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12:55 PM ET, January 6, 2024

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New York Times:
Clashing Over Jan. 6, Trump and Biden Show Reality Is at Stake in 2024  —  In dueling sets of speeches, Donald Trump and President Biden are framing the election as a battle for the future of democracy — with Mr. Trump brazenly casting Mr. Biden as the true menace.
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The Hill:
A second Trump presidency is an existential national security threat to our democracy  —  If you had told us in 2019 that a mob of Americans would be inspired by a president of the United States to ransack the U.S. Capitol, assault police officers and intimidate sitting members of Congress …
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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 …
Lawrence Hurley / NBC News:
Supreme Court agrees to weigh whether Trump can be kicked off ballot in Colorado
Reid J. Epstein / New York Times:
Biden Condemns Trump as Dire Threat to Democracy in a Blistering Speech
Jonah E. Bromwich / New York Times:
New York A.G. Seeks $370 Million From Trump After Civil Fraud Trial
Associated Press:
The Supreme Court will decide if Donald Trump can be kept off 2024 presidential ballots
Ryan J. Reilly / NBC News:
A tense new Jan. 6 video shows Republican congressmen admonishing rioters trying to enter House chamber  —  “You ought to be ashamed of yourself!” one Republican representative told rioters as they attempted to breach the House floor.  “I've never had people act this way.”
Discussion: Raw Story, Slate and Crooks and Liars
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Michael Schaffer / Politico:
What Did Josh Hawley's Jan. 6 Fist Pump Really Mean?  We Asked the Photographer Who Got the Shot.  —  A Q&A with POLITICO photographer Francis Chung on capturing an iconic moment.  —  Sen. Josh Hawley gestures toward a crowd of supporters of President Donald Trump gathered outside …
Discussion: Raw Story and Roll Call
Associated Press:
Hundreds of convictions, but a major mystery is still unsolved 3 years after the Jan. 6 Capitol riot
Steff Danielle Thomas / The Hill:
FBI in Florida captures 3 people linked to Jan. 6 on third anniversary of riot  —  The FBI apprehended three people accused of participating in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol, at a ranch in Florida, the agency announced Saturday.  —  FBI's Tampa office identified the fugitives …
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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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
Oren Liebermann / CNN:
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin recovering after being admitted to hospital  —  Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was admitted to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on New Year's Day for complications from an elective medical procedure, the Pentagon said Friday.
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Bloomberg:
US Intelligence Shows Flawed China Missiles Led Xi to Purge Army  — China missiles filled with water, not fuel: US intelligence  — Xi seeking to root out corruption, prepare military for combat  —  US intelligence indicates that President Xi Jinping's sweeping military purge came …
Discussion: RedState, The Daily Caller and KRDO
Kayla Gallagher / The Messenger:
DeSantis Says He's Looking to Make ‘Credible Case’ to Remove Biden From Florida Ballot  —  The Sunshine State governor made a similar comment recently when he warned that Maine's ruling disqualifying Trump 'opens up Pandora's box'  —  JWPlayer  —  Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has revealed that he's …
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 …
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Kathryn Watson / CBS News:
Biden focuses on Trump in speech near Valley Forge: “Democracy is on the ballot”
The Hill:
Biden gives full-throated attack on Trump over Jan. 6
NBC News:
Nikki Haley says she would ‘maybe’ consider Ron DeSantis as her running mate  —  Haley wouldn't rule out joining forces with the Florida governor, while saying she is “not running to be vice president.”  —  Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley said she would “maybe” consider Florida …
The Daily Beast:
RFK Jr. Was Jeffrey Epstein's Guest, Butler Claims  —  The presidential candidate previously copped to taking two trips on Epstein's plane.  —  Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was one of Jeffrey Epstein's celebrity guests, the sex offender's former house manager claimed in newly unsealed documents.
 
 
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