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Threads Is ‘Overrun’ with Liberal Conspiracy Theories
Taylor Lorenz: “The rampant election fraud conspiracies on Threads show how Meta’s efforts to downrank and minimize journalistic content on the app have helped to create a vacuum in which…
South Korean President Takes Up Golf Again
“South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has dusted off his golf clubs in an attempt to forge a bond with President-elect Donald Trump, an avid lover of the game,” the…
Trump Allies Lay Groundwork for Massive New Tariffs
“President-elect Donald Trump’s former trade chief and those close to him are preparing to aggressively sell their plans for massive new tariffs on imports that will go far beyond anything…
Two Democrats to Announce for New Jersey Governor
“Two New Jersey House members will launch their campaigns for the Democratic nomination for governor over the next seven days,” the New Jersey Globe reports. “Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D) will…
Judge Declines to Delay Steve Bannon’s Trial
“A New York judge on Tuesday declined to immediately postpone Steve Bannon’s Dec. 9 trial on charges that he defrauded supporters of President-elect Donald Trump who donated to an online…
Alina Habba Considered for Trump Press Secretary
“Alina Habba, a lawyer who represented Donald Trump in a series of high-profile cases, has emerged as a front-runner to serve as press secretary in the incoming White House,” Mediaite…
Pentagon Secrets Leaker Sentenced to 15 Years
“A federal judge on Tuesday sentenced a Massachusetts Air National Guard member to 15 years in prison after he pleaded guilty to leaking highly classified military documents about the war…
Mike Johnson Will Get a Challenger in Speaker Election
“House conservatives say they expect to present a challenger to Speaker Mike Johnson in Wednesday’s internal GOP leadership elections,” Axios reports. Save to Favorites
Pence Opposes Pardons for Capitol Rioters
Former Vice President Mike Pence made clear he opposes President-elect Donald Trump’s plan to pardon January 6 rioters – especially those who attacked police, Mediaite reports. Said Pence: “I don’t…
Trump May Create Board to Purge Generals
“The Trump transition team is considering a draft executive order that establishes a ‘warrior board’ of retired senior military personnel with the power to review three- and four-star officers and…
Trump’s Dilemma on Pardoning Capitol Rioters
CNN: “Many of Trump’s most loyal supporters expect him to grant maximum clemency, even for some of the most violent offenders. But that could upset a majority of voters and…
Mexico Not Ready for Mass Deportations
Washington Post: “Nearly half of the estimated 11 million people living illegally in the United States are Mexican, according to analysts. Deporting them is cheaper and easier than sending migrants…
Trump’s Swing County Romp Tells the Story of the Cycle
Cook Political Report: “Trump’s near-sweep of our 13 key counties underscores the staggering scope of the nationwide shift to the Republican Party. More than 90% of counties appear to have…
Chris Stewart Eyed for Director of National Intelligence
President-elect Trump is considering former Rep. Chris Stewart (R-Utah) to be his director of national intelligence, Axios reports. Save to Favorites
Johnson Doesn’t Expect Trump to Tap More GOP Members
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) said that, despite the “embarrassment of riches” in terms of members who could serve in the next administration, he doesn’t expect President-elect Donald Trump to tap…
Jim Justice Told No Dogs Allowed on Senate Floor
Incoming Sen. Jim Justice (R-WV) was told he could not bring his bulldog “Babydog” onto the Senate floor on Tuesday during orientation, Axios reports. Save to Favorites
RFK Jr. Reveals Plans to Fire 600 Federal Health Workers
“At an event late last week in Arizona, anti-vaccine activist and Donald Trump transition team member Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said he’d fire and replace 600 people from the National…
Trump Picks Mike Huckabee as Ambassador to Israel
President-elect Donald Trump named former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee as nominee for ambassador to Israel, the AP reports. Save to Favorites
Lara Trump May Fill Senate Vacancy
Lara Trump is among those on the short-list to fill Sen. Marco Rubio’s (R-FL) seat after he’s confirmed as Secretary of State, PBS Newshour reports. Meanwhile, Axios reports Sen. Katie…
Alito Plans to Remain on Supreme Court
“Justice Samuel Alito has no plans to step down from the Supreme Court, tamping down speculation among legal activists that the 74-year-old jurist was readying to retire so that President-elect…
