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10:20 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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Lauren Irwin / The Hill:
Kinzinger says he'd vote for Biden instead of Trump ‘in a heartbeat’  —  Former Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-Ill.) said he would vote for President Biden instead of former President Trump “in a heartbeat.”  —  Kinzinger, an outspoken critic of Trump, was asked by CNN's Kaitlan Collins …
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 …
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.
Julia Johnson / Washington Examiner:
No Labels has 13 contenders for ticket against Biden and Trump
Discussion: WATN
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
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
The White House:
Statement from President Joe Biden on Early Student Debt Cancellation for Borrowers Enrolled in SAVE  —  From Day One of my Administration, I vowed to fix the student loan system and make sure higher education is a pathway to the middle class - not a barrier to opportunity.
Discussion: UPI and The Messenger
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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
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Washington Post:
Trump assails his fraud trial in courtroom speech as case winds down
Adam Klasfeld / The Messenger:
Trump Launches into Courtroom Tirade About ‘Witch Hunt’ Fraud Case, Claiming He Deserves Damages
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 …
Minyvonne Burke / NBC News:
FAA to increase oversight of Boeing production and manufacturing following Alaska Airlines emergency landing  —  The FAA will audit Boeing's 737-9 MAX production line and its suppliers to evaluate Boeing's compliance with its approved quality procedures.  —  The Federal Aviation Administration …
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.
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 …
Washington Post:
The AMA wants a Medicare cut reversed - and lawmakers to stay out of care  —  Good morning.  I'm Julie Rovner, chief Washington correspondent at KFF Health News and host of its weekly news podcast, “What the Health?”  Listen here or wherever you get your podcasts, and send tips to JulieR@kff.org.
Discussion: GovExec.com and Nebraska Examiner
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
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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NBC News:
Smaller events, fewer ties — Biden is heeding advice to loosen up
Richard Rubin / Wall Street Journal:
$6 Trillion in Taxes Are at Stake in This Year's Elections
Associated Press:
Former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan steps down from No Labels' board in a possible sign of a 2024 bid
Zane McNeill / Truthout:
Florida Bill Could Lead to a $35,000 Fine for Accusing Someone of Racism
Discussion: LGBTQ Nation and Raw Story
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
 Earlier Items: 
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
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