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James Bennet / The Economist:
When the New York Times lost its way — America's media should do more to equip readers to think for themselves — Are we truly so precious? " Dean Baquet, the executive editor of the New York Times, asked me one Wednesday evening in June 2020. I was the editorial-page editor of the Times …
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Ian Ward / Politico:
‘Are We Truly So Precious?’: James Bennet's Damning NYT Portrayal — The former Times editorial page editor clears the record on his controversial 2020 firing. — Three years after his high-profile firing from the New York Times, James Bennet has told his side of the story in a damning portrait of the Times.
Politico:
Jack Smith is still scrutinizing John Eastman — Eastman, a former top Trump attorney, is facing the loss of his law license in California — and the special counsel's office appears to be interested in materials from that case. — Federal prosecutors don't appear to be done with John Eastman just yet.
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Greg Walters / VICE:
Trump Got a Big Sign the Supreme Court Doesn't Have His Back — Donald Trump may have handpicked three members of the Supreme Court's conservative majority. That doesn't mean they are doing him any favors. — Former President Donald Trump has tried every legal trick in the book to postpone …
Shayna Jacobs / Washington Post:
Testimony ends in $250 million fraud lawsuit against Trump in New York
Testimony ends in $250 million fraud lawsuit against Trump in New York
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Nicholas Fandos / New York Times:
Republicans Tap Israeli Military Veteran to Run for Santos's Seat — Party leaders believe Mazi Melesa Pilip has the potential to be a breakout star. But she has little political experience and her policy views are largely unknown. — Republicans battling to hold onto the New York House seat vacated …
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Bridget Bowman / NBC News:
New York Republicans choose ex-Israel Defense Forces soldier as nominee to replace George Santos — County party leaders selected the Nassau County legislator to be the GOP nominee in February's special election. — New York Republicans have selected Nassau County legislator Mazi Melesa Pilip …
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Philip Bump / Washington Post:
Here's how dishonest James Comer's Biden allegations are — Over the past 24 hours, with a vote to formalize the impeachment investigation into President Biden looming in the House, Republican lawmakers have been pressed to identify what, exactly, they think Biden did.
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Brian Slodysko / Associated Press:
The Republican leading the probe of Hunter Biden has his own shell company and complicated friends — Rep. James Comer, a multimillionaire farmer, boasts of being one of the largest landholders near his rural Kentucky hometown, and he has meticulously documented nearly all of his landholdings …
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Washington Post:
Giuliani's words used against him in poll worker defamation trial — Rudy Giuliani repeatedly promised that he would use his defamation trial to explain why he falsely claimed two Georgia poll workers helped steal the 2020 election. Instead, he was silent in court.
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Politico:
‘He has no right to offer defenseless civil servants up to a virtual mob’
‘He has no right to offer defenseless civil servants up to a virtual mob’
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CNN:
Rudy Giuliani now won't testify in defamation trial brought by former Georgia election workers
Rudy Giuliani now won't testify in defamation trial brought by former Georgia election workers
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Adam Klasfeld / The Messenger:
The Story Behind Trump's Gag Order Involves a Man Under Criminal Investigation for Stalking (Exclusive) — A Wisconsin man behind the digital campaign that prompted Donald Trump's gag order received three 50-year restraining orders and two criminal convictions resulting in jail time for harassing women
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Eli Rosenberg / NBC Boston:
Mayor Wu's Boston City Council holiday party invitations draw criticism — An email went out to all city councilors about a holiday party on Tuesday, when it was only meant for minority elected officials — It was a festive atmosphere at the last scheduled Boston City Council meeting of the year on Wednesday.
