• 11/18/2024

Trump Turns to His Personal Lawyers to Stock Top Ranks of Justice Dept.

New York Times The president-elect intends to nominate three members of his criminal defense team to senior roles, raising further concerns about politicization of the department. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/15/us/politics/trump-lawyers-justice-department.html

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North Dakota governor to head Interior Department, newly-formed Energy Council — Trump

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The president-elect said the National Energy Council would bring together all departments and agencies involved in the permitting https://tass.com/world/1873315

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Activists Sent to Prison for Pouring Powder Over Case Holding U.S. Constitution

New York Times One climate activist was sentenced to 18 months in prison, the other to two years. They said that they had meant to draw attention to climate change. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/15/us/constitution-red-powder-activists-sentenced.html

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Left-wing dark money network hauled in more than $1.3B in anonymous donations for liberal causes in 2023

Fox News A left-wing dark money network, known for its secretive funding operation, raised more than $1.3 billion in anonymous donations to fund progressive projects in 2023, according to tax filings reviewed by Fox News Digital. Arabella Advisors, a billion-dollar, Washington, D.C.-based consulting network, consists of six nonprofits: New Venture Fund, Sixteen Thirty Fund, Windward…

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McCormick-Casey recount cost to top $1M; GOP slams blue counties defying high court

Fox News The cost of Pennsylvania’s Senate recount is expected to top $1 million as Republicans seek to prevent three Democratic-friendly counties from counting ballots against the apparent wishes of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt, a Philadelphia Republican appointed by Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro, said Thursday that automatic recounts are…

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Biden Discusses With Allies ‘Dangerous’ Cooperation Between Russia and North Korea

New York Times The president said stronger ties with South Korea and Japan are working, but did not address whether President-elect Donald J. Trump would continue his approach when he takes office in January. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/15/us/politics/biden-north-korea-russia.html

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How RFK Jr. Sees the World

Wall Street Journal From vaccines to GMO food, his views put him on the anti-business left. https://www.wsj.com/articles/rfk-jr-health-and-human-services-secretary-donald-trump-3df2b039

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The Musk-Ramaswamy Project Could Be Trump’s Best Idea

Wall Street Journal Skeptics sneer, but the duo are serious about shrinking government. https://www.wsj.com/articles/department-of-government-efficiency-elon-musk-vivek-ramaswamy-donald-trump-1e086dab

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America’s Worst Mayor Keeps Losing

Wall Street Journal Chicago’s Brandon Johnson gives up on a $300 billion property tax hike. https://www.wsj.com/articles/chicago-city-council-blocks-property-tax-increase-brandon-johnson-fbe49cc2

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Jimmy Lai, Trump and Xi Jinping

Wall Street Journal As the publisher’s trial resumes, is his jailing worth the cost to Xi? https://www.wsj.com/articles/jimmy-lai-donald-trump-xi-jinping-china-hong-kong-e56c4c6a

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