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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
Read MoreNorth 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
Read MoreActivists 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
Read MoreLeft-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…
Read MoreMcCormick-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…
Read MoreBiden 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
Read MoreHow 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
Read MoreThe 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
Read MoreAmerica’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
Read MoreJimmy 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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