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Steven Overly / Politico:
Raimondo's new mission: Leave no cash for Trump — With a massive legacy program hanging in the balance, the Commerce secretary wants to get billions in microchip money out the door in the next two months. — Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo is on an urgent mission: get as much high-tech spending …
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Politico:
Playbook: The real divide roiling Democrats — With help from Eli Okun, Garrett Ross and Bethany Irvine — DRIVING THE DAY — TRUMP-PROOFING IN OVERDRIVE — “Raimondo's new mission: Leave no cash for Trump,” by Steven Overly: “The Biden administration is aiming to commit nearly every unspent dollar …
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CBS News
Irie Sentner / Politico:
This time around, Trump's transition team has a new approach toward the media — As president-elect, Donald Trump has shied away from the media as he releases a stream of Cabinet picks and White House staffers in statements, most posted to his social media platform Truth Social.
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Twitchy
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Washington Post:
Trump ignores transition rules. It's a ‘hostile takeover,’ ally says.
Trump ignores transition rules. It's a ‘hostile takeover,’ ally says.
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Raw Story
Josh Gerstein / Politico:
Vance says Trump is interviewing FBI director replacements
Vance says Trump is interviewing FBI director replacements
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The Guardian, Raw Story, The Hill, Wall Street Journal, Associated Press, New York Post, USA Today, New Republic and Bloomberg
Will Doran / WRAL-TV:
NC House votes to strip power from incoming Democratic governor, AG as part of Helene aid bill — The state's incoming Democratic governor and attorney general Jeff Jackson would lose key powers if the Republican-backed proposal becomes law. — Posted 2024-11-19T16:49:26+00:00 - Updated 2024-11-20T03:55:14+00:00
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governor.nc.gov and Mother Jones
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The Downballot:
Morning Digest: In stunning turnaround, Democrat takes lead in North Carolina Supreme Court race — The GOP had a five-figure edge on election night. Now we're headed to a recount. — Leading Off — NC Supreme Court — A critical race for North Carolina's Supreme Court is headed …
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Digby's Hullabaloo, Associated Press, WBTV-TV, The Gateway Pundit, WHEC.com, RedState and Balloon Juice
Al Weaver / The Hill:
Republicans fume as GOP absences help Democrats move judicial nominees — Senate Republicans aired frustrations Tuesday after Vice President-elect Vance and other party members skipped votes Monday, greasing the skids for Democratic-backed judicial nominees to be greenlighted as part …
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Axios and Florida Politics
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Mary Ann Akers / The Daily Beast:
GOP No-Shows Help Dems Approve Judicial Nominees Against Trump's Wishes
GOP No-Shows Help Dems Approve Judicial Nominees Against Trump's Wishes
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Washington Examiner
NBC News:
Harris lost to Trump. She may have one last chance to defy him.
Harris lost to Trump. She may have one last chance to defy him.
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Washington Examiner, Breitbart, CBS News, Forbes, Daily Caller News Foundation and Politico
Judd Legum / Popular Information:
“Pro-LGBTQ” Republican launches vicious attack on first trans Congresswoman — Donald Trump's successful 2024 presidential campaign, along with its Republican allies, spent more than $215 million on television ads that stoked resentment against trans people.
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New York Times:
Harris Loss Has Democrats Fighting Over How to Talk About Transgender Rights
Harris Loss Has Democrats Fighting Over How to Talk About Transgender Rights
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Talking Points Memo and CNN
Farnoush Amiri / Associated Press:
House Republicans signal support for proposal to ban bathroom access for first transgender member
House Republicans signal support for proposal to ban bathroom access for first transgender member
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NBC News:
House Republican introduces measure to ban transgender women from female bathrooms in Capitol
House Republican introduces measure to ban transgender women from female bathrooms in Capitol
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Will Steakin / ABC News:
Gaetz sent over $10K in Venmo payments to 2 women who testified in House probe, records suggest — House investigators also obtained a $750 check from Gaetz, said sources. — Matt Gaetz talks before President-elect Donald Trump speaks during an America First Policy Institute gala at his Mar-a-Lago estate …
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Forbes, CNN, Decider, Mediaite and The Independent
CNN:
Linda McMahon expected to be named Education secretary, sources say — Trump transition co-chair Linda McMahon is expected to be named as secretary of the Department of Education, four sources familiar with the matter told CNN. — The decision took shape after it became clear that McMahon would be passed over for Commerce secretary.