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Press / Morning Consult Pro:
Morning Consult | Bloomberg News Partnership Survey: Biden's and Trump's Ballot Performance as of Early December 2023 — Trump leads Biden in all seven swing states, regardless of whether or not third party candidates are listed. … This survey, which identifies key issues in the 2024 election …
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Rasmussen Reports:
Election 2024: Trump Opens 10-Point Lead
Election 2024: Trump Opens 10-Point Lead
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Charisma Madarang / Rolling Stone:
Trump Says Biden Plunging U.S. Into Depression. The Stock Market Hit a Record High
Trump Says Biden Plunging U.S. Into Depression. The Stock Market Hit a Record High
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Brad Dress / The Hill:
House sends annual defense policy bill to Biden's desk — The House passed the annual Defense authorization bill Thursday, sending the $886 billion Pentagon policy and funding package to President Biden's desk. — The vote was 310-118, with 45 Democrats and 73 Republicans opposing the measure.
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Associated Press:
North Carolina Rep. Nickel won't seek reelection due to remapping, will consider 2026 Senate bid
North Carolina Rep. Nickel won't seek reelection due to remapping, will consider 2026 Senate bid
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Eli Okun / Politico:
Playbook PM: The House heads home. Will the Senate follow?
Playbook PM: The House heads home. Will the Senate follow?
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Politico:
Kamala Harris pushes White House to be more sympathetic toward Palestinians — Her response to the Israel-Hamas war underscores how Democrats are walking a fine line between pro-Israel and pro-Palestinian constituencies. — Vice President Kamala Harris has been telling colleagues …
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Adam Entous / New York Times:
Israel-Hamas War — Washington Urges Israel to Scale Back Ground War in Gaza by Year's End
Israel-Hamas War — Washington Urges Israel to Scale Back Ground War in Gaza by Year's End
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Los Angeles Times:
As Biden-Netanyahu gulf widens, Israeli leader vows to continue Gaza war ‘until the end’
As Biden-Netanyahu gulf widens, Israeli leader vows to continue Gaza war ‘until the end’
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Laura Kelly / The Hill:
Congress approves bill barring any president from unilaterally withdrawing from NATO — Congress has approved legislation that would prevent any president from withdrawing the United States from the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) without approval from the Senate or an Act of Congress.
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Pew Research Center:
In GOP Contest, Trump Supporters Stand Out for Dislike of Compromise — Biden's job approval stands at 33% Biden's job approval stands at 33% — How we did this — With less than a month until the Iowa caucuses, former President Donald Trump has a wide lead for the Republican Party's presidential nomination.
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Victoria Prodeline / Monmouth University …:
Trump Broadly Favored in GOP Primary
Trump Broadly Favored in GOP Primary
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Mike Lillis / The Hill:
Jeffries: Government will shut down unless House GOP yields on demands — House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) is drawing red lines when it comes to 2024 spending, warning Thursday that the government will close its doors if House Republicans continue to demand funding levels below …
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Sarah Fortinsky / The Hill:
Cheney's book tops NYT print and e-book bestseller lists — Former Rep. Liz Cheney's (R-Wyo.) new memoir clinched the No. 1 spots on the weekly New York Times bestselling book lists for hardcover and e-book editions for the first week since its debut. — The New York Times book bestseller lists …
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Jacob Ogles / Florida Politics:
Sources: Christian Ziegler wants multimillion-dollar buyout to step down as Florida GOP Chair — Christian Ziegler wants a multimillion-dollar buyout to resign as the Republican Party of Florida's (RPOF) Chair, party sources confirmed. — The demand comes as the political leader remains under investigation …
Stephen Neukam / The Messenger:
McCarthy Calls Gaetz ‘Crazy’ and Entertains Role in a Possible Trump Administration — ‘I believe in public service,’ former Speaker McCarthy told reporters when asked if he would take a job from Donald Trump — On his last day as a working member of Congress, Rep. Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif. …
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Eva Surovell / The Messenger:
Kevin McCarthy Bids Farewell on House Floor: ‘I Loved Every Single Day’
Kevin McCarthy Bids Farewell on House Floor: ‘I Loved Every Single Day’
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