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New York Times:
Pete Hegseth's Mother Accused Her Son of Mistreating Women for Years — Penelope Hegseth made the accusation in an email to her son in 2018, amid his contentious divorce. She said on Friday that she regretted the email and had apologized to him. — The mother of Pete Hegseth …
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The Hill
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Text of the Email That Pete Hegseth's Mother Sent Him — Penelope Hegseth sent the email to her son in 2018 as he was in the middle of divorcing his wife, Samantha. … Son, — I have tried to keep quiet about your character and behavior, but after listening to the way you made Samantha feel today, I cannot stay silent.
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Raw Story
Darren Major / CBC News:
Trudeau in Florida to meet with Donald Trump in wake of tariff threat — U.S. president-elect said earlier this week he would impose hefty tariffs on Canada and Mexico — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is in Palm Beach, Fla. to meet with U.S. president-elect Donald Trump, according to senior government sources.
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Amie Parnes / The Hill:
Ranking the Democrats: Here's who the party could nominate next as president — Democrats are licking their wounds after Vice President Harris's defeat to President-elect Trump, but already are looking toward who might lead their party in a 2028 presidential contest. — It's a fight that looks wide open.
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Katie Glueck / New York Times:
For Rising Democrats, the Quiet Race to Lead the Party Began Months Ago — As Kamala Harris dominated attention on the 2024 trail, ambitious Democrats were also blanketing the country, building relationships that could pay dividends in the fight for the party's future.
Juliann Ventura / The Hill:
Former Trump Treasury official: ‘Do not underestimate’ Ocasio Cortez in 2028 — A former Trump Treasury official warned the Republican party Friday not to “underestimate” Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.), citing her accessibility to voters through social media and the congresswoman's “grassroots support.”
Emily Wax-Thibodeaux / Washington Post:
What women veterans think of Pete Hegseth's views about combat roles — Donald Trump's nominee for defense secretary says women shouldn't serve in combat. These vets say his attitude is outdated, uninformed and inaccurate. — The Army veteran and Fox News Channel host …
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The American Spectator
Barak Ravid / Axios:
Exclusive: Trump wants Gaza ceasefire deal before inauguration, Graham says … - Israeli officials believe the Trump administration might take a different approach to Gaza, specifically on what the “day after” the war would look like. — But Graham — who speaks with Trump frequently …
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New York Post, The Independent, The Times of Israel, Washington Examiner, The Hill, Middle East Monitor and Breitbart
Christine Fernando / Associated Press:
Emboldened ‘manosphere’ accelerates threats and demeaning language toward women after US election — In the days after the presidential election, Sadie Perez began carrying pepper spray with her around campus. Her mom also ordered her and her sister a self-defense kit that included keychain spikes …
Washington Post:
How Kristi Noem, Trump's homeland security pick, became an immigration ‘zealot’ — By sending the South Dakota National Guard to the border, the governor built her national profile but paid less attention to the details. — Gov. Kristi L. Noem was about to seize the spotlight, and she wanted to make the most of it.
Annie Karni / New York Times:
Democrats Weigh Dumping Nadler, Regrouping to Counter Trump — Some House Democrats want to oust aging committee leaders like Representative Jerrold Nadler in favor of younger lawmakers who they see as better suited to take on the president. — House Democrats are considering pushing aside …
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Washington Examiner
Brian Faler / Politico:
Republicans headed for a $4.6 trillion brawl over Trump tax cuts — Whether to pay for extending provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act — and even figuring out the cost — is dividing GOP lawmakers. — As discussions intensify on Capitol Hill over reupping President-elect Donald Trump's …
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Raw Story
Bloomberg:
Zelenskiy Open to Cease-Fire If NATO Protects Unoccupied Areas — Signals openness to cease-fire without winning back territory — NATO membership unlikely soon or to cover only part of country — Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy suggested he'd accept a cease-fire with Russia …
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New York Times:
Trump Disavowed Project 2025 During the Campaign. Not Anymore. — President-elect Donald J. Trump has filled his administration with people who have ties to the right-wing manifesto. — During the campaign, President-elect Donald J. Trump swore he had “nothing to do with” …
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Hartford Courant, Raw Story and Daily Kos
Gabriel Hays / Fox News:
CNN host visibly stunned by incoming border czar saying he'll ‘jail’ Denver mayor for refusing deportations — Denver mayor has said he's willing to go to jail in protest of Trump immigration policies — Join Fox News for access to this content — CNN host Kasie Hunt was visibly stunned …
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