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2:50 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 …
Zach Montellaro / Politico:
Federal appeals court ruling threatens enforcement of the Voting Rights Act  —  The decision from the 8th Circuit is likely headed to the Supreme Court.  —  A federal appeals court issued a ruling Monday that could gut the Voting Rights Act, saying only the federal government …
Associated Press:
The lion, the wig and the warrior.  Who is Javier Milei, Argentina's president-elect?  —  His legions of fans call him “the madman” and “the wig” due to his ferocity and unruly mop of hair.  He refers to himself as “the lion.”  He thinks sex education is a Marxist plot to destroy the family …
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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
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 …
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Ryan J. Reilly / NBC News:
Sen. Mike Lee promotes a debunked conspiracy theory about a Jan. 6 rioter  —  Kevin Lyons stole a photo and a wallet from Nancy Pelosi's office, but conservative figures are using a video of the Trump supporter to spread misinformation about Jan. 6.  —  WASHINGTON — A Republican senator …
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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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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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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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 …
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
Olafimihan Oshin / The Hill:
RFK Jr. leads 2024 candidates in favorability poll  —  Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. currently leads the pack of 2024 presidential candidates with a high favorability rating among respondents in a Harvard CAPS-Harris survey.  —  The poll, published Monday and shared …
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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Julia Manchester / The Hill:
6 in 10 Trump voters say there's a ‘chance’ they choose another candidate: Poll
Erin B. Logan / Los Angeles Times:
Tony Cárdenas won't seek reelection in 2024, setting up race for San Fernando Valley seat
Discussion: The Hill and Washington Examiner
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
Emily Stewart / Vox:
Wages are rising. Jobs are plentiful. Nobody's happy.
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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
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