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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 …
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Politico:
Expect a quieter Jan. 6 this time around — as long as Republicans avert a looming speakership crisis
Expect a quieter Jan. 6 this time around — as long as Republicans avert a looming speakership crisis
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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
Trump has pressed for voting changes. GOP majorities in Congress will try to make that happen
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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.
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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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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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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 …
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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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 …
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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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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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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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 …
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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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