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Greg Sargent / New Republic:
Mexican President's Harsh Takedown of Trump Exposes an Ugly MAGA Scam  —  Donald Trump's angry threat to impose 25 percent tariffs on all U.S. imports from Mexico—delivered Monday via the cautious diplomatic language of a Truth Social rant—is widely being depicted as a bluff.
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Rolling Stone:
Team Trump Debates ‘How Much Should We Invade Mexico?’  —  In Trump's government-in-waiting, the only question is how massive the U.S. assault on Mexican drug cartels should be … “How much should we invade Mexico?” says a senior Trump transition member.  “That is the question.”
Hafiz Rashid / New Republic:
Trump Team Is Having a Terrifying Debate on How to Invade Mexico
Discussion: The Hill and The Post Millennial
CNN:
Elon Musk publicized the names of government employees he wants to cut.  It's terrifying federal workers  —  When President-elect Donald Trump said Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy would recommend major cuts to the federal government in his administration, many public employees knew that their jobs could be on the line.
Melissa Chan / NBC News:
Trump picks John Phelan, a businessman with no military experience, to be secretary of the Navy  —  Phelan, who told NBC News he was “greatly honored,” would be the first person in 15 years to lead the Navy without having served in the military.  —  President-elect Donald Trump has chosen John Phelan …
Discussion: Military Times, Bloomberg and Politico
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David McAfee / Raw Story:
‘You deceived millions of us!’: Trump fans tell him they're outraged over latest move
Brooke Singman / Fox News:
Trump Cabinet nominees, appointees targeted with ‘violent, unAmerican threats’  —  The “attacks ranged from bomb threats to ‘swatting’”  —  EXCLUSIVE: Nearly a dozen of President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet nominees and other appointees tapped for the incoming administration …
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Associated Press:
Trump transition says Cabinet picks, appointees were targeted by bomb threats, swatting attacks
Sareen Habeshian / Axios:
Trump's new Ukraine adviser suggested ceding territory to Russia … - It also would mark a shift from the Biden administration's stance on the war and could be met with pushback from European allies. … - “The United States would continue to arm Ukraine and strengthen its defenses …
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Tony Romm / Washington Post:
Elon Musk wants to ‘delete’ federal financial watchdog as ‘DOGE’ begins work  —  “Delete CFPB,” Elon Musk, the billionaire tech executive running the “Department of Government Efficiency,” said in an early-morning post on X.  —  Elon Musk on Wednesday called for the elimination …
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Michael Stratford / Politico:
‘Delete CFPB’: Musk calls for elimination of consumer bureau
Discussion: IJR and Just The News
Brandy Zadrozny / NBC News:
RFK Jr. attacked the CDC's ‘fascism’ and likened vaccinating children to abuse by the Catholic Church  —  Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Donald Trump's pick for Health and Human Services secretary, also argued for jailing vaccine scientists in previously unreported comments at autism conferences.
Discussion: Washington Post
Lindsay Kornick / Fox News:
X users left stunned by ‘terrible’ video of Harris speaking to supporters: ‘Who thought this was a good idea?’  —  Vice President Kamala Harris addressed her loss for the first time since her concession speech  —  Vice President Kamala Harris' first video to her supporters after the election stunned social media users Tuesday.
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David Strom / HotAir:
Kamala Harris' Internal Polls Showed She Was Doomed From the Start
Nicholas McEntyre / New York Post:
Kamala Harris' failed $1.5B campaign ‘disqualifies her forever’ from running for president, Dem megadonor cries: ‘Cannot be trusted with the money’
Melanie Mason / Politico:
Democrat Derek Tran ousts Michelle Steel in CA House battle  —  The battle for the Orange County district turned harshly personal in the closing weeks of the campaign.  —  Derek Tran, a first-time Democratic candidate, has flipped a toss-up California House seat, narrowly defeating GOP Rep. Michelle Steel …
Andrew Solender / Axios:
Scoop: Huge wave of House members eyes 2026 exits … - Both sides are trying to maximize attendance and minimize early retirements in one of the most closely divided Houses in history. … - Rep. Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.) told Axios that “folks have talked about” him running for governor and that he is …
Discussion: Raw Story
CNN:
Trump transition team ethics pledge appears to exclude president-elect  —  President-elect Donald Trump's team submitted an ethics plan guiding the conduct of its members throughout the transition period that does not appear to include provisions for one key member of the team: the president himself.
Bloomberg:
Goldman Sees ‘Significant’ Hit to US From Trump's Canada Tariffs  — President-elect vows 25% levies on all products from Canada  — Bank says tariffs ‘unlikely’ given the focus on energy costs … US consumers face “significant consequences” from President-elect Donald Trump's proposed tariffs …
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Bloomberg:
Mexico Warns Trump His Steep Tariffs Will Hammer US Economy
Miranda Nazzaro / The Hill:
Musk accuses Trump whistleblower Vindman of ‘treason,’ says ‘he will pay’  —  Elon Musk on Wednesday suggested retired Army Lt. Col Alexander Vindman “committed treason” and “will pay” after the former Trump impeachment witness accused the tech billionaire and close Trump ally of being unwittingly used by Russia.
Sofie Watson / Fox News:
FOX NEWS CHANNEL COMMANDS LARGEST CABLE NEWS SHARE IN ITS HISTORY AS MSNBC AND CNN RATINGS COLLAPSE CONTINUES  —  FNC is Television's Most-Watched Primetime Channel Since Election, Only Network to Notch Growth Post-Election  —  MSNBC Audience Sinks by 47%, CNN Viewership Craters by 33%
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Reuters:
Exclusive: Exxon lobbyist investigated over hack-and-leak of environmentalist emails, sources say  —  The FBI has been investigating a longtime Exxon Mobil consultant over the contractor's alleged role in a hack-and-leak operation that targeted hundreds of the oil company's biggest critics …
Discussion: Tampa Free Press
Business Insider:
Mark Zuckerberg joined Trump for a Thanksgiving Eve dinner at Mar-a-Lago  — Mark Zuckerberg met with President-elect Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago in Florida.  — Trump and Zuckerberg, who did not endorse a candidate for president, have had a rocky relationship.
Trisha Thadani / Washington Post:
‘Soros of the right’ Elon Musk eyes progressive prosecutors as next target  —  The billionaire told advisors ahead of the election that his pro-Trump super PAC should aim at “Soros DAs” across the country.  —  Donald Trump adviser Brooke Rollins had a question for the crowd celebrating …
Phillip Jackson / HuffPost:
Tulsa's First Black Mayor Says He Plans To Address The City's Ugly History Head-On  —  Mayor-elect Monroe Nichols faces pressure regarding cash reparations for a century-old race massacre.  —  Earlier this month, former Oklahoma state Rep. Monroe Nichols (D) was elected the first Black mayor of Tulsa.
 
