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11:00 AM ET, December 26, 2024

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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.
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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.
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.
Discussion: Digby's Hullabaloo
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Marianne Williamson / TRANSFORM with Marianne …:
I'M RUNNING FOR DNC CHAIR!  —  My letter to members of the Democratic National Committee  —  To Democratic National Committee Members,  —  This year's election of a DNC Chair feels different than in past years.  Before now, the party had faced defeats to be sure.  But our playbook still basically worked.
Discussion: CBS News and MPR News
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 …
Discussion: Raw Story
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 …
Discussion: Raw Story
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.
Discussion: Eschaton
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 …
Discussion: Raw Story
Noah Berlatsky / Public Notice:
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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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Rebecca Falconer / Axios:
Biden pledges more U.S. arms to Ukraine after Russia's Christmas attack
Amanda Marcotte / Salon:
Conspiracy theory is the new normal: 2024 was the year QAnon went mainstream  —  The single biggest reason Trump won?  The median voter ignores real news to consume endless disinformation  —  In the face of Vice President Kamala Harris losing the presidential election to Donald Trump …
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 …
CNN:
'It's a scary time': US universities urge international students to return to campus before Trump inauguration  —  Fear and uncertainty are spreading across many US college campuses ahead of President-elect Donald Trump's January 20 inauguration, with some schools advising international students …
Discussion: The Independent
Fredreka Schouten / CNN:
Corporate interests commit millions to celebrate Trump's inauguration  —  Fortune 500 companies, burgeoning crypto firms and individual billionaires are racing to help underwrite Donald Trump's upcoming inauguration - pledging seven-figure donations apiece to next month's festivities as they work …
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Greg Ip / Wall Street Journal:
Cutting the Deficit Is Easy—It's Just Unpopular  —  Bureaucrats aren't driving the deficit.  The culprit is the checks they send out that people happen to love.  —  Early last week, legislators from both parties agreed on a plan to keep the government funded until March.
 
 
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Josh Xiao / Bloomberg:
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Discussion: Reuters
Yimou Lee / Reuters:
Former Taipei mayor charged for bribery, misuse of political donations
Discussion: New York Times and Al Jazeera
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