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Israel and Saudis Reach Normalization Breakthrough
“Israel and Saudi Arabia have recently reached a breakthrough in normalization talks that could also facilitate a deal for the release of hostages held by Hamas and an end to…
The Fall of Carlos Watson
During the 2016 presidential campaign, I was invited to speak at a private equity firm about the election. The speaker who followed me was Carlos Watson, the founder of Ozy,…
The Law Does Not Apply to Elon Musk
Matt Levine: “Musk is extremely rich, he’s litigious and willing to fight even without great legal arguments, he’s popular online and has a large army of fans who get mad…
Trump Ramps Up Legal Threats Against News Outlets
“News organizations are on high alert after President-elect Trump filed yet another defamation lawsuit on Monday — and vowed to continue suing new outlets and influencers over their coverage,” Axios…
The Crumbling Foundation of America’s Military
Mark Bowden: “You would stay awake all night if you had any idea how short we are of artillery ammo…” “It is a weakness that afflicts the U.S. military at…
Extra Bonus Quote of the Day
“Many people have come up to me, telling me they feel tired… maybe even resigned… That they’re not sure whether they have the strength, much less the desire, to stay…
House Republicans Fume at Speaker Mike Johnson
“House Republicans are fuming at Speaker Mike Johnson’s (R-LA) handling of an end-of-year measure to extend government funding until March, saying it is more like a sprawling omnibus — which…
Congress Strikes Deal on Short Term Funding
“Congressional leaders have struck a bipartisan deal to push the government funding deadline to March 14 and deliver more than $100 billion in emergency aid for disaster relief,” Politico reports….
Majority of Americans Optimistic About Trump
A new Monmouth poll finds 53% of Americans are optimistic about a second Donald Trump term, with his fellow Republicans even more likely now to feel very optimistic than they…
Trump Calls Justin Trudeau ‘Governor’ Again
President-elect Donald Trump once again called Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau “governor.” He did so in a Truth Social post weighing in on the resignation of Trudeau’s deputy, Chrystia Freeland,…
ABC News Showed Trump How to Silence Journalists
Parker Molloy: “This is how press freedom erodes—not through dramatic crackdowns, but through corporate calculation. When news organizations are owned by massive conglomerates, journalism becomes just another business interest to…
Democrats Embrace Strategic Silence
Brian Beutler: “Democrats have, by contrast, affirmatively decided not to treat anything Trump’s doing as untoward unless and until it pertains to things like health-care and tax policy. And in…
Bonus Quote of the Day
“I need investigations, trials and then incarceration. And I’m just talking about the media.” — Steve Bannon, quoted by The Guardian. Save to Favorites
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It’s the Silent Surrenders That Should Scare You
Andrew Egger: “It’s no surprise media owners are rushing to make good with Donald Trump; they know he’s eager to hit them where it hurts. Trump hasn’t just vowed to…
You Have No Control Over Who Tells Your Story
Seth Masket: “I think the best lesson to draw from Biden’s presidency is a quote from Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Hamilton: ‘You have no control who lives, who dies, who tells your…
13 Fake Electors Will Cast Real Electoral Votes This Time
“Thirteen Republicans who participated in the 2020 fake electors plot, including some who are facing criminal charges, will cast real Electoral College votes Tuesday for President-elect Donald Trump, as electors…
A Low, Low Point for ABC News
Erik Wemple: “ABC News, a founding member of the mainstream media, will also serve as a founding member of the Donald J. Trump Presidential Library, or some such. That’s how…
The Process Is the Punishment
CNN: “Even if a lawsuit is tossed by a judge or a media outlet ultimately prevails, the punishment is in the process. Lawsuits can drag on for months or years…
Quote of the Day
“We want retribution and we’re going to get retribution.” — Steve Bannon, speaking to the New York Young Republican Club. Save to Favorites
