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12:10 PM ET, November 20, 2023

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Alexandra Hutzler / ABC News:

Biden turns 81 as questions about age continue to dominate 2024 race — Polls show voters continue to be concerned by Biden's age. — President Joe Biden smiles as he walks from Marine One upon arrival on the South Lawn of the White House, June 1, 2023, in Washington.

Discussion: USA Today, Washington Examiner, New York Times, New York Post, CNN, The Atlantic, The Daily Caller, Fox News, Raw Story, Power Line, AFP, Bloomberg and NPR

Politico:

Playbook: A not so happy birthday for Biden — With help from Eli Okun, Garrett Ross and Bethany Irvine — DRIVING THE DAY — If you haven't heard, the Democratic Party is full of anxious people right now. They're worried about swing-state polls showing JOE BIDEN losing to DONALD TRUMP.

Discussion: Breitbart

Josh Dawsey / Washington Post:

Many former Trump aides say he shouldn't be president. Will it matter? — Critics are grappling with how they can puncture Trump's candidacy in 2024 and whether their voices will have any impact — John F. Kelly, the longest-serving chief of staff in President Donald Trump's White House …

Discussion: Raw Story and No More Mister Nice Blog

Washington Post:

With a new speaker, the old MTG is back — Good morning, Early Birds. This morning, we're thinking of former president Jimmy Carter, who lost his wife, former first lady Rosalynn Carter, on Sunday. Tips: earlytips@washpost.com. Was this forwarded to you? Sign up here. Thanks for waking up with us.

Discussion: Newsweek, Raw Story, The Daily Beast and Fox News

Hannah Knowles / Washington Post:
Vulgarities, insults, baseless attacks: Trump backers follow his lead

Discussion: Raw Story and Political Wire

Associated Press:
Biden says he's an optimist. But his dire warnings about Trump have become central to his campaign

Discussion: The Hill, Fox News, Yahoo News, Boston Herald, HotAir, Breitbart, Washington Times, New York Post, Washington Examiner, USA Today, NBC News, Raw Story, Axios, New York Times, Politico and NewsNation

Lauren Sforza / The Hill:
Texas Gov. Abbott endorses Trump for president during visit to southern border

Chris Brennan / The Philadelphia Inquirer:

The ‘faith-based’ leader for Philly's Moms for Liberty chapter is a registered sex offender — Phillip Fisher Jr. is a pastor and Republican ward leader who coordinates faith-based outreach for Philadelphia's Moms for Liberty chapter.He's also a registered sex offender …

Discussion: Talking Points Memo, Raw Story and Political Wire

Jonathan Watts / The Guardian:

Richest 1% account for more carbon emissions than poorest 66%, report says — ‘Polluter elite’ are plundering the planet to point of destruction, says Oxfam after comprehensive study of climate inequality — The richest 1% of humanity is responsible for more carbon emissions than the poorest 66% …

Discussion: France 24, Climate Desk and Breitbart

Oxfam International:
Richest 1% emit as much planet-heating pollution as two-thirds of humanity

Discussion: The Hill and The Guardian

Jane Coaston / New York Times:

This Republican Wants Voters to Have a Say on Abortion — Republicans have struggled politically with the issue of abortion since the overturning of Roe v. Wade — a point proven several times over with anti-abortion measures failing in relatively conservative states.

Discussion: Denver Post, Michigan Advance, Abortion, Every Day, Business Insider and The Daily Caller

Julie Wernau / Wall Street Journal:
Support for Abortion Access Is Near Record, WSJ-NORC Poll Finds

Discussion: Political Wire

Jose Pagliery / The Daily Beast:

Judge Aileen Cannon's Games in Florida May Delay Other Trump Trials — The federal judge overseeing Donald Trump's classified documents case is setting up some serious roadblocks in the case, and injecting confusion in his other upcoming trials too. — When Donald Trump's beloved federal …

Discussion: Raw Story and Law and Chaos

Emily Stewart / Vox:

Wages are rising. Jobs are plentiful. Nobody's happy. — It's a good time to be a worker and a bad time to be a consumer — the problem is most people are both. — Explaining the state of the American economy at the moment is a conundrum. The labor market is good …

Alastair Gale / Wall Street Journal:

The Era of Total U.S. Submarine Dominance Over China Is Ending — New Chinese submarines and sensors to catch U.S. subs will alter the balance of power — For decades, the U.S. hasn't had to worry much about China's submarines. They were noisy and easy to track.

Discussion: The Daily Caller

Lisa Needham / Public Notice:

How SCOTUS's “ethics code” provides cover for corruption — It's weak sauce — which was the goal all along. … After unrelenting pressure from everyone but Republicans, who by and large are thrilled that Supreme Court justices can be bought, the Court has issued a voluntary, non-binding code of conduct.

Discussion: The Hill

Cheyenne Haslett / ABC News:

4 more free COVID tests will be available to each household ahead of the holidays — The winter season is expected to bring a resurgence of the virus. — Boxes of BinaxNow a COVID-19 at home test kit made by Abbott, Aug. 13, 2022, in North Haledon, N.J. — Ahead of the approaching holidays …

Discussion: The Messenger, Associated Press, CNBC and KARE-TV

Washington Post:

Trump-like libertarian Javier Milei wins Argentina's presidency — BUENOS AIRES — A radical libertarian and admirer of Donald Trump rode a wave of voter rage to win Argentina's presidency on Sunday, crushing the political establishment and bringing the sharpest turn to the right in four decades of democracy in the country.

Associated Press:
Fiery right-wing populist Javier Milei wins Argentina's presidency and promises ‘drastic’ changes

Quinnipiac University Poll:

Who Is Most Responsible For Divisions In The U.S.? Social Media Ranks #1 Among Young Voters, Quinnipiac University National Poll Finds; Table The Talk About Politics At Thanksgiving, Say Voters — mail_outline — Given a list of four options and asked which they hold most responsible …

Discussion: The Hill

CBS News:

Former first lady Rosalynn Carter remembered by Bidens, Obamas, Bush family — Tributes are continuing to pour in after former first lady Rosalynn Carter died peacefully Sunday with her family by her side. CBS News national correspondent Manuel Bojorquez has more.

Discussion: Washington Examiner and HuffPost

Forbes:

Yaccarino On Hot Seat As Ad Execs Urge Twitter CEO To Resign — In the aftermath of IBM, Disney, Apple and others pausing spending on X, formerly known as Twitter, top advertising executives made a personal appeal to CEO Linda Yaccarino. — X CEO Linda Yaccarino, the longtime NBC advertising …

Discussion: Axios, The Hollywood Reporter, Balloon Juice, The Daily Caller, Variety, Semafor and The Forward, more at Mediagazer »

Washington Post:
Antisemitism was rising online. Then Elon Musk's X supercharged it.

Discussion: The Daily Beast, HuffPost, New York Post, Rolling Stone, Bloomberg, NBC News, CBS News, Associated Press, The Guardian, The Hill, Florida Politics, Raw Story, Crooks and Liars and USA Today

The Carter Center:

Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter Passes Away at Age 96 — Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter, a passionate champion of mental health, caregiving, and women's rights, passed away Sunday, Nov. 19, at 2:10 p.m. at her home in Plains, Georgia, at the age of 96. She died peacefully, with family by her side.