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6:55 AM ET, November 9, 2023

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Rebecca Blackwell / Washington Examiner:
Republican debate: Haley calls Ramaswamy ‘scum’ in dustup over TikTok  —  Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley and entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy swung at each other during the third Republican primary presidential debate over their use of TikTok, with Haley calling her opponent scum.
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Politico:
Losers, scumbags and policy, too.  The third GOP debate got testy, quick.  —  The former U.N. ambassador sparred with, seemingly, everyone amid a race for the number-two slot.  —  Nikki Haley's ascension in the GOP primary was hard to ignore Wednesday night.
Politico:
Trump says he's bored by the primary debates, won't attend the next one  —  “They're not watchable,” Trump said.  —  HIALEAH, Fla. — Donald Trump spent the third presidential primary debate 10 miles away, musing about how dull the night he was ditching surely was.
NBC News:
Highlights from the third Republican Debate: Ramaswamy, Haley and DeSantis spar over Trump, abortion and the economy
Jonathan Allen / NBC News:
Fatalism creeps in around DeSantis
NBC News:
Republican debate live updates: Five presidential candidates take the stage tonight on NBC
Sahil Kapur / NBC News:
GOP strategists urge congressional candidates to campaign against a national abortion ban  —  Disturbed by tough election losses on Tuesday, Republicans say the party needs to make clear to voters, in speeches and TV ads, that it doesn't favor banning all abortions.
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Tessa Stuart / Rolling Stone:
Maybe Stealing Womens' Rights Wasn't the Best Election Plan
Colby Hall / Mediaite:
Fox & Friends Blast Governor Glenn Youngkin's ‘Epic Failure’ in Virginia Election One Day After Going ALL IN On Him
NBC News:
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin indicates he won't run for president in 2024
Rick Klein / ABC News:
Abortion issues burn GOP again, as Democrats take a big election night
Zach Montellaro / Politico:
Why Democrats' big Virginia win is also a victory for Biden
Holmes Lybrand / CNN:
DOJ announces arrests in ‘high-end brothel network’ used by elected officials, military officers and others  —  Three individuals have been arrested on charges of operating a “high-end brothel network” in Massachusetts and Virginia with a clientele that included elected officials …
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US Department of Justice:
Three Arrested for Operating High-End Brothel Network  —  For Immediate Release  —  U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Massachusetts  —  Interested sex buyers were allegedly required to provide employer information and references before booking appointments
Betsy Woodruff Swan / Politico:
Feds charge 3 with running high-end brothels allegedly frequented by politicians  —  Brothels were allegedly located in Fairfax and Tysons, Va.  —  The Justice Department said Wednesday it is investigating politicians, military officers and government contractors for buying sex through …
Discussion: Raw Story
Nick Robertson / The Hill:
Ramaswamy appears to call Zelensky a ‘Nazi’ at GOP debate  —  Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy appeared to call Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky a “Nazi” during the GOP debate Wednesday, with his campaign later seeking to clarify his remarks.
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Ken Bensinger / New York Times:
Ramaswamy Seemed to Call Zelensky a Nazi.  His Campaign Says That's Not What He Meant.  —  A spokeswoman for Mr. Ramaswamy acknowledged that, without context, his remark could be easily misunderstood.  —  Vivek Ramaswamy drew shock and criticism online on Wednesday when he appeared to accuse …
Katie Kilkenny / The Hollywood Reporter:
SAG-AFTRA Reaches Tentative Agreement With Studios, Ending Actors Strike  —  The work stoppage will end 12:01 a.m. on Thursday. … The SAG-AFTRA TV/Theatrical Committee approved the agreement in a unanimous vote on Wednesday, SAG-AFTRA announced.  The strike will end at 12:01 am Thursday.
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Los Angeles Times:
SAG-AFTRA committee approves deal with studios to end historic strike  —  SAG-AFTRA's negotiating committee has approved a tentative deal with the major studios that would end a nearly four month-long strike that has sidelined thousands of workers.  —  “In a unanimous vote this afternoon …
Washington Post:
U.S. officials pick Greenbelt, Md., for new FBI national headquarters  —  Prince George's suburb selected despite concerns from FBI leaders over the decision-making process, a person familiar with the situation said  —  Federal officials have decided the FBI will leave its iconic …
Politico:
Tim Scott's girlfriend is, in fact, real.  —  The senator debuted his significant other at the most charming of spots: the stage of the GOP primary debate.  —  Who says that politics isn't romantic?  —  Sen. Tim Scott on Wednesday finally debuted his girlfriend, bringing her onstage …
Jonathan Nicholson / HuffPost:
GOP Candidates Say Lack Of Energy Is Causing Inflation — Despite Record Oil Production  —  August now holds the record for the most barrels of oil, according to the Energy Department.  —  LOADING  —  Looking for solutions to inflation, a couple of Republican presidential candidates …
Discussion: Associated Press
CNN:
Emotions are running high at the White House as some aides' frustration with Israel is growing  —  Washington and Tokyo CNN —  Angst, unease and outrage are spreading through corners of the Biden administration as Israeli forces show no signs of letting up their relentless attacks inside Gaza …
Discussion: The Guardian and Israpundit
Will Steakin / ABC News:
Nikki Haley is running for president as a China hawk — but her record suggests a different picture  —  As governor of South Carolina, she embraced doing business with China.  —  White House hopeful Nikki Haley speaks during a presidential campaign stop at the South Carolina State House, Oct. 30, 2023, in Columbia, S.C.
ABC News:
US launches 2nd round of airstrikes on Iran-backed groups it says attacked American troops  —  Iran-backed militants launched at least 40 attacks on U.S. forces since Oct. 27.  —  In this July 20, 2022, file photo, an F-15 jet of the US Air Force flies during an annual artillery exercise near Eschenbach, southern Germany.
NBC News:
Ronna McDaniel believes Americans can reach ‘consensus’ on abortion  —  NBC News' Craig Melvin spoke to Republican National Committee chairwoman Ronna McDaniel ahead of the third Republican presidential debate and asked about how her party could approach abortion issues in 2024.
Matt Lavietes / NBC News:
Vatican says transgender people can be baptized  —  Responding to questions from a Brazilian bishop, the Vatican also said that transgender people can be godparents and witnesses at church weddings.  —  Vatican officials said Wednesday that transgender people can be baptized in the Catholic church.
Joe Sonka / Louisville Public Media:
County flips and statewide shifts: Here are the numbers behind Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear's reelection victory  —  Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear won a second term Tuesday by a comfortable margin, as the incumbent Democrat defeated Republican Attorney General Daniel Cameron by roughly five percentage points and 67,174 votes.
Discussion: Raw Story
Joseph Lanni / US Department of Justice:
Ten Members and Associates of the Gambino Crime Family Arrested in Coordinated U.S.-Italian Takedown  —  For Immediate Release  —  U.S. Attorney's Office, Eastern District of New York  —  Defendants Charged in Brooklyn Federal Court with Racketeering Conspiracy Involving Violent Extortions, Assaults, Arson, and Union-Related Crimes
 
 
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Thomas Catenacci / Fox News:
Local residents explode at Biden officials over plan to release grizzly bears near their communities
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NBC News:
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Will the US get giant pandas back?
Rotimi Adeoye / The Daily Beast:
Mississippi's Election Day Voting Failures Simply Should Not Be Happening in 2023
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