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Drew Harwell / Washington Post:
Elon Musk boosts Pizzagate conspiracy theory that led to D.C. gunfire — The far-right theory motivated a gunman to fire multiple rounds inside the Comet Ping Pong pizzeria in Northwest Washington in 2016. Musk boosted the theory to his 164 million followers anyway.
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Ben Goggin / NBC News:
Elon Musk has boosted the ‘pizzagate’ conspiracy theory five times in the last two weeks — A new iteration of “pizzagate” has focused on unfounded claims that journalists were part of the conspiracy theory. — Elon Musk continued to boost a debunked conspiracy theory Tuesday …
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Dominick Mastrangelo / The Hill:
Elon Musk deletes ‘Pizzagate’ meme following widespread backlash — Billionaire Elon Musk on Tuesday took down a post from his account on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, that embraced a years-old false conspiracy theory about child sex trafficking after the tech and media mogul received widespread backlash and mockery.
New York Times:
Koch Network Endorses Nikki Haley in Bid to Push GOP Past Trump — The support will give Ms. Haley more organizational strength in the field as she battles Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida for the No. 2 spot in the Republican presidential race. — The political network founded …
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Natalie Allison / Politico:
Former Tim Scott adviser is running new pro-DeSantis effort in Iowa — A new super PAC is attacking Nikki Haley to help Ron DeSantis in the first caucus state. — A top adviser to Sen. Tim Scott's now-defunct presidential campaign is now helming a new super PAC supporting Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis in Iowa.
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Washington Post:
Koch network endorses Nikki Haley for president as it looks to stop Trump — The powerful political network led by conservative billionaire Charles Koch endorsed Nikki Haley for president on Tuesday, as it looks to stop Donald Trump from being the Republican nominee.
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Paul Krugman / New York Times:
Nikki Haley Is Coming for Your Retirement
Nikki Haley Is Coming for Your Retirement
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Brett Samuels / The Hill:
Biden campaign: Trump's vendetta against ObamaCare a threat to millions with preexisting conditions
Biden campaign: Trump's vendetta against ObamaCare a threat to millions with preexisting conditions
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ABC News:
Pence told Jan. 6 special counsel harrowing details about 2020 aftermath, warnings to Trump: Sources — The former VP is the top official known to have spoken with investigators. — In this Nov. 24, 2020 file photo President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence prepare to speak …
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Exclusive: Liz Cheney's new book blasts GOP as ‘enablers and collaborators’ of Trump, whom one member called ‘Orange Jesus’ — In her new book, former Rep. Liz Cheney paints a scathing portrait of the Republican Party, condemning her former colleagues and party leaders as …
Margaret Hartmann / New York Magazine:
Melania Trump Adds Awkward Touch to Rosalynn Carter Funeral — In recent decades the former presidents and First Ladies have made a big show of their post-White House chumminess. In 2005, Bill Clinton and George H.W. Bush teamed up to raise money for victims of the Indian Ocean tsunami …
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Vanessa Friedman / New York Times:
Melania Trump and Other Living First Ladies Pay Tribute to Rosalynn Carter — Melania Trump and Michelle Obama were seated side by side. — In any other circumstance it would have been a shocking sight. But it was only fitting that in her death Rosalynn Carter, the pioneering woman …
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Alexandra Hutzler / ABC News:
Jimmy Carter attends memorial to honor Rosalynn Carter
Jimmy Carter attends memorial to honor Rosalynn Carter
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Lucille Sherman / Axios:
Scoop: Students for Trump Founder charged with aggravated assault — The North Carolina-based Students for Trump co-founder Ryan Fournier is facing misdemeanor charges for assault on a female and assault with a deadly weapon, law enforcement records obtained by Axios show.
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Alex Nguyen / The Daily Beast:
Republicans Reject Hunter Biden's Offer to Testify Publicly — ‘OPENING THE DOOR’ — House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-KY) denied Hunter Biden's request to testify publicly, saying that he wants the president's son to sit down for a closed-door deposition on Dec. 13.
