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12:10 PM ET, December 26, 2024

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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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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
Politico:
Expect a quieter Jan. 6 this time around — as long as Republicans avert a looming speakership crisis
Discussion: Raw Story
Axios:
Trump's first day frenzy: Everything he promised to do on “day one”
Discussion: Raw Story
Christina A. Cassidy / Associated Press:
Trump has pressed for voting changes. GOP majorities in Congress will try to make that happen
Discussion: Wall Street Journal
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.
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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Alexandra Marquez / NBC News:
Marianne Williamson launches bid for DNC chair  —  The former Democratic presidential candidate said she believes she can “bring a level of expertise” to the role.  —  Marianne Williamson, an author and former Democratic presidential candidate, announced Thursday that she is launching …
Marianne Williamson / TRANSFORM with Marianne …:
I'M RUNNING FOR DNC CHAIR!
Discussion: CBS News and MPR News
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 …
Discussion: Raw Story, Twitchy and Alternet.org
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 …
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
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
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.
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
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
 
 
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Associated Press:
Americans are exhausted by political news. TV ratings and a new AP-NORC poll show they're tuning out
Discussion: Axios and Associated Press
Lisa Rein / Washington Post:
Trump wants federal workers back in the office. It may be a tall task.
Renee Dudley / ProPublica:
Microsoft Bundling Practices Focus of Federal Antitrust Probe
Greg Ip / Wall Street Journal:
Cutting the Deficit Is Easy—It's Just Unpopular
Amanda Marcotte / Salon:
Conspiracy theory is the new normal: 2024 was the year QAnon went mainstream
Discussion: Alternet.org
Noah Berlatsky / Public Notice:
We can't memory hole the Election Day bomb threats
 Earlier Items: 
Josh Xiao / Bloomberg:
China Ousts Two Military Lawmakers as Xi's Defense Purge Widens
Discussion: Reuters
Yimou Lee / Reuters:
Former Taipei mayor charged for bribery, misuse of political donations
Discussion: New York Times and Al Jazeera
New York Times:
New Mexico's Governor Was A Liberal Hero. Then She Got Blunt about Crime.
Ruth Reader / Politico:
Mark Zuckerberg and Meta got a big win. They have the House GOP to thank.
Jeremy Barr / Washington Post:
At CNN, lower TV ratings and heightened anxieties about what's ahead
 

 
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OpenAI:
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Stephanie Palazzolo / The Information:
An undisclosed 2023 agreement between Microsoft and OpenAI defines achieving AGI as the point when OpenAI develops AI systems that generate $100B+ in profits

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