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The Hill:
Congress has the power to block Trump from taking office, but lawmakers must act now — The Constitution provides that an oath-breaking insurrectionist is ineligible to be president. This is the plain wording of Section 3 of the 14th Amendment to the Constitution.
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Christina A. Cassidy / Associated Press:
Trump has pressed for voting changes. GOP majorities in Congress will try to make that happen — Republicans plan to move quickly in their effort to overhaul the nation's voting procedures, seeing an opportunity with control of the White House and both chambers of Congress …
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Wall Street Journal
Marc Elias / Democracy Docket:
In Trump's America, There's Democracy Only When He Wins — Some days are momentous for what occurs on them. Others, for what they represent. Our democracy relies on both. — Federal Election Day is set by law as the first Tuesday following the first Monday in November in even numbered years.
Euronews:
Breaking news. Exclusive: Preliminary investigation confirms Russian missile caused Azerbaijan Airlines crash — 38 passengers were killed on Wednesday after Azerbaijan Airlines Flight 8432 crashed as it attempted to make an emergency landing near the city of Aktau in Kazakhstan.
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Tamara Vaal / Reuters:
Kazakhstan's senate chief: cause of Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash unknown for now — Kazakhstan's senate chairman said on Thursday that the cause of the Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash was still unknown. — “None of these countries - neither Azerbaijan, Russia nor Kazakhstan - is interested in hiding information.
Nick Miroff / Washington Post:
Trump's top border adviser says he will bring back family detention — Tom Homan oversaw implementation of the “zero tolerance” policy that separated more than 4,000 children from their parents during Trump's first term. — U.S. immigration authorities will once more put families with children …
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Axios:
Trump's first day frenzy: Everything he promised to do on “day one” … - A brain trust of West Wing border hawks — led by Stephen Miller and former acting ICE director Tom Homan — will help unleash a flurry of executive orders ending Biden's temporary “parole” programs …
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Raw Story
Julia Mueller / The Hill:
Marianne Williamson launches bid for DNC chair — Former presidential candidate Marianne Williamson on Thursday launched a bid for chair of the Democratic National Committee (DNC), jumping into a crowded field of candidates vying to rebuild the party after its general election losses last month.
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Marianne Williamson / TRANSFORM with Marianne …:
I'M RUNNING FOR DNC CHAIR!
I'M RUNNING FOR DNC CHAIR!
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Alexandra Marquez / NBC News:
Marianne Williamson launches bid for DNC chair
Camille Von Kaenel / Politico:
These MAGA farmers could be ruined if Trump follows through with mass deportations — California's farm owners bet on President-elect Donald Trump and won. His campaign promise of mass deportations could ruin them. — SACRAMENTO, California — California farmers could soon enjoy bumper crops thanks …
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Raw Story, Twitchy and Alternet.org
Bonchie / RedState:
NEW: Extensive COVID-19 Origins Cover-Up Revealed, and the Biden Admin Was Pulling the Strings — It's long been known, at least through basic intuition, that U.S. government officials went to great lengths to cover up the origins of the COVID-19 virus. Former NIAID Director Anthony Fauci …
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Wall Street Journal, HotAir, IJR and Twitchy
Jillian Frankel / NBC News:
Leaders in ‘uncommitted’ and ‘abandon Harris’ movements reflect on Trump's victory and early moves — A combination of worry and cautious optimism about Trump — and deep anger at the Democratic Party — pervade the groups. — Vice President Kamala Harris had just 107 days as a presidential candidate …
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Washington Examiner and Raw Story
Tim Craig / Washington Post:
After backing Trump, low-income voters hope he doesn't slash their benefits — Voters in the struggling Pennsylvania city of New Castle backed Trump hoping he'd curb inflation. But the incoming president will be under pressure to cut spending. — NEW CASTLE, Pennsylvania …
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Kevin Drum and Raw Story
Jerusalem Post:
Israeli airstrike hits Sana'a, Hodeidah airports during Houthi leader's ‘victory’ speech — Sources confirmed to The Jerusalem Post that the IDF carried out the strikes with the knowledge of the United States. — Israeli airstrikes targeted a host of Houthi infrastructure near the airports …
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Reuters, The i Paper, Breitbart, Fox News, Associated Press, Al Jazeera, The Times of Israel and Le·gal In·sur·rec·tion
New York Times:
Will the U.S. Ever Be Ready for a Female President? — Democrats wanted to end the electability debate. After Vice President Kamala Harris's defeat, a conversation that has frustrated and foiled two generations of female candidates rages on. — Former President Bill Clinton and Senator Lindsey Graham …
Katie Rogers / New York Times:
A Reflective Biden Harbors Some Regrets as His Term Winds Down — President Biden will seek solace and “relief” during a visit with Pope Francis next month, according to people familiar with his plans. His public comments have offered a glimpse into what is on his mind.
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Eschaton
The White House:
Statement from President Joe Biden on Russia's Overnight Aerial Attacks against — In the early hours of Christmas, Russia launched waves of missiles and drones against Ukrainian cities and critical energy infrastructure. The purpose of this outrageous attack was to cut off …
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Breitbart, The Kyiv Independent, Al Jazeera, Euromaidan Press and The Hill
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