 
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Theodore Schleifer / New York Times:
What's a Democratic Billionaire to Do Now?
Discussion: HotAir and Breitbart
Zephyr Teachout / The Guardian:
When will Democrats finally realize that big tech is not an ally?
Discussion: Nieman Lab and Bloomberg
U.S. Customs and Border Protection:
CBP, Partners Seize More than $18 million in Fake Gibson Guitars in Largest Counterfeit Musical Instrument Seizure on Record
Filip Timotija / The Hill:
Man who allegedly threatened to kill Trump, visited rally arrested
Carlo Boffa / Politico:
Ruble tumbles as Russia's war economy comes under increasing strain
 Earlier Items: 
Associated Press:
Ohio governor signs bill limiting bathroom use by transgender students
CNN:
Courtroom sketch artist describes Giuliani's behavior inside court
Brakkton Booker / Politico:
Trump's Cabinet has only 3 people of color - again
Discussion: Twitchy and Raw Story
Kelly Garrity / Politico:
Moulton could draw challengers
Discussion: Washington Examiner
New York Times:
3 Americans, Including F.B.I. Informant, Are Said to Be Freed in China Swap
Samantha Cole / 404 Media:
Someone Made a Dataset of One Million Bluesky Posts for ‘Machine Learning Research’
 

 
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Bloomberg:
Sources: US FTC has opened an antitrust investigation of Microsoft, focusing on its cloud and software licensing business and its cybersecurity and AI products

Leah Nylen / Bloomberg:
The US FTC is investigating Uber after customers complained the company signed them up for Uber One without their consent and made it difficult to cancel

Ana Altchek / Business Insider:
On Joe Rogan's podcast, Marc Andreessen criticizes the “raw administrative power” of US agencies like the CFPB, SEC, and FTC, discusses Elon Musk and DOGE, more
 
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