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Peter Baker / New York Times:
The ‘Landslide’ That Wasn't: Trump and Allies Pump Up His Narrow Victory — The latest vote count shows that Donald J. Trump won the popular vote by one of the smallest margins since the 19th century. But Mr. Trump claims a “powerful mandate.” — On the night he won a second term …
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Zachary Basu / Axios:
Chaos reigns supreme in Trump's Washington … - Instead, Trump chose a congressman not only despised by his GOP colleagues, but embroiled in a widely publicized House Ethics investigation into alleged sexual misconduct and illicit drug use. — The explanation is head-spinning but simple …
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Politico:
Playbook: What Trump learned from Gaetz-gate — With help from Eli Okun, Garrett Ross and Bethany Irvine — https://www.politico.com/newsletters/ playbook/2024/11/22/what-trump-learned- from-gaetz-gate-00191212 — DRIVING THE DAY — NARRATIVE VS. REALITY — Michael Schaffer pens …
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Punchbowl News:
11/22/24 ☀️ AM: — Gabbard nomination puts Senate GOP in a bind — Womack on GOP trifecta, appropriations and defense policy — Johnson gets the Greene light … Democrats ended up saving his job. — Greene has accused Johnson of having “aided and abetted the Democrats …
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Aaron Rupar / Public Notice:
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Kaitlan Collins / CNN:
Inside Trump's dramatic potential plan to shake up the FBI — President-elect Donald Trump is considering shaking up the leadership at the FBI by firing the director and installing an experienced former agent and MAGA loyalist in the top two roles. — Trump has planned for months …
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Amanda Marcotte / Salon:
Resistance is not futile: Matt Gaetz's implosion shows how MAGA's chaos can be turned against Trump — Trump's first nominations reveal the serious fractures in his coalition — which can be used to weaken him — Donald Trump isn't even in the White House yet, and already he's failing.
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Niall Stanage / The Hill:
The Memo: Trump gives himself a black eye with Gaetz misfire — President-elect Trump has suffered a self-inflicted black eye with the withdrawal of former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) from consideration as attorney general. — Trump had startled even some of his supporters by choosing Gaetz …
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Wall Street Journal:
Trump Considers Warsh Serving as Treasury Secretary—and Then Fed Chair
Trump Considers Warsh Serving as Treasury Secretary—and Then Fed Chair
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Marc A. Caputo / The Bulwark:
'You Don't Have the Votes': How Trump Barred the Gaetz
'You Don't Have the Votes': How Trump Barred the Gaetz
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Wall Street Journal:
Botched Gaetz Nomination Shows Limits of Trump's Hold Over GOP
Botched Gaetz Nomination Shows Limits of Trump's Hold Over GOP
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Megan Lebowitz / NBC News:
Trump announces Pam Bondi as new attorney general pick hours after Matt Gaetz withdraws
Trump announces Pam Bondi as new attorney general pick hours after Matt Gaetz withdraws
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Rolling Stone:
Trump Allies Were Worried Gaetz Would Be ‘Most Blackmail-able’ AG Ever
Trump Allies Were Worried Gaetz Would Be ‘Most Blackmail-able’ AG Ever
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Alexandra Marquez / NBC News:
Matt Gaetz withdraws his bid for attorney general amid sexual misconduct allegations
Matt Gaetz withdraws his bid for attorney general amid sexual misconduct allegations
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CNN:
EXCLUSIVE: Ethics committee told of second sexual encounter between Matt Gaetz and 17-year-old at party, sources say
EXCLUSIVE: Ethics committee told of second sexual encounter between Matt Gaetz and 17-year-old at party, sources say
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Mike Lillis / The Hill:
Democrats will push for release of Gaetz report despite withdrawal from AG running
Democrats will push for release of Gaetz report despite withdrawal from AG running
Isaiah Thompson / Nonprofit Quarterly:
HR 9495: Bill Threatening Nonprofits Passes House — Editor's Note: This article will continue to be updated as more news about HR 9495 is released. — A bill, HR 9495, which would allow a presidentially appointed treasury secretary to unilaterally strip a nonprofit of its status if deemed a …
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Lois Parshley / The Lever:
GOP Takes First Steps To Shut Down Climate Groups
GOP Takes First Steps To Shut Down Climate Groups
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Adam Serwer / The Atlantic:
The Trump-Trumpist Divide — Members of Donald Trump's inner circle understandably wish to interpret the election results as a mandate for the most extreme right-wing policies, which include conducting mass deportations and crushing their political enemies. — But how many Trump supporters think that's what they voted for?
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Associated Press:
Brazilian police indict former President Bolsonaro and aides over alleged 2022 coup attempt — Brazil's federal police said Thursday they indicted former President Jair Bolsonaro and 36 other people for allegedly attempting a coup to keep him in office after his defeat in the 2022 elections.
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Sara Fischer / Axios:
Left-leaning media ecosystem grows after Trump win … - Usage of the Bluesky app in the U.S. grew by 519% in the weeks after the election, compared to the first 10 months of the year, per SimilarWeb. — The social network's growth is linked to users “either leaving X or investing …
David Dayen / American Prospect:
When Pam Bondi Protected Foreclosure Fraudsters — The new attorney general nominee, while serving as AG of Florida, fired the first two prosecutors to investigate the use of false evidence to kick people out of their homes. — Former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi speaks at a rally …
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Raw Story and The Guardian
Politico:
‘I think Elon may get frustrated fairly quickly’ — Rep. Ro Khanna casts doubt on Elon Musk's new Department of Government Efficiency and its small-government ambitions. — Elon Musk's bold plans to slash jobs and spending across federal agencies may run headlong into lawmakers …
Washington Post:
A pollster's top reasons Harris lost: Inflation, inflation, inflation — The Washington Post's essential guide to power and influence in D.C. — Sign upfor Early Brief newsletter — Good morning, Early Birds. We are taking next week off. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving and we'll see you in your inboxes on Monday, Dec. 2.
Associated Press:
Police report reveals assault allegations against Hegseth, Trump's pick for defense secretary — A woman told police that she was sexually assaulted in 2017 by Pete Hegseth after he took her phone, blocked the door to a California hotel room and refused to let her leave …
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