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Katie Pavlich / Townhall:
Comer Rejects Hunter Biden's Efforts to ‘Play by His Own Rules’
Comer Rejects Hunter Biden's Efforts to ‘Play by His Own Rules’
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Abigail Constantino / WTOP News:
Gusty winds topple National Christmas Tree near the White House — The National Christmas tree in D.C. near the White House is once again upright after strong winds toppled it Tuesday afternoon. — The tree fell over around 1 p.m. during a strong wind gust, the National Park Service said.
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Brady Knox / Washington Examiner:
National Christmas Tree knocked over by strong winds
National Christmas Tree knocked over by strong winds
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Lauren Sforza / The Hill:
Trump fundraises off Colorado 14th Amendment case to keep him off ballot — Former President Trump is fundraising off the 14th Amendment case unfolding in Colorado to keep him off the ballot based on claims that he is disqualified under the amendment. — A fundraising email sent …
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Dustin Gardiner / Politico:
California struggles to knock Trump off the ballot
California struggles to knock Trump off the ballot
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Just The News:
Mike Huckabee warns Republicans against impeaching Biden without Senate Democrat support — Former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee says it would be a “political disaster” for House Republicans to impeach President Joe Biden without the support of the Democrat-led Senate.
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AJ McDougall / The Daily Beast:
Robert De Niro Claims Trump Remarks Were Slashed at Awards Night — Whoops and cheers arose as the two-time Oscar winner read his full speech off his phone after he alleged parts of it had been cut from a teleprompter. — Robert De Niro appeared to call Apple out in front of an audience …
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Hugo Lowell / The Guardian:
Georgia prosecutors oppose plea deals for Trump, Meadows and Giuliani — Exclusive: sources say Fulton county prosecutors unwilling to offer deals to key trio, preferring instead to force them to trial — Fulton county prosecutors do not intend to offer plea deals to Donald Trump and at least …
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Jose Pagliery / The Daily Beast:
Trump's Backdoor Attempts to Delay His Trials Are Backfiring
Trump's Backdoor Attempts to Delay His Trials Are Backfiring
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Adam Klasfeld / The Messenger:
Trump Tries Again to Dismiss Civil Fraud Case After Deutsche Exec Testifies — Judge Engoron appeared skeptical Tuesday after the former president's attorneys moved to end the trial after testimony from a high-ranking Deutsche Bank executive — Former President Donald Trump's lead attorney …
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April Rubin / Axios:
Exclusive: Biden emails 800k student loan borrowers about forgiven debt — More than 800,000 student loan borrowers are set to receive a message from President Biden Tuesday afternoon. … - “I've heard from countless people who have told me that relieving the burden of student loan debt …
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Financial Times:
Senior CIA official posted pro-Palestine image on her Facebook page — Rare public political statement comes amid dissent over White House's handling of Israel-Hamas war — A top CIA official posted a pro-Palestine image on Facebook two weeks after Hamas attacked Israel …
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Reuters:
Rupert Murdoch to be deposed in Smartmatic defamation case against Fox — Rupert Murdoch is set to be questioned under oath on Tuesday and Wednesday as part of voting technology company Smartmatic's $2.7 billion defamation lawsuit against Fox Corp (FOXA.O) over coverage of debunked vote …
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Kevin Breuninger / CNBC:
Fox News founder Rupert Murdoch deposed in Smartmatic election lawsuit
Fox News founder Rupert Murdoch deposed in Smartmatic election lawsuit
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Monique Merrill / The Messenger:
WATCH: Oakland City Council Proposal Condemning Hamas Draws Outrage, Conspiracy Theories — The meeting spanned over five hours with hundreds showing up to show support and opposition to the ceasefire motion — A resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza was passed unanimously …
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Ukrainian spy chief's wife poisoned, media reports say — The wife of Ukraine's military spy chief has been poisoned with heavy metals and is undergoing treatment in a hospital, a spokesperson for the agency said on Tuesday. — Marianna Budanova is the wife of Kyrylo Budanov …