Katie Hawkinson / The Daily Beast:
‘60 Minutes’ Interview With Marjorie Taylor Greene Prompts Backlash  —  ‘INSANE’  —  60 Minutes is set to air an interview with Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) on Sunday evening—and people across the media landscape are furious.  In response to the news, The New York Times Magazine …
Washington Post:
Justice Dept. said to have more evidence of possible Trump obstruction at Mar-a-Lago  —  Ex-staffer's emails, texts are guiding investigators, who increasingly suspect Trump went through boxes after subpoena  —  Justice Department and FBI investigators have amassed fresh evidence pointing …
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Natalie Jackson / Herding Cats & Polls:
No Labels is considering a dangerous game
Sarah K. Burris / Alternet.org:
The DOJ gets texts and emails about Donald Trump from his assistant: report
Discussion: Raw Story and New York Magazine
NBC News:
Chinese spy balloon gathered intelligence from sensitive U.S. military sites, despite U.S. efforts to block it  —  The intelligence China collected was mostly from electronic signals, which can be picked up from weapons systems or include communications from base personnel.
Ken Bensinger / New York Times:
Right-Wing Media Splits From DeSantis on Press Protections  —  Gov. Ron DeSantis's war against mainstream media outlets is poised to wound even his boosters in the conservative press.  Is the Florida governor biting the hand that feeds him?  —  Gov. Ron DeSantis has long courted right-wing news outlets …
Discussion: Florida Phoenix
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David M. Drucker / The Dispatch:
DeSantis the Decider … TALLAHASSEE—In the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic …
Discussion: Deseret News
Orlando Sentinel:
Disney strips DeSantis of his fairy tale ending. Good.
Discussion: Joe.My.God.
Politico:
Centrist Democrats hatch secret plan to head off debt ceiling calamity  —  The White House and party leaders, however, are distancing themselves from the effort.  —  A group of House Democrats is secretly crafting a fallback plan to avoid an economy-rattling debt default.  —  The White House wants no part of it.
Discussion: Washington Examiner
Max Seddon / Financial Times:
Russia confiscates passports of senior officials to stop defections  —  Kremlin tightens Soviet-era travel restrictions in ‘sensitive’ areas  —  Russia's security services are confiscating the passports of senior officials and state company executives to prevent overseas travel …
Discussion: Political Wire
Alex Thompson / Axios:
Biden in no hurry to announce for '24 … They initially thought Biden would launch a campaign soon after the Christmas break, after talking with his family. … - But if he ultimately chooses to bow out, the late decision could provide an advantage to Vice President Kamala Harris if she wanted …
Discussion: Joe.My.God. and RedState
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Yasmeen Abutaleb / Washington Post:   On foreign policy, Biden's gut is his guide
Sahil Kapur / NBC News:
Democrats target 31 GOP-held seats in aggressive campaign for House majority  —  In a list first shared with NBC News, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee laid out the House districts it's aiming to flip next year.  —  WASHINGTON — Democrats have targeted 31 Republican-held districts …
Heather Haddon / Wall Street Journal:
McDonald's Temporarily Shuts U.S. Offices as Chain Prepares for Layoff Notices  —  Fast-food company expected to notify workers of their job status virtually  —  McDonald's Corp. MCD .66%increase; green up pointing triangle is temporarily closing its U.S. offices this week as it prepares …
New York Times:
The Latest: War in Ukraine  —  Russia Detains Suspect in Blogger's Killing; Officials Blame Ukraine and Opposition … An arrest in the St. Petersburg bombing could presage a heavier crackdown on antiwar Russians.  —  The Russian authorities blamed Ukraine and Russian opposition activists …
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New York Times:
Influential Russian Military Blogger Is Killed in St. Petersburg Bombing
Caitlin Byrd / Post and Courier:
Tim Scott super PAC hires 2 SC political operatives as senator eyes presidential bid  —  Republican U.S. Sen. Tim Scott and his advisers are building a South Carolina team.  —  A pro-Scott super PAC has hired two veteran Republican campaign operatives, giving the political group …
Discussion: Political Wire
Rob Crilly / Daily Mail:
Trump's lawyers believe a Manhattan judge impose a GAG order on Monday that will BAN him talking about his Tuesday arrest in NYC - with a penalty of 30 DAYS jail time or $1,000 fine  — Trump could be gagged by a Manhattan court on Monday ahead of hearing  — His legal team is considering hiring …
Politico:
Nikki Haley is driving Mike Pence's campaign up a wall  —  Pence staffers are complaining privately about Haley's media coverage.  —  Mike Pence might harbor deep-seated resentment toward Donald Trump for his handling of Jan. 6.  But it's Nikki Haley who really gets under the Pence camp's skin.
Discussion: Raw Story
New York Times:
In Days Before Trump Appears in Court, Few Signs Point to a Jan. 6 Repeat  —  Even as Donald Trump's arraignment differs from the Capitol riot, law enforcement's response is informed by lessons learned from that day and the nationwide protests against police violence.
Wall Street Journal:
Nebraska's Legislative Session Is Tangled Up in Transgender Rights Fight  —  State senator behind filibuster helps launch political-action committee  —  Nebraska lawmakers haven't passed a single bill this session.  —  Sen. Machaela Cavanaugh has filibustered on the floor of the state Legislature for more than a month.
Discussion: Louisiana Illuminator
Erik Ortiz / NBC News:
Virginia teacher shot by 6-year-old files $40M lawsuit after she says school ignored warnings  —  The lawsuit mentions new details about the boy, who is identified as John Doe, and an alleged pattern of troubling behavior.  —  Almost three months after Virginia teacher Abigail Zwerner …
Discussion: El País
Josephine Harvey / HuffPost:
Bill Barr Says Trump Taking The Stand Is A Very Bad Idea: ‘Lacks All Self-Control’  —  The former attorney general said it would be a “particularly bad idea” for Trump to testify at trial.  —  Former Attorney General William Barr said he would not advise Donald Trump to attempt to defend himself …
 
 
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