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2:15 PM ET, November 16, 2023

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Kevin Freking / Associated Press:
Rep. George Santos won't seek reelection after scathing ethics report cites evidence of lawbreaking  —  The House Ethics committee in a scathing report Thursday said it has amassed “overwhelming evidence” of lawbreaking by Republican Rep. George Santos of New York that has been sent to the Justice Department …
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NBC News:
There's ‘substantial evidence’ that Rep. George Santos broke the law, House panel finds  —  The House Ethics Committee said it will refer its findings, including new “uncharged” conduct, to the Justice Department.  —  WASHINGTON — The House Ethics Committee on Thursday released …
House Committee on Ethics:
Statement of the Chairman and Ranking Member of the Committee on Ethics Regarding Representative George Santos  —  Pursuant to House Rule XI Clause 3(q)(1), today the Chairman of the Committee on Ethics, Representative Michael Guest, and the Ranking Member, Representative Susan Wild …
Washington Post:
Ethics panel finds ‘substantial evidence’ that Rep. Santos violated federal laws  —  House investigators found “substantial evidence” that Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) knowingly violated a litany of ethics and criminal laws, according a House Ethics Committee report released Thursday.
Discussion: Fox News, The Guardian, Forbes and ABC News
Politico:
Santos ethics report finds ‘substantial evidence’ of criminal wrongdoing  —  The report doesn't recommend expulsion, but a vote to oust the New York Republican is likely regardless.  —  A bipartisan ethics report concludes there is “substantial evidence” that George Santos violated federal criminal laws …
Yair Rosenberg / The Atlantic:
Elon Musk's Disturbing ‘Truth’  —  The billionaire affirmed the deadliest anti-Semitic conspiracy theory in recent American history.  —  The Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society “likes to bring invaders in that kill our people ... Screw your optics, I'm going in.”
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Sarah Fortinsky / The Hill:
Elon Musk faces scrutiny after calling antisemitic X post the ‘absolute truth’  —  Tech billionaire Elon Musk is facing a wave of backlash after engaging with an antisemitic social media post on Wednesday, calling it the “absolute truth.”  —  The antisemitic post that Musk seemed to endorse came …
Shelby Talcott / Semafor:
The Biden campaign wants to remind voters why they turned on MAGA  —  The News  —  President Biden is returning to a message that's worked for Democrats in races around the country since his election, portraying Donald Trump as a threat to American democracy who would use his perch …
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Washington Post:
A rare look at the devastation caused by AR-15 shootings  —  Editor's note: The photos, videos and personal accounts below are extremely disturbing and may be too upsetting for some people.  Read why The Post is publishing this story.  —  When a gunman fires an AR-15 ...
Associated Press:
More pandas will be coming to the U.S., China's president signals  —  SAN FRANCISCO — Chinese President Xi Jinping signaled that China will send new pandas to the United States, calling them “envoys of friendship between the Chinese and American peoples.”  —  “We are ready to continue …
Matt Holt / The Messenger:
Arizona Poll: Democrat Ruben Gallego Holds Lead In Hypothetical Three-Way Race  —  Incumbent Sen. Kyrsten Sinema trails both Gallego and Republican Kari Lake in a potential 2024 showdown  —  A new survey from an Arizona-based pollster found Independent Sen. Kyrsten Sinema trailing her potential general election opponents.
Discussion: Joe.My.God.
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Liz Dye / Public Notice:
Rudy's Ukraine caper looks even worse now  —  This free edition of Public Notice is made possible by paid subscribers.  If you aren't one already, please consider signing up.  Just click the button below.  —  Click for Public Notice free trial  —  There's something so utterly predictable …
United States Capitol Police:
USCP Statement on the Unlawful Demonstration outside the DNC  —  Last night approximately 200 people gathered in front of the Democratic National Committee (DNC) headquarters to protest the conflict in the Middle East.  —  We have handled hundreds of peaceful protests, but last night's group was not peaceful.
