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Elaine Godfrey / The Atlantic:
Not the Life Matt Gaetz Was Planning On — The normal rules of public disgrace may no longer apply to Donald Trump. But at least some expectation of good behavior remains, it seems, for a politician in Trump's orbit. — After a multiyear investigation, the House Ethics Committee reported today …
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David Firestone / New York Times:
The Trumpian Attitude at the Heart of the Gaetz Report
The Trumpian Attitude at the Heart of the Gaetz Report
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Michael S. Schmidt / New York Times:
Takeaways From the House Ethics Committee's Investigation on Matt Gaetz
Takeaways From the House Ethics Committee's Investigation on Matt Gaetz
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NBC News:
Bill Clinton is hospitalized for observation and testing after developing a fever — A source close to the 42nd president told NBC News that the situation is “not urgent” and that Clinton is “awake and alert.” — Former President Bill Clinton has been hospitalized in Washington after developing a fever …
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Fox News:
Bill Clinton admitted to hospital for ‘testing and observation’ after falling ill
Bill Clinton admitted to hospital for ‘testing and observation’ after falling ill
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Kathryn Watson / CBS News:
Bill Clinton hospitalized for “testing and observation” after developing fever
Bill Clinton hospitalized for “testing and observation” after developing fever
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Associated Press:
Relief, defiance, anger: Families and advocates react to Biden's death row commutations — Victims' families and others affected by crimes that resulted in federal death row convictions shared a range of emotions on Monday, from relief to anger, after President Joe Biden commuted dozens of the sentences.
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The Hill:
Biden's death row commutations draws chorus of mixed reactions
Biden's death row commutations draws chorus of mixed reactions
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Ian Millhiser / Vox:
The long decline of the American death penalty, explained
The long decline of the American death penalty, explained
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New York Times:
Trump's Wish to Control Greenland and Panama Canal: Not a Joke This Time — In recent days the president-elect has called for asserting U.S. control over the Panama Canal and Greenland, showing that his “America First” philosophy has an expansionist dimension.
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Joseph R. Biden Jr / The White House:
Statement from President Joe Biden on H.R. 5009, Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 — Today, I have signed into law H.R. 5009, the “Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025” (the “Act").
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Associated Press:
Biden signs defense bill despite objections to ban on transgender health care for military children — The president also objected to language prohibiting the use of money earmarked to transfer detainees held at Guantánamo Bay, Cuba, to some foreign countries and into the U.S.
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Brian Stelter / CNN:
Trump's FCC pick sends stern letter to Bob Iger, blasting ‘erosion in public trust’ — New York CNN — The incoming chairman of the Federal Communications Commission is sending a stern message to the owners of television stations and networks. And he is using ABC's recent settlement …
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Ryan J. Reilly / NBC News:
Former D.C. police intel chief found guilty of tipping off Proud Boys leader ahead of Jan. 6 attack — Shane Lamond was charged for tipping then-Proud Boys chairman Enrique Tarrio off about the warrant out for his arrest in the leadup to the Capitol attack.
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ABC News:
Luigi Mangione's attorney blasts police, mayor for using the accused CEO killer as ‘political fodder’ — Mangione pleaded not guilty to state murder and terror charges. — Luigi Mangione sits with his lawyer Karen Friedman Agnifilo during a hearing in New York State Supreme Court on charges …
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Jacob Shamsian / Business Insider:
Luigi Mangione's lawyer says New York's mayor is politicizing his arrest
Luigi Mangione's lawyer says New York's mayor is politicizing his arrest
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Shayna Jacobs / Washington Post:
UnitedHealthcare murder suspect Luigi Mangione pleads not guilty in New York
UnitedHealthcare murder suspect Luigi Mangione pleads not guilty in New York
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New York Times:
Money for 9/11 Health Care Was Dropped from Year-End Spending Bill — A plan to ensure long-term funding to address health needs stemming from the terrorist attacks fell to the wayside after President-elect Donald Trump and Elon Musk objected to a bipartisan budget deal.
Isaac Schorr / Mediaite:
Elon Musk Is a Paid Subscriber to Shockingly Racist Pro-Apartheid South African X Account — Elon Musk, the richest man in the world and advisor to President-elect Donald Trump, is a paid subscriber to a virulently racist X account. — Musk not only follows an account called “Boer” …
Robert E. Rubin / New York Times:
If You're Worried About the Future of Our Country, Do Something About It — In the early 1990s, when I was a co-senior partner at Goldman Sachs, younger people sometimes asked me for advice. I told them, “First, become really good at what you do, and then branch out to get involved …
Associated Press:
Judge rules Arkansas law allowing criminal charges against librarians is unconstitutional — A federal judge on Monday struck down key parts of an Arkansas law that would have allowed criminal charges against librarians and booksellers for providing “harmful” materials to minors.
Alina Selyukh / NPR:
Walmart illegally opened delivery drivers' deposit accounts, U.S. says — A federal lawsuit alleges that Walmart deceived more than a million delivery drivers by creating deposit accounts without their knowledge or consent, using their Social Security numbers and other personal information.
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New York Post:
Fiend accused of burning woman to death on NYC subway is illegal migrant from Guatemala who sneaked into US after he was deported — The illegal Guatemalan migrant accused of setting a straphanger on fire and gawking as she burned to death was once deported — but sneaked back into the US …
Anthony Adragna / Politico:
Biden vetoes bill that would have created dozens of new federal judge slots — The president didn't want to hand Trump a chance to appoint more judges. — President Joe Biden has vetoed bipartisan legislation that would have added dozens of new federal judge positions in the coming years.
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