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3:40 AM ET, January 6, 2024

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Lawrence Hurley / NBC News:
Supreme Court agrees to weigh whether Trump can be kicked off ballot in Colorado  —  The case raises a novel legal question under a constitutional clause that prohibits those who have “engaged in insurrection” from serving in the federal government.  —  WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court …
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Tara Suter / The Hill:
Raskin touts Biden's Jan. 6 speech as ‘remarkable’ ahead of riot anniversary  —  Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) called President Biden's recent speech that went after former President Trump “remarkable” in an interview on MSNBC Friday.  —  “Well, it was a remarkable speech which spoke directly …
Matthew Chapman / Raw Story:
‘We have to get over it’: Trump responds to Iowa school shooting during speech  —  Former President Donald Trump reacted to the shooting at the high school in Perry, Iowa, during a commit-to-caucus event in Sioux Center on Friday evening — and used an eye-catching turn of phrase.
Adam Liptak / New York Times:
Justices to Decide Whether Trump Is Eligible for Colorado Ballot  —  The Colorado Supreme Court ruled last month that the former president could not appear on the state's Republican primary ballot because he had engaged in insurrection.  —  The Supreme Court on Friday agreed …
Jonah E. Bromwich / New York Times:
New York A.G. Seeks $370 Million From Trump After Civil Fraud Trial  —  The penalty was well over the $250 million that the attorney general, Letitia James, had estimated in the fall of 2022, when she sued the former president.  —  The New York attorney general on Friday asked the judge …
The Hill:
Biden gives full-throated attack on Trump over Jan. 6
Jake Lahut / The Daily Beast:
Liz Cheney Warns That Voting for Trump in 2024 Could Be 'Last Vote You'll Ever Cast'
Discussion: Politico, The Messenger and KRDO
Reid J. Epstein / New York Times:
Biden Condemns Trump as Dire Threat to Democracy in a Blistering Speech
Associated Press:
The Supreme Court will decide if Donald Trump can be kept off 2024 presidential ballots
Kathryn Watson / CBS News:
Biden focuses on Trump in speech near Valley Forge: “Democracy is on the ballot”
NBC News:
N.Y. AG calls for $370 million fine against Trump and lifetime ban from real estate industry
Washington Post:
Trump wins back antiabortion movement as activists plot 2025 crackdowns
Associated Press:
Supreme Court allows Idaho to enforce its strict abortion ban, even in medical emergencies  —  WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Friday allowed Idaho to enforce its strict abortion ban, even in medical emergencies, while a legal fight continues.  —  The justices said they would hear arguments …
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Ann E. Marimow / Washington Post:
Supreme Court to decide if U.S. law requires some emergency room abortions  —  The Justice Department challenged an Idaho abortion ban, saying federal law requires emergency room doctors to perform abortions in some circumstances  —  The Supreme Court said Friday it will review …
The White House:
Statement from President Joe Biden on Supreme Court Order on Idaho's Abortion Ban  —  Today's Supreme Court order allows Idaho's extreme abortion ban to go back into effect and denies women critical emergency abortion care required by federal law.  The overturning of Roe v. Wade …
Lawrence Hurley / NBC News:
Supreme Court allows Idaho to enforce abortion law against emergency room doctors ahead of hearing case
Discussion: The Messenger and Roll Call
Fox News:
Wayne LaPierre announces resignation as NRA chief  —  FIRST ON FOX: Longtime National Rifle Association (NRA) chief Wayne LaPierre on Friday announced his resignation, Fox News Digital has learned.  —  “With pride in all that we have accomplished, I am announcing my resignation from the NRA …
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Danny Hakim / New York Times:
Wayne LaPierre Resigns From N.R.A. With Trial Set to Open  —  The resignation of Mr. LaPierre, the National Rifle Association's longtime leader, came as he faced a corruption trial in Manhattan.  —  On the eve of a legal battle in New York, Wayne LaPierre told board members on Friday …
Discussion: Semafor and Politico
Wall Street Journal:
NRA Chief Wayne LaPierre to Step Down
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Brad Dress / The Hill:
Defense secretary recovering after hospital visit
Annie Karni / New York Times:
House Republicans to Broaden Higher Education Inquiry Beyond Antisemitism  —  Emboldened by the resignations of two prominent university presidents, House Republicans are planning an aggressive inquiry into academia, long one of their favorite targets of attack.
Discussion: Wall Street Journal
Noah Kirsch / The Daily Beast:
Billionaire Mark Cuban Fires Back at Bill Ackman Over Diversity at Harvard  —  Cuban disputes Ackman's 4,000-word screed against diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.  —  In the wake of Claudine Gay's resignation as president of Harvard, billionaire investor Bill Ackman posted …
New York Times:
F.D.A. Issues First Approval for Mass Drug Imports to States From Canada  —  The agency authorized Florida to purchase medicines directly from wholesalers in Canada, where prices are far cheaper.  Pharmaceutical companies oppose the plan.  —  The Food and Drug Administration has allowed Florida …
NBC News:
American rape suspect who allegedly faked own death, posed as U.K. citizen extradited back to U.S.  —  A man believed to be Nicholas Rossi, sought by prosecutors in Utah, turned up in Scotland in 2022, suffering from Covid-19.  —  An American who allegedly faked his own death to dodge …
Associated Press:
Hundreds of convictions, but a major mystery is still unsolved 3 years after the Jan. 6 Capitol riot  —  Matthew Graves, U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia spoke to reporters on Thursday saying “much work has been done to hold members of the mob responsible for the crimes they committed.”
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