Steve Reilly / The Messenger:
Trump Secures Change in Key Hearing Dates From Judge Cannon Amid Conflict With New York Hush-Money Case  —  The scheduling issue that got resolved Thursday is the latest example of the former president's defense team juggling myriad competing cases requiring their split attention
Russell Contreras / Axios:
The U.S. undocumented population is growing more diverse, less Mexican  —  The population of undocumented immigrants in the U.S. is becoming more diverse, and Mexicans now have the smallest share they've ever had, according to a new study by the Pew Research Center.
CNN:
CNN Poll: Trump holds significant lead in New Hampshire GOP primary, while Haley moves into second place  —  Former President Donald Trump maintains a significant lead among likely voters in New Hampshire's Republican presidential primary, but former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley has moved ahead …
Washington Post:
Israeli troops scour Gaza's al-Shifa Hospital for evidence of Hamas presence  —  JERUSALEM — The search by Israeli forces of Gaza's largest hospital stretched into its second day Thursday amid the wait for more concrete evidence of extensive Hamas infrastructure at the facility that precipitated the raid.
Julia Shapero / The Hill:
Autoworkers ratify deal with GM after tight vote  —  Union workers at General Motors (GM) plants ratified a 54-month contract with the U.S. automaker on Thursday after a surprisingly tight vote, according to vote tracker compiled by the United Auto Workers (UAW) union.
Tesnim Zekeria / Popular Information:
How Trump plays the media on abortion  —  Since the fall of Roe v. Wade, abortion has been a losing issue for Republicans.  This was evident in this year's election: in Ohio, voters approved a constitutional amendment to enshrine abortion rights.  In Kentucky, pro-choice Governor Andy Beshear …
Discussion: Daily Kos
Dennis Aftergut / The Bulwark:
Punching Politicians and Trump's Belligerence  —  WHEN THE 118th CONGRESS GOT UNDERWAY, one of the first actions of the new Republican majority in the House of Representatives was to remove the magnetometers that former Speaker Nancy Pelosi had had installed outside the House chamber following the January 6th attack.
Politico:
Playbook: Biden and Xi clear the air  —  With help from Eli Okun, Garrett Ross and Bethany Irvine  —  DRIVING THE DAY  —  THE TRUTH IS OUT THERE — Garrett Graff for POLITICO Mag: “We Have a UFO Problem.  What We Don't Have (Yet) is a Serious Answer.”  —  SHOWDOWN ON SOUTH CAPITOL STREET …
Discussion: Washington Post and New York Times
Jose Pagliery / The Daily Beast:
Payback Scheme: Trump Tries to Get Michael Cohen's Phone  —  Last month, Donald Trump's lawyers demanded that Michael Cohen turn over all his personal devices—something prosecutors say is an attempt at witness intimidation.  —  Donald Trump's obsession with seeking vengeance …
Santul Nerkar / New York Times:
Starbucks Workers Walk Out on Red Cup Giveaway Day  —  Unionized employees say promotional events like the one on Thursday exacerbate staffing and scheduling problems at the chain's stores.  —  Thousands of unionized Starbucks workers walked off the job on Thursday to press their demands …
 
 
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Andrew Solender / Axios:
House offices locked down as lawmakers are evacuated from DNC protest
Washington Post:
Pressure mounts on CPAC chief Matt Schlapp as legal costs spiral
Discussion: Raw Story and Political Wire
Jonathan Capehart / Washington Post:
Q&A with Mitch Landrieu: Why doesn't Biden get credit for his achievements?
Discussion: Exposing the role …
Reuters:
Biden calls Xi a dictator after carefully planned summit
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Ashley Lopez / NPR:
Once Florida's favorite son, Floridians turn on DeSantis in his bid for president
Discussion: Raw Story
Wall Street Journal:
Biden Expected to Face Harsh Criticism in Classified-Document Probe
Discussion: The Post Millennial and Forbes
Chuck Ross / Washington Free Beacon:
Gavin Newsom Gave Millions to Mosques that Cheer the Annihilation of Jews
Washington Post:
‘Signs of life’ on longshot Senate border deal
Discussion: Political Wire
Barak Ravid / Axios:
Scoop: U.S. warns Israel it's violating visa waiver deal with West Bank closure
David Wickert / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Judge to issue protective order in Georgia Trump case
 

 
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Jeff Jarvis / BuzzMachine:
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