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Liz Dye / Public Notice:
Trump's corruption of the DOJ goes much deeper than Gaetz — 📳 Public Notice is possible thanks to paid subscribers. If you aren't one, please click the button below to sign up and support our independent journalism. 📳 — ⚖️ Subscribe to Public Notice ⚖️
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Reese Gorman / NOTUS:
Trump Is Calling Senators on Behalf of Matt Gaetz. It's Not Going Well.
Trump Is Calling Senators on Behalf of Matt Gaetz. It's Not Going Well.
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The American Conservative, New Republic, Townhall, New York Post and Axios
NBC News:
Defense Secretary Austin says women in military ‘make us stronger’ — Austin in an exclusive interview with NBC News called women in the military a strong asset. Trump's choice for Secretary of Defense has cast doubt on women in combat roles. — VIENTIANE, Laos — Women and racial diversity …
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The Hill and Washington Examiner
Punchbowl News:
11/20/24 ☀️ AM: — Scalise's power play inside the Steering Committee — The Trump nominee persuasion campaign begins — House Ethics poised for high-stakes meeting on Gaetz report — Huffman launches bid to unseat Grijalva on Natural Resources — Scalise's power play inside the Steering Committee
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Washington Post and Daily Kos
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Mark Joseph Stern / Slate:
This Election's Surprising Bright Spot for Progressives Is a Very Big Deal — The 2024 election marked a painful setback for Democratic hopes of rebalancing the federal judiciary: When Donald Trump reenters the White House in January, he will have a pliant Republican Senate majority eager to confirm his hard-right judges.
The Bulwark:
Entering Our Crank Era — The Trump administration will be defined by people who refuse to trust empirical reality. RFK Jr. will be its avatar. — The TV-guy administration grows: Yesterday, Donald Trump tapped Dr. Mehmet Oz as his administrator for the Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services.
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Lawyers, Guns & Money, more at Mediagazer »
Dominick Mastrangelo / The Hill:
Incoming White House press secretary: 'We're not shy of the hostile media' — Karoline Leavitt, President-elect Trump's pick to be White House press secretary, said she welcomes a potentially combative relationship with the Washington press corps. — “They have pushed lies and hoaxes …
Adam Shaw / Fox News:
‘100% on board’: Border state offers Trump massive plot of land to aid mass deportation operation — Texas has ramped up its own efforts to secure southern border — EXCLUSIVE: Texas is offering the incoming Trump administration a tract of more than 1,400 acres on which to stage …
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The Texas Tribune, The Daily Caller, Townhall, The Gateway Pundit and Washington Times
Washington Post:
Biden approves antipersonnel mines for Ukraine, undoing his own policy — The move comes as Russia's advances in eastern Ukraine threaten to overwhelm front-line defenses. — President Joe Biden has authorized the provision of antipersonnel land mines to Ukraine, two U.S. officials said …
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USA Today, Axios, Fox News, Defense One, New York Times, The Gateway Pundit, Associated Press, Sputnik News, The Independent, Bloomberg, The Sun, CBS News, New York Post and Politico
Mike Allen / Axios:
Scoop: New twist in Trump's Treasury race … - “Respected, loyal and great on TV — the total Trump package,” a top Republican source said. … The senator was with Trump and Elon Musk in South Texas Tuesday as SpaceX launched a Starship rocket. — Trump will meet Warsh and Rowan at Mar-a-Lago this week.
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Jewish Telegraphic Agency
Aimee Picchi / CBS News:
Here's what to know about bacteria in Tom's of Maine's toothpaste — Tom's of Maine toothpaste was manufactured with water containing bacteria, while a “black mold-like substance” was found in a factory where the product was made, according to a warning letter from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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CNN, Mercury News, NPR, Bangor Daily News and New York Post
Silvia Marchetti / CNN:
Italian village offers $1 homes to Americans upset by the US election result — For travel tips, recipes and more insight on Italian culture, sign up for CNN's Unlocking Italy newsletter. This eight-part guide will have you packing your bags in no time. — CNN —
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New York Post, Axios, The Hill and Fox News