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9:40 AM ET, January 12, 2024

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Politico:
Trump's latest about-face: He now says 2020 election was ‘long over’  —  It's a new piece of rhetoric that Trump hopes will help him win immunity from his criminal charges.  —  In the months after the 2020 election, Donald Trump leaned on his campaign to launch ad blitzes and legal challenges …
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Michael Kruse / Politico:
‘This to Him Is the Grand Finale’: Donald Trump's 50-Year Mission to Discredit the Justice System  —  The former president is in unparalleled legal peril, but he has mastered the ability to grind down the legal system to his advantage.  It's already changing our democracy.
Discussion: Political Wire
Washington Post:
Live updates Closing statements conclude in Trump's N.Y. civil fraud trial  —  Closing statements concluded Thursday in New York state's $370 million civil fraud trial against Donald Trump, his company and others.  Show more  —  Key updates  —  Trump rails against trial, judge from courtroom seat
Washington Post:
Trump assails his fraud trial in courtroom speech as case winds down
David Bauder / Associated Press:
Donald Trump enjoys a relaxed Fox News town hall while top Republican rivals have fiery debate
Associated Press:
US, British militaries launch massive retaliatory strike against Iranian-backed Houthis in Yemen  —  WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. and British militaries were bombing more than a dozen sites used by the Iranian-backed Houthis in Yemen on Thursday, in a massive retaliatory strike using warship …
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The White House:
Statement from President Joe Biden on Coalition Strikes in Houthi-Controlled Areas in Yemen  —  Today, at my direction, U.S. military forces—together with the United Kingdom and with support from Australia, Bahrain, Canada, and the Netherlands—successfully conducted strikes against a number …
Politico:
Inside Biden's decision to strike the Houthis  —  The administration had been under pressure to respond to the Iran-backed attacks.  —  President Joe Biden was still on his holiday getaway in St. Croix when he spoke with his national security team on the first morning of 2024.
Faisal Islam / BBC:
US and UK launch strikes against Houthi militants in Yemen
Greg Sargent / New Republic:
Elise Stefanik's Ugly “Hostages” Barb Points to Serious GOP Mayhem Ahead  —  GOP Representative Elise Stefanik no doubt thought it was shrewd to describe the rioters who attacked the Capitol as “January 6 hostages.”  This sort of talk hits a sweet trifecta for a GOP leader with seemingly limitless ambition.
Discussion: Raw Story
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Paul Kane / Washington Post:
Jan. 6 ‘hostage’ comments fuel House GOP divisions in tough election year  —  Now members of Republican leadership are echoing conspiracy theorists and the ex-president's rhetoric  —  Congressional bureau chief  —  Just before 2 p.m. Wednesday, the campaign of Rep. Jen Kiggans (R-Va.) …
Discussion: Blue Virginia
Sophia Cai / Axios:
How MAGA pastors boost Trump's campaign
Discussion: New York Times and Raw Story
Cory Turner / NPR:
Education Dept. fast-tracks forgiveness for borrowers with smaller student loans  —  In a surprise move, the Biden administration says it will fast-track a big change, previously scheduled for July, that will soon erase the debts of thousands of federal student loan borrowers …
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Casey Newton / Platformer:
Why Platformer is leaving Substack  —  After much consideration, we have decided to move Platformer off of Substack.  Over the next few days, the publication will migrate to a new website powered by the nonprofit, open-source publishing platform Ghost.  If you already subscribe to Platformer …
Julia Johnson / Washington Examiner:
No Labels has 13 contenders for ticket against Biden and Trump  —  No Labels, the centrist organization plotting a potential 2024 presidential ticket, has 13 possible candidates to challenge a rematch of President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump.
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Associated Press:
Former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan steps down from No Labels' board in a possible sign of a 2024 bid
Kelsey Brugger / Politico:
Congress approves resolution against Biden EV charger plans  —  The measure targets a limited waiver from Buy America rules.  Democrats and the White House say it would backfire.  —  The House approved legislation Thursday to undo a Biden administration rule meant to facilitate the proliferation of electric vehicle charging stations.
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Megan K. Stack / New York Times:
Don't Turn Away From the Charges of Genocide Against Israel  —  With the question of whether Israel is committing genocide in Gaza now before the International Court of Justice, the Biden administration has struck a tone of glib dismissal.  —  “Meritless” seems to be the agreed-upon term among U.S. officials.
Melanie Mason / Politico:
Schiff would abolish filibuster, end the Electoral College in his pro-democracy plan  —  The proposal dovetails with Rep. Adam Schiff's campaign focus on the threats of Trumpism.  —  California Senate candidate and Congressmember Adam Schiff is calling for a major overhaul of American institutions …
Discussion: Los Angeles Times
Politico:
Johnson confronts biggest test yet: Whether to walk away from his own funding deal  —  Conservatives are pushing him to renege.  Most of the rest of his party wants him to stand firm.  Whichever path he chooses carries real risks.  —  Speaker Mike Johnson's grip on his fractious conference slipped …
Michael Scherer / Washington Post:
Democratic group plans $140 million voter testimonial onslaught against Donald Trump  —  The effort will focus on appealing to working class women in the northern swing states of Pennsylvania, Michigan and Wisconsin  —  Democrats began the search last summer, fanning out through …
Discussion: NBC News, Bloomberg, The Hill and Raw Story
Richard Rubin / Wall Street Journal:
$6 Trillion in Taxes Are at Stake in This Year's Elections  —  Biden, Republicans offer vastly different plans for handling tax cuts that lapse after 2025  —  WASHINGTON—There isn't a dime's worth of a difference between the political parties.  The chasm is more like $6 trillion.
Zane McNeill / Truthout:
Florida Bill Could Lead to a $35,000 Fine for Accusing Someone of Racism  —  “More attempts to chill free speech in the ‘free’ State of Florida,” said one Democratic lawmaker.  —  Florida State Sen. Jason Brodeur (R) recently introduced a bill that would revoke certain privileges from journalists …
Discussion: LGBTQ Nation and Raw Story
NBC News:
Smaller events, fewer ties — Biden is heeding advice to loosen up  —  As 2024 approached, Biden aides suggested a shift in his public style to help ease voters' concerns about his age.  —  WASHINGTON — Through decades of political life before he entered the White House …
 
 
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Doug G Ware / Stars & Stripes:
More than $1B in US military aid to Ukraine not properly tracked by Pentagon, DOD audit finds
William Bredderman / The Daily Beast:
Court Docs Link Trump Jr. and Navarro to Chinese Financier
Discussion: Raw Story
Chris Cook / Financial Times:
Moscow imports a third of battlefield tech from western companies
Discussion: Balloon Juice and Politico
Jeff Cox / CNBC:
Consumer prices rose 0.3% in December, higher than expected, pushing the annual rate to 3.4%
Mariana Labbate / The Messenger:
Georgia Senator Indicted With Trump in ‘Fake’ Elector Plot Wins 3-Month Stay
Discussion: The Hill and Raw Story
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Emily Goodin / Daily Mail:
Jill Biden slams ‘horrible’ Republicans for showing nude Hunter photos during hearing and says what they're doing to him is ‘cruel’
Politico:
Johnson flails as Republicans demand consequences for conservative hijacking
Daniella Silva / NBC News:
Ohio woman who miscarried at home will not be criminally charged, grand jury says
Alanna Durkin Richer / Associated Press:
Feds charge eBay over employees who sent live spiders and cockroaches to couple; company to pay $3M
Tess Owen / VICE:
Democrats Propose Bill to Neuter Militias
Discussion: USA Today and Washington Times