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9:55 PM ET, January 5, 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 …
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 …
Jamelle Bouie / New York Times:
If Trump Is Not an Insurrectionist, What Is He?  —  Last month the states of Colorado and Maine moved to disqualify Donald Trump as a candidate in the 2024 presidential election, citing Section 3 of the 14th Amendment.  In response, Trump has asked the Supreme Court to intervene on his behalf …
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 …
The Hill:
Biden gives full-throated attack on Trump over Jan. 6  —  President Biden on Friday gave his first major general election speech — one that delivered a furious attack on his likely GOP opponent, former President Trump, and a stark warning that Trump's reelection would post a threat to American democracy.
Jake Lahut / The Daily Beast:
Liz Cheney Warns That Voting for Trump in 2024 Could Be 'Last Vote You'll Ever Cast'
Discussion: Politico and KRDO
Associated Press:
The Supreme Court will decide if Donald Trump can be kept off 2024 presidential ballots
NBC News:
N.Y. AG calls for $370 million fine against Trump and lifetime ban from real estate industry
Kathryn Watson / CBS News:
Biden focuses on Trump in speech near Valley Forge: “Democracy is on the ballot”
Washington Post:
Trump wins back antiabortion movement as activists plot 2025 crackdowns
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 …
Associated Press:
The 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 …
Brad Dress / The Hill:
Defense secretary recovering after hospital visit  —  Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is recovering after a recent visit to Walter Reed Army Medical Center, the Pentagon said Friday.  —  Austin was admitted to the Washington hospital Monday evening, according to Pentagon press secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder.
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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 …
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US Food and Drug Administration:
FDA Authorizes Florida's Drug Importation Program
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 …
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 …
Kayla Gallagher / The Messenger:
Trump Shares New Ad: ‘God Made Trump’  —  The ad, which has a run-time of two minutes and 44 seconds, alleges that God created the former president for the purpose of leading the nation  —  “God Made Trump,” a new nearly three minute ad from former President Donald Trump's campaign claims.
Alix Martichoux / The Hill:
CDC map shows dramatic increase in illness nationwide: See where it's worst  —  (NEXSTAR) - What a difference a week can make.  New data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Friday shows an 18% jump in people testing positive for influenza last week.
CNN:
Takeaways from CNN's town halls with DeSantis and Haley  —  A week and a half from the Iowa caucuses, two 2024 Republican presidential contenders attempted to convince voters that former President Donald Trump isn't a lock to win the nomination — and prove their own electability.
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David Siders / Politico:
'These people know what they're doing': Why Trump is attacking Haley in NH
 
 
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