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1:50 PM ET, November 20, 2023

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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 …
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Associated Press:
Fiery right-wing populist Javier Milei wins Argentina's presidency and promises ‘drastic’ changes
Washington Post:
Trump-like libertarian Javier Milei wins Argentina's presidency
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.
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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
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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.
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 …
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
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Oxfam International:
Richest 1% emit as much planet-heating pollution as two-thirds of humanity
Discussion: The Hill, Truthout and The Guardian
Sarah Fortinsky / The Hill:
Greene calls for new Jan. 6 select committee  —  Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) on Sunday called on Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) to create a new Jan. 6 select committee she said would target the original members of the panel and exonerate the so-called “MAGA” wing of the Republican Party …
Zach Montellaro / Politico:
Federal court deals devastating blow to Voting Rights Act  —  The decision out of the 8th Circuit will almost certainly be appealed to the Supreme Court.  —  A federal appeals court issued a ruling Monday that could gut the Voting Rights Act, saying only the federal government …
Julie Wernau / Wall Street Journal:
Support for Abortion Access Is Near Record, WSJ-NORC Poll Finds  —  Some 55% of respondents say a pregnant woman should be able to get an abortion for any reason  —  Santana De'LaBay, a 29-year-old Republican with six children, thinks her party is wrong to back broad abortion restrictions.
Discussion: Political Wire
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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
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: Truthout, Raw Story and Law and Chaos
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
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 …
Discussion: New York Times
Rachael Bade / Politico:
GOP moves to split Arizona Democrats in 3-way Senate race  —  A new NRSC ad boosts independent Kyrsten Sinema while slamming likely Democratic nominee Ruben Gallego.  —  Senate Republicans are rolling out a provocative new strategy as they try to boost the GOP's chances in Arizona next year: propping up incumbent Sen. Kyrsten Sinema.
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.
 
 
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Erin B. Logan / Los Angeles Times:
Tony Cárdenas won't seek reelection in 2024, setting up race for San Fernando Valley seat
Discussion: Washington Examiner
Nick Niedzwiadek / Politico:
UAW formally claims contract wins at Big Three
Dan Ladden-Hall / The Daily Beast:
Shakira Dodges Trial by Settling Tax Fraud Case in Spain
CBS News:
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter remembered by Bidens, Obamas, Bush family
Discussion: Washington Examiner and HuffPost
The White House:
Statement from President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden on the Passing of Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter
 Earlier Items: 
Burgess Everett / Politico:
Senate Dems stake their 2024 hopes on last 2 red-state incumbents
Discussion: Washington Examiner
Olesia Safronova / Bloomberg:
Austin Visits Kyiv to Signal US Support as Battles Rage
Guido Alfani / New York Times:
The Super Rich No Longer Try To Support Their Societies
Jordan Rau / New York Times:
Extra Fees Drive Assisted Living Profits
Forbes:
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Matthew Keys / The Desk:
Disney said Disney+ Q4 ARPU in the US and Canada, down 1% QoQ to $7.70, was affected partly by new wholesale arrangements with some distributors

The Hollywood Reporter:
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Liam Scott / Voice of America:
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