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Politico:
Trump's revenge? GOP braces for daily blasts from ‘orange Jesus’ — His reascension, as nominee or the eventual winner, threatens to spark the same clashes with the Hill GOP that took a heavy toll on the party. — Congressional Republicans are steeling themselves for a return to daily life …
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The Messenger, Alternet.org and Rolling Stone
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Megan Lebowitz / NBC News:
Ron DeSantis bashes Trump and teases plans to ‘supersede’ Obamacare — The Florida governor touted his campaign's efforts in Iowa on NBC's “Meet the Press” six weeks ahead of the caucuses. — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said on NBC's “Meet the Press” that he would replace Obamacare with a …
New York Times:
Why a Second Trump Presidency May Be More Radical Than His First — Donald Trump has long exhibited authoritarian impulses, but his policy operation is now more sophisticated, and the buffers to check him are weaker. — Donald Trump has long exhibited authoritarian impulses …
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The Atlantic, Newsbusters and Fox News
Michael Gold / New York Times:
Trump's Defense to Charge That He's Anti-Democratic? Accuse Biden of It
Trump's Defense to Charge That He's Anti-Democratic? Accuse Biden of It
Kelly Garrity / Politico:
DeSantis says he will win Iowa
DeSantis says he will win Iowa
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Jon Gambrell / Associated Press:
The Pentagon says a US warship and multiple commercial ships have come under attack in the Red Sea — An American warship and multiple commercial ships came under attack Sunday in the Red Sea, the Pentagon said, potentially marking a major escalation in a series of maritime attacks in the Mideast linked to the Israel-Hamas war.
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U.S. Central Command:
Houthi Attacks on Commercial Shipping in International Water Continue — SOUTHERN RED SEA — Today, there were four attacks against three separate commercial vessels operating in international waters in the southern Red Sea. These three vessels are connected to 14 separate nations.
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Washington Examiner, The Sun, Associated Press, Fox News and USNI News
Associated Press:
Former US ambassador arrested in Florida, accused of serving as an agent of Cuba, AP source says — A former American diplomat who served as U.S. ambassador to Bolivia has been arrested in a long-running FBI counterintelligence investigation, accused of secretly serving as an agent of Cuba's government …
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Sarah K. Burris / Raw Story:
Former U.S. diplomat arrested in FBI spying probe
The Guardian:
Cop28 president says there is ‘no science’ behind demands for phase-out of fossil fuels — Exclusive: UAE's Sultan Al Jaber says phase-out of coal, oil and gas would take world ‘back into caves’ — The president of Cop28, Sultan Al Jaber, has claimed there is “no science” …
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Valerie Volcovici / Reuters:
Al Gore slams COP28 climate summit host UAE, says its emissions soared
Al Gore slams COP28 climate summit host UAE, says its emissions soared
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CBS News, Metro.co.uk, Washington Examiner and Political Wire
Liz Mair / New York Times:
To Win on Abortion, Republicans Must Reckon With What ‘Pro-Life’ Means Today — Electoral results since the Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization decision should tell a lot of people in the Republican Party something they absolutely do not want to hear: Even rank-and-file G.O.P. voters …
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The Hill
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Tessa Stuart / Rolling Stone:
The Dirty Tricks the GOP Is Using to Keep Abortion Off the Ballot in 2024
The Dirty Tricks the GOP Is Using to Keep Abortion Off the Ballot in 2024
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Axios and Political Wire
New York Times:
U.S. Is Pressing Israel and Hamas to Resume Talks, White House Official Says — John Kirby said that Hamas was to blame for the breakdown in the negotiations, and that Israel was heeding U.S. advice on limiting civilian casualties. — The U.S. government is making an intense effort …
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David Cohen / Politico:
I've lost confidence in Lloyd Austin, Lindsey Graham says
I've lost confidence in Lloyd Austin, Lindsey Graham says
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The Hill, Mediaite, Bloomberg, The Daily Beast and The Messenger
Lauren Irwin / The Hill:
John Kerry says no coal plants should be ‘permitted anywhere in the world’ — U.S. climate envoy John Kerry said he thinks coal plants should not be “permitted anywhere in the world.” — During a speech at the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference, Kerry said he is becoming …
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Mediaite, The Gateway Pundit, Political Wire and Metro.co.uk
Wall Street Journal:
One Supreme Court Case Could Mess Up Chunks of the Tax Code — Justices will debate the meaning of ‘income’ under the 16th Amendment — WASHINGTON—A case that could punch holes in the federal tax code heads to the Supreme Court on Tuesday. — The court will hear arguments in Moore v. U.S. …
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The Atlantic, The American Spectator and Mother Jones
Caroline Kitchener / Washington Post:
'Everybody's daughter': The rape victim behind Kentucky's viral abortion ad — Hadley Duvall helped Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear win reelection — and she's ready to campaign again in 2024 — MIDWAY, Ky. — One month before the governor thanked her for his victory, Hadley Duvall had already won.
Discussion:
Political Wire
Andrew Restuccia / Wall Street Journal:
White House Warns Money for Ukraine Will Run Out by Year's End — Without new aid, U.S. will be unable to continue providing weapons and equipment to Kyiv, which would ‘kneecap Ukraine on the battlefield’ — WASHINGTON—The U.S. will be unable to continue providing weapons and equipment …
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Zachary Leeman / The Messenger:
Swalwell Predicts Kevin McCarthy Will Be Next Expelled From Congress — The California congressman predicted the former speaker of the House won't last long following a physical scuffle with Tim Burchett — JWPlayer — Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., is predicting Republicans will move …
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U.S. Department of Defense:
‘A Time for American Leadership’: Remarks by Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III at the Reagan National Defense Forum (As Delivered) — Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III — Good morning, everyone. And Ben, thanks for that kind introduction.
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Michaela Zee / Variety:
George Santos Movie in the Works at HBO Films — A movie about George Santos is in the works at HBO Films, Variety has confirmed. — HBO Films has optioned the rights to Mark Chiusano's book “The Fabulist: The Lying, Hustling, Grifting, Stealing, and Very American Legend of George Santos,” which was published on Nov. 28.
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The Daily Caller and The Daily Beast
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Nellie Andreeva / Deadline:
George Santos Movie In Works At HBO Films From ‘Veep’ EP Frank Rich
George Santos Movie In Works At HBO Films From ‘Veep’ EP Frank Rich
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Rolling Stone, New York Post, Fox News, The Guardian, Vanity Fair, Mother Jones, The Messenger and The Hollywood Reporter