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2:35 PM ET, January 7, 2024

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Special counsel probe uncovers new details about Trump's inaction on Jan. 6: Sources — Aides allegedly said Trump was “not interested” in doing more to stop the riot. — In a video message posted to Twitter on the afternoon of Jan. 6, 2021, President Donald Trump addresses supporters participating in the attack on the U.S. Capitol.

Discussion: USA Today, Business Insider, The Messenger, emptywheel, Raw Story, Mock Paper Scissors, Mediaite, Digby's Hullabaloo and PoliticusUSA

Ben Blanchet / HuffPost:

‘Piece Of S**t’: Meghan McCain Rips Trump For Mocking Her Late Father — McCain criticized the former president for dishing out another attack at the late senator. — LOADING — Meghan McCain slammed former President Donald Trump for mocking her late father, Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) …

Discussion: Associated Press and The Messenger

Dan Pfeiffer / The Message Box:

How the GOP Became the Party of Insurrection — Three years after 1/6, the GOP reembraced the Big Lie out of cowardice and convenience — Three years ago, a mob of rioters, militia members, and political tourists violently stormed the United States Capitol for the express purpose …

Discussion: Salon and The Hill

Chris Geidner / Law Dork:

Trump engaged in insurrection three years ago today. The Supreme Court must say so. — I told my family and out-of-town friends on Jan. 6, 2021, that the people invading Capitol were more than three miles away and I was safe in my apartment in Dupont Circle. — “People are still using the dog park!”

Discussion: CBS News, The Hill and Houston Style Magazine

Cate Cadell / Washington Post:

Trump skips Illinois loyalty oath promising not to overthrow government — Republican polling leader Donald Trump did not sign a loyalty oath requested of candidates for election in Illinois that asks, among other things, to swear that they won't support overthrowing the government …

Discussion: USA Today, Mock Paper Scissors and WBEZ Chicago

Shane Goldmacher / New York Times:
Trump Takes Aim at Haley as Primary Enters Final Phase in Iowa

Discussion: Mother Jones, The Messenger, CNN, Politico, Honolulu Star-Advertiser, Florida Politics and Washington Examiner

Washington Post:
Trump tries reappropriating ‘insurrection’ on Jan. 6 anniversary

Discussion: USA Today, The Hill, Political Wire, Axios and The Messenger

New York Times:
A Warning About Donald Trump and 2024

Discussion: USA Today, The Messenger, The Dispatch, The Nation, Vanity Fair and National Review

Dave McKinney / Chicago Sun Times:
Donald Trump didn't sign loyalty oath for Illinois ballot that pledges not to ‘advocate the overthrow of the government’

Discussion: Raw Story, HuffPost, Political Wire and New York Times

Summer Concepcion / NBC News:

GOP Rep. Elise Stefanik won't commit to certifying the 2024 election results — “We will see if this is a legal and valid election,” Stefanik, a member of House GOP leadership and Donald Trump ally, said in an interview with “Meet the Press.” — Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., on Sunday …

Discussion: Fox News, Axios, Politico, The Messenger, The Daily Beast, New York Post and Mediaite

Kelly Garrity / Politico:

Johnson calls description of him as an election denier ‘nonsense,’ but won't say Biden won — The Constitution was “clearly violated during the 2020 election,” the Louisiana Republican said. — House Speaker Mike Johnson called suggestions that he is an election denier “nonsense,” …

Discussion: The Hill and Balloon Juice

Miranda Nazzaro / The Hill:

Johnson defends Trump's ‘poisoning’ immigrant remark: 'It's not hateful' — House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) defended former President Trump's “poisoning the blood” remarks, arguing that while he would not use the language himself, he understands the “urgency” of Trump's warning about immigration.

Discussion: The Messenger, Vanity Fair, CBS News, NBC News and Salon

Washington Post: Trump mocks Biden over stutter

Wall Street Journal:

Elon Musk Has Used Illegal Drugs, Worrying Leaders at Tesla and SpaceX — Some executives and board members fear the billionaire's use of drugs—including LSD, cocaine, ecstasy, mushrooms and ketamine—could harm his companies — Elon Musk and his supporters offer several explanations …

Discussion: The Daily Beast, The Messenger, New York Post and Outside the Beltway, more at Techmeme »

Jaclyn Lee / ABC News:

Investigators seek fallen Alaska Airlines door plug, ask for public's help — NTSB experts arrived on Saturday to investigate Alaska Airlines Flight 1282. — Alaska Airlines N704AL, a 737 Max 9 which made an emergency landing at Portland International Airport after a part …

Discussion: KFOR-TV, Balloon Juice, Fox Business, The Messenger, NBC News, Reuters, Oregonian, Alaska Airlines News, The Gateway Pundit, UPI, New York Post, Los Angeles Times and New York Daily News

Roger Sollenberger / The Daily Beast:

Lauren Boebert's Ex Called The Cops After Physical Fight in Public on Saturday Night — Police confirmed an “active investigation” into the incident, while a Boebert aide told The Daily Beast that the congresswoman was acting in self-defense. … On Saturday night, three years …

Discussion: Raw Story, The Messenger, Politico, New York Post, TMZ.com, Hartford Courant and UPROXX

CBS News:

Pressured by record migrant crossings, White House weighs tough concession in border talks with Congress — Pressured by the record levels of migrant crossings reported in December, the Biden administration is weighing whether to restrict a key presidential immigration authority …

Discussion: The Hill and Deseret News

Associated Press:
The US sees a drop in illegal border crossings after Mexico increases enforcement

Discussion: HotAir and Washington Examiner

Politico:

The Lloyd Austin fallout is growing: 'Someone's head has to roll' — The defense chief is facing criticism for keeping his bosses in the dark. — At a White House meeting last week, Jake Sullivan, the national security adviser, noticed that Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was absent.

Sarah Fortinsky / The Hill:

Clyburn concerned Biden campaign isn't breaking through ‘MAGA wall’ — Rep. Jim Clyburn (D-S.C.) said on Sunday he was concerned the Biden campaign was not breaking through “MAGA wall,” in a reference to former President Trump's unwavering support from Republicans heading into 2024.

Discussion: USA Today, Politico and RedState