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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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David Frum / The Atlantic:
A Good Country's Bad Choice — Once she became the nominee, I expected Vice President Kamala Harris to win the 2024 presidential election. — More exactly, I expected ex-President Donald Trump to lose. — What did I get wrong? — My expectation was based on three observations and one belief.
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Pew Research Center and Washington Examiner
Tal Axelrod / ABC News:
Trump's Cabinet picks boast thin resumes. That's the point — “Debating resumes ... plays right into Trump's favor,” one Democrat said. — Defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth departs following a meeting on Capitol Hill in Washington, Nov. 21, 2024. — Many of President-elect Donald …
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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Carl Hulse / New York Times:
Behind Schumer's Silence on Trump's Picks, a Bid to Spotlight G.O.P. Divides — The Senate majority leader is staying out of Republican turmoil over the more contentious picks for strategic reasons. — Senator Chuck Schumer, the New York Democrat and majority leader for a few more weeks …
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Punchbowl News:
11/22/24 ☀️ AM: — Gabbard nomination puts Senate GOP in a bind
11/22/24 ☀️ AM: — Gabbard nomination puts Senate GOP in a bind
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Kaitlan Collins / CNN:
Inside Trump's dramatic potential plan to shake up the FBI
Inside Trump's dramatic potential plan to shake up the FBI
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Niall Stanage / The Hill:
The Memo: Trump gives himself a black eye with Gaetz misfire
The Memo: Trump gives himself a black eye with Gaetz misfire
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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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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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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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Aaron Rupar / Public Notice:
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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
Resistance is not futile: Matt Gaetz's implosion shows how MAGA's chaos can be turned against Trump
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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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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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The Hill:
New York judge delays Trump hush money sentencing — President-elect Trump's sentencing in his New York criminal case will not go forward as planned next week as his attorneys push to dismiss the prosecution following his election victory. — Judge Juan Merchan, who oversees the trial proceedings …
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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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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
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 …
Emily Brooks / The Hill:
Greene to chair ‘DOGE’ House subcommittee in conjunction with Musk, Ramaswamy — Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) will chair a new subcommittee within the House Oversight and Accountability Committee, called the Delivering on Government Efficiency (DOGE) Subcommittee …
Anthony Adragna / Politico:
Schumer explains reported GOP deal on judges — The office of Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is defending a reported deal where Democrats ceded four appeals court nominations in favor of confirming more of President Joe Biden's lower-level federal judicial appointees.
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James Rogan / Washington Examiner:
Why RFK Jr. deserves a fair hearing — President-elect Donald Trump's nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as secretary of Health and Human Services roiled the political scene. It also sent shivers through certain sectors of equity markets. — The media was outraged that Trump nominated …
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